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Black and White

Amplify’d from digital-photography-school.com

Black and White photography is among one of the most striking forms. Photos sans color require an enhanced use of lighting, shadows, and subject focus. Black and white photography brings out details usually overlooked in standard color photos. Subject studies is the discipline of concentration on one particular subject. Not quite still-lifes, though they share some similar qualities, subject studies focus on one particular object in view.

Baby´s got Back by Andreas Stridsberg

Mount Rainer by Frank Melchior

Beach Ballerina by Nina Bradica

Subtle by Terry Shuck

Pelican Model Behaviour II by Diana Claxton

You said you loved me by Anna Theodora

End of the pier by David King

The Wait by Maggie Dee

Giants Ring, Belfast by Chris McKeown

Calla Lily by Chris Anderson

The Will of the King by Larry Bohlin

Stardust I by Gigja Einarsdottir
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1 week ago by Cliff Plumlee2 Comments

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Beautiful Pictures of Churches

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I really love those old, classic churches. It might be a tiny one in a village, or it might be a gigantic one that took many, many years to be completed. No matter what kind it is, I just know that some of these are so beautiful that they deserve to be appreciated by everyone.

So I went looking for some great pictures of beautiful churches… both in and outside, and got to see amazing shots of these beauties. Here’s my selection… I hope you all enjoy these. To check out the location of each, simply click at the picture to go the author’s flickrstream. Don’t forget to check their portfolio, also. Cheers!

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Tips for Focusing in the Dark

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Taking a long exposure picture in dark conditions can be a challenge, because the camera’s auto-focus capabilities find it difficult to “see” a point of focus.

1. Use a flashlight to temporarily light up your subject (glow sticks work well, too).

2. Use your camera’s flash pulse, in the full-auto mode, to set the focus.

3. Set the lens to infinity

4. Focus on points of light that are at a similar distance to the subject

5. Remember, if you’re using your lenses auto focus capabilities to set the focus, to flip the switch to manual focus once the correct focus is achieved (to “lock the focus”). That way you won’t accidentally depress the shutter and kick in the auto focus again at the wrong moment.
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Mind-Blowing Underwater Photographs

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1 mon ago by Cliff Plumlee5 Comments

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Terrific Winter Pictures

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Beautiful Macro

For concept and inspiration.

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Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

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regnancy and birth are miraculous journeys.

But there is another aspect of pregnancy and birth.

When a baby dies, a world is turned upside down.

This is the place where the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation gently provides a helping hand and a healing heart.

Offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of this organization. The soft, gentle heirloom photographs of these beautiful babies are an important part of the healing process. They allow families to honor and cherish their babies, and share the spirits of their lives.

a network of more than 7,000 volunteer photographers in the United States and 25 countries

a NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer will come to your hospital or hospice location and conduct a sensitive and private portrait session

The portraits are then professionally retouched and presented to the families on an archival DVD or CD

photographers graciously donate their time and talents

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7 Steps To Taking Clone Photographs

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#1: Bring the Right Gear

Here’s what you’ll need to bring:

Camera (see below for requirements)

Tripod (as sturdy as possible)

Remote Shutter Release (optional, though recommended)

#2: Setting Manual Exposure

To keep your exposure identical between shots (assuming the lighting/weather isn’t changing), use manual exposure mode. Since you want everyone in the shot to be sharp, use a higher aperture to increase the depth of field. I used f/5.0, but feel free to go higher.