For Online Subscription Digital Subscription As Chandrayaan 2 heads towards the moon, one wonders about the photographic equipment being used. Amazingly, a full 50 years have passed since man first set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. It will interest readers to note that the first camera brand to be chosen for the American space programme in 1961 was a Leica. In … [Read more...]
August 2019
For Online Subscription Digital Subscription There is no better way to learn photography than to study some of the excellent pictures taken by famous photographers. One way of doing this was to visit photo galleries in the city and imbibe a lot from what was on show. Unfortunately, in recent times, photo galleries tend to put more emphasis on the name of the photographer … [Read more...]
July 2019
For Online Subscription Digital Subscription The last decade has seen sweeping changes in video technology. From standard definition, we moved on to High Definition and then to Full High Definition. 4K is now common, and soon we will be moving to 6K and 8K. High Dynamic Range adds to brightness levels and produces richer colours. Still photography seems to be … [Read more...]
June 2019
For Online Subscription Digital Subscription One aspect of photography that, in my opinion, has not been discussed enough is the therapeutic power of image making. Both taking and viewing photographs that make you happier and in a better position to meet life’s challenges can only be commended. As it is, life is pretty stressful these days and mental anguish a common … [Read more...]
May 2019
For Online Subscription Digital Subscription As cameras get more and more complicated with manufacturers packing in all the latest technology, the million dollar question that arises is whether the user really understands this technology or indeed has a clue of what makes a great image. We have come across several ‘reputed’ photographers whose knowledge of the basics of … [Read more...]