PixArtWeb Advice Forum Topics http://www.pixartweb.com/ Copyright 2007 MVO Sat, 19 May 2012 22:19:18 EDT [quote]Anouschka wrote:I personally always use the lens hood under all circumstances. It avoids lens flare from sunshine and unwanted light from a flash aswell. [/quote]Thanks for your reply Anouschka. I'm using the hood all the time now also.I have ... http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=14.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=14.htm Sat, 10 Nov 2007 0:52:54 EST 1. Wider apertures (smaller f-stop values such as f2.8 or the limit of your lens) will produce narrower DOF;2. A smaller field of view (larger focal lengths such as 200mm) will narrow the DOF;3. Closer distance to subject narrows the DOF.------------... http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=15.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=15.htm Sat, 03 Nov 2007 0:01:51 EDT Most modern cameras typically have TTL (through the lens) flash exposure control. With a digital camera, it's easy to test...just set the Flash to AUTO, shoot a nearby object and then repeat with a translucent diffuser (such as a sheet of paper) cove... http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=3.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=3.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2007 23:07:37 EDT Thank you Mark for your reply.I appreciate the info and showing me the sample results of the Canon lens.I will be on the look to purchase one.As for the filter lenses I posted above, I found them on a ebay search and I'm not sure what the brand is.Th... http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=13.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=13.htm Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:55:23 EDT No problem, it's been moved. http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=12.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=12.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:58:25 EDT Here's a copy of my answer regarding EV:Briefly, an EV adjustment (EV = "exposure value") is just a manual change to the camera's exposure setting to correct for scenes that contain a lot of bright (such as snow) or dark areas (such as shadows). By d... http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=11.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=11.htm Thu Feb 15 2007 2:33 pm Betty, I really like the way you cropped this one :-) The full size was a nice scenic pic, but cropped like this it has 'pizazz'(sp?) makes you want to look deeper into the photo... http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=10.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=10.htm Fri Jan 26 2007 5:08 pm Hi Dino,Sometimes one of the judges may be too busy or out of town and can't vote. That's why we require only 4 judge's votes to qualify a photo into the "reviewed" category.Having only 4 judges in the ranking does NOT mean one gave no points. http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=9.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=9.htm Sun Jan 7 2007 10:25 pm Yes, I think that is a better image. You can see much improved detail on the stalk and the thorns.Now, just for fun, here's the next step. Darken the background for even greater drama. The easiest method is to use a dark backdrop (keep it out of focu... http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=8.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=8.htm Mon Sep 11 2006 7:58 pm Tina, how about posting the before and after shots here, then you can get more feedback??? http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=7.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=7.htm Sat Aug 12 2006 10:12 am I've just drafted a short article on basic rules of composition and put it on the "Technique" page. It adds a bit more info beyond what I wrote earlier in this topic.Feel free to post here if you have more questions or comments! http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=6.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=6.htm Tue Aug 8 2006 1:11 pm Email me the orignal image (full size) and I'll do it for you. http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=5.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=5.htm Wed Aug 2 2006 12:23 pm Fill flash is the use of flash to "fill in" shadow areas where the lighting is either too contrasty or weak.When shooting outdoors, you'll often get deep shadows on your subject if in direct sunlight. By manually setting your flash to ON (depending o... http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=4.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=4.htm Wed Jul 26 2006 3:05 pm Thank you Mark!! This will make it so much easier to find the advise I need without searching through all the posts.BTW, the second "Secret Garden" photo I sent was only submitted for judges comments, it is not for the competition. I hope I remember... http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=2.htm http://www.pixartweb.com/forum3.php?mesgfile=2.htm Tue Jul 25 2006 10:38 am