Harry Flashman
Digitally polarized
Weekend photographers who used polarizing filters in the days of film (remember waiting for the one hour D&P shop for your prints) have strangely...
As the Boy Scouts say, “Be prepared!”
“Be Prepared” has always been the motto of the Boy Scouts Association, and a concept that they have zealously guarded. In fact, popular rumor...
Teaching children how to use a camera
I have kept thousands of photographs I should have thrown away – however, they do have a value. They teach me what I did...
Digital Photography? No problems?
The art of, and principles of, photography are universal and have stood the test of time. Even though I have called this week’s column...
Using flash
The column this week was written by Peter Brock, a very experienced photographer from the North. The subject matter is one we can never...
DOF made easy
The son of an old friend is doing a photography course at a university overseas, and has come up against DOF, the contraction for...
Edible food?
With the advent of the ‘anti-social media’ – just look at the way nobody speaks to each other anymore as they two-thumb messages to...
Watching the Birdie
A few thoughts about taking portraits
I wonder if you recall all those Polyfoto studios that were popular throughout Britain in the 1950s. They specialized...
Black Velvet
With the current ‘lock down’ situation, this is an ideal opportunity to experiment with some different photographic projects. This is really special effects photography...
Sharpen up your shots
I almost called this week’s column “Become a sharpshooter,” but decided that was just a little naff! Photographically speaking there is an enormous difference...
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