It feels good when onlookers of your images say, “Wow, I wish I’d have thought of that.” It complements your creativity and desire to be unique. While most “creative” techniques have been around for a while, for some reason, few photographers incorporate them into their workflow. Tricks like using slow shutter speeds while you pan a moving subject artistically nets an image that depicts motion. Another that results in the same effect is to deliberately move the camera horizontally or vertically when a slow shutter is engaged. Additionally, if you zoom the lens during a two-second exposure, the result can be very dramatic. All are easy to put into effect but are seldomly utilized. An additional way to separate your images from other photographer’s photos involves the time of day. Arrive at your scenic location 20 to 30 minutes before sunrise and/or after sunset. The light that fills the sky at dawn and dusk is magical, yet the number of images taken at these times is far less than those when the sun directly lights the landscape. There are a number of logical reasons. For one, it’s tougher to get up extra early and there’s a strong desire to […]
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