Architecture and the Sigma 12-24mm
Using an ultra-wide zoom lens for architectural photographs. Testing the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art lens on a 50MP Canon 5Ds DSLR for architecture photography...
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17
September
2017
Composition
A shift lens at 50mm
Using a shift lens at 50mm - adding rise and fall to a standard focal length. Tilt/shift lens use at longer focal lengths. A Mamiya medium format lens used with a shift adapter...
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15
August
2017
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Black and white, Composition, Image Editing, Personal views, Printing | No comment
The art of the big photographic landscape print
What makes for a great looking large 'fine art' print? What differences do you need to consider when deciding to make larger prints (A2 and above). Larger prints are that work are far more than just more megapixels, sharper lenses and big printers....
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01
February
2017
Keith
| Articles and reviews, Composition, DxO, Image Editing, Review, Software review, Software update, Tilt / Shift | No comment
DxO ViewPoint 3 review
DxO ViewPoint software is updated to version 3. Software provides image geometry correction and effects for verticals and horizontals, as well as transformations for shots of groups of people shot with wide lenses...
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15
December
2016
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Composition, Lighting, Macro, Northlight Blog, Product photography, tutorials | No comment
Macro photography for a trade stand
Macrophotography setup for producing photographs of small electronic components for the Electronica trade show. Photographs of components along with brightly coloured gummy bears on a polished metal surface....
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28
November
2016
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Composition, Image Editing, Personal views, Printing, tutorials | No comment
Print of a photo of a sunset from my loft
Photographing an interesting sunset out of the loft window at home. How a simple photo, basic processing and printing produces a 22 inch by 33 inch print. Why any problems in making great prints probably doesn't come from deficiencies in equipment and software....
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09
October
2016
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Composition, Northlight Blog, Personal views, Photography Business | No comment
Photos for architect’s web sites
As an architectural photographer, Keith discusses what photos are for on architect's web sites. Based on a recent interview with a design agency, looking at why many small-medium practices fail to make the best impressions with their work....
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25
September
2016
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Composition, Image Editing, Photography Ideas, Printing, tutorials | 6 Comments
Tutorial: A large black and white print of the harbour at Staithes
Looking at the whole process, from photography to printing, Keith's tutorisl shows how he produced a 22" x 43" wide angle view of the harbour at Staithes in N. Yorkshire. Includes details on image stitching, B&W conversion and using masked adjustment layers....
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23
September
2016
Keith
| Articles and reviews, Composition, Image Editing, MacPhun, Review, Software review | No comment
Review – Macphun Snapheal CK
Snapheal helps remove items from images, as well as fix blemishes and other unwanted features. Offers different removal algorithms and specific image adjustment and retouching tools. Works as a standalone or plugin application....
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01
September
2016
Better scenic and landscape holiday photos
Keith was recently asked for a few quick and -simple- tips for better scenic vacation photos by a local business group. A few basic ideas that have stood the test of time and help create better looking landscape photos....
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15
August
2016