Category Archives: Technical

Canvas

Here we will examine canvas as a medium for Fine Photographic Art or for Decorative Photographic Art.

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A Neighbourhood Walk Around

Calgary had a snow in early December.  It was not major, about 10 cm (4″) accumulated.  This event was different then the normal snow falls in Calgary.  For all of its duration the wind was essentially absent.  Calgary is normally … Continue reading

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Flash Power & Other Transient Musings

Lycopodiaceae Diphasiastrum sitchense (link)(Link2)(Link3) My field partner and I came upon several occurrences of this Lycopodium genius and species on a recent expedition to Northern Saskatchewan.

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Macro Crocus—As I Found It Technical Note

One does not always need fancy special equipment, special skills or advanced knowledge, to spot a great image.

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Choosing Standard Mat and Frame Sizes

Choosing Standard Mat and Frame Sizes.  By: Dennis & Zoe Nikols 

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Polarizing Filters

An amateur photographer I know ask me for some advice on using polarizing filters.  I gave a quick answer and since we were both under time constraints I promised to write a blog essay about the subject. 

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Tone & Temperature — Winter Images

Taking winter pictures that tell the story of cold, assuming it is or was cold, presents a problem.  The most appealing winter images are bright, sunny and usually presented in color tones that suggest anything other then cold.

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Technical Note — Polarizing

These two images are the same.  The second one is just given a little different treatment. 

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