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Condescending Clouds

Conning Contrast

Sky High

Eternal Realm

 

Furnished Ferns

Suspended Suspence

Speaking Beaks

Twists and Turns

 

Centuruio

(Due note: This picture was not edited)

LOCATION : Mata Mata, New Zealand.

CAMERA : NIKON D5000.

LENS: AF-S NIKKOR 70-300mm.

When you're amidst the serene beauty of nature, you have to capture it. In a memory. In a picture. I trotted backwards in order for the scene to perfectly fit my lens. The setting was now perfect. But perfection isn't achieved until you hear the click of the button and the flex of the shutter. There was a problem. The sun rays were direct and pierced straight through the crisp air. Their inevitable destination was my vulnerable camera. Inevitable because I wanted to capture this very phenomenon of the brisk sunrays seeping through the majestic tree. And vulnerable as the camera cannot sustain such direct exposure to sunlight. So what do you have to do? And what did I do?

Well, you have two options. Either you capture the photograph by attaching a lens hood. Or you tone down the light exposure through aperture settings. I chose the latter as the capturing photographs with lens hoods can have a disadvantage. They reduce the brightness of the surroundings and in doing so also reduce the brightness of the overall picture.

I hope you found this useful. I will be back shortly with more of my photographs and posts. Stay Tuned!

Dard Tides

Flawless Fluffiness

Aero Enginaara

 

Glitz and Blitz

 

EL LUMINAIRE

I captured the following pictures without any flash. The key trick here was to utilize the reflections and the glints of light. Hence, the ISO settings were of primary importance. So, always remember when the light is not abundant it is critical you use the ISO and part aperture to make the optimal use of light. The first four pictures were taken incorporating these settings, whilst the last picture was automated without them. Review the difference yourself! The first four pictures are strikingly wonderful compared to the lackluster photograph taken using the automatic features.

 

I hope you guys can see and feel the difference. I will be back with more of my photographs and tips next week. 

THE THREE PILLARS: ISO

This final pillar of photography incorporates various settings and is often also available on your phone. However, on professional cameras their roles are much advanced and their settings much developed.

 

ISO is basically a measurement of your camera’s sensitivity to light. Hence, it is the amount of light needed by the camera in order to maintain the right exposure, giving the different lighting conditions. I have learnt that the ISO settings help the camera to adapt ideally to the conditions in order to produce high quality images.

 

To explain this feature better and make it more easy for you to comprehend, I have used photographs from the website www.startlearningphotography.com to describe the different phenomenon's.

 

There are ever present grains in photographs and low ISO's help in drastically eliminating these grains. I have found that in places where the light is dim and using the flash is prohibited, the ISO settings play a pivotal part in reducing grains and increasing the quality of the photograph. However, do note that the photographs  portrayed on the camera display and viewfinder are strikingly different from the photographs captured and viewed on larger displays.

 

Now, that you have been introduced to the basics, I will share with you my photographs in my upcoming posts. :D

 

THE THREE PILLARS: APERTURE

TO BE COMPLETED. WILL BE COMPLETED SHORTLY :)

THE THREE PILLARS: SHUTTER SPEED

Keeping it simple, Shutter Speed is basically the amount of time the shutter of the camera takes to capture a moment. Hence, Shutter Speed is simply the quickness or the slowness of light travel from the surroundings to the camera sensor. As the light plays a paramount role on the overall image quality, it essential to master this skill.

It's also pivotal to understand the characteristics of shutter speeds. They are usually measured in terms of seconds or fractions of a second. So essentially, I recommend shorter shutter speeds of say 1/4000 s, 1/2000, 1/1000, etc. for capturing fast moving subjects as they freeze the motion. On the other hand, I recommend longer shutter speeds, for example, 30s, 15s, 8s, etc. for artistic effects or for blurring the motions of a moving subject.

It is quite easy to set up shutter speed capabilities manually.You just have to choose the S (shutter) Priority in dial mode.

I will cover the rest of the Three Pillars of Photography in my upcoming posts.Hopefully, this post was useful for you. :D
 

BASICS: THE THREE PILLARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

To get the best of photographs you need to be familiar with and understand the concepts of the 'Three Pillars of Photography'. Also called the 'Exposure Triangle', the Three Pillars of Photography are essential for photographers like you who want to go beyond the average photograph and transform your photographs into skilful pieces of art. Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO Settings constitute the Three Pillars of Photography. I found such advancements to be the real deal. These features escalate the quality of the photographs with excellent exposure, contrast, white balance, depth and brightness.

As I have relied on such photographic essentials for my photographs I will discuss them in detail in my following posts.  Furthermore, as photography terms can be very technical and since you’re a beginner, I will explain their details with utmost simplicity.




 

THE BASICS : CAMERAS

Before I start posting the photographs I've taken, it is essential for you to understand the basics. First, it's pivotal to know your camera. Cameras are often differentiated by quality, durability, weight and cost. The following paragraphs outline the different types of cameras used:

POINT AND SHOOT AND COMPACT CAMERAS
These are the most common cameras out there. What makes them so popular in the market is their price. They are relatively cheaper than the more sophisticated cameras. This is because of its simplicity derived from just an easy point of  the camera in a particular direction and the preceding trip of the shutter. Though, they are simpler and relatively cheaper, I've found that these cameras lacked advanced features and therefore the photograph outcomes were rather edgy and of low quality.

ADVANCED DIGITAL CAMERAS AND BRIDGE CAMERAS
These are relatively larger than the compact cameras. This is due to their  fairly wide focal lengths and larger zoom lenses. Due to many additional features, these cameras have often helped me capture better quality pictures. However, such cameras lack the professional capabilities of the DSLR's and the SLR's. Furthermore, unlike the DSLR's and SLR's, Advanced Digital Cameras have fixed lenses and hence can't be changed.

DSLR'S AND SLR'S

These are the cameras I have used to take most of my photographs. This is because they are the best. Their advanced features have intrigued me and their end products have fascinated me! I also like them and often prefer them due to its manual capabilities. Most notably, they don't intrude my photographs with extra effects and let me have control of all the aspects of a photograph. Furthermore, the ability to change lenses has helped me adapt to the ranges and distances required for me ideal photograph. However, sometimes when I was taking pictures out in the wild, it often toakes me too long to change my lenses.

MY RECOMMENDATION
As I've stated earlier, I am more inclined towards DSLR's and SLR's. If higher price and more weight doesn't phase you, these cameras are your ideal option for high quality photographs. Also, please note that my blog primarily features photographs taken from DLSR's.




 

ABOUT THIS BLOG

Through my childhood I have had an immersive passion towards photography. My desire is to take the best photos and capture the perfect moments for livelong memories. I have had a self-routed learning curve and paved my way into photography through experiments of my own. On holidays, or even lying down in my garden, my DSLR's are always with me. Through time, I have captured some amazing shots which I will share with you via this Blog. I will embrace into the details and cover every aspect towards the best picture.
My aim is to share my experiences with you, and teach you how to capture and portray the best picture through my blog and posts.
But why my blog? What's different in this blog from the other blogs and information available on the internet? Well, it's time to disperse from the monotonous information available on the internet. My blog introduces and teaches you the crafts and skills that are essential for the best picture. Furthermore, I will not derail from the primary and pivotal factors of the best photograph and offer you information that is essential and simple to interpret. As I'm a product of a learning curve myself, my blogs and post will be inclined to your thoughts and ideas towards photography. Moreover, I'm studying in the AS level (referred to as the 11th grade in my school) therefore my perspectives of photography have evolved over my still tender and young age, and hence my blog will likewise offer you a beginners insight towards the world of photography.