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Antara isi-isi pertanyaan dan jawapan dari saudara Azlan MAM..banyak yang aku nak tanya,tp nanti2 lah bila ada masa jumpa baru senang lg nak tanya..utk nota dan info buat saya sendiri,dan anda semua jugak..
harap abg lan tak kesah saya up soalan2 ni kat blog utk rujukan saya sendiri di masa depan

Q:semasa proses pembikinan,masa shoot,adakah ianya di plan,di sketch then cari subject and shoot or shoot then think about the content?or shoot for stock photos,then akan di guna ikut kesesuaian semasa proses membuat output akhir?

A:semua shot yang bernilai harus ada pre conceptual planning . keculi bagi shot yg perlukan istant moment mcm dlm journalistic style .
itu pun kalau seorang Photojournalist yg bijak , moment yg di capture tetap ada nilai artistik dan documentary .

untuk fine art / conceptual - mmg harus ada sketch . story lining dan choreograph , baru dapat contribute untuk mood . atmosphere dan framing yang catchy dan meaningful.

stock pics penting untuk simpanan hari TUA . //;-)
manlah tahu in future kita nak buat series about sesuatu isu .

Q:dan bagaimana pendapat abg lan tentang composition dan penggunaannya dlm karya2 abg.

A:composition sangat penting terutama dalam genre conceptualism and fine art photo . abg masih tertakluk pada Rule asas dan ada ketikanya abg against the normal rule untuk beri impact . esp untuk frame yang gothic and dark .

abg cuma simple photographer , cuma abg tahu apa yg perlu ada dalam sesuatu pic untuk dpt lebih penghayatan . you can do it as well . //;-)

Q:Berapa saiz paling besar setiap artwork2 melalui proses restoration and mix media tu ek?maaf saya belum berpeluang melihat karya2 hardcopy di pameran2..insyaAllah satu hari nanti [:)] [:)]

A:Biasa nya abg buat small scale , abg mmg miniature format punya budak . saiz 6x6 inch atau 8x8 inch . tak besar pun .

Q:dan satu lagi,apakah aspek yg paling penting yg abg utamakan dlm suatu imej..adakah tonal range,emotion,composition,kekemasan etc

A:yg paling penting sekali adalah content : maknanya semua character yg asas seperti light.compo ,subject . surroundings . focusing mesti kena betul . ini yg ramai tersasar . ramai yg inginkan gambar yg detail . good resolution tapi content kurang . dalam ertikata lain , cerita dalam gambar tersebut .

28 January 2012

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visual confusion..

Photography can serve many purposes. It can make you laugh, make you cry, and help you appreciate the beauty of the natural world. Or, as with visual confusion photography, it can provoke senses of confusion and wonder.

The following are defining elements of visual confusion photography and should be followed if you want to become involved with this trend. As a starting point, view a collection of visual confusion photography examples here before learning more about this trend.

LOOK FOR THE UNUSUAL

The main element of visual confusion photography is causing the viewers of a photo to think twice about its composition. As evidenced in the trend’s name, visual confusion photos are meant to be thought provoking and push the limits of reality.

When shooting visual confusion photos, search for odd reflections and unique angles. These elements will cause the photo’s viewers to ponder over where the sky is, where the earth is, and how the shot was even achieved.

Don’t be afraid to try new things with your camera in hand. The main point of being a visual confusion photographer is to step outside the norm and push the boundaries of the natural world.

KEEP AN OPEN MIND

As you begin experimenting with visual confusion photography, you may start doubting the photos you are taking. However, resist this self-doubt and keep an open mind.

In doing so, you will discover the possibilities with this trend and will be less afraid to take risks in other areas of your life. Being a visionary is never easy. However, in taking risks, you learn what your true limits are and discover just how creative your mind can be.

GO NATURAL

With so many graphic design software programs currently available, many photographers and designers are creating artificial examples of visual confusion photography. While these examples can be interesting, they go against the core of this trend.

When testing out visual confusion photography, resist the urge to alter the composition of your photos with software. Instead, capture thought provoking photos in their natural elements. In doing so, you will advocate the power of photographing the natural world.

LEARN FROM PROS

The best way to start out in visual confusion photography is to view photography examples from the leaders. Many online platforms such as Flickr and Twitter are great outlets to connect with other visual confusion advocates and join visual confusion groups.

One top Flickr photography member whose work is worth checking out is Keirfernie. This Flickr member has numerous stellar visual confusion photographs that can help orientate you to what is possible in photography. Another top Flickr visual confusion photography member is Tomasito, whose wonderfully composed photographs are perfect examples of why visual confusion photography is on the rise.

With the rise in digital photography and photo editing software, anyone can capture a great photo. However, not everyone has the creativity to view the world from a new perspective and bend reality. As such, to define yourself as a true photographer, begin experimenting with visual confusion photography and discover just how strange the natural world can be.

sumber:

http://daddu.net/a-look-into-visual-confusion-photography/

By: MCP Thoughts Article.

Over-editing in Photoshop is a chronic problem. When photographers first get and learn to use Photoshop, they often are in awe of its capabilities but do not have the skills to use it properly. As a result, many start out playing with filters and plug-ins and over-use them. Sometimes photographers feel Photoshop is all powerful and take images that should have been in a reject pile,and they try to 'save' them.

