Lower South Desert Outlook (Utah)
Last week, I returned from an exciting photography trip that was dedicated to exploring Utah’s backcountry. I spent 10 days driving dirt roads deep inside the deserts and mountains of Utah. I drove … Read more
Chimney Rock in Kodachrome (Utah)
The Kodachrome is a relatively small state park. You could probably cover all its trails and visit it from corner to corner in two to three days. But, despite being small, it presents … Read more
Monument Valley Layered View (Arizona)
Monument Valley is one of the most spectacular locations I have visited in my entire life. It is both breathtaking and overwhelming all at once. I do not think you can properly convey … Read more
San Francisco Panorama from Twin Peaks
The view from Twin Peaks hill is one of my favorites in San Francisco. You can observe part of the city from Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge, with downtown in the middle … Read more
How to Know What Aperture to Use
Every starting photographer knows that the aperture of the lens controls the amount of light that enters the camera. The bigger the aperture, the more light reaches the camera sensor. However, the aperture … Read more
Hiking to the Lower Calf Creek Falls (Utah)
The featured photo is from my latest trip to the Southwest where I had the chance to explore more remote and less popular destinations. During the Utah leg of my trip, I camped … Read more
Types of Camera Lenses Explained– In-Depth Guide
When we think about image quality in photography there are generally two things to consider – the camera body and its lens. The body is the brain of the whole camera configuration because … Read more
Symmetry and Reflections (Montreal)
My exercise routine is simple. I go to the gym early in the morning and, in the evening, I go for an easy walk with my camera at the river. If I do … Read more
Aperture In Photography Fundamentals
The aperture in photography is an opening in the lens of the camera that controls the amount of light that passes through to the digital sensor. The bigger the opening, the more light reaches the sensor. The smaller the opening, the less light that passes through.
By changing the aperture value with the help of the camera’s controls, we can manage the level of exposure in our photos.
The reason the aperture is considered one of the most important elements of the camera is because it also controls how much of the photographic subject is acceptably sharp and in focus. This acceptably sharp zone of focus is called the Depth of Field (DOF). The wider the aperture, the shallower the focus will be.
Best Universal Camera Tripod Quick Release Plate – Under $12
If you are looking for the inexpensive universal camera tripod Quick Release Plate, you come to the right place. Since I switched camera systems from Sony to Fujifilm, I noticed a change in … Read more