Vol. 7, No. 20 — May 16, 2020
Creative Uses for Zoom Lenses
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Lots of years ago, prime lenses were the way to go. Photographers preferred them because even though zooms could be convenient, the primes were generally much higher quality, which meant they produced better, sharper pictures.
These days, some of that prime lens elitism does still exist. There are photographers who prefer them to zooms, saying that their quality still beats that of a zoom lens. And while this may have some truth to it, the bigger part
of the picture is that zoom lens quality has increased so much, they really do produce great images all on their own. Primes do still have their uses, of course, but I think that in most instances, we can safely use zoom lenses to create most of our photographs...
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Colin Fletcher: The Great Artists
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Colin Fletcher was the founding father of the modern backpacking movement. He was the first known person to go solo into the wilderness for long periods of time, being completely self-sufficient. He accomplished many outdoor firsts, and wrote about them in ten books. He inspired countless other backpackers across the globe. Here’s his story...
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What is most important in photography? Depending on who you ask, you could get any number of different answers. One photographer might say that the most important thing is to be able to create the highest resolution images possible. This way, the images can be blown up to any size you desire. Someone else might argue that it’s important to keep up with technology, to keep your gear current, because only through new pieces
of equipment can we keep our images the best that they can be...
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Teaching Children the Wonders of Photography #3
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Throughout this series so far, I’ve touched on a lot of the more technical aspects of photography, but once children have become comfortable with the camera, its settings, and the basic principles of photography, it will be time for them to learn about various camera tricks and the compositional rules that will help them create art. Of course, there is a lot to know about composition and some of the effects that you can
create with a camera, but I’ll just cover the basics here. This will help you give children a solid foundation on which they can build their art...
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There is a wealth of photography books out there that are useful for photographers at every stage. Here are some of the books that I recommend!
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Throughout my life, I’ve spent hours upon hours in a doctor’s office. One of the things I enjoy while waiting is writing music on my laptop and phone. These short unfinished electronic musical themes are just doodles per se to pass the time. Enjoy.
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