As a rule, Photoshop should not be used to save unacceptable photos. If a photo is out of focus, blown out, severely under-exposed, or has really awkward composition, Photoshop will not make it drastically better. Used in excess, it can actually make the image worse.

Photoshop is best used as a tool to make good photos great. But remember, when editing, less is often more. Over-editing photos can make them go from good to bad. When I did my post on photography fads, a few weeks ago, I mentioned doing future article on editing fads. After thinking about it, I realized that many “fads” were actually immature or poor editing.

Some things like selective color definitely can fall into fads or cliches, meaning they were over-used for a period of time. While selective color edits occasionally look great, more often than not, it is overdone. The best example I can think of is when a photo is turned black and white and the eyes are colored back to blue.

Here are 25 of the most common mistakes photographers make when editing retouching images:

General over editing – often, but not always, the best edits are subtle and enhance what is good about the photo.
Over popping the colors – while I love vibrant color, many who are new photo editing, give their images an almost neon color. When you edit watch for details in your color areas. If these start to disappear, you have gone too far.
Using the latest editing fads on every photo - I understand the need to experiment as an artist. But think about the longevity of your editing. What edits might go out of style? Clean post processing will never go out of style. Rich black and white conversions are not likely to either. Currently I see a lot of photos converted with a “fake” hazy look. Yellow skies seem to be another “fad” which may look good occasionally, but probably not if used on every photo. Years from now, we may wonder how much pollution was in our air. And while I love the look of dreamy sun flare when captured in camera, if you add it in post processing, really judge if it adds to your image. And please do not add it to every image. These fads may add to certain photos, but definitely will not make every photo look better.
Blowing things out – many like bright photos, me included. But when editing, make sure to have your histogram and your info palette open. Constantly check for numbers creeping into the 250s (255 is totally blown) in any of the channels (R, G or B). If you have a photo that already has blow outs, and you shot RAW, go back to Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, or Aperture and decrease exposure or recover it. If you have spots of blown areas or speckles lighting, be more aware when shooting, and move locations.
Adding too much contrast and losing details in shadows – Similar to blowing out information is clipping your shadows, so that the dark areas are pure black. When your see numbers in your info palette close to or at zero, you have no information left in the shadows. Back off your conversion by lowering opacity or even masking.
Messing with curves before you know how it works – “Curves” is possibly the most powerful tool in Photoshop. But it is intimidating to new users. Most either avoid it or misuse it. If used improperly, you can do more harm than good to your highlights, shadows, and color. When skin turns orange, many times the culprit is an s-curve. Turn your blend mode to luminosity when this happens so the curve does not impact color and skin tones. If you want to learn more about curves, check out the MCP Curves in Photoshop Training Class.
Muddy black and white conversions – Converting to gray-scale alone is rarely an effective method for a rich black and white. Even when using better methods, like the black and white adjustment layer, gradient map, duotones, or channel mixers, you may need to use curves to help. Also be aware of your color. If you convert to black and white because your color was horrible, likely your black and white will not be as rich either. I always fix color prior to converting to black and white.
Heavy toning of monochrome images - Occasionally this can be pulled off well, but often times a light tint to a monochromatic conversion is nice is a better choice. Sepia and really heavy toning often looks out of place. Chose tones and opacity of them carefully.
Blindly using Photoshop actions without understanding what they are doing – Get to know the program before diving in. And get to know your actions too. Understand what each does so you can get the best results and have the most control.
Cropping like crazy – Definitely some photos benefit from cropping. But remember when you crop in Photoshop, it throws out pixels and information. So if you are unsure what size you may need, keep your edited photo pre-crop too. Beware of cropping in too close in case you need a different size ratio later. With cropping, also make sure you are not chopping your subject at the joints (like wrists, elbows, neck, knees, ankles, hips, etc).
Alien eyes - I love eyes to sparkle. The best way to accomplish this is by getting light in the eyes and nailing your focus in camera. The Eye Doctor action can help you if you have good focus and light, but again, do NOT over-use it. You want eyes to sparkle without looking fake. Just give eyes a little life, and then stop. They do not need a “full life” of their own.
Over whitening teeth – Same concept as the eyes… Teeth usually do not glow in real life, so they should not in your photos either. If you wish to take out a little yellow or brighten them a touch, go ahead. But make sure when you look at the image, the teeth do not jump out first.
Plastic skin – Skin smoothing is really popular these days. After all, who wants deep wrinkles, acne, large pores, and uneven skin? Nobody. But who wants to look like a plastic Barbie? Nobody… So when using Portraiture, MCP’s Magic Skin smoothing actions, or the built in healing and patch tools, remember moderation is the key. Work on duplicate layers and lower the opacity and/or use masking to keep the look natural.
Getting rid of under eye shadows – Similarly to plastic skin, when your subject has deep set eyes, you may want to minimize the crease or shadows under the eyes. You do not want to get rid of it completely though. Watch this video tutorial on getting rid of under eye creases in Photoshop for more tips, but remember opacity is your friend.
Halo around subject - When popping color, doing heavy defogs, or when selective lightening or darkening, be careful of halos around your subject. When masking these changes, work your way in close to the subject, and adjust brush hardness as necessary.
Soft glow – This look is where things have a dreamy blurred look. Personally I am for sharpness, so doing this when editing seems counter-intuitive to me. I am not a fan of this look. But if you do choose to do it, please do so in moderation and on pictures where it adds to the mood of the image.
Heavy vignettes - Again, I use vignetting lightly and purposefully. Those new to editing often overuse these and pop dark edges on every image. My recommendation, try it as a non-destructive layer, play with opacity, and really decide if it helps or hurts your photograph.
Over sharpening – Digital images need sharpening. Sharpening takes an in focus photo and makes it crisp. But when you have a photo that is blurry, out of focus or fairly soft, it actually does more harm than good. Also be aware of adding too much sharpening. Unfortunately with sharpening, especially for print, it is not one size fits all. There are no magic numbers to use every time. You will need to experiment. Zoom in to 100% and see what it looks like.
Getting rid of too much noise – I love using Noiseware when I shoot at higher ISOs. It really can help take that graininess out of the photograph. But be careful when using as it can make parts of your image blotchy, take away texture, make clothing or hair look over smooth. Zoom in and peek. Run the noise reduction filter on a duplicate layer so you can adjust the opacity, and add a mask if needed to bring back detail in certain parts.
Heavily blurring the background in Photoshop – Bokeh is beautiful. I love the look of a blurred background where the subject just pops off of it. But please, do this in camera by shooting with a wide aperture and by having space between your subject and the background. It is very rare that a photographer can pull off natural looking background blur using the Gaussian Blur filter. Usually it looks fake since there is no fall off and often abruptly stops.
Poor extractions – When I do Private photoshop training of new photographers, I almost always get asked how to extract a subject from the background. Unless you prepare ahead with the photography, using a green screen and even background lighting, it is a challenge for even professional editors and retouchers. If you do attempt an extraction, be aware of jagged edges and obvious cut outs.Take your time, and make sure you do not leave rough edge, etc. As a rule, I would recommend paying attention to your background when shooting, and use wide apertures when your surroundings are less than ideal.
Overdoing textures – Textures may fall under fads or at least trends. We will need to see how far they are used as overlays on images in the future. For now, remember if using a texture, less can be more. Make sure it actually enhances the image. Do not just use texture to use texture. This video can teach you how to take texture off the skin of subjects or remove the color tone from it or blur the texture away.
Fake HDR – High Dynamic Range images have increased in popularity. When multiple exposures are taken and then blended, these images can be impressive. There are ways to fake this look in post processing in Lightroom and Photoshop. Occasionally it can create in an interesting look. But often times, they do not come out looking great. If you try doing HDR with one photo, using one exposure, haloing can occur. You may need to decrease the effect for better quality.
Playing with plug-ins and artistic filters – When you get Photoshop, it can be tempting to make your photo into a watercolor, then a mosaic, then an Andy Warhol looking print. You get the idea. Filters can equal fun. But usually most of these do not make for a professional looking portrait. So if you are scrapbooking or just entertaining yourself, play around. But for the most part, these tools are better left where they are.
Overdoing selective color - Some might say to avoid selective color altogether. It is probably the first thing people think of when you say “editing fad.” I am not a huge fan, but every once in a while, I see images that are enhanced by this. Most of the time, however, it does not make an image look better. So consider why you are doing it. Did the customer ask or are you just playing. And please, for me, do not convert to black and white and then colorize the eyes. That just freaks me out. If you have done it in the past, do not take offense. But it just is not the best way to show off beautiful blue eyes…

