Craft of Photography

Posted by Marc on August 25, 2009. Categories: General

Lots of people on the web tell you how to shoot the great photos.  I don't want to do that.  What I have done is to start explaining my photographic ideas and techniques.

 

Comparing Focal Lengths and Panoramic Stitching
The most common question I get is why I shoot everything in a panoramic format.  This short discussion explains the technical reasons and provides a good graphic illustration of the benefits and limitations of panoramic photography.

Panoramic Equipment
I have gotten some weird looks at my convoluted-looking tripod head. 

The Landscape Photographer's Habits of Mind
When people are getting started with photography, they take it too seriously.  Good photos come from a playful and curious photographer.   

Top Ten Trailpixie Rules of Post Processing and Printing
Less is more. Follow the rules.  Break the rules.  More is more.