(SOLD) Digital Photography Books

December 23, 2007

Selling the following introductory books as a lot for Php 500. All books in color, very good/like new condition:

Digital Photography: An Introduction by Tom Ang (2003)

From improving casual snapshots to learning the secrets of lighting, composition, and digital image manipulation, Digital Photography provides a practical, easily accessible approach to producing better digital photographs. With over 400 photographs, this concise guide shows you, as well as tells you what to do. The book also includes information on the most up-to-date equipment, software, and accessories, and professional hints and advice to help you get the most out of our digital camera.

Digital Photography: Step by Step by Ben Owen

From a comprehensive introduction to the various features of a digital camera, through to a thorough understanding of the processes involved, Digital Photography Step by Step covers everything you ever wanted to know about the subject.

Written simply and effectively without the use of complicated terminology, every page is visually accessible through screen-grabs that illustrate every step of the instructions.

Note: National Bookstore is selling this book for Php 429.


Free: Sport and Adventure Photography by Sean Hargrave



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Hot Fruit Fly Sex and other Macro Shots

November 13, 2007

While looking for butterflies in a private garden in U.P. Diliman, I chanced upon this pair of fruit flies busily procreating. Fruit flies (well, flies in general) are an ideal subject in macro photography for they keep still and seem not to mind if the photographer invades their space and in this case, their privacy.



Butterflies, bees and dragonflies are not as cooperative and accommodating as fruit flies. I have to keep a certain distance when photographing these creatures. But capturing them in action is just as rewarding.


Then, the easiest of macro subjects: flowers (so long as the wind isn't blowing hard)

My Flickr Explore

August 2, 2007

Well, of course there's nothing to brag about when only 2 of your photos made it to the Flickr Explore. There are others whose almost every photo lands on the Explore page. Nonetheless, I take pride in these photos. After all, not all "flicktrs" have photos in the prestigious page.

Both were taken in 2006 with my beloved Canon Powershot A95 - the camera that introduced me to the world of photography. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated just a point 'n shoot with creative controls: it's the indian, not the pana.

DLSU Yuchengco Hall

Architecture was the first subject I tried in photography. I shot hundreds of buildings with my A95. I am particularly drawn to buildings with posh modern style and at the other end of the style spectrum, classical design and those tall, intricately designed columns are a must. The Don Enrique T. Yuchengco Hall's classical exteriors contrast the modern interiors of the building.

Bed of Books
If there is a bed of roses, why not a bed of books? What a crazy idea. But book groups in Flickr dig it. For some odd reason.

First Moon Shots

July 24, 2007

I didn't know the moon could be seen from my window at certain nights of the month until my brother told me so. Tonight I took some shots, my first real attempt at capturing the moon.

I used my canon s3is at full zoom. Some of the craters are visible. Amazing!

Fortunately it's not full moon. I think the moon has more character and mystery in it when captured at a phase other than full moon.

I think it's gonna be a nightly thing for me from hereon...