A severely malnourished refugee-child displaying innocence and helplessness at the Khao-I-Dang camp in Thailand. UN Photo/Saw Lwin.

1. Is there a clear center of interest?
In a strong photo, the viewer can immediately identify the subject. While this sounds like a no-brainer, a surprisingly high number of photos fail to clearly identify the main subject. Instead, a complex montage of elements compete for the viewer's attention.
In a strong photo, the subject should dominate the image and form the viewer's first impression. If the subject is strong, the viewer's eyes may move to explore other areas of the image, but the eyes are drawn inevitably back to the subject.
To evaluate your own photos for a strong center of interest, try asking yourself these questions.
When you look at the photo, what is the first thing you see? If you're evaluating your own image, is what you see first the subject you had in mind for the photograph?

-What holds your eye the longest?

-Do other elements in the image compete with the subject for attention?

-Do technical aspects such as light and the direction of light, depth of field, focus, and so on add to or detract from the subject?

2. Is the image composed well?
In a strong photo, there should be a sense of overall organization. While entire books are written on composition, at the most basic level, composition is the process of establishing a sense of order for the elements within an image.
Note Composition rules or guidelines are a helpful starting point, but they are useful only as long as they enhance the overall image.

As a quick review, here are a few basic composition pointers.

-Fill the frame Filling the frame helps establish the center of interest, and, simultaneously, it helps exclude competing background details. You can fill the frame by moving closer to the subject or by using a longer focal length (or zooming in).

-Organize elements In composition, the Rule of Thirds is often used to organize elements in a composition. This rule is derived from the Golden Section or Golden Rectangle that divides a space, such as a photographic frame, into equal segments to create pleasing proportions. In simple terms, if you apply the Rule of Thirds in photography you simply imagine a tick-tac-toe pattern on the viewfinder. Then, when you place the subject of the photo at one of the intersection points, the result is a pleasing sense of order.

