Get Started for FREE
Sign up with Facebook Sign up with X
I don't have a Facebook or a X account
 Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Scoop.it!
"Despite the early sunrises, late sunsets and harsh daytime sunlight of summer it’s still one of our favorite times for photography. Being outside with your camera in the warmer months just feels so good." 
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scoop.it!
"Taken in the 1920s on a rooftop in New York City, what you see being captured might very well be the first ever group selfie… although we’re pretty sure they didn’t call it that."
Interesting Content's insight:
Although the selfie is the buzzword in today's smartphone era, the concept of taking photos of your self dates back to the 1920s when the first cameras were invented. This article contains some of the first selfies ever taken.
Scoop.it!
One of the standard cliché Instagram shots that gets ridiculed on occasion is the plane wing photographs, usually accompanied by some clouds or a sunrise or sunset. And while we agree that taking a photo out the window of your commercial airplane is tacky and overdone, the photo above by astrophotographer Alessandro Merga is a big fat beautiful exception.
Interesting Content's insight:
Capturing photos of the galaxy is challenging, but even more so when you're cruising 30,000 feet above the air at 600 mph. For photographer Alessandro Merga, these are the perfect conditions for capturing a truly unique image of the Milky Way. This article explains how he managed to capture a breathtaking shot of the galaxy from his airplane window.
Scoop.it!
"When you're first learning the basics of photography, one of the first things you find out about after dropping out of 'auto' is the exposure triangle."
Interesting Content's insight:
This comprehensive article explains everything you need to know about using exposure settings on your camera. You can use this tutorial to improve the quality of your smartphone and digital camera photos.
Scoop.it!
From
bgr
On Tuesday afternoon, I began taking test photos with my HTC One (M8) review unit and my iPhone 5s to prepare for an in-depth camera comparison. While the M8′s in-built effects and other camera enhancements definitely outshine the iPhone’s comparatively bare bones camera, I have found that there is a huge gap in photo quality.
Interesting Content's insight:
This article showcases the differences between the iPhone 5s and HTC One cameras. If you're thinking of getting a new smartphone for high quality photography, this article might help you make a better decision.
Scoop.it!
"When Kirill Oreshkin first started capturing photographs from the tops of the tallest buildings in Russia, he was afraid of heights. As the video above goes to show, that fear is long gone… in fact, these days he has no problem hanging off the top of a building with only one hand."
Interesting Content's insight:
So you thought your selfie was pretty epic? Well, imagine taking one while hanging from a rooftop..with one hand. If this doesn't sound like something you would do, Krill Oreshkin will show you how it's done. Check out the article for a behind the scenes look at how he takes these pictures.
Scoop.it!
Whether or not you take pictures for pleasure or for pay, you should always strive to do your best – and show your best. Great photography is not necessarily about equipment. No matter what camera you use, your images can stand above all the rest; there’s just something about your photos that compels your viewer to linger just a little bit longer when examining them.
Interesting Content's insight:
If you own an iPhone and want to improve your photo skills, this article will help you get started with 25 useful tips. The article contains information about adjusting your camera settings, getting the right composition, choosing subjects, lighting, and several other useful techniques you can use to improve your iPhone photography skills.
Scoop.it!
The latest ad from Apple about the usefulness of their iPads got me thinking, for whatever reason, about cameras, photography, and articles that pop up from time to time to declare ambitious statements about photography.
Interesting Content's insight:
There's been a lot of talk lately about the impact smartphones have on traditional photography. Some say smartphone cameras are the best things ever while others disagree. This article explains why traditional photography won't be replaced anytime soon.
Scoop.it!
“Smartphones take photography into a whole new world,” says Cédric Tineo. “With a smartphone, you not only have a camera that allows you to capture reality, but you can also add effects. You used to need a computer to do that. It allows you to add style, create an atmosphere in order to tell your story. With just a few clicks on your screen, you can share these photos instantly with hundreds of people."
Interesting Content's insight:
Smartphone photography has become so popular that there are now classes that teach you how to take pictures with your camera phone. This article explores what its like to be a smartphone photography student.
