The advantages of .jpg format is that it is faster and takes up less space. A memory card can hold lots of pictures in .jpg format, but are filled pretty quickly with Raw. You can take it directly into Photoshop or Gimp for post processing work. The files are visible and easily managed in operating system. With Raw you can do more advanced changes to the information without losing data. Jpg contains only 8 bits of information.

Memory is now less important in your decision, the file format you should shoot with. Today, there are cheap hard drives that you can use for storage and backup. Both internal and external, where some may even have the slide show function. I also know that many photographers use JPG because it has a fast workflow and they feel sufficiently secure in his photography. I myself uses Adams zonesystem and therefor exposure is not as vital. Do you use JPG, you can not do nearly as large retrospective adjustments.

To learn more about Raw vs Jpg: Ken Rockwell, Popphoto, Luminious Landscape, DPS

Selection of different software

Digital Photo Professional
(Mac and Windows)

Nikon Capture NX —
(Mac and Windows)

Lightroom —
(Mac and Windows)

Aperture —
(Mac only)

Bibble
(Mac, Windows and Linux)

LightZone
(Mac and Windows)

Camera Raw (plug)
(Mac and Windows will work with Photoshop CS3)

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The first image was a picture of some Agaricales as I saw that photograph from underneath so that I had a backlight. That was also the case that I got some mushrooms underside.

I had to limit myself so that I focus on a particular type of images which allows me to develop precisely the knowledge and thoughts on how my pictures should be. I just took with me my Canon 50m: 1.8 lens, which I find increasingly better and better. Something that struck me directly is that I would like a flash that could provide an exciting light. More recently i have taken some nice pictures with LEDs. It would be interesting to see what they themselves could do.

The next picture was a few brittle, glassy small fungi who stuck up in a colony. Here it is important to have a slow shutter speed so that I get good color despite the poor light. Here you can have with you a bag of beans or use the terrain or something so the camera is stable and then put the camera on self-timer so you avoid camera shake.

Finally I found a lone mushroom next to a pine tree that I framed in with the surrounding terrain, and choose a relatively short depth of field to highlight the subject. The sharp benches are also in good contrast with the dark background. Also try to have a focus on something the next time you are out shooting. It need not even apply to natural photo. If you are shooting in town so maybe you can focus on one type of buildings or why not working on people. Think outside your usual photo and dare to give yourself a challenge. A different focus than you would normally have so you shoot a whole new type of images.

There is a file sharing service that let you share nearly all formats even .psd of photoshop. You also find our community at Ipernity and you can still share your files with your family.

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Make sure to work with the image and be sure to create an atmosphere. It usually gives a better picture than if you get too technical.

You are going to venture away from the automatic mode for you to take control of your camera. Play has always been a great way to learn and always will be. I have previously written about both the aperture and shutter speed. I think though Fotonomy writes well and perhaps a little more comprehensive about mastering shutter speed and aperture.

I myself almost exclusively use the manual mode now because I feel I have better control of the images I want to paint. Certainly be the ultimate geek but never forget about the picture. Terje Hellesø have very right in that we too often focus on the technology and forget the imagery.

If you want to learn more about the imagery, so I made a compilation of good sources to read on here on Photo and Pictures. In addition, Digital ProTalk made a statement about a couple of messages about good simple things you can think of.

Foto: wstryder

You will of course also get the up in a neat way to your blog. I sometimes use captions to my photos and it’s not as difficult as you think. When using images from Flickr that’s what so you should link back to the photographer when the image is required “By”. Then it’s good that you know how to make a picture text. When you use images on Flickr, use the “small” size and the link to the image on Flickr and photographer.

You can just copy the code and add the image links you’ve found, but do not forget to link to the flickr photographer or what the license tell you. If the picture demand that you are “noncommersial” be sure you fit the license.

It is also your equipment. Get to know your equipment so you know what you can do with it. Read the manual for your camera, both one and two times. Ask at the forum when it’s things you wonder about.

1st Sunshine aperture 16 or f16 rule.
The basic rule for exposure on a bright, sunny day is f/16 when you have a shutter speed of 1 over your ISO setting. If you have ISO 100 so you should have f/16 with a shutter speed of 1 / 100. From this you can then adjust a little.

2nd Rule to avoid motion blur due to small motion you involuntarily make is that you can safely hold a camera with slow shutter most are 1 / the focal length of lens you use. Do you have a lens with focal length 250 as the slowest shutter between 1 / 250th The longer time the higher the risk of motion blur. Use a 50mm lens shoot no less than 1 / 60. Do you feel that you are not getting enough light, use the tripod, flash, or let the camera rest on something steady. You can also use the burst method.

3rd Get a white balance filter. It is easy to fix with a tray from Ikea called “smula” for 15kr. Use the filter to set the white balance right. You can use the tray or a white coffee filter to set the white balance.

4th It is important to know how the depth of field works and how it can enhance your image. In a landscape, for example, it is a good tip to focus one third in the image to get a maximized depth of field. This makes it close to you perceived as sharp and you may also be a good sharpness in the rest of the picture.

5th Expose for highlights and let the shadows get by as best as they get. It is possible to get the light into the shadows, but impossible to save spent time and lots of edits if the photo is overexposed.

Have not you got any tips? Please comment and tell so maybe I pick it up.

Update: Take a peek at the label tips for more easy tips.