-Control the background A non-distracting backgound is a compositional tool to help bring attention to the subject of the photo. You can control the background by moving your position or moving the subject to avoid background distractions and by using a wider aperture (smaller f-stop) to blur the background. It's a good practice to review the entire scene and, when possible, eliminate or rearrange as many distracting background elements.

-Keep it simple The fewer the elements in a photo, the stronger the statement the image makes. Simplicity also helps prevent the viewer's eye from being distracted.

To evaluate the composition of your images, try asking these questions.

-Is there a sense of order and balance in the image that helps lead the eye through the composition?

-Are elements included that do not contribute to the subject of the image?

-Are elements excluded that, if included, would have enhanced the subject of the image?

-Do the depth of field, focal length (lens or zoom setting), lighting, angle, and perspective enhance the composition?

-Does the crop enhance the composition?

3. Is the focus crisp and is the exposure appropriate?
With the exception of photos that either intentionally show motion or are taken as soft-focus images (such as a portrait), tack-sharp focus is one of the first things that everyone notices first about an image. Going a step further, the center of focus should be on the center of interest of the subject. The sharpest point of the picture should pinpoint what the photographer sees as the most important aspect of the image.
The exposure (the combination of focal length [lens or zoom setting], aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) should also enhance the intent of the photo.

Questions that can help you evaluate whether focus and exposure settings are appropriate for an image include:

-Is the sharpest point in the image on the center of interest of the subject of the photo?

-Does the depth of field enhance the subject, mood, or look of the image or does it distract from it?

-Does the focal length or zoom setting enhance the subject and message?

-Does the image have good overall contrast for the type image the photographer intended?

Agak-agak kalo bosan ke,

or nak cari inspirations or ideas ke..

or maybe nak explore benda2 baru,ilmu baru..

boleh la try download ebooks/pdf photography magazine ni..

interesting gak laa..

utk maklumat lanjut pasal magazine ni visit link ni-

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Untuk download links klik sini

or klik kat gambaq kat bawah ni..

Benda free kot..ape ade hal..download je ;D

ada berpuluh edition dah tu..

download dan baca sampai muntah k ;P

1st skali,

terima kasih kepada Tuan Reza Mell sbb dah bnyak curah ilmu kat saya..

so..ilmu ni saya kongsi plak kat followers semua..

moga bermanfaat..

boleh lah kalo nak guna bagi yang ingin memperkukuh gambar yang diambil

and boleh berguna utk yg ingin jauh lebih serious dlm bidang photography ni..

di samping mendapatkan gambar yg sedap mata memandang,gambar akan lebih bermakna bila di selitkan dgn penceritaan yg berkesan..tak gitu :)

kalau ada yang nak nota ni,

boleh pass email kat ruangan komen ok :)

Step by step photography-

How to effectively add messages and stories to your photographs

hye...ade org suruh aku buat benda ni...so hari ni aku tunjuk aku punya setup..(bukan aku punya pon).credit to orionmystery :)

macro filter(aku pye ni satu set aku beli rm100)

disebabkan aku una filter je,so kualiti gambo agak tak best la...kalo korang nak lg best,beli macro filter atau beli la extension tube.

pinggan polystrin(aku dah tebuk lubang)

camera aku :)

haa..ini dia setup dia...guna internal flash je... tp lighting setup ni xde la sehebat mne kalo nak banding dgn lighting setup yg guna speedlight,2 light dan sebagainya..tp boleh la utk shoot close ups or macro secara jimat

kalo yg guna speedlite pnye diffuser,boleh rujuk sini

http://orionmystery.blogspot.com/2010/07/diy-snoot-diffuser.html

http://orionmystery.blogspot.com/2009/07/comparison-of-different-lighting-setups.html

ini ade entri dia pasal shooting with natural light..kne gne reflector

http://orionmystery.blogspot.com/2010/10/tips-on-shooting-with-natural-light.html

kalo korang ade pape yg korang tak paham or nak tanya,korang tanya la la..aku try jawab or cari jawapannya :)

bayangkan...dia tangkap gambar cantik-cantik,tp dia tak mampu nak tngok gambar yang dia tangkap..siksa kan~

hasil2 gambar beliau

AYUH SEMUA ANAK MUDA.JOM KITA BERKOMUNITI SIHAT!MENUJU GEMILANG.BERAKTIVITI SIHAT..keh3

JOIN Youthsays ramai2 jom!..best...boleh bukak sket minda ni..jawab soklan2 yg ade..haha

KLIK UTK JOIN YOUTHSAYS! :D

holga 135TIM dh mula dijual !apa lg yg korang tunggu?dapatkan segera camera half frame yg cool ni :D spongebob tuu!!! :D

utk maklumat lanjut,contoh gamabar,dan utk order,sila visit link ini :

http://roflcam.blogspot.com/2009/11/holga-135-series.html

aku dpat taw yg tak lama lg nak guna facebook kne bayar..ish3...jom join ramai2 benda ni...smua org pun pasti nak free..apa lg..jom join group ni kat facebook!