Scoop.it!
"Photography, if you want to be scientific or academic about it, is the fetishisation or freezing of a moment in time. But aside from the technical - the camera, kit, etc - what makes a particular photograph interesting depends on what you and your viewer’s interests are. We might as well state the obvious at this point: it’s entirely subjective and down to how you view the world, what truths you think apply to it, and what fascinates you. If you like cats and cars (and, goodness, so many people do) then the cuter the cat, the sleeker the car, the better the photograph. To you, at least."
Interesting Content's insight:
What makes a good photograph? That's a question that has been the source of debate among several photographers for decades. After all, is there such a thing as a good photograph?
Scoop.it!
Since the technique was first pioneered around 200 years ago, photography has developed to a state where it is almost unrecognizable.
Interesting Content's insight:
Digital photography has undergone a lot of changes in the past few years. It's now easier than ever to capture every moment of your life thanks to technology such as smartphones and compact digital cameras. If you're interested in knowing what digital photography will look like in the future, this is an article you'll find interesting.
|
Scoop.it!
"How many times have you captured an amazing image only to view it on your computer, or as a print, and realize that you screwed something up along the way. Unfortunately, the only way to stop doing a lot of these easy-to-make mistakes is to have an image ruined by them."
Interesting Content's insight:
Sometimes knowing what you shouldn't do instead of what you should do is the best way of learning how to take better photos. This article shares 10 mistakes you should avoid as photographer.
Scoop.it!
Heading to the beach this summer? Here's some helpful tips on mobile photography and how to take the best pictures with your camera phone.
Interesting Content's insight:
Summer is officially here! If you're planning a trip to the beach or want to experiment with new mobile photography techniques this summer, this article is a good place to get started.
Scoop.it!
From
weeder
“Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer—and often the supreme disappointment.” – Ansel Adams
Interesting Content's insight:
This article explores a few tips you can use to improve the quality of your landscape photographs. Whether you're a beginner or advanced photographer, you'll find the tips here very useful.
Scoop.it!
"Composition for a photograph is like a screenplay for a movie. If the picture isn’t composed well, it won’t strike a cord with the viewer regardless of the technical expertise or the story being told."
Interesting Content's insight:
This interesting article covers the various techniques photographers can use to take better landscape photos. Whether you're using a DSLR camera or your smartphone, you can use these tips to improve the final composition of your photos.
Scoop.it!
Avoid making an embarrassing or expensive photographic mistake with these top tips from the pros. We spoke to professional photographers in a number of different genres and put together the common pitfalls that plagued them all.
Interesting Content's insight:
These lessons will help you avoid the common mistakes photographers face when starting out in the world of photography. Avoid them and you'll be on your way to becoming a professional photographer.
Scoop.it!
"The saying goes, “your cell phone has more computing power than all of NASA in 1969. NASA launched a man to the moon. We launched a bird into pigs.” Thankfully, in addition to launching furious balls of feathers into evil swine, we also use our phones for taking photographs. And just as our phones have more computing power than all of NASA in 1969, our phones also have better imaging capabilities than many of the astrophotography endeavors of the past."
Interesting Content's insight:
Its incredible to think that your smartphone is able to take better photographs than telescopes were a few decades ago. This interesting article highlights some of the capabilities of smartphone photography by comparing two almost identical photos taken of the Orion Nebula.
Scoop.it!
Interesting Content's insight:
Check out this weeks collection of best photos from all over the web. From orca whales, to Ukraine protests, to volcanic eruptions, this week has been an interesting week in the world of photography.
Scoop.it!
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have each released their top posts of 2013, and now Flickr is taking a look back at some of the most beautiful and powerful images from mobile phones uploaded over the past year.
Interesting Content's insight:
Discover some of the best smartphones photos of the year as selected by Flickr. Some of these photos actually look like they were taken by professional photographers.
Scoop.it!
|
If you plan on taking a lot of pictures during the summer months, the tips in this article will bring the best out of your photos and boost your photographic creativity.