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Irish award winning landscape photographer. He writes for the photography site goldprints.com
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- Camera Review - Nikon D90
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] As one of the worlds leaders in camera manufacturing, Nikon and their new D90 certainly keep pace with their rivals.
- Creative Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] The creative side of any photographer is what separates the good photographers from the masters. There are thousands of us who take good images but there are only a handful that are masters of the trade. Not everyone will become great - this is due to a number of factors, with the creativity factor being to the fore.
- Buying Art
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Visual-Graphic-Arts] Everyone buys art from time to time, some pay large amounts of money for original artwork - more people buy cheap forms of the arts on-line or at their local market. But regardless of your wealth there are plenty of great art sites selling many great forms of art.
- Travel to Scotland
[Travel-and-Leisure] Scotland is a country in North Europe and forms the northern part of Great Britain. Scotland has a dramatic coastline with hundreds of islands. A playground for any outdoor goer, Scotland has a landscape of immense beauty.
- Travel to Portugal
[Travel-and-Leisure] Looking for the perfect sun holiday? Try a sun holiday in Portugal.
- Travel to Milan, Italy
[Travel-and-Leisure] Situated in the North of Italy, Milan is the largest city in the province of Lombardy and second largest city in Italy. Milan is the business hub of Italy and a very busy city to visit at any time of year.
- Travel to Ireland
[Travel-and-Leisure] Are you taking a trip to the emerald isle? The following will help you plan for the special vacation.
- Travel to Germany
[Travel-and-Leisure] Germany is located in central Europe and stretches from the Alps in the south up to the North Sea in the North. It is bordered by Austria and Switzerland in the south; Poland and the Czech Republic in the east; France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands in the west; and Denmark in the North.
- Travel to Barcelona, Spain
[Travel-and-Leisure] Situated on the Northeastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, and capital of Catalonia, Barcelona lies along the lush Spanish coastline. A fabulous city famous for its great football team - Barcelona as a city has a lot to offer its visitors and can be an exceptional place for a short vacation with great attractions, and has the favourable Mediterranean climate all the year round.
- Top 5 Photo Accessories
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] There is a lot of photography accessories on the market today - some are very useful, but most of them are a waste of money. Here are five of the most important accessories for landscape photography.
- Top Ten Online Shopping Security Tips
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Security] Every year billions of dollars are spent by consumers on line; and as the trend is growing rapidly, shopping security is still the number one factor in which a person may choose not to buy from a website. This is particularly true if you are new to the internet or starting to buy on-line for the first time.
- Shopping Online - Safely
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] There are thousands of online stores selling everything, and giving you access to a wider range of goods and services than ever before at your finger tips - and at way lower prices than your corner store. But as the number of on-line shops grow - so does the number of people trying to make the "fast buck".
- Selling Your Photography to Magazines
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] The magazine market is by far the biggest market for the freelance photographer, with millions of pictures published each month. If you would like to see some profit from your pictures, its really important to make the right approach.
- Night Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] No sun, no fun? Don't kid yourself. A lot of us think of night time being dark and dreary and prefer to stay indoors - but do you realise what you are missing out on. When light starts to fade it's the perfect time to grab the camera and explore the magical scenery that the night brings us.
- Get the Most Out of Your Camera (Part 2)
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] In part 1 of: Get the most out of your camera, we looked at how to use the aperture and the creative uses of depth-of-field. In this part we'll look at how to use the shutter button on your camera and how both the shutter and the aperture control exposure.
- Garden Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] As the seasons change the colour of your garden will change with it. Most gardens are a rich source of great colours, patterns and vivid textures and can make for a perfect setting to practice all different kinds of photography - especially close-up nature photography.
- Filters For Landscape Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Filters are used in photography to bring back an image to the way our eyes have perceived the original scene. Some times it's not possible for our cameras to record an exact scene - so we have to rely on the manufacturers of camera products.
- Did You Ever Try Selling Your Photography - Part 2
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Anyone with the ability to use a camera correctly has the potential to sell their images. Picture agencies handle images of every subject and are always looking for emerging talent.
- Baby Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Babies can be the most challenging and rewarding portraits to take, but can also be the most frustrating.
Babies tend to sleep, eat and cry a lot and won't pose in front of the camera but don't let that put you off photographing them. Creating the perfect baby portrait, when done right, will certainly be rewarding.
- Fashion Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Do you want to be a fashion photographer? Fashion photography is an extremely tough market to break into, but if you are willing to work hard, have a good imagination and hold the ability to take perfect images you are off to a good start.
