Archive for the ‘Playing with Pixels’ Category
Different Perspectives
People view the world horizontally from eye level, which for most adults is about 160 cm, or just over 5 feet. So to take horizontal pictures from this elevation offers the viewer nothing new – nothing they can’t see for themselves. However, if we were to change the angle of the camera, or change the elevation, then you force the viewer to see things from an unusual and unfamiliar perspective thus creating a curiosity. Read the rest of this entry »
Going Digital – Part 2
Making the switch to digital can be anywhere from simply buying a another appliance to be being emotionally traumatic depending on your circumstances. For me – it was traumatic! Read the rest of this entry »
Going Digital – Part 1
I am frequently asked if my camera is digital. The answer is an undeniable – yes. Then I sense a more troubling question lurking under the surface. “Are you thinking of switching?” I ask. This seems to relieve the pressure and the questions start to flow. One of the common questions is – how different is digital from film. Simple question by itself, but the answer is more complex. Read the rest of this entry »