Alis Volat Propriis. Tumblr (3.0; @aikyrie)http://aikyrie.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/D4HbWhri7Tc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://tumblr.photojojo.com/post/24155037484/50-quick-photography-tips-in-less-than-15-minutes" target="_blank">photojojo</a>:</p> <blockquote> <h2><strong><a href="http://www.petapixel.com/2012/05/31/50-quick-photography-tips-in-less-than-15-minutes/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to 50 Quick Photography Tips in Less Than 15 Minutes" target="_blank">50 Quick Photography Tips in Less Than 15 Minutes</a></strong></h2> <p>Kai over at <a href="http://www.digitalrev.com/article/50-quick-photography-tips/MjI3ODg2NjY_A" target="_blank">DigitalRev put together this video</a> that offers photography advice in burst mode: 50 (or 49) short and sweet tips in less than 15 minutes. If you take yourself too seriously, be warned: the tips are presented in Kai’s trademark “infotainment” style.<br/><br/>If you’d rather not watch the 13 minute video, here are the tips in text form <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/udln8/50_quick_photography_tips_drtv/c4uhypy" target="_blank">thanks to Reddit user blufox4900</a>:</p> <ol><li>UV filters are a waste of time</li> <li>Lens hoods aren’t a necessity</li> <li>If you’re not using the hood, put it away</li> <li>Don’t treat your DSLR like it’s your baby</li> <li>Stop hating on others</li> <li>Get cheap lens caps</li> <li>Pack light</li> <li>Use a zoom for convenience</li> <li>Prime will make you think more</li> <li>The 35mm is the most practical one lens setup (on the 1.5 crop)</li> <li>The 50mm looks better</li> <li>Better cameras don’t make better photos</li> <li>Know how your camera works before you go out to shoot</li> <li>Always be ready for the shot</li> <li>P-mode isn’t just for beginners</li> <li>Bump the ISO if needed</li> <li>Auto ISO is your best friend</li> <li>Rely on the Rule of Thirds</li> <li>Take lots of shots</li> <li>Don’t take photos of any old sh*t</li> <li>“If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough” — Robert Capa</li> <li>Contemplate your shot</li> <li>The best equipment doesn’t help if you’re not standing in the right spot</li> <li>Sharpness is overrated</li> <li>Concept is king</li> <li>Don’t look like a wrongun (i.e. a creep)</li> <li>Don’t drink and shoot</li> <li>Shoot when you’re full of energy</li> <li>Sometimes it feels great to wake up really early and shoot</li> <li>Think about what light you want</li> <li>Emulate the style of the greats to get started</li> <li>…but don’t keep doing it</li> <li>Photography is as much a reflection of the person taking the photo</li> <li>Shoot to please no one apart from yourself</li> <li>Discreet or direct — it isn’t all that important</li> <li>Setting themes keeps you focused</li> <li>Change things every once in a while to keep things fresh</li> <li>Everyone has creative blocks</li> <li>Be critical of yourself</li> <li>“Seeing is not enough, you have to feel what you photograph” — Andre Kertesz</li> <li>You need to be there with the camera</li> <li>The relationship is about you and the subject, not you and the camera</li> <li>Stop chimping</li> <li>Be brutal when it comes to deleting awful photos</li> <li>Show only your best work</li> <li>Changing photos to B&W doesn’t make an uninteresting shot interesting</li> <li>Look at other people’s work</li> <li>Post your work online, let others critique your work</li> <li>There is no easy way</li> <li>???</li> </ol><p><small><em>via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://anythingphotography.tumblr.com/post/24144652491/50-quick-photography-tips-in-less-than-15-minutes" target="_blank">anythingphotography</a>;</em> <em><a href="http://www.digitalrev.com/article/50-quick-photography-tips/MjI3ODg2NjY_A" target="_blank">DigitalRev</a>; <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/udln8/50_quick_photography_tips_drtv/" target="_blank">Reddit</a></em></small></p> </blockquote>http://aikyrie.tumblr.com/post/24158887442http://aikyrie.tumblr.com/post/24158887442Thu, 31 May 2012 18:41:35 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39v3ir6lf1qdb4j1o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://unholyteens.tumblr.com/post/24120066339" target="_blank">unholyteens</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>(via <a href="http://www.rubbledev.com/imgtumble" target="_blank">imgTumble</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://aikyrie.tumblr.com/post/24158863936http://aikyrie.tumblr.com/post/24158863936Thu, 31 May 2012 18:41:14 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wttoxFR41qbpx6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wttoxFR41qbpx6lo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wttoxFR41qbpx6lo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wttoxFR41qbpx6lo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/>http://aikyrie.tumblr.com/post/24158725588http://aikyrie.tumblr.com/post/24158725588Thu, 31 May 2012 18:39:15 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4u88bc0KK1qhwgzxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://aikyrie.tumblr.com/post/24101018128http://aikyrie.tumblr.com/post/24101018128Wed, 30 May 2012 20:28:39 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5_v7QrIW0zY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><blockquote> <p>This is all over tumblr. 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