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Longer Than 1 Second
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
Showing the concept of elongated time in your photography as it blurs across a sensor requires a slow shutter speed to exaggerate the movement of the subject. The focus of this article is dealing with exposures of longer than 1 second.
Digital Photography Made Simple
Rating: 9 / 10
It doesn’t matter what type of digital camera you use or what your level of experience is, Digital 1 to 1 has something to offer anyone interested in taking a better digital photograph.
Look To The Ground for Groundscapes
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
The art of “seeing” a good composition is critical. While this may sound elementary, I want to take the concept to the next level. I offer to you the following commonly heard warning expressions with food for thought.
Travel Photography
Russ Burden
Rating: 8 / 10
The main goal of the travel photographer is to convey a sense of place. This means capturing the mood of the location and doing so in all types of conditions.
Seeing Shadows
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
Shadows can be found in many places and in many shapes and sizes. The more you begin to notice them, the more you’ll find yourself pointing your lens at them. I’ve often said that photography is all about the light. With this in mind, learn how to not only read the light, learn how to read the shadows.
Move Beyond the Hobby
Russ Burden
Rating: 8 / 10
Below are some of the steps I’ve taken to become a professional photographer. Mimic them, modify them, or dismiss them and choose your own path. Whatever course you choose, stay determined and focused.
Fight Flare
Russ Burden
Rating: 10 / 10
Flare can occur when a bright light source strikes the front of the lens and bounces around the inside elements. With outdoor photography this source is most often the sun but I’ve also seen it caused by bright reflections off windows or other highly reflective surfaces such as water, cars, or polished metals.
Tough Exposures and How To Deal With Them
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
Over the decades, in camera light meters have improved by leaps and bounds. While they are light years ahead of what was inside an SLR 30 years ago, situations still exist that challenge their advancements. Knowing how to get a perfect exposure when these are encountered will make you a better photographer and reader of the light.
Know Your Viewfinder
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
I’ve learned to Know My Viewfinder. As a result, I take notice of those little numbers, letters, and read outs found within. I make an immediate scan of the ISO, shutter speed, aperture and exposure compensation settings and if any of them aren’t appropriate for what I’m about to photograph, I make the necessary changes.
Story Telling Images
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
“The Essence Of The Moment” - A long time ago I encountered that statement while reading a magazine article and it really struck a chord. I made an instantaneous connection to photography and ever since, I keep it in the forefront of my mind whenever I pick up a camera.
