Picture of Success
Posted by Joyoz on May 31, 2009
Lonely Planet’s Richard I’Anson reveals how to take prize-winning snaps.
One of the greatest pleasures and challenges of travel is photography. Photographs are more than souvenirs - they offer you the opportunity to recapture the feeling of a place, if only for a moment.
Research: Read up on your destination before you go. Check your itinerary. What will you be doing and seeing?
Know your gear: If you’ve bought a new camera, get some practice in before you leave so you’re familiar with its functions.
Framing: Fill the frame with your subject. If you have to explain the grey blob is an elephant, the picture has failed.
Composition: There is no one perfect composition, but if in doubts start with the rule of thirds: the main elements of a composition should be places at points one-third of the way from the sides of the frame.
Orientation: Does the subject look best photographed horizontally or vertically?
Perspective: Don’t assume that your eye level or the first place you see your subject from is the best viewpoint. A few steps left or right, going down on one knee or standing significant difference.
No distractions: Look at the space around the behind your subject or ensure nothing overpowers it in color, shape or size.
The eyes have it: Focus on the eyes when photographing people or wildlife. It doesn’t matter if other features are out of focus if the eyes aren’t sharp the image will fail.
Find the horizon: When photographing landscapes keep horizons straight.
Lights, camera, action: The color, quality and direction of light change throughout the day. Note how the light id falling on your subject and select a viewpoint that enhances your subject with those elements of natural light.
What A Wonderful World
Posted by Joyoz on May 9, 2009
life
is
mystery;
we breathe in
the earth
the mighty earth,
churning along
in light and darkness
and shadow
a star
a rock
A vessel of life.
Scenic Sunday - Second Sunday of Easter
Posted by Joyoz on Apr 19, 2009
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. This is the message of today’s gospel. John 20:29
Camera Critters - Wild Rabbit
Posted by Joyoz on Apr 18, 2009
It’s Brownie again my our adopted rabbit. He is not wild in action but wild in kind. But, very sweet and cuddly with holy cuteness bunny. We felt sorry for giving him up. My family’s health situation is at risk. Allergic to fur due to asthmatic condition. Two of my family members suffered a lot. So we give him back to the owner and just borrow him once in while. We can’t have furry pets anymore. If you want to join camera critters, just click the badge.
Skywatch Friday- St Kilda Beach
Posted by Joyoz on Apr 17, 2009
St Kilda is a bayside suburb. It is located on one of the more picturesque points of the Bay, just a short distance from the city. It has clean safe sandy beaches, despite formerly being known for the plentitude of prostitutes and druggies. St Kilda is a remarkable place which is a favourite for visitors to Melbourne Australia and locals alike.
I’m Captured
Posted by Joyoz on Apr 16, 2009
I am captured two weeks ago by my talented and creative sister Twinks. Thank you Sis. Sorry for the late reaction.
” A still Snapshot shows the heart of the subject.”
When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls! ~Ted Grant
Wordless Wednesday - Albert Park and Lake
Posted by Joyoz on Apr 15, 2009
Visit wordlesswednesday.com for more wordless entry
Today’s Flower - Easter Rose
Posted by Joyoz on Apr 12, 2009
Easter! The celebration of Christ rose from the dead.
‘This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad!’ (Ps 118) God’s promise of salvation to His people is fulfilled. Through His Son’s suffering and death, we who have died due to sin, are brought back to life. The Lord works to renew you a
nd set you free– This is the Good News of Easter!
Camera Critters - Wombat Sleeping
Posted by Joyoz on Apr 11, 2009
Have you already seen Wombat? I saw this kind of animal at Melbourne Zoo last year. That is the only picture I got above. A Wombat sleeping in the wombat hole. So cute.
According to Wikipedia.org,Wombats are Australian marsupials; they are short-legged, muscular quadrupeds, approximately 1 metre (39 in) in length with a very short tail. They are found in forested, mountainous, and heathland areas of south-eastern Australia and Tasmania. The name wombat comes from the Eora Aboriginal community who were the original inhabitants of the Sydney area.
Skywatch Friday - Good Friday Sky
Posted by Joyoz on Apr 10, 2009
