WILDLIFE BLOG

We've all heard the clattering sound of an excited photographer filling his memory cards during a wildlife sighting. There are often grunts of irritation or amusement from safari-goers in nearby vehicles who wonder why he needs so many photos of a sleeping lioness! But, setting aside the comments of those nearby, let's look at what "machine-gun mode" is, what it does and why it's useful. Setting your camera to take multiple images in quick succession is [...]

Some of the finest photos of wildlife that appear in exhibitions and on the web are a case of “right place, right time”. However, catching that magic moment is not all about luck and I am sure the photographers who put their names to those outstanding images would agree with me on that! Getting award-winning photos requires discipline, dedication, and a very clear and intuitive understanding of your camera. OK - and a little bit of [...]

Some time back, I wrote an extensive blog about What constitutes ethical post-processing. I thought I would follow up with a blog that addresses some of most commonly-made post-processing mistakes....and how to avoid them. 1. Start with the White Balance You might have seen images on the web - or even among your own libraries - where the colours just don't look quite right. Perhaps you can't put your finger on it, but a recognisable feature [...]

Whether you use an iPhone, a point-and-shoot, a film SLR or a top-of-the-line digital SLR, the camera creates an image using a combination of 3 variables. These three variables combine to control the amount of light that creates the final image. THE THREE VARIABLES These three variables are the Shutter Speed, the Aperture and the ISO/Film speed. Let's look at each of these in turn. 1. The Shutter Speed (S) might more correctly be called the [...]