Archive for February, 2008

Pet Photography

Pet Photography

What IS this creature? And why would someone hold it? Regardless, it makes a fine photo, don’t you think? One of the most common things to do with a camera is photograph your pet. And if you don’t have one, shoot someone else’s pet. Pet photography is easy on one hand, yet difficult on the [...]

February 26, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Digital Camera Review: Panasonic DMC-FZ30K / FZ30S

Digital Camera Review: Panasonic DMC-FZ30K / FZ30S

Review: Panasonic DMC-FZ30K / FZ30S 8 MP SLR-like Fixed-lens Digital Camera Buy from Amazon.com So you’re looking for a camera more sophisticated than a pocket-sized point-and-shoot, but don’t want to deal with the big bucks and big size of an SLR? This camera may be for you. The Panasonic DMC-FZ30 falls into the category of [...]

February 19, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Photographing Statuary

Photographing Statuary

This is one of my favorite photographs, a study of a statue of Eros and Psyche (Eros is kind of like a grown-up Cupid). Since I’m posting this around Valentine’s Day, I thought it an appropriate image for discussing statuary photography. The statue is a copy of the famous Antonio Canova sculpture, one of which [...]

February 13, 2008 | 1 Comment More
Digital Camera Review: Nikon D70S digital SLR

Digital Camera Review: Nikon D70S digital SLR

Nikon D70S 6.1MP Digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera Buy From Amazon.com One of the first entry-level digital SLRs available, the D70 was Nikon’s answer to Canon’s Digital Rebel (EOS 300D), the first under-$1000 consumer-grade SLR on the market. The D70 is currently a discontinued model, but the upgraded version, the D70S is still available. [...]

February 5, 2008 | 0 Comments More