Refraction of light: capture amazing photography effects with a glass of water

    | Photography Tips | 15/05/2013 12:37pm
    Refraction of light: capture amazing photography effects with a glass of water

    The refraction of light is one of the most commonly observed phenomena and is a perennial favourite of photographers. While talk of bending light waves and the effects they produce may sound like complicated work, it’s actually a rather simple photography effect you can recreate anywhere. Find out below how to capture the refraction of light using a glass of water and a cool background!

    Adobe Lightroom tutorial: 6 fundamental Develop module edits for your raw files

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 14/05/2013 11:00am
    Adobe Lightroom tutorial: 6 fundamental Develop module edits for your raw files

    Adobe Lightroom has quietly become one of the best photo editing software options for photographers thanks to its easy-to-use interface and extensive range of tools and controls. In our latest Raw Tuesday post, our Adobe Lightroom tutorial shows you how to use Lightroom’s Develop module for perfect edits.

    How to choose the best tripod: 10 things photographers should look for

    | Accessories, Reviews | 14/05/2013 00:01am
    How to choose the best tripod: 10 things photographers should look for

    So how do you choose the best tripod? If you want your tripod to be a trusty lifelong companion and not just an overpriced, overweight millstone, you need to read our top 10 tips for choosing the right one!

    Full-frame vs APS-C cameras: what you need to know

    | Beginner | 13/05/2013 11:00am
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    So what is full-frame, and what do you need to know in terms of full-frame vs APS-C cameras? In their latest guest blog, our friends at the photo management blog Photoventure run through some of the key points to remember in the great full-frame vs crop sensor debate!

    Photography Lighting: using flash to cope with challenging conditions

    | Photography Tips | 13/05/2013 00:01am
    Photography Lighting: using flash to cope with challenging conditions

    In the final post in our Shoot Like A Pro series on photography lighting, we explain simple techniques for using flash to take control of your lighting environment.

    Photo Anatomy: capturing un-tamed moments in the wild

    | Photography Tips, Wildlife | 12/05/2013 01:00am
    Photo Anatomy: how a wildlife photographer captures un-tamed moments

    In our Photo Anatomy series on Digital Camera World we select pictures by famous photographers and explain point by point what makes them work.

    In our latest instalment award-winning wildlife photographer Bence Máté reveals how he captured a rare confrontation between a hummingbird and a snake.

    Macro flower photography ideas: create fake dew drops to act as miniature lenses

    | Macro, Photography Tips | 11/05/2013 14:00pm
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    When shooting macro photography, it’s often the small details that complete an image. And adding drops of water to your photo composition can serve to magnify the finer details of your subject for a striking effect. Here’s how it’s done.

    Paramo Halcon Traveller review: why it’s our top-rated photo jacket of all time

    | Accessories, Reviews | 11/05/2013 01:00am
    Paramo Halcon Traveller review: why it's our top-rated photo jacket of all time

    A photo jacket is one of the photo accessories you tend not to think too much about. But choosing a photo jacket that meets your needs is crucial for dedicated to outdoor photography.

    Find out in our Paramo Halcon Traveller review why this photo jacket is a sophisticated garment for both photographers and travellers – and one of the best photo jackets we’ve had in for review.

    Slow shutter speed vs fast: how to maintain a consistent exposure

    | Photography Tips | 10/05/2013 12:00pm
    Slow shutter speed vs fast: how to maintain a consistent exposure (photography cheat sheet)

    How do you choose between a slow shutter speed vs fast shutter speed? In our latest photography cheat sheet we break down all the numbers…

    Olympus E-P5: price, release date, official specs revealed

    | News | 10/05/2013 06:00am
    Olympus E-P5: price, release date, official specs revealed

    The new 16-megapixel Olympus E-P5 offers a quality retro body design with a 1/8000sec shutter speed, a built-in WiFi and the same sensor as the OM-D. The Olympus E-P5 price tag will be €999 body only.