Posts Tagged ‘photography’
Learning a new discipline takes time
I purchased a super macro wet lens recently as I wanted to dive into the world of super macro underwater photography. My friend Mark Strickland provided some guidance and helped me select a flip top system with a Nauticam SMC-1. I am not a newbie to macro but am to super macro, and from my…
Read MoreImage of the Week- Old Lava Flow
This images was created at Kaenea Point along the road to Hana, in Maui. It is among my favorite locations on the island. Each day the ocean waves hit the old lava flow As a special this week purchase any size portrait above 16×24 inches and receive a free upgrade to next bigger size and…
Read MoreLines of composition guide the viewers eye into and out of the frame
Lines of composition guide the viewers eye into and out of the frame
Read MoreComposition and Image Design
Photography is an art. The same rules of composition and image design that apply to painting apply to photography. Elements such as repetition of design, s-curves, diagonal lines, rule of thirds, balance, and proper use of negative space work together to guide the viewers eye through the scene and tell the story. In this image…
Read MoreColor Beneath The Sea – Image of the Week
This portrait celebrates color and was created in the Bligh waters of Fiji. Printed on aluminum, the portrait has incredible luminosity. It is 30 x 45 inches and comes framed. Gallery price is $2,995 but this week it is on special for $1,995 and includes shipping in the US. Take advantage of the deal before…
Read MorePractice makes perfect
Professional athletes practice their sport for hours on end, so that when the moment comes they perform at a high level. Many elite athletes have personal coach as it takes dedication, perseverance, and mastery to excel. The same is true for photography. The more time I spend behind the lens the more the technical and…
Read MoreDevelop your own style
In the world of photography what sets certain artists apart is style. Back when I shot weddings to earn money for camera housings and dive travel, I used a 16 mm fish eye lens and had a few signature shots. My style was different from that of others and many clients hired me for that…
Read MoreComposition is the difference between a picture and a portrait.
When I arrive at a beach location before I grab my camera I walk around and get a feel for the place. I watch the water to get a sense of surge, waves, and motion of the ocean. I look at the clouds present and get an idea of how fast they are moving across…
Read MoreBalance is an essential part of composition
There are many aspects of composition. The most popular include the rule of thirds, lines that repeat, geometric shapes, and s-curves. Each of these by design leads the viewers eye into the scene, to the subject, and then out of frame. The amount and use of negative space varies as to the subject and environment,…
Read MoreAmbient light wide angle underwater water photography with flash.
When creating wide angle reef scenic style portraits, the idea is to show the subject in its environment. The technique that works well for me is to meter the background and set the exposure. Then determine the light needed to illuminate the foreground. So this style of image has two steps. Metering for exposure and…
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