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| Photograph taken in Central London |
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| Photograph taken in Basingstoke |
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| Photograph taken in Leicester |
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| Photograph Taken in Reading |
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Showing posts with label low light. Show all posts
Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Photo Story - Street Photography
This month's photo story was on Street Photography, the following photographs have been taken at various locations in the UK.
Bhupinder Ghatahora
Ghatahora Photography
Ghatahora Photography
Monday, 3 July 2017
Simple steps to take great High Street Photographs
Taking photographs of the High Street is one of my favourite subjects, simply because its fun and easy to capture the mood.
Here are a few points to keep in mind when taking the photographs:
Set SLR cameras on either Aperture Mode or Shutter Mode.
Here are some photographs of High Street Photography
1. Photograph the High Street at light to capture movement and lights.
2. Photograph people on the High Street to capture mood and emotions, choose wide angle to shoot the whole high street.
3. Photograph interesting shop signs
This photograph was taken in Leicester
4. Photograph buildings
5. Photograph interesting structures on the High Street
6. Photograph events happening on the High Street. Olympic torch relay - Basingstoke 2012 (below image was taken with a compact camera)
7. Move closer to your subject and focus on the detail, either on shop windows, signs or shadows
Hope this articles assists you in taking better and interesting photographs of the High Street. A High Street could be anywhere!
Here are a few points to keep in mind when taking the photographs:
- The right camera settings on both SLRs and Compact Cameras
- If allowed, use a tripod. Keep in mind that many places will not allow the use of tripods.
- Plan where to take the High Street photographs.
- Time - is it a day time shot, or a night shot.
- Think about composition, how to include people in the photograph, leading lines, colour, close-ups etc.
- Exposure - if taking photographs at night, it's always best to over and under expose the shot by 0.3. (use this as a guide only, adjust according to your image) Every camera will have a '-+' symbol.
- Final finished image — before I take any photographs, I always think about how I want the final finished image to look. If it's going to be in colour, sepia, b/w or do I need to add noise/gain in the final image to create the mood and atmosphere.
Settings for Compact Cameras
Day-Time
Use 'Landscape' Mode (it will give you the maximum depth of field)
Night-Time
Use 'Sunset', 'Fireworks', 'Night' Modes (every camera is different, please check your camera manual to see which mode gives a slow shutter speed. Use these as a guidance only)
Set SLR cameras on either Aperture Mode or Shutter Mode.
Here are some photographs of High Street Photography
1. Photograph the High Street at light to capture movement and lights.
3. Photograph interesting shop signs
This photograph was taken in Leicester
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| Shop sign |
4. Photograph buildings
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| Building on the High Street |
5. Photograph interesting structures on the High Street
6. Photograph events happening on the High Street. Olympic torch relay - Basingstoke 2012 (below image was taken with a compact camera)
7. Move closer to your subject and focus on the detail, either on shop windows, signs or shadows
Hope this articles assists you in taking better and interesting photographs of the High Street. A High Street could be anywhere!
Bhupinder Ghatahora
Ghatahora Photography
info@ghatahora.co.uk
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Friday, 30 June 2017
Taking better photos; step 9
Tip 9:
Use the right ISO; use lower ISO to have maximum detail in your photograph or increase the ISO to create moody and atmospheric shots in low light conditions.
ISO increased for the below photograph
Bhupinder Ghatahora
Ghatahora Photography
Use the right ISO; use lower ISO to have maximum detail in your photograph or increase the ISO to create moody and atmospheric shots in low light conditions.
ISO increased for the below photograph
Bhupinder Ghatahora
Ghatahora Photography
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Photography talk
Sunrise Loch Lomond, Scotland
The photograph below was taken early in the morning before sunrise by Loch Lomond, Scotland.
I liked the pastel colours in the scene. The colours in the water and the soft reflection of the boat were two main key points that caught my attention.
I set the camera on Manual mode and used a tripod.
Camera settings:
f-stop: f22
exposure: 4 seconds
ISO: 100
No major editing was done to this image, I slightly enhanced the colours.
The photograph below was taken early in the morning before sunrise by Loch Lomond, Scotland.
I liked the pastel colours in the scene. The colours in the water and the soft reflection of the boat were two main key points that caught my attention.
I set the camera on Manual mode and used a tripod.
Camera settings:
f-stop: f22
exposure: 4 seconds
ISO: 100
No major editing was done to this image, I slightly enhanced the colours.
