Photography is the process, activity and art of creating still or moving pictures by recording radiation on a sensitive medium, such as a photographic film, or an electronic sensor. Light patterns reflected or emitted from objects...
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Photography is the process, activity and art of creating still or moving pictures by recording radiation on a sensitive medium, such as a photographic film, or an electronic sensor. Light patterns reflected or emitted from objects activate a sensitive chemical or electronic sensor during a timed exposure, usually through a photographic lens in a device known as a camera that also stores the resulting information chemically or electronically.
This photo was taken in the NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia, a gemsbok standing on a fairy circle . - Fairy circles as explained in an older post, are some very enigmatic barren patches found in the grasslands, and not yet entirely explained by scientists. See also this article Enigma of Namibia's 'fairy circles' to know more... - The gemsbok or gemsbuck (Oryx gazella) is a large African antelope, and also one of emblem of Namibia (on the coat of arms for example as you can see below... Read Full Story
1 light with 50mm lens , originally uploaded by Music Man5 .
rainy day activity
Posted in 40D, 50mm f/1.4, Bibble, equipment, HDD Ultimate Light Box System, Music Man5 Photos, Photography Tagged: 1 light test, Canon 50mm f/1.4, Canon Speedlight 580EX II Read Full Story
Many have confirmed me that Lester A Dine 105mm f/2.8 1:1 Dental Macro is the exact lens as the Kiron and Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.8 and some other similar versions with Kiron 100mm f/2.5. My expectation on the lens are high and I have proven myself that it is not the lens that has problems but my lacking of skills and knowledge in macro photography in general. With few days of testing Lester A Dine 105mm f/2.8 Dental Macro closer to 1:1 focusing distance, I am convinced that my skills and... Read Full Story
Not to be outdone by other News agencies, Reuters have released their 'top pictures' for 2008 (Warning: some pictures are very graphic) . ___________________________________________________ 1. Swimmers compete in the Water Performance section of the of the 2008 Cold Water Winter Swimming Championships in London, February 10, 2008. 2. A young man with an arrow in his head arrives at hospital following ethnic clashes in the town of Nakuru in the Rift Valley area, Kenya,?January 26, 2008. 3... Read Full Story
Resolution 1 . the quality of being resolute (determined, unwavering) 2 . a firm decision 3 . the degree of detail visible in a photographic image.
This is my first post of 2009 and after a year’s hiatus from the wedding scene and having turned down over a dozen enquiries, I’m delighted to announce that I’ve made a conditional come back to the wedding market. Visit my wedding page for updates (when I get round to updating it). I had spent a great part of 2008 in search of inspiration... Read Full Story
Deadline: 30th April 2010 Entry Fee: Varied. The International Photography Awards conducts an annual competition for professional, non- professional, and student photographers on a global level, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today. In addition to the cash prizes, the winners are announced, revealed and recognized during the “Oscars” of photography- The Lucie Awards gala ceremony at the Lincoln Center in New York in front of the... Read Full Story
Deadline: 30th April 2010 Entry Fee: Varied. The International Photography Awards conducts an annual competition for professional, non- professional, and student photographers on a global level, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today. In addition to the cash prizes, the winners are announced, revealed and recognized during the “Oscars” of photography- The Lucie Awards gala ceremony at the Lincoln Center in New York in front of the... Read Full Story
I think the tree is an element of regeneration which in itself is a concept of time. ~ Joseph Beuys ~ The Angel Oak is a Live Oak (Quercus Virginiana) that is a native species found throughout the Lowcountry (Costal Carolina). Believed to be in excess of 1500 years old, its massive, draping limbs and wide spreading canopy present the aura of an angel but the naming of this tree was acquired from the tree's previous owners, Martha and Justin Angel. ******** My NEW CALENDARS 2009 are available... Read Full Story
I promised you some days ago to show you more of those very dramatic thunderstorm clouds moving in over our heads, out of James Island. A fantastic play of mother nature! There were dark clouds out on the water... and more dark clouds in the back... and in between was the sun shining trough and made this dynamic scene Big international traffic by the Ravanel bridge Dolphins were swimming in groups in the bay area A pretty place to sit down and relax, to watch and to enjoy nature These five... Read Full Story
These are pictures of some of the many street children of Bangladesh. Observe this pictures and compare it with your childhood. This might help you to be grateful for what you have.Picture courtesy by Hasibul Sakib Haque. The photographer's contact id: insane_capture@yahoo.com I often brag about my childhood and cry out loud about how miserable it was. But really it is not such a big deal. It Read Full Story
