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Avoiding Blur in Your Photographs
By Marilyn Gould
You've spent the time focusing on the subject, you have the right angle, the best of lighting and the subject placed on a strong focal point. It's a go, and you click the camera. An exceptional shot and one to be proud of. Now in viewing it on your computer screen, comes the dreaded words "Oh, No!" Your photograph is blurred. This is a result of camera shake. Keep in mind the picture that your camera sees must not be altered in any way. Simply put - the camera cannot move. For this reason I suggest using a tripod. Getting sharply detailed photos can be difficult even at the best of times. In fact there's no getting around it in my opinion. You can't hold a camera as steady as the tripod does. There are several types of tripods but my advice is to purchase the best one you can afford. I remember my Grand-dad saying you get what you pay for. Well, truer words were never spoken. From personal experience I found that the more expensive tripods are sturdier and stronger than the cheaper ones on the market. Now just suppose you are out on a shoot, and you forgot to take the tripod with you. All is not lost. Try for example, using the top of a fence post or any sturdy flat surface that is available. Keep this in mind too, if you are on a shoot where a tripod simply is not feasible, try using a bean bag. Placed on a fallen tree or a large rock it makes a nice cushion. Make an indent with your fist in the center of the bean bag. This will cushion your camera, helping to steady it, and will increase your chances of getting better focus on the subject you are photographing. Now to get back to the problem of camera shake. We all are eager to get that special photograph. Even though the adrenalin is building, keep your hands really steady on the camera and gently press the shutter. Do not click it with force or give it a push and quickly let go as if it were on fire, otherwise the camera will shake and guess what - you've lost the shot! Nothing is more annoying to me than realizing that a one-of-a-kind shot has turned out blurry. This can also happen if your subject moves just as you are taking the photograph. Nature photos of birds, bees, or insects are great examples where you need patience galore to capture those little creatures on camera. In simple words, if you see that some parts of the photo, mainly your subject, are sharp, while other parts are blurry, then you'll know the subject moved while you were snapping the shot. The good news is that digital cameras are becoming more high tech these days, and most include what's called stabilization features that are designed to minimize blurry photos. I take a lot of close up photos. If you are also taking close up shots, you might want to set your camera on the macro mode. Check your manual. This will enable you to take crisp clear photos even if your camera is only a few inches away from that flower, bee or insect. Taking photos using the macro setting is like looking at the flower or insect under a magnifying glass. The closer you get to the subject the more dramatic it will be. In closing there is one other tip that I will share with you. When taking those macro shots, make sure there is enough natural light and don't position yourself in such a way as to cause a shadow on your subject. Press the shutter halfway to focus, then press all the way to capture your shot. Have fun clicking !
For more photography tips visit Marilyn's Blog at: http://marilyns-photo-shoppe.partnersaroundtheworld.com/category/blog/ To view Marilyn's nature photos go to: http://marilyns-photo-shoppe.partnersaroundtheworld.com
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Macro Photography Can Be Very Satisfying
PLEASE VISIT THE CONTRIBUTOR'S WEBSITE
Marilyn's Photo Shoppe
Nature & Macro Photography, Nova Scotia
marilyns-photo-shoppe.partnersaroundtheworld.com
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Beautiful photo... thanks for the tip on close photos!
Thank you for sharing this advise, Grumpy.
I'd never heard of Macro Photography, I'll be checking it out.
Best wishes.
Frederick
Great advice and what an amazing bee photo. Great work!
Excellent Intel and photo. I have a very inexpensive Canon that I originally purchased for Ebay photos because of the Macro aspect. It has worked out for me and I have gotten some amazing shots. Really appreciated your Intel.
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