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Close up of crows with the background compressed using a 300mm vintage lens
alpha.zork
Aug 9, 20211 min read
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High contrast lines and symmetry
When taking black and white photographs, see in patterns and lines, since colour is irrelevant. Shot with Sony Alpha 7ii and vintage...
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Apr 18, 20211 min read
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Scale
Making one person look tiny against a wall always evokes a sense of scale. (Shot with Sony Alpha 7ii and vintage Olympus OM 50mm f1.8 lens.)
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Apr 18, 20211 min read
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Know the rules and then break them
No one ever says you should put the subject in the corner and keep the rest of the photo empty. In fact traditional composition rules...
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Jan 5, 20211 min read
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The perfect moment
Last night's skate session was bountiful, photographically. Issey was inspired to try ollieing over 4 traffic cones piled on their sides....
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Dec 22, 20201 min read
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For better perspectives, change your vantage point by moving your feet.
When composing your shot, consider if a different vantage point can portray your subject in a different, more interesting light. Above...
alpha.zork
Dec 18, 20201 min read
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Fisheye lenses for maximum distortion
Fisheye lenses stretch images at the edges while the effect is minimal towards the centre. This can be used to create interesting...
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Dec 9, 20201 min read
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Street photography - be bold
When doing street photography, there's a balance to be struck. Try not to be rude and in your subject's face but don't hide your camera...
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Dec 9, 20201 min read
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Balance
Something balanced about the separation and non-uniform distribution between land, sea and sky; and the pastel colours.
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Dec 6, 20201 min read
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