Wednesday, 6 July 2011

PhotoFlash #99 - July Courses Kick Off.!!! How to Handle High-Contrast Light; Photo Discussions

PhotoFlash - Free Monthly Newsletter for 35mm Film Photographers

Welcome to the 99th issue of PhotoFlash

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Today's the day! BetterPhoto's July school session is getting under way, so what are you waiting for? Enroll now in a 4-week or 8-week online course, and join the fun!

In this issue of PhotoFlash, be sure to check out Rob Sheppard's excellent article ("How to Handle High-Contrast Light!") and the very motivating photo discussions.

That's it for this month. Enjoy your photography!

Kerry Drager
Newsletter Editor

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In This Issue: Wednesday, July 06, 2011


 

Featured Photo: Mystery of Venice

Mystery of Venice
Mystery of Venice
Nothing like a still morning in Venice :-)

© Renee Doyle

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Canon EOS 5D Mark ...

 

Featured Article: How to Handle High-Contrast Light!
A challenge we all confront as photographers is being able to recognize the difference between what we see with our eyes and what the camera can see. Check out BetterPhoto instructor Rob Sheppard's photography article on how to manage light!

 

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New Photo Discussions

New Photo Discussion 1: Sunset Silhouette

Sunset Silhouette
Sunset Silhouette
Sunset image taken at Lake Nasworthy in San Angelo, Tx.

© Kerry L. Stewart

Canon EOS Digital ...
Just beautiful, Kerry. The silhouette of the tree is wonderful. I like how you can still see the shape of the bark, even though it is dark. The colors of the sky and the sun sinking under the cloud bank make this a great composition.
- Nancy Marie Ricketts

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Response 1:Thanks Nancy! Some of the color was probably enhanced by smoke from the New mexico and Arizona fires. It was a beautiful sunset.
- Kerry L. Stewart

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Response 2:Beautiful Sunset capture Kerry!
- John Rivera

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New Photo Discussion 2: Summer Details

Summer Details
Summer Details

© Tammy M. Anderson

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Canon Rebel XSi (E...
Mornin Tammy, gorgeous macro work here on this flower!!
- Gord MacEachern

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Response 1:The details do stand out and what I first noticed about the picture is not only do the details stand out, but the textures of the details stand out as well. Shapes, colors, composition, lighting, they all come together to form this beautiful floral. This is exceptional work my fiend. So pretty.
- frank w. degenhardt

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New Photo Discussion 3: Metal mysteries 52

Metal mysteries 52
Metal mysteries 52
Part of the Experience Music Project building in Seattle
Taken with Lensbaby Composer


© Monika Sapek

Nikon D7000 Digita...
Really cool and interesting!! I just love your Lensbaby work Monika!
- Erica Murphy

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Response 1:Thank you very much, Erica! I love the softness I can get with this lens, so I am always carrying it just "in case" ;-)
- Monika Sapek

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New Photo Discussion 4: Field Patterns

Field Patterns
Field Patterns
1/30s @ f/20, ISO 100,Nikkor 70-200mm F/2.8 @ 200mm. (EoD).
Roaming around the rural countryside, I was charmed by the patterns made by the newly planted crops...well behind those of last year due to the very wet spring.


© Rona L. Schwarz

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Nikon D700 Digital...
Looks like an intentional artistic statement. Beautifully seen and presented, Rona.
- Michelle Alton

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Response 1:So cool, Rona, very well seen and captured!!
- Gord MacEachern

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Response 2:Well seen! I love the little triangle of intersecting rows, in the upper center, where it looks like someone kinda messed up with where they put the seeds; yet created a great lattice as a result!
- Christopher J. Budny

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Response 3:Thank you everyone very much! I'm always on the lookout for interesting crop patterns!
- Rona L. Schwarz

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New Photo Discussion 5: Looking, talking, listening

Looking, talking, listening
Looking, talking, listening

2nd Place MT "Sharing" May 2011.
Picture was taken under the big arch at La Défense which a major business district for the city of Paris, France.
Canon 24-105 mm lens, handheld. Raw conversion in DPP and postprocessing in CS3.


© Katarina Mansson

Canon EOS 7D Digit...
Fantastic shot! Unbelievable place!
- Sarah A. Christian

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Response 1:My goodness, Katarina, did you tell them where to sit? What wonderful placement of these figures bringing life to this graphic, simple and otherwise almost sterile looking environment. Great job.
- Nikki McDonald

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Response 2:What a terrific stairway, and it makes such a great, white background for the people. Fantastic capture!
- Christopher J. Budny

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Response 3:Thank you everyone for your kind feedback! Christine: No, the people are not placed by me - they sat in these positions. I spent quite some time on location, waited for people to sit in "suitable" positions and shot lots of pictures.
- Katarina Mansson

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