Merging Blur and Bokeh to Transform Light Photography (D185)

Posted by Tasra Dawson on March 4, 2010 · View Comments 

There’s nothing like finding a good excuse to break out the Christmas lights in March. Today’s Theme Thursday of Blur or Bokeh was just such an opportunity. I got a few ideas for doing some studio photography shots from Chris Gatcum’s book, Camera Creative. Then I did what I always do and started something entirely different, but kept the Christmas lights. In fact, the lights became the focus of all my shots today… and what... [Read More...]

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The Shot That Never Happened (D183)

Posted by Tasra Dawson on March 2, 2010 · View Comments 

Have you ever had an idea for a shot that you really wanted to capture, but just couldn’t get? You can see it in your mind, but can’t get it to show up in your camera. For the second time now, I’ve tried to get a water droplet in focus, in air with a colorful background. The first time I tried it, the shots were too grainy to use because the ISO was bumped up too high. This time, well, as you can see, still no photo. I added both... [Read More...]

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Showcase Your Photography on a FREE Canvas Gallery Wrap (D177)

Posted by Tasra Dawson on February 24, 2010 · View Comments 

I want to introduce you to one of our blog sponsors Color Inc Pro Lab. You might have noticed their button for 25 free prints in the right sidebar… go ahead and click it to get your free prints. Keep reading to find out how to WIN A FREE CANVAS! GIVEAWAY DETAILS… One blog reader will win a gallery wrapped canvas featuring a favorite photo of their choice from Color Inc. Pro Lab. The prints are hand stretched around a wooden frame and... [Read More...]

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