Getting Started in Photography – 17 Things to Consider
Getting started in photography doesn’t have to be challenging or intimidating. Persistence, a few creative projects, and networking can all help you thrive as a beginner. The Essentials of Getting Started In Photography Photography is a rewarding and satisfying hobby for millions of enthusiasts worldwide. Not too long…
City and Urban Photography: 5 Tips for Beginners
Urban photography is a broad topic that is only bounded by location. You have to be in a city to do urban photography. An urban photographer is as diverse as street photography and architecture photography. But just because you take a photo in the city does not mean it’s urban photography or that…
Understanding White Balance in Photography
Why it’s Important to Control the White Balance Settings on Your Camera When the white balance is correct in a digital photograph, white will appear white and all colors in the photo will look as they do naturally. If the white balance is not set…
What is Shutter Speed in Photography? Basic Guide for Beginners
What is shutter speed in photography? This is a great question because understanding what shutter speed is in photography is fundamental. Shutter speed is the amount of time the shutter is open when you take a photograph. The shutter speed is basically the timer for light coming into…
13 Tips for Teaching Photography – A Definitive Guide
Teaching photography can be a fulfilling path for anyone who has photography experience. There are many options out there, from teaching an online class to hosting a photography workshop outdoors. The success of your class depends on a variety of factors, all of which will…
TOP 10 FUN THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE FOR FIRST-TIME VISITORS
Singapore is well-known for being a bustling global financial center as well as for being one of the most expensive cities in the world — however, despite these facts, this city-state metropolis remains to be one of Asia’s top travel picks given its array of activities, dining,…
Setenil de las Bodegas: The Cave Village of Spain
Welcome to Setenil de las Bodegas, the most unique of all the white villages of Andalusia in Spain. This beautiful town is nestled deep within a canyon, surrounded by fields of olive trees. However, its most impressive feature is the huge rocks that overhang the pretty…
WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN VENICE | THE CITY OF CANALS
Day after day one is drawn from terraferma to float in the lagoon, to watch the sunset, or to go gently past the palaces seeing their images reflected in the canal. The reflections are like paintings more beautiful than any painted by the greatest masters….
Crete White Mountains: Hiking Tour in Greece
The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete’s White Mountains are one of the few places on the planet where dramatic high mountains – 30+ at over 2000 m (6562 ft) meet the sea. No wonder that Crete is at the top of many hiker’s bucket…
Growing Annual Vines in Pots
Over the past three years I’ve been growing various annual vines in containers, trying about 6-8 different varieties of the most commonly found annual vines, each year. As you may have discovered yourself, annual vines like morning glories while beautiful and easy to germinate, can,…