Bhupinder Ghatahora
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Capture the Autumn Colours
Autumn
is one of my favourite seasons for photography as it’s filled with cool nights,
misty mornings, golden lighting, dew drops on spider webs, reflections of
autumn colours in the water, long shadows and fallen leaves which all create a
great atmosphere. But most importantly, the striking colours in the environment.
Move
closer to concentrate on detail:
Instead of just photographing wider landscapes, create a much stronger composition by moving closer to the subject. Focus all the attention on a single subject, such as dew drops on leaves, spider webs, leaves, berries, long shadows, etc.
Visit
the local park or the woodlands:
Photograph
wildlife:
Photograph horses in a field or wildlife in your garden. Feed the birds - putting food and water out will encourage birds in your garden so you don’t have to travel far to photograph the wildlife.
Position the sun behind a tree trunk or branches to
capture the vibrant colours of the leaves, long shadows and silhouettes
To capture mist, it is necessary to get up at dawn before sunrise or wait till it is just about to set. Rivers, lakes and open fields are the most likely locations to have mist. Exposures can be tricky, set the exposure at +1 stop to prevent the mist or fog being recorded as dull murky grey.
The
main advantage of living around trees, parks
and woodland areas, is that you don’t have to travel far to capture the autumn
colours. Most of the woodland locations are easily accessed by public
footpaths. Local parks provide plenty of opportunities for close-up nature photography.
The
colours at the beginning of autumn can be disappointing, it is advisable to
wait till they are rich and vibrant, which is usually at the end of October
till end of November. However, keep an eye on your surroundings and keep your
gear and equipment ready to capture the best lighting.
Here
are a few tips to keep in mind when taking autumn photographs:
Camera
settings:
SLR:
To photograph Landscapes, set the camera on Aperture Mode at f11 or f16, the
camera will adjust the shutter speed accordingly. For Close-up Nature
photography, use an aperture of f4 or f5.6. The use of a tripod is recommended
as exposures will be long.
Compact
Camera: Set the camera on Landscape Mode. For close-ups use mode. These modes are also
available on SLRs.
I
took the below photograph using my compact camera. The photograph has been
changed to sepia using an editing software. Many compact cameras have an
inbuilt facility which allows you to change the tone of your image. (This can
be found in the menu settings of your camera). I always take two photographs of
the same scene, one in colour and other in b/w or sepia.
Framing:
Trees
make dominant focal points and create the finest displays, use ‘rule of third’
to frame the scene.
Catch
the light:
The
warm light at early morning or evening is perfect to capture some stunning
autumn photographs, so get up early to photograph the ‘Golden Light’.
 |
| The Golden bench |
 |
| Bridge on River Thames |
Instead of just photographing wider landscapes, create a much stronger composition by moving closer to the subject. Focus all the attention on a single subject, such as dew drops on leaves, spider webs, leaves, berries, long shadows, etc.
 |
| Rain drop on leave |
 |
| Dried leave |
 |
| Grass |
Take
photographs at a local park or the woodlands.
Photograph horses in a field or wildlife in your garden. Feed the birds - putting food and water out will encourage birds in your garden so you don’t have to travel far to photograph the wildlife.
Use
backlighting:
Photograph
the autumn mist:
 |
| Man in the mist |
To capture mist, it is necessary to get up at dawn before sunrise or wait till it is just about to set. Rivers, lakes and open fields are the most likely locations to have mist. Exposures can be tricky, set the exposure at +1 stop to prevent the mist or fog being recorded as dull murky grey.
Here
is a small list of locations where you can take autumn photographs:
Local Parks,
Woodland
walks near you.
New
Forest - for both autumn colours and wildlife
Kew
Gardens – autumn colours
Wakehurst
Place – autumn colours
Westonbrit
Arboretum (Tetbury, Gloucester, GL8 8QS) – autumn colours
Richmond
Park (not far from Kew Gardens) – autumn colours and wildlife (herds of deer)
Bhupinder Ghatahora
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
How to Photograph Fireworks
Taking photographs of fireworks can be really easy, just
follow the below steps and have fun taking photographs.
I photographed my firework display on fully manual mode with
camera on the tripod and these were my camera settings: Aperture f16 (to get maximum
depth of field), Shutter speed 30 Sec, ISO set at 200. Use these settings as a
guide and change them accordingly to your final result.
1) Wear
something warm
2) Get
the best spot – always worth asking the organisers where the firework display will
be and inform them that you are taking some photographs of fireworks. Generally
most organisers are very helpful!!
