Even though photography is a creative craft, a certain amount if technical knowledge is required to lift that craft to the next level. For me, one of the most important skills any aspiring wildlife photographer should learn is the understanding and control of the depth of field (DOF) in their images. The ability to isolate [...]
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Wrapping Up the Week
Friday finally brings a very busy week to an end. In between all the meetings, trip to Johannesburg and admin I have still been able to capture a few decent wildlife images. Our good run on lion sightings continue and this week we got to spend a lot of time with five young cubs, their [...]
Which Aperture? You Decide.
Photography is all about decisions but sometimes, while having to make some of these decisions, we tend to get so caught up the detail that we forget to focus on the creative side of things. Unfortunately a lot of people make decisions, or question their decisions, after having clicked the shutter. I am all for [...]
Which Mode Should I Use?
One of the most asked questions out in the field must be “Which mode should I be using?” It depends on what you want your image to show. The story you want to tell or the action you want to capture. If you always shoot in Auto or Program mode you are allowing the camera [...]