- Photography Techniques
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] For most photographers the most important factor in their photography is the sharp quality of their images. To get the very best quality we need to know which lenses to use and the best time to use they. There are several lenses on the market today that should become part of our every day tool.
- Get the Most Out of Your Camera (Part 1)
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Did you ever see an image where only a small part of it is sharp? Using the aperture ring correctly can maximise the artistic look of your image. Not only does it determine the depth-of-field, it also has the power to direct the human eye.
- Abstract Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Abstract photography is unlike most other types of photography - rules, such as composition and accurate focusing hold no values. The abstract photographer uses his creative imagination to create stunning works of art.
- Advertisement Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Advertisement photography is by far one of the most competitive forms of photography. This is mainly due to the fact that you can earn far more money than in any other aspect of photographic industry.
- Photojournalism Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Did you every pick up a newspaper or a magazine where a single image is used to tell a story. This is known as photojournalism. Photojournalism can fall under all subjects of photography but the image needs to be news worthy to end up being published.
- Travel Photography Tips
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Summer time is the perfect time for snap happy people, and for anyone heading to an exotic destination for a well deserved break. Tourists all over the world capture priceless memories forever and their top-quality images are then stored away never to be seen by anyone.
- The Art of Glamour and Nude Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Creating nude portraits has long been an element of art - instead of capturing these portraits with the brush on canvas; today they are captured with the pixel.
Since the invention of photography the naked human body has been a natural subject for photographers and there has always been a large audience there for it.
- Improving Our Landscape Images
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] All the world's cameras, films and other photographic equipment are no more than tools for making landscape pictures. Cameras don't think for themselves. Whether we use digital or film camera, the same photographic principles apply.
- Digital Or Film?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] For many, digital photography is a breath of fresh air, but be wary - believing our landscape images will be superior could be a serious blunder. Having lost count of the number of people who have asked me: "have you gone digital?" I am always left wondering why it's such a much-asked question. The camera is only a tool in which a photographer creates an image. His personal ability to create a unique image remains the same.
- Getting Your Photography Website Noticed
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Having the ability to take excellent images is a great honour, but if no one ever sees them your talent becomes wasted. Your online portfolio or website will certainly be the cheapest way of promoting your photography; key to this is getting your photography website to the top of the search engine. Google is by far the most important search engine, and a good ranking is vital if you wish that your photography will be successful.
- Photography Courses
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] You don't need to have knowledge about photography to enroll in a photography school. If you have interest in photography and you are keen to learn, an online course or a night class in a well-established photography school is the perfect way to begin.
- Photography ISO
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] ISO stands for International Standards Organisation, a governing body based in Europe that provides standards for a large variety of subjects. The initials are used for film speed or camera speed in photography which rates light sensitivity. In the past it was known as ASA.
- How to Win Photography Competitions
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Entering photography competitions are a great way of improving your skills as a photographer. There are also great ways of making more money if you win and will help to build your name as a great photographer. But many images fail to meet the grade because of simple things.
- Photography Products
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] If you are a freelance photographer you may be looking for a way to make some cash to give your business an extra boost. Creating and marketing your own photography products can give great satisfaction as well as giving your income a boost. Here are a few products that you should consider.
- Photography Posing
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] If you are a model or photographer the following posing tips will help you improve your trade. The first piece of advice that I can give the photographer or model is to relax. This is the key to warm and stunning studio photography.
- Photography Printing
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Printing images has long being a passion for a lot of photographers, but with the cost of inks and paper plus the length of time it takes, is it best to print at home or leave it to the professionals? The following article will explain all about photography printing and the pros and cons of printing at home.
- Photography Business
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] You may be considering that its time to take the jump to professional photography. If so, you need to understand how to set up your own photography business.
- Photography Gear - Buying A Camera
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] In today's world of photography there is tonnes of great equipment on sale that makes taking pictures easier. This article will look at some of the more popular cameras on sale.
- Photoshop Elements 2 For Photographers
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Photoshop software is ideal if you want to retouch digital images, apply special effects to your images and will also help you prepare photographs for the web. If you need to resize images, add filters and styles, Adobe Photoshop is the software for you. Adobe has created many different forms of Photoshop, but the for the amateur photographer or the professional who is new to digital photography Elements 2 is very easy to understand and comes with a low price tag and a host of creative tools that help with image manipulation.
- Photography Red Eye
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Red eye is a major problem for amateur photographers and occurs when a built-in-flash unit is positioned too close to the camera. This is down to poor design of cheap cameras, but can also happen with the built-in flash units in most SLR cameras. Red eye is caused by light reflecting back off the retina at the back of the eye.
