Category: Technical
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The Magic of the Print
Theoretically, with today’s technology in screen based presentation of picturse, you could say that quality has evolved to the point that you may no longer need to print out anything anymore. Resolution, color reproduction and ease of use have come to a point that what you see on screen has a physical quality, that may…
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First Experiences: Fuji X-E1 and the Fujinon 56 1.4 Lens
This one is about gear. Some weeks ago I was looking for a shift in my “day to day” equipment section. I used a Canon G1X – which gave great raw files and was good for my landscape photography. However I was not that happy using it for family business – a little bit to…
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Expectations
Life is full of expectations. From the very beginning of our childhood, we are surrounded by experiences of expectation. From the excitement the night before Christmas over the first anxiety of exams in school to the first kiss – imagination, hope and expectations are driving us and determine our way to feel. We can feel…
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Universe of Things
Canon recently announced that two new cameras with impressive resolution will arrive soon. The technical specifications sound very promising – more than 50MP, interesting new features, especially for the landscape photographer. This new gear is tempting – indeed. But, the more I think about it, the less I need these cameras. They do not improve…
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Analogue
I like digital photography. A lot. My photography has improved significantly in terms of quality of the print, the way the pictures can be used, shared etc. However, it has not changed the way that I make pictures. I still try to get it right in camera, avoiding a lot of post production work. Though…
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Perspectives
Whenever we make photographs, one of the most influential ways to improve the picture is to choose the right perspective. To choose the best point of view, the best distance, the right angle to allow the scenery to unfold it’s beauty. Perspective however has nothing to do with the tools you are using. Perspective is…
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Detail Work
It is not always the big landscape that makes interesting pictures. Sometimes nature surprises with a lot of beauty in the details of plants, stones or small objects you may find on a beach. I came across this tree during a hike on the deep ravine trail near Stinson beach, CA. The light was low,…