3) Use
a tripod, as the shutter speed is going to be very slow, tripod will avoid any
camera shake.
4) Focal
Length – when photographing fireworks it’s difficult to see what will be in the
frame (camera’s view finder) always shoot on wide angle. By zooming into the
fireworks, some of the display will be lost, but do try zooming in as you will
be surprised what you have captured.
5) Do
not use flash – switch off the flash as this will not capture the firework
display.
6) Camera
Settings DSLR:
If unsure with the Manual Mode on your cameras, use ‘Aperture
Mode’ (A) set the aperture at f11 of f16, the camera will set the shutter speed
accordingly.
You can also use the ‘Shutter Mode’ (TV or S) set the
shutter speed at 20 seconds. Use this as a guide, you may need more or less
time – check your result.
7) Camera
Settings Compact Cameras:
Most compact cameras nowadays have preset ‘Firework’ mode,
set the camera on this mode and the camera will set everything accordingly.
Have fun taking photographs of fireworks!!
Bhupinder Ghatahora
Friday, 30 September 2016
Capture the Autumn Colours
Autumn
is one of my favourite seasons for photography as it’s filled with cool nights,
misty mornings, golden lighting, dew drops on spider webs, reflections of
autumn colours in the water, long shadows and fallen leaves which all create a
great atmosphere. But most importantly, the striking colours in the environment.
Move
closer to concentrate on detail:
Instead of just photographing wider landscapes, create a much stronger composition by moving closer to the subject. Focus all the attention on a single subject, such as dew drops on leaves, spider webs, leaves, berries, long shadows, etc.
Visit
the local park or the woodlands:
Photograph
wildlife:
Photograph horses in a field or wildlife in your garden. Feed the birds - putting food and water out will encourage birds in your garden so you don’t have to travel far to photograph the wildlife.
Position the sun behind a tree trunk or branches to
capture the vibrant colours of the leaves, long shadows and silhouettes
To capture mist, it is necessary to get up at dawn before sunrise or wait till it is just about to set. Rivers, lakes and open fields are the most likely locations to have mist. Exposures can be tricky, set the exposure at +1 stop to prevent the mist or fog being recorded as dull murky grey.
The
main advantage of living around trees, parks
and woodland areas, is that you don’t have to travel far to capture the autumn
colours. Most of the woodland locations are easily accessed by public
footpaths. Local parks provide plenty of opportunities for close-up nature photography.
The
colours at the beginning of autumn can be disappointing, it is advisable to
wait till they are rich and vibrant, which is usually at the end of October
till end of November. However, keep an eye on your surroundings and keep your
gear and equipment ready to capture the best lighting.
Here
are a few tips to keep in mind when taking autumn photographs:
Camera
settings:
SLR:
To photograph Landscapes, set the camera on Aperture Mode at f11 or f16, the
camera will adjust the shutter speed accordingly. For Close-up Nature
photography, use an aperture of f4 or f5.6. The use of a tripod is recommended
as exposures will be long.
Compact
Camera: Set the camera on Landscape Mode. For close-ups use mode. These modes are also
available on SLRs.
I
took the below photograph using my compact camera. The photograph has been
changed to sepia using an editing software. Many compact cameras have an
inbuilt facility which allows you to change the tone of your image. (This can
be found in the menu settings of your camera). I always take two photographs of
the same scene, one in colour and other in b/w or sepia.
Framing:
Trees
make dominant focal points and create the finest displays, use ‘rule of third’
to frame the scene. (You can read further on the ‘rule of third’ on my blog –
link noted below).
Catch
the light:
The
warm light at early morning or evening is perfect to capture some stunning
autumn photographs, so get up early to photograph the ‘Golden Light’.
|
| The Golden bench |
|
| Bridge on River Thames |
Instead of just photographing wider landscapes, create a much stronger composition by moving closer to the subject. Focus all the attention on a single subject, such as dew drops on leaves, spider webs, leaves, berries, long shadows, etc.
|
| Rain drop on leave |
|
| Dried leave |
|
| Grass |
Take
photographs at a local park or the woodlands.
Photograph horses in a field or wildlife in your garden. Feed the birds - putting food and water out will encourage birds in your garden so you don’t have to travel far to photograph the wildlife.
Use
backlighting:
Photograph
the autumn mist:
|
| Man in the mist |
To capture mist, it is necessary to get up at dawn before sunrise or wait till it is just about to set. Rivers, lakes and open fields are the most likely locations to have mist. Exposures can be tricky, set the exposure at +1 stop to prevent the mist or fog being recorded as dull murky grey.