- Wildlife Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Wildlife photography is one of the most beautiful types of photography that you can participate in. The enjoyment of the outdoors is par with none. The following are tips on how to get the most out of shooting in the wild.
- The Photography Magazine Market
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Three months ago I walked into a news agent and saw a new landscape magazine that I found interesting. I bought the magazine and later decided to send in a few images. Two weeks later I received the images back in the post with a nice letter stating that they have used one of the images and that they would like to see regular submissions from me.
- Stock Photography Agency
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Stock photography agencies or picture libraries can be a great way to market and sell your photography. The following information is advice on how to get the best from using image agencies.
- Photographing Children
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Of all portrait subjects, photographing children is the toughest. Children will get bored easily and most of the time will not want to pose for you - they will not give you the time to take your image and they may start to cry or moan. This is where a great deal of patience is required.
- Sell Your Travel Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Travel photography is not about taking nice snaps that you show to your family and friend. It's about capturing the character and charm of a location. The following are tips that will help improve your travel photography.
- Sell Your Photography Prints
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Selling your prints may seem like a daunting task, but with the right approach to the photography market your images could be sold all over the world. The following are tips to improve your photography business.
- Developing Your Photographic Eye
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] The photographer's eye is probably his greatest asset, and if you are new to photography it should be one of the first things you learn to understand. Photographers are not born with a creative eye; your eye will develop within time, and in some cases it takes a great deal of time. Time will vary among different individuals.
- Wedding Photography
[Relationships:Wedding] Wedding photography can be very rewarding for a professional photographer, but for a beginner it may seem like a daunting task. But don't worry - if you are capable of taking great images and willing to prepare in advance, the job is not that hard.
- Landscape Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] The job of a landscape photographer is far from easy, and he often has the elements of the weather against him, but for those who have mastered the art of creating excellent images, the outdoors are a perfect place to do a days work. Tips for capturing that perfect landscape scene.
- Photography Composition
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Excellent composition is a key structure of good imagery and when done well will add great value to your pictures. Regardless of which type of photography we participate in, the rules of composition remain the same. Good composition is required in all types of photography - Here are a few tips which you may find practical.
- Travel to Hungary
[Travel-and-Leisure] Located in central, eastern Europe, Hungary is a beautiful landlocked country. There are plenty of things to do and places to see in Hungary. Its countryside has many national parks and its cities are popular for short city breaks.
- Interior Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Interior photography is very demanding and the photographer must be sensitive to all the elements that will appear in the final print. Most rooms consist of small objects that look good in the room, but in a print, these objects may cluster the image. Photographing interiors involves working within a confined space, so the first thing you need is a suitable lens.
- Getting Your Images Published
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Everywhere we look today we see great photographs being used to sell products - all of these images are well-exposed colourful shots that were taken by photographers from all corners of the globe. It does not matter where you live; if your images are good enough they will sell. The market out there for freelance photographers is massive.
- Travel to Egypt
[Travel-and-Leisure] Explore the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt with a trip along the historical Nile. If you are planning a trip to Egypt, a cruise along the Nile should be top of your list. The River Nile is a monster of a river that flows through the heart of Egypt. Its history is unparallelled with any other civilization, and the ancient sites are still there to be seen.
- Photographing People Outdoors
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Tips for taking portraits of people outdoors. When photographing people you first must remain alert to changes in facial expression. If your subject is directly facing the sun he or she will have an uncomfortable expression. To avoid this, wait until a cloud covers the sun or move the subject into a shaded area.
- Good Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] The elements that make a good photograph are quite simple to follow and with a little extra care average images can become very good. The worlds greatest hobby is photography.
- Photography Courses
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Are you a keen photographer? If so, learn how to take better images and learn how to sell your pictures through photography courses.
- Travel to Japan
[Travel-and-Leisure] Japan is a country of striking natural beauty that will make for a memorable sightseeing vacation. Situated on the east coast of Asia, it's varied selection of cultural, environmental and urban settings offer so much to any traveller.
- Promote Your Photography Site, Part 2
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] As discussed earlier in part 1 of promoting your photography site - photography directories are certainly the best way to start promoting your images and business. The second and another great way to get visitors to your site is by using photography forums.
- Travel to Brazil
[Travel-and-Leisure] Brazil is a massive country situated on the equator in South America, with much of the land surface covered in tropical rainforests. The rainforest is breading ground thousands of varied species of fauna and flora, and has some of the most attractive wooded landscape in the world.
