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Smoke Photography
by Nilesh J. Bhange  |  September 15, 2009
  Experiment
I think everybody loves such kind of photography.I wish to share the technique for taking such images. I am not the first one to do such work,you can get lot of information on internet.This is an attempt to share my personal experience with you. Before starting to work on this I must say one needs lot of patience for getting good images.One has to select really good images out of the bunch & be ready to throw average images. T A N G O Green smoke The Dancing Smoke My few tips for capturing such good images will be as given below: PLACE: You will need a place with good ventilation but enough protection for not disturbing the smoke. SOURCE: The source for smoke can be cigar,incense sticks etc. I prefer incense sticks because they are not harmful for health & pleasant considering long time needed for working on such shots. BACKGROUND: Use a black background for getting good contrast with the smoke color.The another advantage is that during post processing when you invert image you ca Read more»
The Art of Backlighting
by Phil McDermott  |  April 21, 2004
  Technique
Contrary to popular belief stunning nature pictures can be taken when shooting into the light. Whilst this may contradict advice given to beginners to always shoot with the light coming from behind the camera the art of backlighting is a technique that can produce wonderful nature photography. Read more»
Patterns in Nature
by Phil McDermott  |  April 21, 2004
  Nature
"Always remember the importance of detail". I can still clearly hear these words that were repeatedly drummed home by my college lecturer. Whilst they seemed unimportant and irrelevant to me at the time, they have over the years taken on a much greater significance and have become ingrained in my philosophy. Read more»
Close Ups in Nature Photography
by Phil McDermott  |  April 21, 2004
  Nature
Without doubt there is something awe inspiring and wholesome in the big view. Every year there are vast arrays of calendars all full of pretty landscape and nature pictures adorning our high street shops. Many we can relate to and one day would like to see for ourselves. Read more»