Photographers Know “Kelvin” As The System Of Arbitrary Numbers We Change In Camera To Correct Our

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Asiatic Lilies-- courtesy of my wife's green thumb!

5 things photographers will learn switching from DSLR to mirrorless Jeff Meyer, digitalcameraworld.com

Mirrorless or compact system cameras (CSC) are becoming increasingly popular and while some photographers are trading in their old SLRs in favour of the new breed, others are investing in a second system. Both will find they learn a few lessons th…

Dslr to mirrorless

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experimenting with my iPhone again (and I have the older 4) to take closeup shots. I am really pleased overall with the iPhone's ability to shoot closeup. My wife uses her 4s regularly to shoot and gets really good results. I fully intend to continue using the iPhone in conjunction with my dslr.

Understanding Natural Light Part 1: Quality of Light Oded Wagenstein, digital-photography-school.com

Light has different qualities, and by understanding those differences and using them in your favor, you can become a better image maker. From my point of view, the best place to start improving your ability to work with light is by learning its mo…

On light natural

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Japanese artist Tanaka Tatsuya has created what is quickly becoming one of our all-time favorite calendars.

Everyday for the past four years, Tanaka has constructed a diorama featuring miniature figurines engaged in hilarious activities.

Artist Creates Intriguing Dioramas Everyday For the Past 4 Years

via Laughing Squid

11 Steps to Stop Procrastinating and Focus on Yourself.

Procrastination can be a significant obstacle on the path to success and personal fulfillment. If you’re tired of putting off your tasks and want to focus more on yourself, follow these steps to put an end to procrastination and start living the life you deserve.

Step 1: Acknowledge the Problem

The first step to overcoming procrastination is to recognize that it exists. Admitting that you are delaying your tasks is essential to start taking action.

Step 2: Understand Your Reasons

Ask yourself why you are procrastinating. Is it fear of failure? Lack of interest? Or maybe the challenge seems too big? Identifying the reasons behind your procrastination can help you address them.

Step 3: Set Clear Goals

Vague goals lead to procrastination. Set specific and realistic goals that you want to achieve. This will give you a sense of direction and purpose.

Step 4: Break Tasks into Small Steps

Big tasks can be intimidating. Break them down into smaller steps and work on them one at a time. This will make the process more manageable and less daunting.

Step 5: Create an Action Plan

Develop a plan to complete your tasks. Include dates, times, and a list of priorities. Following a plan helps maintain focus and organization.

Step 6: Eliminate Distractions

Identify the distractions that hinder you the most, such as social media or television, and create an environment that fosters concentration.

Step 7: Practice Self-Discipline

Developing self-discipline is crucial to overcoming procrastination. Learn to say “no” to things that divert you from your path and stay committed to yourself.

Step 8: Reward Yourself for Progress

Recognize and celebrate your progress, even if it’s small. Rewards can motivate you to keep moving forward.

Step 9: Cultivate Self-Compassion

Understand that everyone procrastinates at some point. Be kind to yourself and avoid excessive self-criticism. Learn from your mistakes and keep going.

Step 10: Adopt a Growth Mindset

Believe that you can change and improve. View procrastination as an opportunity for personal growth and learning.

Step 11: Seek Professional Help!

Sometimes, procrastination can be related to a mental health disorder, such as anxiety or depression. If you feel that procrastination is significantly impacting your life, consider seeking help from a psychologist or psychiatrist. A professional can help you better understand the root of the problem and develop effective strategies to overcome it.

Conclusion:

Remember, overcoming procrastination is a process, and every small step counts. Be patient with yourself and keep striving to be the best version of yourself. You deserve to invest in yourself and achieve everything you desire!

Plastic shopping bags have become a fixture of modern life, but despite their convenience, their impact on the environment is tough to ignore. 

In his Plastic Bag Landscapes series, photographer Vilde Rolfsen draws attention to the issue by using colored lights to transform the bags into abstract images. See the rest below!

Plastic Shopping Bags Transformed Into Abstract Images

via AnOther Mag

"SELFIES" I had setup some T5 fluos with a white muslin backdrop, and needed to fire off some test shots for this. [sidenote: tons of issues with the color and light until after editing I realized one bank of the T5's was at a different color temperature than the others--which totally throws the whole thing off as far as color/exposure consistency… be sure to match up your kelvin and kill any stray ambient fluos in the room. For mine, even the gray cards were inconsistent on these tests].

I am loathe for self-portraits. I don't like shooting myself– I have the same insecurities just about everyone else does. I prefer shooting inanimate objects or others who are portrait or model material. But a setup… I can deal with that out of practicality. No one will see that.

My family is pretty much the same. I'll fire off some head shots of my wife or kids when they are around that look AMAZING , and they usually dictate that "these can NOT wind up on the net… or anywhere for that matter!" Funny, because they ARE very photogenic.

So of late, I always see these "self-portrait-a-day" projects, and I think they are utterly amazing. I rarely feel like I have the time for such things, but also  really don't like confronting myself. Even the "filter" of drawing myself offers me more comfort than photographing.

So earlier this year, I settled on the "selfie-a-month-or-so" project instead. Nothing like minimal commitment, huh? Some of the selfies I have taken with the old  iPhone 4. Others with the macintosh's built in  camera. Only time will tell if I have the time or guts to stick with this. These low-res versions of the file (72ppi for net at 5 x5) also seem to lose some punch, although that can't be pinned to the camera or the lights. I'll have to check the resampling setting in Photoshop to see why.

Experiment Inexpensive aluminum macro tubes (I bought the PHOTODIOX brand WITHOUT the camera digital contacts). This means NO APERTURE control, and manual focusing only. You can see that you have very low depth of field in the bottom three shots. I read about an aperture trick (you set the aperture, then click on the aperture lock, and unscrew the lens while the camera is live and add the macro tubes). In theory this may attract dust to sensor, so not sure about doing it frequently. Used that on the dime, but it was also on a fairly flat plane.

Tripod is mandatory for these, as you sometimes have to take longer exposures as you get extremely close (could have tried new LED hardware store floods, but instead played around with available window daylight). 

Will have to try future tests with strobes and constants.