No, I will not pay 3.99 pound a month to use Facebook from July 9th 2010!

aku dapat info ni dari blog MURKI IS ON THE WAY

haloo....dah nak masok tahun baru dh ni...tahun baru Islam ok...not hepi new year yg bunga api sini sana tu..ni ada doa akhir dan awal tahun..just nak ingat mengingati...aku pon kengkadang melupainya jugak...sama2 la kita memperingati satu sma lain ye..huhu

Doa Akhir Tahun dibaca 3 kali pada akhir waktu Asar atau sebelum masuk waktu Maghrib pada akhir bulan Zulhijjah.Sesiapa yang membaca doa ini, Syaitan berkata :“Kesusahan bagiku dan sia-sia lah pekerjaanku menggoda anak Adam pada setahun ini dan Allah binasakan
aku satu saat jua. Dengan sebab membaca doa ini, Allah ampunkan dosanya setahun”

Doa Awal Tahun dibaca 3 kali selepas maghrib pada malam satu Muharram.Sesiapa yang membaca doa ini, Syaitan berkata :-“Telah amanlah anak Adam ini daripada godaan pada tahun ini kerana Allah telah mewakilkan
dua Malaikat memeliharanya daripada fitnah Syaitan”.

Ini lah Doa nya :

Barangsiapa yang membaca doa AKHIR tahun ini, maka syaitan akan berkata: “Hampalah kami di sepanjang tahun ini“.

DOA AKHIR TAHUN

Maksudnya: Allah SWT berselawat ke atas penghulu kami Muhammad SAW, ahli keluarga dan sahabat-sahabat baginda dan kesejahteraan ke atas mereka. Wahai Tuhan, apa yang telah aku lakukan dalam tahun ini daripada perkara-perkara yang Engkau tegah daripada aku melakukannya dan aku belum bertaubat daripadanya. Sedangkan Engkau tidak redha dan tidak melupakannya. Dan aku telah melakukannya di dalam keadaan di mana Engkau berupaya untuk menghukumku, tetapi Engkau mengilhamkanku dengan taubat selepas keberanianku melakukan dosa-dosa itu semuanya. Sesungguhnya aku memohon keampunanMu, maka ampunilah aku. Dan tidaklah aku melakukan yang demikian daripada apa yang Engkau redhainya dan Engkau menjanjikanku dengan pahala atas yang sedemikian itu. Maka aku memohon kepadaMu. Wahai Tuhan! Wahai yang Maha Pemurah! Wahai Yang Maha Agung dan wahai Yang Maha Mulia agar Engkau menerima taubat itu dariku dan janganlah Engkau menghampakan harapanku kepadaMu Wahai Yang Maha Pemurah. Dan Allah berselawat ke atas penghulu kami Muhammad, ke atas ahli keluarga dan sahabat-sahabatnya dan mengurniakan kesejahteraan ke atas mereka.

Barangsiapa yang membaca doa awal tahun ini, insya Allah dirinya akan terpelihara daripada gangguan dan godaan syaitan di sepanjang tahun tersebut.

DOA AWAL TAHUN

Maksudnya: Allah SWT berselawat ke atas penghulu kami Muhammad SAW, ahli keluarga dan sahabat-sahabat baginda dan kesejahteraan ke atas mereka. Wahai Tuhan, Engkaulah yang kekal abadi, yang qadim. yang awal dan ke atas kelebihanMu yang besar dan kemurahanMu yang melimpah dan ini adalah tahun baru yang telah muncul di hadapan kami. Kami memohon pemeliharaan dariMu di sepanjang tahun ini dari syaitan dan pembantu-pembantunya dan tentera-tenteranya dan juga pertolongan terhadap diri yang diperintahkan melakukan kejahatan dan usaha yang mendekatkanku kepadaMu Wahai Tuhan Yang Maha Agung dan Maha Mulia. Wahai Tuhan Yang Maha pengasih dari mereka yang mengasihi dan Allah berselawat ke atas penghulu kami Muhammad. Nabi yang ummi dan ke atas ahli keluarga dan sahabat-sahabatnya dan kesejahteraan ke atas mereka.

NAK KONGSI APA YG GUA DH BACA... :)

Capturing close-ups Tip

You don't have to be a professional photographer to take the kind of photos that will make people say "Wow!" Discover an advanced photography technique that will open up a new, exciting realm of creative options: macro photography (extreme close-ups). Since many digital cameras are able to get as close as an inch (2-3 cm) to your subject, you don't even need a macro lens to take close-ups.

With macro photography, familiar objects become unusual and abstract - and unusual objects become even more fascinating. Whether you want to capture butterflies, flowers, or ripples in a pool, macro photography reveals details the eye tends to ignore.

All you need is a digital camera, curiosity about the world around you, and a sense of adventure. Some tips from the pros wouldn't hurt either, which is why we've enlisted the help of a professional who specializes in digital nature photography.

You're in control
Before we move on to the fun stuff, you need to understand the basics of aperture and shutter speed settings: These are the two camera controls that give you the opportunity to be the most creative.

Yes, it's true that many digital cameras are automatic and don't allow for complete control over these settings. But even these cameras have some level of control (through programmed photo settings, etc.). Even with a fully automatic camera, you can take advantage of the effects these controls have on your images.

