Just to share some thoughts on my photography approach. Simple – Simplicity is cool. For more shoots, i prefer a simple setup, to use simple equipment and just need one man – me to do that shoot. In this way , you can also shoot anywhere, anytime. Natural – unless required, i prefered unposed portraiture [...]
Michelle , Deep in thought Just to share one of my favorite workflow for Black & White conversion. Greg Gorman’s Photoshop CS Recipe for Black and White Conversion Open a color image in Photoshop in either 8 bit or preferably (in Photoshop CS) 16 bit. Under the Image menu, choose Mode > Lab. Click (Highlight) [...]
Just want to share this photo that I took in Putaxi (Victory Gate) in Vientiane, Laos in Dec 2006. Without writing too much, I felt this photo tells a story, hence the title. What do u think? Hearthis post
What mode do you usually shoot in? A, S or P? ( Aperture priority, shutter priority or Program rather than Amateur, Semi-Pro and Pro) Although there is no right or wrong mode to use, I use Aperture priority 90% of the time. In this way I get to control the camera. In A mode, you get [...]
Prof Li Yuan is a US based photographer specialising in landscape photography. I had a face to face encounter with him once in Phaking , Nepal when we were both doing our treks. He was going down while I was on my way up. In that 1-2hours of conversation, he impresed me with his determination [...]
Do you need a monopod ? I would use it for the following reasons sports events where I need something to support my camera to minimizes camera shake events where space is a problem for setting up a tripod i need a walking stick! In fact there are some trekking poles which double up as a [...]
tripod! we know we need it but we left it at home. We bring it out but never set it up to use it. Personally I would rate tripod as one of the most important equipment that I use and own, even more than the lens. I use it for macro photography, low light photography, [...]
Another light painting shot. This time it was the car light at a traffic junction that paint the light trails. This was taken 2 years back at High Street Center 6th storey car park. Now it should be slightly different with the Central building on the left and the reverse bungee in the centre. [...]