Image editing – not purely a digital invention
When digital image editing is discussed today, the focus is often on issues such as manipulation, falsification or embellishment. It is easy to overlook the fact that image editing did not first emerge with programmes such as Photoshop, but has been an integral part of the medium since the early days of photography.
Why lens hoods are indispensable in photography
In photography, there are a variety of accessories that may seem insignificant at first glance, but are actually extremely useful. A lens hood – often referred to as a lens shade – falls into this category. Many amateur photographers do without them or see them merely as a visual addition to the camera. In fact, however, the lens hood is an essential tool that improves image quality, makes handling easier and even serves as protection.
Exposure compensation with gray gradient filter compared to HDR
Introduction
We photographers often face the problem that the differences in brightness in a scene exceed the dynamic range of our camera. Especially in landscape photography, for example with sunsets or motifs with a bright sky and dark foreground, this leads to blown-out highlights or blocked-up shadows. There are two established methods for compensating for these contrasts: the graduated neutral density filter (GND filter) and HDR (high dynamic range) technology. Both approaches have their strengths and weaknesses.
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Springtime Macrotime
Spring, when flowers are blooming everywhere, is the time for macro photography. Macro photography opens up a fascinating world that often remains hidden to the naked eye. It makes it possible to make the smallest details visible and to view everyday objects from a completely new perspective.
In this article, you will find out what macro photography is, what equipment you need and which techniques will help you create impressive shots.
Photographing like in the old days
You always meet interesting people at photography events. So do Elvis and Miha Halilović, two Slovenian designers. Together they founded the company Ondu Pinhole in Velenje, Slovenia, in 2013, which mainly produces pinhole cameras that do not require expensive optics.
However, they have recently started producing fully-fledged view cameras. They acquired a taste for the large format through the Ondu Pinhole 4x5 inch. The 4x5 inch format has the advantage that you get a postcard-sized picture with a contact print. The brothers hesitated for a long time because the view camera presented them with problems. But they found the solution to all their problems and there are now 3 models in the Eikan series.