Aperture and shutter controls
When you take a picture, you expose the film to light. The two parts that work together to control your exposure are the aperture and shutter.

Aperture is the size of the opening that allows light in. The numbers on the aperture control are called f-stops (f16, f11, f8, and so on). Each number higher lets in half as much light as one number lower. The larger the f-stop number, the smaller the opening. A very small aperture makes everything (background and foreground) in focus. A large aperture makes only the subject you're focused on in focus.

Shutter speed is how long the shutter stays open; it controls the amount of time light is allowed to reach the film. Shutter speed is measured in fractions of a second: 125 means 1/125 of a second. On a sunny day, you might use a shutter speed of 1/125 second. On a cloudy day, you might use 1/60 second (with the same aperture), exposing the film for a longer time.

Shutter and aperture work together. More light (larger aperture) means a faster shutter speed; more depth of field (smaller aperture) means a slower shutter speed.

Depth of field
You'll notice that very few close-up photos are completely sharp from foreground to background; the depth of field tends to be shallow. Depth of field is a measurement that refers to the sharp, in-focus zone in an image. When the camera is really close, your depth of field can be very slight, which can make focusing on your subject very challenging.

You can increase the depth of field in close-ups by using a smaller aperture (higher f-stop) or by increasing the illumination of the subject to stop down the aperture. Or, you could use a shallow depth of field to make a small object stand out sharply against a blurred background.

Macro photography: advice from a pro
Ruth Happel Smiley has been photographing and recording nature for 25 years. Her photographs have been widely published in Audubon magazines and calendars, National Wildlife magazine, and many other nature magazines and books. Here are five of Ruth’s tips for getting up close and personal with the natural world:

1. Camera positioning: To deal with shallow depth of field, it's especially important to position your camera parallel to the plane on which you are focusing. If you're shooting an insect resting at an angle on a blade of grass, line up your camera with the body of the insect, or only part of it will be in focus. If you can't get the entire subject in focus, figure out what you want to center on, and make sure it's parallel to the back of the camera.

2. Freeze flash: My simple point-and-shoot doesn't have much in the way of manual adjustments, but it does close down the aperture more when you use the flash, and that gives you a better depth of field to work with. The flash also helps to stop any movement.

3. Exposure compensation: To ensure that at least one of your shots is properly exposed, adjust the EV (exposure value) setting of the camera, usually from -2 or 3 to +2 or 3. The danger with +EV and digital cameras is the tendency for "blooming": areas that are highly overexposed to spill into adjacent pixels. This can even lead to a nasty white line across your image, especially if it's shot at certain angles into the sun. However, I often try a range of EV values, especially when standard settings don't seem to be capturing the shot.

4. Fast or slow: If you want to freeze the action, you need to shoot at a very fast shutter speed: 1/500 of a second or more. If you want to show something in motion, like flowers swaying in the breeze, you may want to shoot at a speed as slow as 1/15 or less (and mounted on a tripod, of course).

5. Depth of field to alter the composition: You can have a very narrow focus on just one thing, like a flower, and throw the background and surroundings out of focus. Or you can try to focus on several things at once, like a spider capturing prey in its web. Then you might want to have the sharpest focus on the spider, but make sure the prey in the foreground or background is reasonably sharp.

Lighting and exposure
The challenge in lighting close-ups is having enough light so you and your camera can focus, while evenly distributing the light to prevent shadows. With flashes, you get deep depth of field, and the extremely short bursts of light at close distances prevent camera or subject movement from blurring. But sometimes a flash will change the photo's color or cause an overexposure because it's too close to the subject. In these cases, it’s best to provide another source of light.

Get creative. Use aluminum wrapped cardboard or mirrors as refractors, or set up a homemade miniature lighting tent to achieve diffused lighting. If you're inside, try different household lamps. Since you're using a digital camera, you have the freedom to experiment, check out the results, and then try something completely different.

Freedom to experiment
When it comes to close-up photography, digital camera owners have a huge advantage. You can review your results and make adjustments as you go along. The more new things you try, the better you'll get. Before long, you'll begin to intuitively know how to find the perfect exposure and just the right lighting.

Macro photography is just the beginning of where your newfound knowledge of exposure and shutter speeds can take you. Buy a book on night photography and capture the city lights or the stars in the sky. Or experiment with blurring and freezing motion shots. Above all, be daring, and bold photographs will follow.

Provided By: HP, © 2004

utk kamera slr dan lomo cam yg ada setting2 :P
bkn aku yg buat...mat salleh yg buat..
sekadar utk dikongsi...ilmu tu utk smua org rite? :D

Tak lama dulu ada seorang melayu yang ingin makan lauk ketam. Pada pagi tu dia pergilah ke pasar borong dan berjalan ke satu kedai milik cina yang menjual ketam.

Melayu: Apek! Itu ketam ada jual ka?

Cina: Ada…ada…lu mau ketam cina ka ketam melayu ka?

Melayu: Aiya! Ketam pun ada melayu dengan cina ka apek? Cuba lu tunjuk mana ketam melayu, mana ketam cina?

Cina: Itu sana dalam bekas ada tutup…ketam cina. Sana dalam bekas tak ada tutup…ketam melayu la….

Melayu: Apa pasal ketam cina apek kasi tutup…ketam melayu apek tak kasi tutup?

