Photoshop Blending Modes for layers can be confusing but understanding the value and when to use them can make all the difference in your post processing. In this article which comes with a video tutorial and example images including one for you to try yourself, Darlene simplifies blend modes to help you understand and learn to apply them in your photography.
Quick Tip About Circular Polarizing Filters, Wide Angle Lenses and the Sun
In this quick tip about circular polarizing filters, my good friend and Landscape photographer Jay Patel shares what he learned about using it on his wide angle lens. By making some simple assumptions, and not fully understanding how the filter worked, it cost him dearly on a trip to photograph the sand dunes in Death Valley California.
Monthly Challenge – Study Photographers
This month your challenge is to study 5 photographers in a very specific way to learn from them, and grow in your own photography. Yes there is a contest and a prize – one you won’t want to miss. Read about it now and get started.
5 Photography Ideas for When There’s Nothing Interesting to Shoot
Can’t find a subject to photograph? Try these 5 photography ideas to get some inspiration to get out there and do some photography. No need to travel far, you can do these right near home.
A Ray of Hope – 24 Stunning Sunlight Images to Brighten Your Day
As we move into spring here in the northern hemisphere the number of daylight hours increases. It’s a great thing to celebrate after so many hours of darkness daily, and as light is so important in photography I thought we’d celebrate by sharing some rays of sunlight images from 500px with you.
