Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

Old cameras can lend a certain charm to photography. Photographs from old cameras are not as perfect as those from newer machines; with practice, a photographer can learn to use this to their artistic advantage. (First published Jul 18, 2008)

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When leaving your camera for a long night exposure, the surface of the lens can cool and attract moisture. Try to protect the lens with an umbrella to prevent dew from forming. (First published Dec 12, 2007)

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

Don't begin to think that every possible photograph has been made already. No matter who you are or what your experience level may be, you too have the opportunity to make unique, life-changing photography. (First published Feb 24, 2011)

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

Faking a photo in the field is the same as passing off a digitally manipulated photo as real. It will only make viewers suspect that any future 'straight' photos they see are fake. (First published Nov 20, 2007)

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Learn what various photo terminologies look like in practice. For example, learn what it looks like when a colour falls out of gamut, when shadow areas become clipped, when a photo is high or low key, or when a lens has poor contrast. (First published Mar 10, 2014)

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In general, a zoom lens with a maximum aperture that depends on the focal length will be a poorer quality lens than one that employs a fixed aperture throughout the range. (First published Jul 12, 2008)

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Earthbound Light Photography: Solving Adobe Update Problems

Some things in life are certainties. Along with death and taxes, you can add the guarantee that Adobe will continue releasing updates. But sometimes, installing those fixes can themselves be the source of problems....

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

Increasing colour saturation is one of the first things photographers learn to do in photography software. Be careful! Too much saturation can lead to a clipped, cartoonish looking photograph. (First published Jan 27, 2008)

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Ignoring the 'progressive scan' option when saving JPEG images will cause the resulting photograph to load from the top down, at full resolution. This is the option that is most often used when saving images for web viewing. (First published Apr 29, 2011)

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

Try using a ball style tripod head. A ball head allows for maximum movement of the head with only one adjustment lever, keeping tripod photography quick and simple. (First published Feb 25, 2009)

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If your autofocus system is having trouble focusing in bright light on a detailed subject, try tilting the camera slightly to the side. This can help the system find a line to focus on. (First published Apr 11, 2008)

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

Different coloured filters affect black and white photography as well. Colours affect the contrast of the image, and can selectively lighten or darken coloured areas of the scene. (First published Nov 8, 2009)

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

To brighten the foreground in landscape photos, especially at the ends of the day, try bouncing light from the sky off a reflective surface, like water. This will make your photos less contrasty. (First published Jun 15, 2008)

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

Digital cameras usually have an ISO preset, where the camera will shoot on automatic mode and try to use as low an ISO as possible for any given scene. (First published Dec 9, 2007)

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Earthbound Light Photography: Canned Air

I buy cans of compressed air by the six-pack. It's good stuff, but not for everything....

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

Generally, digital camera bodies become obsolete much faster than lenses. Newer lens versions come along from time to time, but digital camera bodies are constantly being upgraded with better sensors, better data management, and more advanced features. (First published Aug 6, 2011)

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

If you've got a limited amount of time in a location, plan your day wisely. Try to optimize lighting potential for each location and minimize travel time between locations. (First published Dec 1, 2009)

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

When traveling, it can be useful to run your equipment solely on AA batteries. Recharging batteries can be a hassle, and exotic camera batteries can be impossible to find in foreign locales. (First published Jan 12, 2009)

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

'Overshoot' in image sharpening occurs when a contrast edge is over-exaggerated, resulting in haloing at the transition. Minor overshoot is often not visible; major overshoot can ruin a photograph completely. (First published Dec 3, 2010)

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Mark Raymond Mason: Daily Photo Tip

Expect photography in the rain, snow, or other inclement weather to take longer and be less productive than usual. Working in inclement weather requires more time to cope with protective equipment and travel than working on fair days. (First published May 28, 2011)

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