You either love them or loathe them. Either way, HDR images do still have a place in photography. Let's have a look at how to create HDR images in Lightroom Classic. What is an HDR image? An HDR image is a blend of two or more photographs that have been shot using different exposures of [...]
In this article, I am going to describe how to clean your camera sensor using swabs. The majority of photographers will get very nervous at the prospect of cleaning the sensor on their digital camera. I understand this trepidation, but it is quite a straightforward procedure. But, before diving right into describing the sensor cleaning process, [...]
Dust spots and mirrorless cameras go together like a Velcro fastening. One of the main downsides of the mirrorless camera system is the number of dust spots that the sensor attracts. Last week, I was in a field in Tuscany taking a picture of sunflowers and mountains against a perfect azure sky. It was hot, [...]
I thought I'd write this article about the Sony star eater issue that is often discussed. I know there are a lot of Sony gear lovers out there and some people who want to enjoy using these cameras for "low light" captures or astrophotos. The Sony star eater debate has been circulating the internet for some [...]
Ross Priory is the ancient house of the Buchanan family and sits on the banks of Loch Lomond. It is a spectacular building that has an equally spectacular view over Loch Lomond. However, does this photograph show that it may be haunted? One evening in early December, I decided to visit Ross Priory to try some [...]
I would say every single digital camera is capable of black and white photography in camera. Well, maybe with one exception. The question I get asked a lot regarding black and white photography is, should I shoot in black and white in the camera or should I shoot in colour and convert to black and [...]
There has been a lot of negative things said about photography during the midday sunlight. No doubt you'll have heard that you should avoid taking photographs during the midday hours because of the harsh lighting. Similarly, you'll have heard that you should only shoot at dawn and dusk. I'm here to add a little balance [...]
It may seem odd to ask "Is HDR photography dead". Odd because some people may not know what HDR photography is and odd because a lot of photographers may not even care. Firstly, the acronym HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. The dynamic range of an image is the range between the brightest and darkest [...]
I often get asked questions about using a polarising filter, so I thought I would publish my thoughts and knowledge on using one. What Is a Polarising Filter? First of all, let me make this clear, a polarising filter should be in every photographer's bag. They can increase contrast, increase colour saturation, reduce unwanted [...]
What is it about old Tuscan doors that make them so appealing as a photographic subject? A quick look on any stock image site will confirm their status as one of the most photographed subjects. Often these old Tuscan doors were made from the local wood and built prior to the industrial age and the [...]
