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Black & White Film Revival – I. Film Selection
David Goldstein (dagoldst)
After noticing an unsuspected surge in the use of Black & White film, mostly from the younger generations, David Goldstein retook his interest in it. His love for this media was rekindled and invites you to try it out. What film to choose is next. Read more...
Black and White “In Your Own Backyard”
Darryll Schiff (DSchiff)
Every so often I like to go out and try something different and “shake things up” a bit. I find it takes me out of my normal routine and definitely adds to my creativity. It might be an idea I’ve played with a few times, maybe something cool I saw in a magazine, or just returning to the basics when I started in photography. Read more...
How and When to Convert to Black and White
Ernesto Santos (esantos)
Color images dominate. After all, we live in world of color. Black & White, as a choice, seems to be relegated to those images we can’t make look good in color. Nikonians Moderator and acclaimed photographer Ernesto Santos (esantos) suggests we may do better to produce outstanding images when also thinking in B&W while still shooting, not after the fact when we are back home. In this article he provides us some darn good illustrated tips and tricks. Read more...
Using a Full Spectrum Camera – Part I
Jon Nadelberg (jnadelberg)
Converting your old Nikon DSLR into a full spectrum camera, one that can capture ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation in addition to regular, visual light (VL), opens up an entirely new world in photography for you. In this first part of the series, Jon Nadelberg shows us the options on converting your camera and what a full spectrum camera can do for you. He also digs into and profusely illustrates how to manipulate light and color to achieve different types of results, using various optical filters and Adobe Photoshop settings. Read more...
25 Photographic Ideas to Help Chase Away the Winter Blues
Daniel Stainer (spiritualized67)
The colder months of the year may hinder your motivation to photograph, more so if confined indoors in the extreme cold areas and months. Thinking about this, Daniel Stainer (spiritualized7) prepared for us some ideas to chase away the winter blues. We decided to cut them down to 25 that should keep us busy and entertained. Read more...
Neutral Density Filters – When, How, Why
Ernesto Santos (esantos)
Starting with What are Neutral Density Filters, Ernesto Santos illustrates with his own images When to use them, How to use them and Why, showing us the possible wonderful results when used appropriately, reason for which they are must-have lens accessories, always in his bag. Read more...
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