The fourth topic in the photo club was “Reflection.” The idea was to have the subject in a mirror image on a shiny object, or where the main subject would be reflecting a pattern or a background. In the photo at left, the focus is on a spoon that is reflecting a ceiling fan above it (click...
Taking photos in low light settings is tough, especially when you want to capture the glow and warmth of candlelight. In a previous post, I talked about using aperture priority to let you control the amount of light entering the camera so you can capture some great photos of holiday lights. You can use...
It’s that time of year. The lights are up everywhere, and you head out to enjoy the outdoor displays with your family. You drive around town looking for an inviting plot of illuminated holiday cheer, and take some quick snapshots with your camera. You don’t want washed-out blurry photos, but you only...
In addition to being a graphic designer here at Crutchfield, I’m also a volunteer firefighter. I often help my department with recruitment and fund raising efforts, and obtaining content for the station’s website . As pictures show what we do so much more effectively than words, I’m often looking through...
I've been fascinated by jets since I can remember, and in recent years I've started photographing them at airshows. This spring I purchased a Nikon D60 and entered the realm of SLR photography. The camera kit came with two lenses, an AF 18-55mm Nikkor VR (Vibration Reduction) lens, and an AF 55-200mm...