Trashy Landscape

By PF Staff in Favorite Photos on Dec 25, 2012

The purpose of these images was to make an otherwise common boring everyday item somewhat beautiful and appealing.  The set up was mostly simple, (just resolving around one light source) and the procedure became more about selecting shape and shadow from the overall image.  The overall colours the camera saw were far behind what I imagined and made great results.

How to make a simple HDR

By PF Staff in Favorite Photos on Dec 24, 2012

What is HDR? High Dynamic Range, first thing we heard about HDR photos is picture that always connected with bright and dramatic scene. Even though some scenes simply contain a greater brightness range than can be captured by current digital cameras — of any type but a single image can't capture all parts of the scene in a proper exposure, High dynamic range imaging utilizes this characteristic by creating images composed of multiple exposures.

Generating an image series for HDR works better if you have a tripod since you'll want avoid the slightest shake or variation between shots. It also works better if you have more than 3 shots to combine, perhaps as many as 5 or 7 shots. This picture below is example of a simple HDR. I try to make black and white HDR despite to dramatize the pattern of the sky, even though in order to get that i have to lower down my tripod very low so i can get a unique low angle because sometimes 16 mm is not wide enough in APS-C sensor to make a good composition.

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The most powerful photo I have ever taken

By PF Staff in Favorite Photos on Dec 24, 2012

Hello!  I am a 17 year old photographer, well on my way to improving my work in  the field and studio, and hopefully one day a professional. I have taken close to 70,000 photos since October 5th, 2011 (the day I bought my K-5) and this next photo is by far my most powerful. The reason why I chose this photograph is because I have actually come in contact with him and I am bringing him to my High School as a motivational speaker. I also believe that this photograph (these photographs) is just overflowing with emotion.


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My Favorite: Bryce Canyon Sunrise

By PF Staff in Favorite Photos on Dec 23, 2012

This is my favorite image of all the photos I took during a photo trip to Bryce Canyon with 15 other photographers.  This was shot with a Pentax K10D during the last week in May after a freak winter storm blanketed the beautiful canyon with snow.  It was freezing cold and at about 5:30 a.m. when I captured this scene.  Our group leader decided to step out and get closer to Mother Nature.  His bright red jacket was a perfect contrast to the grey morning.

Making of: Night Train

By PF Staff in Favorite Photos on Dec 22, 2012

Back in April of this year, I left for work a little early in hopes of snagging some great fog before starting my night shift. Alas, there was no fog to be had that night. So, I decided to make my own.


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