Many photographers try hard to avoid lens flare — those stray bright spots resulting from light reflection. But when you’re looking for a creative technique to brighten up your photos, lens flare may be just what you’re after. Consider placing your subject between the sun and your camera to achieve interesting and unusual effects. Why […]
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9 Ways to Create Photo Titles with Impact
Grandpa’s Hand As a photographer, you put a little of yourself into each photo you take. But without memorable titles and captions, your photos may not achieve the maximum impact you’d like. It is especially important to use creative titles if you are entering your photos in competition. The photo above was selected for third place in […]
Photographing Graffiti – Whose Art Is It?
Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once famously defined obscenity as “you know it when I see it.” This was later clarified to try to find that fine line between something someone may enjoy seeing, and someone may find offensive. A similar boundary exists with graffiti, when a property owner may see it as willful […]