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An excellent tool for a roadside photographer

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John Enman says,“On flat overcast days it isn’t the colours that attract me, it’s shapes, interesting locations and the position of the plants.”

Photographing in the garden on a stormy day

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John Enman says,“On flat overcast days it isn’t the colours that attract me, it’s shapes, interesting locations and the position of the plants.”

Spring brings used cameras out for sale

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The Granville Island public market has a great inside food court where people can also step outside, sit on the benches, and share their food with the birds.

A fun day photographing Granville Island

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The Granville Island public market has a great inside food court where people can also step outside, sit on the benches, and share their food with the birds.
What everyone has in common at the Vancouver Camera Swap Meet is an interest in photography, always well worth the trip for this unique event.

Vancouver Camera Swap Meet (again!)

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What everyone has in common at the Vancouver Camera Swap Meet is an interest in photography, always well worth the trip for this unique event.
John Enman says, “This is a composed portrait of two horses, rather than a pleasing documentary of two horses in a field.”

The portrait: An artistic representation of an individual or individuals

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John Enman says, “This is a composed portrait of two horses, rather than a pleasing documentary of two horses in a field.”

What is a good photograph?

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Orchid in pot.

Flowers as portraits

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Orchid in pot.

Movies about photography

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Shooting with black and white film teaches the photographer to previsualize; think about tonal shifts from black, to mid grey, and finally, to white with detail.

Photography with black and white film

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Shooting with black and white film teaches the photographer to previsualize; think about tonal shifts from black, to mid grey, and finally, to white with detail.
Attendees at the Vancouver Camera Swap Meet will find there are those that are dedicated to film and vintage cameras, and processes of the past, walking alongside others carrying, and looking for, the latest and greatest in modern photographic technology.

Can’t wait for April camera swap meet in Vancouver

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Attendees at the Vancouver Camera Swap Meet will find there are those that are dedicated to film and vintage cameras, and processes of the past, walking alongside others carrying, and looking for, the latest and greatest in modern photographic technology.
A winter beach provides interesting photography, shoe prints in the sand instead of bare feet.

Photography on a winter beach

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A winter beach provides interesting photography, shoe prints in the sand instead of bare feet.
Today’s hotshoe connected flash is nothing short of amazing, and there is absolute control over the flash.

Modern through-the-lense flash is amazing

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Today’s hotshoe connected flash is nothing short of amazing, and there is absolute control over the flash.
The definition of depth of field is, “that area around the main subject, in front of and behind, that is in acceptably sharp focus”.

Why is depth of field so elusive?

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The definition of depth of field is, “that area around the main subject, in front of and behind, that is in acceptably sharp focus”.
Infared photography turns blue skies black and white surfaces glow with an ethereal brightness.

Infrared photography on a cold winter day

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Infared photography turns blue skies black and white surfaces glow with an ethereal brightness.

Learning from the best

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The past year’s baggage.

Another year is just about over

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The past year’s baggage.
Take pictures at the party that tell a story, capture an exciting moment, and importantly, flatter the subjects.

Taking photos at the Christmas party

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Take pictures at the party that tell a story, capture an exciting moment, and importantly, flatter the subjects.
What does a photographer want for Christmas?

Twelve gifts for a photographer’s Christmas

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What does a photographer want for Christmas?
Photographing the garden each and every time the seasons change is  a rewarding way to capture the life that begins, grows, blossoms and then retreats into sleep.

Garden walk – camera in hand

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Photographing the garden each and every time the seasons change is  a rewarding way to capture the life that begins, grows, blossoms and then retreats into sleep.