Know-how, Know-why

"You don't take a photograph, you make it." Ansel Adams

Photography is unquestionably an art. As is the case with all arts there are different ways to achieve one's goal. In this category we present techniques and strategies used in the field to transform a snaphsot into a captivating image. Understanding how things work is also imperative in acquiring better control over the images produced so this category includes presentations focussing on the photographic know-how.

 

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Macro photography. Getting to the limits of any system Marina Parha and George J. Reclos Friday, 29 January 2010 2383
Which Telephoto Lens and What for? Marina Parha and George J. Reclos Thursday, 26 November 2009 3021
When EV sounds like ET.... Marina Parha and George J. Reclos Thursday, 26 March 2009 2749
Depth of Field and Prime vs. Zoom lenses George J. Reclos and Frank Panis Wednesday, 14 December 2005 5042
RAW (NEF) vs. JPEG George J. Reclos and Frank Panis Wednesday, 17 November 2004 6503
Techniques for taking underwater photos John G. Reclos Thursday, 11 November 2004 3601