Quick Digital Imaging Tip 29/101: Look for Pictures Within a Picture

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This is tip #29 of 101 digital imaging tips I plan to post here over the next few months. Stay tuned.

Today's tip: Look for Pictures Within a Picture

Here is an example of that idea. I am sure you could find other pictures within my picture – and more important, in your pictures.
Never underestimate the importance and power of cropping.

To create the soft, pastel look illustrated here, I used the Pastel filter in Nik Color Efex Pro. You can get a 15% discount on Nik Software by clicking here.

Explore the light,
Rick

SoHo Photo Show Opens 12.7.10

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You are invited to my NCY photo show - and you can come in your jeans and sneakers. Hey, this is New York!

Here is the info:

December 7 to 31, 2010
SoHo Photo
15 White Street
NY, NY 10013
212 - 226 - 8571
Opening Reception: December 7th, 6 to 8 PM.

I'll also be signing my latest book, HDR Photography Secrets.

The exhibit is being sponsored by Canon USA. I used my Canon iPF6350 to make all the prints.

I hope you can join the fun at the opening reception.

Explore the light,
Rick

Quick Digital Imaging Tip 28/101: See The Light

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This is tip #28 of 101 digital imaging tips I plan to post here over the next few months. Stay tuned.

Today's tip: See the light!

Photography is all about the light.

We need to see . . .

1) The contrast range in the scene.
2) The direction of light.
3) The quality of light.
4) The color of light.

We need see the light, we can better determine:
1) The best in-camera exposure.
2) If we need to control the light (with a flash, diffuser or reflector).
3) How much digital darkroom work may be needed.

Explore the light,
Rick

P.S. For more on lighting, see my app, 24/7 Photo Buffet.

Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D DVD Coming Soon. No Bull!

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Juan Pons and I are at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas shooting some videos for our upcoming Wiley Publishing DVD on how to shoot HD videos with the Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D cameras. We are getting lots of cool footage. No bull!

If you have a topic you'd like us to cover (lighting, exposure, sound, accessories, camera functions, etc.) let us know.

The DVD will be available early next year.

Explore the light,
Rick




Rick's Talk on Digital Photography at the Googleplex - Now Posted on YouTube

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My September talk at the Googleplex was just posted. Check it out! Click here. Good fun and good learning.

I want to thank my friends at Google for giving me the on-site experience (Google is so cool) and the world-wide YouTube exposure. A big "thank you" also goes for lunch. Great food at google!

I hope you enjoy my presentation. If you have any questions, please email me at ricksammon @ mac.com.

Keep in touch on my site.

Explore the light - and explore Google!
Rick