Here
is a small list of locations where you can take autumn photographs:
Local Parks,
Woodland
walks near you.
New
Forest - for both autumn colours and wildlife
Kew
Gardens – autumn colours
Wakehurst
Place – autumn colours
Westonbrit
Arboretum (Tetbury, Gloucester, GL8 8QS) – autumn colours
Richmond
Park (not far from Kew Gardens) – autumn colours and wildlife (herds of deer)
Bhupinder Ghatahora
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Capture the Autumn Colours
Autumn
is one of my favourite seasons for photography as it’s filled with cool nights,
misty mornings, golden lighting, dew drops on spider webs, reflections of
autumn colours in the water, long shadows and fallen leaves which all create a
great atmosphere. But most importantly, the striking colours in the environment.
Move
closer to concentrate on detail:
Instead of just photographing wider landscapes, create a much stronger composition by moving closer to the subject. Focus all the attention on a single subject, such as dew drops on leaves, spider webs, leaves, berries, long shadows, etc.
Visit
the local park or the woodlands:
Photograph
wildlife:
Photograph horses in a field or wildlife in your garden. Feed the birds - putting food and water out will encourage birds in your garden so you don’t have to travel far to photograph the wildlife.
Position the sun behind a tree trunk or branches to
capture the vibrant colours of the leaves, long shadows and silhouettes
To capture mist, it is necessary to get up at dawn before sunrise or wait till it is just about to set. Rivers, lakes and open fields are the most likely locations to have mist. Exposures can be tricky, set the exposure at +1 stop to prevent the mist or fog being recorded as dull murky grey.
The
main advantage of living around trees, parks
and woodland areas, is that you don’t have to travel far to capture the autumn
colours. Most of the woodland locations are easily accessed by public
footpaths. Local parks provide plenty of opportunities for close-up nature photography.
The
colours at the beginning of autumn can be disappointing, it is advisable to
wait till they are rich and vibrant, which is usually at the end of October
till end of November. However, keep an eye on your surroundings and keep your
gear and equipment ready to capture the best lighting.
Here
are a few tips to keep in mind when taking autumn photographs:
Camera
settings:
SLR:
To photograph Landscapes, set the camera on Aperture Mode at f11 or f16, the
camera will adjust the shutter speed accordingly. For Close-up Nature
photography, use an aperture of f4 or f5.6. The use of a tripod is recommended
as exposures will be long.
Compact
Camera: Set the camera on Landscape Mode. For close-ups use mode. These modes are also
available on SLRs.
I
took the below photograph using my compact camera. The photograph has been
changed to sepia using an editing software. Many compact cameras have an
inbuilt facility which allows you to change the tone of your image. (This can
be found in the menu settings of your camera). I always take two photographs of
the same scene, one in colour and other in b/w or sepia.
Framing:
Trees
make dominant focal points and create the finest displays, use ‘rule of third’
to frame the scene.
Catch
the light:
The
warm light at early morning or evening is perfect to capture some stunning
autumn photographs, so get up early to photograph the ‘Golden Light’.
|
| The Golden bench |
|
| Bridge on River Thames |
Instead of just photographing wider landscapes, create a much stronger composition by moving closer to the subject. Focus all the attention on a single subject, such as dew drops on leaves, spider webs, leaves, berries, long shadows, etc.
|
| Rain drop on leave |
|
| Dried leave |
|
| Grass |
Take
photographs at a local park or the woodlands.
Photograph horses in a field or wildlife in your garden. Feed the birds - putting food and water out will encourage birds in your garden so you don’t have to travel far to photograph the wildlife.
Use
backlighting:
Photograph
the autumn mist:
|
| Man in the mist |
To capture mist, it is necessary to get up at dawn before sunrise or wait till it is just about to set. Rivers, lakes and open fields are the most likely locations to have mist. Exposures can be tricky, set the exposure at +1 stop to prevent the mist or fog being recorded as dull murky grey.
Here
is a small list of locations where you can take autumn photographs:
Local Parks,
Woodland
walks near you.
New
Forest - for both autumn colours and wildlife
Kew
Gardens – autumn colours
Wakehurst
Place – autumn colours
Westonbrit
Arboretum (Tetbury, Gloucester, GL8 8QS) – autumn colours
Richmond
Park (not far from Kew Gardens) – autumn colours and wildlife (herds of deer)
Bhupinder Ghatahora
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