Cina: Itu ketam cina kalau satu ekor keluar…yang lain akan tengok dan kasi belajar macam mana boleh keluar dari bekas. Nanti lama-lama semua ketam pandai macam mana mau keluar dari bekas. Jadi semua keluar la.

Melayu: Ketam melayu tak itu macam ka?

Cina: Ketam melayu, kalau satu ekor keluar yang lain kasi tarik itu kaki ketam tadi…jangan kasi keluar. Dia mau dia sekor saja keluar…yang lain biar dalam bekas. Kalau dia sudah keluar, dia terus lari, tak mau ajar yang lain macam mana mau keluar.

Pengajaran dari kisah ni:

Begitulah cerita ketam melayu dengan ketam cina. Hakikatnya, jika orang cina berniaga, cina lain tak kacau. Dia tengok aje dan belajar macam mana boleh berjaya. Cina dah berjaya tu pulak, akan ajar cina lain agar berjaya jugak. Kalau orang melayu, bila satu melayu nak berjaya, melayu lain akan guna apa saja supaya melayu tu jatuh balik. Macam ketam melayu, bila sekor ketam dah berjaya nak naik, ketam lain tarik kaki dia, at last sorang pun tak dapat naik . Lepas tu mulalah bergaduh sesama sendiri. Itulah hakikat sebenar sekarang ini. sebab tu melayu tak maju!!!

Renung-renungkanlah & selamat beramal...

(Cerita ni hanya rekaan semata2 untuk pengajaran kita...sila la komen)
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Penyakit jantung adalah salah satu penyakit yang paling berbahaya di dunia kerana telah mengorbankan banyak nyawa. Bagaimanapun, anda boleh mengelakkan daripada diserang penyakit tersebut, iaitu dengan mengurangkan kolesterol di dalam badan. Menurut Pengarah Pritikin Longevity Center, Dr.Robert Pritikin, kalau kita mengurangkan jumlah kolesterol daripada 240 kepada 180, ini bermakna kita telah mengurangkan 50 % risiko diserang penyakit berkenaan.
Di bawah adalah kaedah yang dicadangkannya-cara semula jadi tanpa mengambil ubat-ubatan-yang boleh mengurangkan separuh daripada kolesterol itu dalam masa sebulan.

* makan daging sekali sehari, sebaliknya banyakkan makan sayur-sayuran
* berjalan, berenang, berbasikal, berlari-atau apa sahaja bentuk senaman selama 30minit lima kali seminggu.
* banyak makan buah-buahan dan sayu-sayuran setiap hari.
* tambahkan sos kacang soya dalam diet harian anda.
* berhenti makan marjerin dan mentega. Gantikan makanan tersebut dengan minyak olive.
* makan ikan seperti tuna sekurang-kurangnya tiga kali seminggu.

Tips 10M berhenti merokok:

Melengah-lengahkan
Menarik nafas panjang
Minum air banyak
Menyibukkan diri/membuat sesuatu
Melakukan senaman regangan
Mengalihkan perhatian
Mengunyah sesuatu
Membasuh tangan
Mengambil wuduk/mandi
Memohon doa

Berhenti Merokok

Nilai Berhenti Merokok

Pada 20 minit Berhenti merokok:

Tekanan darah mula menurun.
Nadi menurun.
Suhu badan pada tangan dan kaki meningkat.

Pada 8 jam

Tahap karbon monoksida dalam darah menurun.
Tahap oksigen dalam darah kembali normal.

Pada 24 jam

Peluang untuk mendapat serangan jantung menurun.

Pada 48 jam

Deria hidu dan rasa bertambah baik, saraf hujung (nerve ending) mula kembali cergas.

Pada 2 - 3 minggu

Peredaran darah di badan bertambah baik.
Peningkatan stamina.
Fungsi paru-paru bertambah baik.

Adakah Berbaloi Untuk Berhenti Merokok ?

Risiko kesihatan akan menurun secara mendadak.
Selepas 15-20 tahun risiko penyakit paru-paru sama seperti bukan perokok.
Selepas 15-20 tahun risiko penyakit jantung koronari adalah sama seperti orang tidak merokok.
Berhenti merokok akan memperbaiki simptom-simptom penyakit asma, amfisema dan jantung koronari.
Berhenti merokok sebelum pertengahan umur akan mengurangkan risiko kesihatan sama seperti bukan perokok.

Klik: http://www.infosihat.gov.my/NafasBaru.html

Fakta di bawah adalah hasil kajian santifik yang dibuat oleh ahli sains kesihatan/sosial di USA dan Britain serta laporan dari seluruh dunia mengenai minuman ringan Coke : Coca Cola

Di dalam kebanyakan negeri di US , kereta peronda lebuhraya akan dimuatkan 2 gallon Coke untuk menghilangkan kesan darah di jalanraya apabila berlaku kemalangan. Cam pasukan SMART dan bomba kita tu, Harzadous Team. Cuba tanya Plus Ronda atau Polis Lebuhraya, adakah mereka guna?

Anda di rumah diharap dapat mencuba kajian ini :

1. Masukkan tulang dalam satu mangkuk yang diisi Coke, ia akan hancur atau hilang sama sekali dalam masa 2 hari. Elok untuk yang berniaga sup tulang!

