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Setting the Correct Aperture

By Biswajit Dey, on August 19th, 2010%
Higher f-stop Effect

You’ve just witnessed a kingfisher in all its brilliance swoop up its catch – a sight that’s left you in awe. From the edge of your eye, you see another one heading for the kill. In one instinctive moment, you snap up your camera and swing it into position to catch the action. Your timing is perfect, the angle is right, it’s meant to be the next Nat Geo award winning picture. There’s only one thing that’s gone wrong – the picture isn’t as bright or brilliant. Have you been there, done that? Well, here’s what probably went wrong. You were shooting in semi-darkness and the camera only captured as much light as you allowed it. The next time around, all you have to do is widen the aperture! . . . → Read More: Setting the Correct Aperture

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Understanding Exposure and the Ways to Control It

By Biswajit Dey, on August 19th, 2010%
Exposure

Exposure can mean an enormous number of things in myriad contexts, by in the world of photography, it only means one thing: the amount of light being used for creating the photograph. The exposure is so potent that it can change the whole essence of the photograph. Proper use reveals even the most intricate details of the subject. Whereas improper use can darken or brighten the subject to an extent that makes it difficult to fathom the inter-relation among the elements of the photograph. . . . → Read More: Understanding Exposure and the Ways to Control It

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