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Weekly Photo Challenge: Solitary

When I saw the photo sample included in the Daily Post at WordPress.com‘s photo challenge for this week, I wondered how I would  capture solitary in a photo. While driving home … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Solitary

Tutorial: How to Shoot the Bokeh Technique in Photographs

I’ve played with this lighting technique as part of bokeh photography as a way of adding a background that correlates with the subject of the photo. I first learned about using … Continue reading Tutorial: How to Shoot the Bokeh Technique in Photographs

Photographing ‘Bolting’ Meme in Silhouettes

Did you watch the 2012 Summer Olympics in London? If you saw the Men’s 100M and 200M finals, you will probably know what my son and I are doing in … Continue reading Photographing ‘Bolting’ Meme in Silhouettes

Weekly Photo Challenge: Everyday Life

How many days do you hop in the car and drive somewhere? Is it to or from work? The grocery store? The gas station? The movie theater? School? Chances are, … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Everyday Life

Remembering September 11, 2001

There are many photos of American flags circulating around the Internet today in honor of all those who have been affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. I … Continue reading Remembering September 11, 2001

Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far

The concept Near and Far in photography easily lends itself to using a low depth of field in order to distinguish between the near and the far. So when I … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far

How to Shoot Macro With a 50mm f/1.8 Lens

I have been intrigued with macro photography for years, though I have never had enough mula to invest in the macro lens that I really want. So when I heard … Continue reading How to Shoot Macro With a 50mm f/1.8 Lens

Weekly Photo Challenge: Free Spirit

I must confess that the idea for this photo came from my wife. When I read the challenge on Friday, I wasn’t sure what I could do and thought I … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Free Spirit