When it comes to photography techniques, capturing the essence of action through blurred motion is one of the most popular–and sometimes difficult–skills to master. Many professional shooters will tell you that an element of luck often plays a role, but there are a few techniques you can keep tucked in your toolbox when the opportunity arises: Take a Tripod: A tripod is one of the most useful accessories a photographer [...]
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by Laura Oles, author of Digital Photography for Busy Women Few things spark the imagination like the holiday season. Families coming together from across the country—or even across the ocean—to connect and celebrate is an event that needs to be remembered in photos for years to come. Taking great candid shots is a bit like being a sports referee—you’re doing your job well when people don’t even realize you’re there. [...]
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Photographing excited (and constantly moving) costume-clad children at night can pose a few challenges, but taking great Halloween pictures can be a snap if you use a few simple techniques. Use that Jack-o-lantern! Jack-o-lanterns can serve as great props as well as a creative light source for super-spooky shots. You can pose your children close to the jack-o-lantern—either with the pumpkin below their faces or in a silhouette pose, and [...]
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http://www.reusablebags.com/action.php?id=14 FACT: Each year billions of plastic bags end up littering our landscapes, streets, beaches, lakes, rivers and oceans. Most end up breaking down into tiny toxic bits causing further damage. Scott Wyden – “Plastic bags with…plastic bags inside” http://www.reusablebags.com/action.php?id=14
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