Journal Entry for Sunday, Nov 25th

Today’s Photo Tip – Learn To Shoot in Program Mode: If you are like most new camera users, you probably set your camera to its ‘auto mode’ and began snapping away. The many technical and  feature improvements in digital cameras over the past few years have made it easier and easier to rely upon a camera’s auto mode feature for taking high quality images. Unfortunately, no auto mode is 100 percent accurate – meaning a small percentage of your pictures might suffer from less than perfect exposure and focus. One solution for this is to switch to Program Mode. Read the following tip to learn more about these two functions … Intelligent Auto Mode vs Manual Program Mode .

Journal Entry for Thursday, Nov 23rd

Today’s Photo Tip – Shoot In Manual Mode: If you are like most people, you shoot most of your pictures using your camera's “Intelligent Auto” mode or one of dozens of preset Scene modes. The ever improving quality and features found within today’s digital cameras are making it easier and easier to capture great pictures without making manual adjustments for ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed, for Focus. Probably one of the most important aspects of any photo is sharp focus. The problem is that with even the best camera, no camera’s auto mode can know the exact spot in a scene that your eye has determined the central point of interest – requiring the sharpest focus. Read this tip to learn how to obtain the best focus and composition for your pictures … Tips for Obtaining the Best Focus.

Journal Entry for Sunday, Nov 18th

Velbon Sherpa 600RF Tripod I recently obtained this brand new, full-size tripod at a silent auction held by the Henderson Symphony for a bid of $75. Considering it had a retail price of $160, I felt like I got a great deal. To read up on its details, click the My Equipment tab at the top of the page and scroll down.

Journal Entry for Monday, Oct 1st

Recently I created a new category called Photographic Musings, where I can place random thoughts concerning my journey to becoming a better photographer. You can visit it any time by clicking on the link located under SITE CATEGORIES found at the upper left side of this page. Check out my latest musing titled,  Photography or Art?