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Ten years with the Novoflex TrioPod – why I still love this tripod system
I have been working with the Novoflex TrioPod tripod system for over ten years now, and in that time, hardly any other piece of equipment has served me so reliably. What began as an ‘interesting modular concept’ has become a true companion for me – whether travelling, in the studio, during macro shoots or outdoors in rough terrain. With over 40 years of experience in photography, I have gone through quite a few tripods. Usually, you notice that one leg is defective and have to buy a new tripod.
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Filter holders for 35 mm cameras
Normal screw-in filters have the disadvantage that they only fit a specific filter thread. Although this problem can be solved with adapter rings, screw-in filters have clear weaknesses compared to plug-in systems, especially when it comes to graduated grey filters: the fixed transition boundary limits creative image composition.
Therefore, I would like to introduce two filter systems that are particularly well suited for this purpose. Many manufacturers now rely on magnetic filter holders, eliminating the need for additional adapter rings. For me personally, however, magnetic solutions are out of the question – I don't want magnets in my camera bag. That's why I'm presenting two filter holders that do not use magnets at all, but each offer different advantages.
The Fibonacci spiral in photographic composition
Composition is a central element of photography – it determines whether a photo appears harmonious, exciting or even timeless. One of the best-known rules of composition is the Fibonacci spiral, which is based on a mathematical sequence of numbers and is used in photography as a powerful tool for composition.
Lines in image composition
The invisible architecture of photography
Lines are among the most powerful compositional elements in photography. They are often invisible in everyday life, but have an enormous effect in images: they direct the gaze, structure surfaces, create depth and convey emotions. Those who work consciously with lines gain control over the image's effect and the viewer's visual experience.
The golden ratio
Sometimes it is the simplest things that reveal the greatest secrets of aesthetics to us. The golden ratio is one of these secrets: a mathematical ratio of approximately 1:1.618 that has been regarded as a symbol of beauty, harmony and perfection for thousands of years.
From the pyramids in Egypt to Renaissance architecture and modern design classics, we find traces of the golden ratio everywhere. But what's special is that you carry this principle with you every day. It is hidden in your own body, visible for example in the proportions of your hand.
