Tag Archives: photo technique

Let’s talk about focal points

Posted on August 20, 2015 by imagesbytdashfield

While we sit down in this beautiful farm garden.  Both images were shot standing in the same spot with identical settings, but what makes them different?  In the first photo I shot a third of the way in just in … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Dreamy

Posted on October 16, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

Sweet dreams ’til sunbeams find you Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you But in your dreams, whatever they be Dream a little dream of me Mama Cass Elliott This weeks photo challenge is dreamy.  Mentioning dreams…do you … Continue reading →

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How the image was achieved – The snowy rose

Posted on January 30, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

When deciding what image you wish to ultimately create often there will be some planning and composing involved; where and what to photograph as well as when comes into play.  In my opinion it is always best to have a plan … Continue reading →

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It’s that seagull again!

Posted on November 24, 2013 by imagesbytdashfield

I’ve gotten a few comments about the seagull that I converted using Topaz Simplify4 and one that struck me was that the sky was too blown out; not dark enough.  Well I revisited my gull buddy and realized that I … Continue reading →

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Portraits with one light – part 2

Posted on November 22, 2013 by imagesbytdashfield

I am primarily a natural light photographer but have begun to work more with other lighting.  It is a learning experience but after getting over the initial fear of flash, some classes, working with a mentor and experience…I can now … Continue reading →

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Simplify a seagull

Posted on November 22, 2013 by imagesbytdashfield

As you can see by the screen shot below this picture of a seagull in the Boston Harbor was edited using the Topaz Labs Simplify 4 plug in.  This time I used the sketch effect – pastel preset to convert … Continue reading →

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Water Steps

Posted on September 30, 2013 by imagesbytdashfield

There are two ways that I know of to achieve this misty look to the water flowing down the rocks here: long shutter speed or an ND filter (wonder how they’d work together?)  When attempting this type of photography it … Continue reading →

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Trinity Church, Boston – At Night

Posted on August 12, 2013 by imagesbytdashfield

We were walking back from eating some very good “lobstah” when we came up to the back of the church.  I looked up at it in the night sky and it just hit me! I had to take the shot.  … Continue reading →

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Birdhouse of summer past

Posted on February 26, 2013 by imagesbytdashfield

I was born in the summer, I am a child of the sun sign, I am happiest when the sky is sunny and blue and warms my skin.  Having said that I am truly envious of you who live in … Continue reading →

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