Baltimore Woods in Marcellus, New York, is known for its variety of birds. However, I believe the pond full of turtles in the far back of the park should be the main attraction. This little park was full of well-marked trails and plaques with educational information on them. The park boasts its large volunteer effort,Continue reading “The Turtle Pond Photoshoot”
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Making GIFs with Photography
Also known as stop-motion photography, Photoshop makes it easy to create GIFs with your photographs. Follow below for a step-by-step guide to using the Timeline feature in Photoshop to create your own GIFs. Creating a GIF When taking pictures for a GIF, it’s best to use a tripod to keep the images steady. This willContinue reading “Making GIFs with Photography”
Black and White Photography
Black and white photography achieves a timeless, moody feeling to a picture with just the absence of color. Using the fundamentals of photography, you can create these striking photos, but there are additional techniques outlined in the steps below that can be used to create greater effects. Using the Basics Without color, black and whiteContinue reading “Black and White Photography”
Lensball Photography
A lensball creates a cool photo effect by capturing a moment of time inside a small crystal ball. The lensball comes in a variety of sizes ranging from 60mm to 120mm. Currently I have an 80mm lensball which is a great size for traveling. The inverted image is caught by light being bent while passingContinue reading “Lensball Photography”
Camera Priority Modes
Before diving right into manual settings, a beginner photographer might want to try out their camera’s priority modes. Aperture and Shutter priority modes allow the photographer to focus on changing only one setting while the others remain automatic. It’s a perfect blend of automatic and creative control allowing one to ease into better understanding theContinue reading “Camera Priority Modes”
Trip to Robert H. Treman State Park
One of my first weekends in New York I decided to spend time at the Robert H. Treman State Park and Buttermilk Falls. Due to Covid-19, we had to keep our masks on, but that didn’t obstruct the beautiful views around us. Below are 10 of my favorite photos I took while we hiked aroundContinue reading “Trip to Robert H. Treman State Park”
Taking Photos of Bees
April showers have brought May flowers… and also bees! In North America, there are over 4,000 different species of native bees (not the murder hornets). Bees provide a crucial part in our ecosystem, but they are also fun subjects for outdoor photography. To take your own photos of these little workers, follow the steps below.Continue reading “Taking Photos of Bees”
Prisma Photo App Review
Awarded App of the Year 2016, Prisma is an app that puts filters over your existing photos to create cool works of art. It’s free to download, however, you only get 3 free days and then they’d like you to subscribe for $7.99 a month. You can apply filters to photos in your library orContinue reading “Prisma Photo App Review”
Pet Photography Tips
Pets are some of the most important members of the family. They are also very photogenic subjects for photography, but can be difficult to capture. Below are some tips on how to get the best picture of your pet, no matter their size. Minimize distractions Less distractions will help keep your pet’s focus on you.Continue reading “Pet Photography Tips”
Wildlife Photography Tips
Check out these tips from ecologist, Aurora Hood, on how she takes her wildlife photography. She currently uses a Cannon PowerShot SX530 HS, but will also occasionally use her Samsung Galaxy S10 for shots that don’t require any high-quality zooming. 1) Always bring your camera For this photo, I was out for a walk atContinue reading “Wildlife Photography Tips”
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