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Aperture and Creativity

Last time we covered the three settings — aperture, shutter speed, ISO — that combine to create one ideal exposure for a scene. Today, a closer look at aperture specifically. Different f-stops let in different amounts of light — f/2.8 lets in a lot more than f/22. The smaller the number, the bigger the opening,

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Exposure Explained

A friend once asked me why anyone would shoot in Manual mode when a camera takes great pictures on Automatic. Fair question. My answer: in Manual, the camera is taking the picture I actually intended. This post is meant to introduce the basics of exposure in a way that’s easy to follow, not intimidating —

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The Bald Eagle – The Symbol of a Nation

The Bald Eagle – The Symbol of a Nation The bald eagle has long stood as the symbol of the United States, and sharing this photograph on Veterans Day felt fitting. Whatever else the weekend holds, it’s worth taking a moment to think about the people who serve this country. I’ve always loved the bald

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