Photography Today

Wooden tripods

For any photography that requires telescopic telephoto lenses (1000mm or longer) such as the sun's green flash and mirages, you need a very sturdy tripod, preferably a wooden one. Wood damps vibrations better than metal, and any vibrations (even the shutter tremor from the camera when taking a photo!) will be noticeable when using such long telephoto lenses. Theodolite tripods work well for this, since they are rugged and generally not too expensive if you buy one used. You may need to adapt the tripod to accept a ball-head or camera screw (1/4-20 or 3/8-16 thread). Of course I have been stealing this information from the web but for you that is a good thing, those people knows what they are talking about  ;)

Peaceful

If you have been paying any attention to my blog you already know how I FEEL about pictures, this one transmits to me a lot of peace I hope it will have the same effect in you , in this holidays we all can use some peace don't you think?

Choosing a tripod

There are many types of tripods available, but you have to use your wisdom to choose one. Some of which look really professional  while being made by plastic and costing about $30. These are actually quite useless (better than nothing though).I'd recommend that you get a metal tripod from a brand like Bogen/Manfrotto or similar. Choose a model that can extend itself to your own height, with height-adjustable legs. It is also good to have a tripod of which the legs can move independently from one another. Some tripods have legs that are interconnected, and these can be quite difficult and frustrating to level at uneven ground. You need to level the tripod at least a bit, if only to not have it balancing on edge and blowing over by wind. The second thing to look for  is its head (where the camera will connect). Get a tripod with a ball-head rather than a video-head. Ball-heads usually cost more, but allow the camera to point in almost any direction in any orientation and will allow you to aim and lock the camera quickly. This is particularly useful for subjects that require quick action such as lightning. In general, you may expect to spend US$150 or more for a decent tripod with ball-head. Consider this as a requirement for your photo equipment, rather than a handy accessory! When you buy a tripod, also buy a cable release or remote shutter control, so you don't need to touch the camera at all during exposures when it is tripod-mounted.

Christmas tree

A very good picture of the Washingtong DC tree at night. What I like most about this time of the year is how wonderful everything looks with all the lights and nice decorations. I just need to control my self and not take a picture of everything in lights I see!

Al Mierau

I was looking at some photographs by Al Mierau, and decided to share this one with you. It is just amazing! All the work of this great photographer has been  published by Gardens West, Air Canada, and Heritage Canada magazines.  

Dark and Light

I´m in a bit of blue mood today, and I found this very good picture of Derek Langley, working with darks and lights, in a sepia tint. Maybe because of my mood, maybe because for what it transmits, this picture makes me think about that we can always find an open door with something more to explore. And if it wasn´t for darkness, light wouldn´t exists, so every thing complements another thing, and in order to enjoy and value each, we need to experience both.

one of those days?

Bad hair day? Very long day at work? Your day seems to have 30 hours? Slow down, look around because you might be missing something worth looking, take a deep breath, and RELAX!
Yes, now I feel much better!!!

Ride the Lightning!

This amazing picture was taken in Tucson, Arizona. since I was a little girl, instead of being scared of storms, I actually liked them a lot. I am pretty aware that sometimes nature can be really dangerous and destructive, but we can´t say that it is not spectacular. An electric storm is always something really worth to admire, from a safe position of course!

Sharing

I found this photograph and I wanted to share it, besides the obvious cuteness of the baby, it reminded me about holding on...
Yes, holding on to love, holding on to family, to friends, people you care about. Holding hands is one of the biggest ways to show love and caring for someone, and a silent way of saying how you feel.

Sunsets

This picture is a great example of why I love sunsets. It is so true what people say about no sunset being the same as another... The magnificent range of colors that you may witness are incredible, not to mention the amazing sets of shadows and lights that go random, influenced by the clouds or the landscape... Watching one of this sunsets definitely makes you feel alive!