Mar 02

#1269. Photo critique: Golden Bentley

By pascaljappy | How-To

Introducing a new type of post. Here is a photograph, with my explanations about it. Please tell me what you think. What you like, don’t like, would change … The selected photograph doesn’t have to be a particularly great one. It only needs to be intentional, so comments can establish whether the original intention shows […]

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Feb 03

#1266. Rethinking our perfect cameras

By pascaljappy | Opinion

Two very different views about photographic gear 🙂   In post #518, over 6 years ago, I proposed that camera manufacturers wisen up to the fact that most of us walk around with supercomputers donning superb screens, in our pockects. And lamented that, instead of fulfilling its promise of simplifying life, digital had made photography […]

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A high contrast black and white photograph of a sunlit dock.
Feb 02

#1265. A few thoughts on contrast

By pascaljappy | How-To

Much of what we do in photography to create a visual style comes down to contrast management. Yet we rarely give it the prominence it deserves in our thought process.   Contrast needs to be defined between two areas. The contrast between two pixels refers to their difference in luminance or in colour. The term […]

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Jan 30

#1264. Time it like Bresson (Henri Cartier)

By pascaljappy | How-To

Can Henri Cartier-Bresson’s signature be reduced to the decisive moment he made famous? His photographs, his quotes and his modus operandi all scream a resounding NO! 🙂   You say Henri-Cartier Bresson, you hear decisive moment. An ability to click at the right moment, at the height of the emotional potential of a scene. Many […]

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View of a lush forest environment
Jan 09

#1260. Detox in the art of photobook-making

By pascaljappy | Opinion

Photography is serious business. I shouldn’t be having so much fun 😉   Apologies for the title 😉 Also, please understand detox in a non judgemental way. This post isn’t about explaining how creating a photobook magically cleans up and elevates anyone’s mind. It’s a purely personal account, in the hope that the joy of […]

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