photography blog
This week’s pic of the week is this rather striking image of Whitby Abbey from Crowy.
Crowy’s new on Fotonomy but has uploaded a few more great images, so check him out.
This striking effect is named after Michael Orton, the pro-photographer who created the technique of combining two images - a sharp layer overexposed by two stops and a blurred layer overexposed by one stop.
This creates a single image with an ethereal glow of an impressionist painting.
Traditionally, you would need to take two exposures on [...]
Digital SLR sales may be on the up-and-up, but there’s still something to be said for compact digitals. For one thing, you can just stuff them in your bag or pocket every time you go out - something that’s impossible with an SLR.
So, if you’re thinking of upgrading to a digital SLR - or even [...]
Cambridge In Colour has a really good article about understanding camera lenses, particularly focusing on focal length and aperture.
If you’re just getting into photography and having a hard time getting your head around all those numbers, it’s a great read. The site also has loads of other great tips and tutorials that are worth checking [...]
The first in a (hopefully!) regular series of our favourite photos from Fotonomy:
I love this photo from Pewari. It’s partly the colours, but it’s mainly the going-round-in-circles theme that reminds me so much of my own life. :)