2. Untuk mencuci tandas : Masukkan setin air Coke dalam tandas dan biarkan selama 1 jam dan kemudian ‘flush’. Kesan kotoran/hampas akan hilang dari tindakan ‘citric asid’ yang berada dalam Coke. Satu bahan gantian untuk mencuci kalau sabun dah habis! Rasa-rasa buat sabun badan boleh tak?

3. Untuk menghilangkan kesan karat dari bumper kereta jenis chrome : Lap bumper dengan aluminium foil yang dicelup dengan Coke. Kesannya karat hilang!

4. Untuk menghilangkan kesan ‘corrosion’ atau hakisan pada skru/nat bateri kereta : Tuang saja setin Coke pasti kesan hakisan hilang serta merta.

5. Untuk melonggarkan skru yang berkarat dan ketat : Sekali lagi tuang setin Coke, skru tersebut pasti longgar dan boleh dibuka

6. Untuk menghilangkan kesan minyak/lekit dari pakaian : Tambahkan setin Coke dalam mesin basuh bersama sabun pencuci dan basuh macam biasa. Kesan minyak tu pasti hilang. Kemudian bolehlah minum air basuhan tadi berperisa coke.

7. Cermin kereta anda berdebu/kotor/ melekit ? Celup tuala dengan Coke dan lap.Pasti bersih. Tak payah guna tin sembur cuci cermin cam jual di Yawata tu kerana ianya amat mahal!

8. Bahan aktif Coke adalah phosphoric asid. Ia mempunyai pH 2.8. Ia boleh meleburkan sebatang paku dalam masa 4 hari. Kilang Perwaja/besi mesti suka ni!

Asid tersebut juga menghakis kekuatan tulang belakang dan tulang lain dalam badan yang merupakan punca utama kearah penyakit osteoporosis.

Sila lihat lori yang membawa air sirap Coke dalam lori tangki,[ bukan lori yang bawa Coke siap dalam botol/tin] pasti dilengkapi dengan tanda amaran “Bahan Kimia Bahaya” atau “Bahan Penghakis : bahaya”.

Lori tangki itu juga diselaputi bahan penghakis hakisan untuk mengelak lori tu dihakis. . Tolong jangan letak/parking kereta berhampiran lori tangki yang ada tanda amaran tu, silap-silap tengah bawak kereta, putus 2 sebab hakisan/karat.

9. Para pengedar minuman Coke telah menggunakannya untuk mencuci bahagian enjin lori/trak mereka sejak 20 tahun. Wahh…mesti buat overhaul ni!

10. Kandungan gulanya 18 sudu cawan teh satu tin Coke. Cuba try bancuh kopi/teh dengan 18 sudu gula tu kat rumah dan minum mesti termuntah tapi tambahkan citric asid, mesti muka tersenyum.

Tambah pula dengan ais!. Wahh! Rasa cam minum Coke berperisa kopi. Asid tersebut akan bertindak terhadap lidah untuk memberi signal kepada otak bahawa air yang diminum tidak berapa manis. Lidah ngan otakpun kena tipu. Semua minuman ringan menggunakan asid yang sama. Tak kiralah Pepsi. 7-up, Drinho, Yeos, Milo , F&N dll. Sama jer! Anak bapak dan Keluarga 69.

Coke membawa maksud dadah Cocaine. Asal minuman Coke adalah dicipta untuk menghilangkan rasa letih dan mengkhayalkan untuk para pekerja buruh. Cam candu masuk China dulu. Antara isi kandungannya adalah ekstrak dari daun coca [cocaine] dan kacang Cola. Tu yang mai perkataan Coca Cola tu.

Cuba rendamkan gigi [gigi yang patah ker tapi kalau nak rendam gigi dalam mulut tu pun boleh gak] dalam satu mangkuk Coke, pasti gigi tu hilang/lebur dalamasa 24-49 jam. Yang mana sakit gigi, try cara ni, kot-kot gigi tu bleh hilang!

Kalau anda tak suka minum kopi tapi suka sangat minum Coke, sama jer! Anda minum Caffein, bahan yang sama dalam 2 minuman tersebut.

Di India, negeri Andhra Pradesh dan Chattisgarh secara spesifiknya, para peladangnya menggunakan Coke sebagai semburan untuk membunuh serangga perosak dalam ladang kapas dan cili mereka. Jadi racun seranggalah pulak. Siapa ada tanam pokok cili kat rumah tu, semburlah Coke untuk bunuh serangga. Cili tu rasa pedas manis berperisa coke kot? Cubalah!

Syarikat Coke dimiliki oleh pelabur berbangsa Yahudi 100% .

Jadi, sambil-sambil kita minum Coke tu, bolehlah pada masa yang sama cuci cermin kereta, cuci baju, buka nat skru, cuci tandas , sembur serangga dll. Rupa-rupanya Coke ni boleh dibuat bahan gantian emergency jika bahan cuci/pelincir/ penghakis habis! kat rumah. Semua fakta diatas anda boleh cuba sendiri dirumah jika tak percaya. Yang mana tak pass sains khasnya kimia dulu masa sekolah bolehlah buat eksperimen sains kimia ni kat rumah.

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