- Photography Competitions
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Whether you are new to photography or a glowing professional, photography competitions are well worth considering. In order to increase your winning chances, you must first understand that what you consider to be the best image is not always reflected in the final result. This may sound ambiguous to some but certain requirements must be adhered to.
- Promote Your Photography Sites - Part 1
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Site-Promotion] Promoting your Website is not that difficult but will take up some of your precious time. My advice for you is to set out a few hours per week for this.
- Travel to Malta
[Travel-and-Leisure] Malta is a small country made up of a group of seven islands located in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a charming country with great historical appeal and has very charming people. Lying north of Libya and south of Sicily, it offers holidaymakers a great variety of things to do while enjoying the brilliant sunshine.
- Travel to the Maldives
[Travel-and-Leisure] Try the Maldives for a striking tropical vacation. If you are looking for extreme luxury with tropical surroundings, you don't have to look any further - the Maldives is a perfect destination for a once in a lifetime vacation.
- Travel to Malaysia
[Travel-and-Leisure] Malaysia is a country of striking natural beauty situated in Southeast Asia, with some of the most superb beaches, mountains and national parks in the world. It consists of thirteen states that are divided into two geographical regions that are separated by the South China Sea.
- Travel to Tallinn, Estonia
[Travel-and-Leisure] Things to do and see in Tallinn, Estonia. Estonia is a lowland country situated in North Eastern Europe. It borders on the Baltic Sea, and the gulf of Finland in the north, Latvia to the south and Russia in the east. Estonia has a flat, unharmed landscape with more than one thousand lakes and has over seven thousand rivers and streams. Nearly half of its landscape is covered by woodland and forest.
- Travel to Sweden
[Travel-and-Leisure] Why Sweden? A trip to the land of the Vikings holds a breathtaking experience for all. Sweden is situated in the north of Europe and forms the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Only two countries border Sweden - Norway lies west of its borders with Finland to the northeast.
- Travel to Northern Ireland
[Travel-and-Leisure] The province of Northern Ireland has a similar landscape to the rest of the Island and is a real treat.
- Photography Forum
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Promote your photography business using online photography forums.
- Nude Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Understanding the art of nude Photography.
- Digital Photography - File Formats
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Do you know the correct file format to save your digital images?
- Portrait Photography Tips
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Getting started at becoming a portrait photographer.
- Portrait Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Setting up your own studio for portrait photography.
A basic studio lighting set up should consist of one strobe unit (a strobe unit is a flash unit releasing the same strength of light as daylight), placed at 45 degrees to the subject. A reflector should be...
- Improving Your Digital Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Shooting RAW With Your Digital Camera: Are you looking to get the best quality from your digital SLR? If the answer is yes you need to forget about the auto modes and set your digital camera to RAW...
- Travel To Paris
[Travel-and-Leisure] A trip to the capital of France is a "must" to experience some French culture.
- Amateur Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Tips for amateur photographers - start selling your work.
- Still-life Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Learn the craft of still-life photography: Is still-life photography one of the least exciting areas of photography? This is up to each individual and each individual’s own personal interest, but still-life photography demands a great ...
- Pet Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Tips for photographing pets.
- Macro Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Tips for improving your macro photography.
- Travel to Prague
[Travel-and-Leisure] Located in the heart of Europe, and easy access by air and rail, Prague is an ideal location for a weekend break.
- Architecture Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] The art of photographing buildings.
- Black and White Photography
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Black and white photography tips.
- Print Better Images
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] It doesn’t matter how good your photos are, if your images aren’t displayed to their best advantage they will lose impact.
- Understanding Image Resolution
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Good photography remains as elusive and as enticing as ever - knowing how to optimise it in your digital darkroom will only make it better.
- Improving Your Landscape Images; Part 2
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Make your images more dramatic with a polarizing filter.
- 5 Tips For Shooting Winter Landscapes
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Some of us, regardless how harsh the weather gets, will brave the tough elements in search of the crisp winter light. Planning well in advance will help make your trip more enjoyable.
- Get the Perfect Exposure - Part 2
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Still disappointed with your images.
- Photo Copyright Concerns
[Legal:Copyright] Copyright in any subject can be un-enticing, but is doesn’t hurt to know the law.
- Did You Ever Try Selling Your Images?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Make a start with a local exhibit.
- Light is Life!
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Understanding natural light is a "must" for good landscape images.
- Looking For A Winter Break?
[Travel-and-Leisure] Why not try a sightseeing tour of the west coast of Ireland?
- Get the Perfect Exposure - Every Time!
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Disappointed with your last batch of images?
- The Wonders Of Winter
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Time for some seasonal images.
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