Eyes are the most important asset in photography . We put together a picture of the eye and vision captured in the photograph eventually also be enjoyed with the eyes . Are being misguided is the notion that the quality of the photos is only determined by the techniques and equipment . Is true , but it only partially . Because the eye is the vision , then the train is actually seeing and composing the photo, we can actually improve our photographic skills drastically , all with no capital except willpower and cameras that we already have .
When the ability and the art of seeing , to recognize and prepare an object image is honed , the picture we're more interesting than the previous . The things that seem boring and ordinary , hands photographer with a sharp eye can be transformed into a very attractive picture . Well this article will discuss some basic tips to practice the art of foresight see alias train your eye to recognize objects in images and translate them into a photo with interesting composition .
Here are some initial steps to learn composition :
1 . Take a photo of simple objects , such as " line " , " circle " or " box " . In one week you just force yourself photographing these objects . If from the beginning you specify will only capture images with objects such as lines , for one week take time each day to just shoot line . Forget another photo objects , focus on the line : the line road markings , electrical cable lines , line -storey building . Similarly to other simple objects .
2 . Getting here , we will increasingly sharp eye to recognize the line in every appearance . Now start shooting the line in every interpretation . Line formed in a banana leaf , draw a line pattern that appears in the timber . Search and find the line in a more profound interpretation . Perform this week .
3 . Once done with things simple , start with a more abstract objects . For example : " reflection " , " movement " or " blue " . For example here you select the " reflection " . Begin photographing reflections appear in objects like this : in the glass , in ceramics , mirrors , water , danlain other .
4 . Perform steps 1 to 3 with a target of different objects . Do it for a few months . Of course you do not have all day photographing the object , but most do not take the time each day specifically to meet your target is . Bring a camera wherever you go .
5 . The results of the above exercise began to bear fruit when you start to see a more complex interpretation and nature combined . For example, complex interpretation and kombinatif : the reflection of the red lines that appear on the window glass with a circle around it .
• How to Hold the Camera
When not using a tripod , learn how to hold the camera properly so the camera is more stable and not easily swayed so that the images be good and sharpDo not regard it lightly because it is so fundamental to art potograpi as heavy - bedat different cameras like the DSLR camera a bit heavy
• Use a Tripod
When shooting pictures sometimes our camera shake , what else we are still new in photographywhile you are still learning fotograpi but are required to make a good photo because the situation tertu Tripot should use , in order to produce a sharp photo
Why should wear Tripot ?
• improve sharpness because it can reduce the camera shake
• support the weight of the camera or device such as a heavy telephoto lens
• can make more accurate picture composition
• for HDR photos , panoramas and landscape usually use tripot
• with a low ISO setting tripot can help
• when you take a picture of yourself or with friends
• take picture of the sky , star or moon tripot very helpful
• very important when playing with light
• Do not Forget Head Tripod .
Tripod head is almost as important as the tripod itself.
• Use a cable release
Cable release can make us do not need to press the shutter button with our hands , thus reducing the possibility of camera shake . Cable release can be shaped cable that is physically attached to the camera and that has been advanced lenih using a wireless remote .
• Make the Camera Timer
Trying to find a way to activate the self timer feature , each camera is equipped with features sure .
• Mirror Lock Up
If you are using a DSLR camera , the camera is equipped with a mirror ( mirror ) which is useful for displaying the image in the viewfinder . Almost all DSLR cameras feature that can lock the mirror so as not to shake the camera while taking the exposure , this feature is usually called mirror lock up . Enable this feature because it can affect the wobble mirror sharpness ( though not always)
• Enable or Camera Stabilizer Lens
Image stabilization , vibration reduction , any name can be used to increase the sharpness of the image . This feature was available in or attached to the camera lens . Note that there IS / VR that need to be adjusted when you use a tripod .
• Lens Best Buy ( as you can )
If you want sharp photos ? buy the best lenses . Best lenses are cheap .
• Use the depth of field
is quiteIf you have tried everything but the picture is still not sharp , just in case you use the depth of field is too narrow . Make the DOF preview button on the camera to check .
• Put the focus in the right place
When shooting portraits , the eyes must be sharp . When photographing a landscape , make the foreground sharp . Whatever the object of your photos , know the critical points that must look sharp and put the camera's focus point there .
• Use Shutter Speed The Adequate
Why should it be sufficient ? because this world nothing is ideal . I wish the heck are always shooting at a shutter speed of 1/2000 sec . Unfortunately not possible . But most do not use the fastest possible shutter speed for shooting conditions you face
.•Photographing In The Good Lighting
When shooting in any lighting conditions and is quite good , autofocus will be able to lock focus faster . And objects in the photo will APPEAR sharper than when photographed in dim . Not to say that can produce sharp photos in low light conditions , only more difficult .
• Take advantage of Live View Camera
Nearly all cameras now provide live view feature . Within a lot of situations , this feature is very useful to more accurately place the focal point . When you are photographing a flower macro for example , by using the live view we can know
• Clean and lens care
If you have a lens that old age starts , try to occasionally take it to the service to be calibrated to your camera body . Especially the optical lens hygiene also helps speed autofocus . Always patient 's valuables .
• Learn the tricks photographing moving objects
When shooting objects moving away or closer , there are a lot of settings that need to be considered , particularly the shutter speed is pretty and also a way to lock the focus : autofocus mode and learn some mechanism so that you can anticipate well .
• Use the lens in Sweet spot
Each lens has areas where he can produce the sharpest photos , sono people named sweet spot . You can perform complicated tests to know for sure where the sweet spot of the lens . However, the rules are easy , the average lens has a sweet spot in aperture 2 x maximum aperture . For example if you have a lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 , then most likely the sweet spot of this lens at f/5.6 to f / 8 .
• When the shutter speed is insufficient , thrust his ISO
Do not be afraid to take pictures with high ISO when the situation needs it . Use the auto ISO feature on the camera .
• Diopter Adjustment
It's pretty trivial , but many do not know or sometimes did forget . Available in our camera diopter adjustment knob to help adjust the sharpness of the viewfinder , with a specific eye condition of the owner of the camera . Use it if you feel viewfinder seem less focused . With the viewfinder appear sharp and clear , this could help us observe the focal point more accurately .
• Eye andalways eye
When photographing people , make sure the eyes become the focal point . If you take pictures with the depth of field is very narrow ( f/1.8 for example ) , make eye the closest camera as the focal point
• Take advantage of Sharpening
We all struggle with photography software , there is often no one occasionally . Either with photoshop or alternatively , all provide a way to sharpen the final image sharpening alias . When RAW conversion , sharpening very minimal use , then use the sharpening again in the last step .
