Toy Stories: Carabiners
You are a photographer, not a mountain climber, why carry Carabiners? I have found a million and one used for these little things and I always have at least one or two on every bag I own. They weigh very little, but can support huge amounts of weight! I always use real climbing ‘biners since the dollar store ones have been known to break. Avoid ones that say “Not For Climbing”. I prefer locking ones for the added bit of security that a fluke nudge won’t open it and send something flying to the ground.
A few of the use I have found for them: Securing safety cables on remote cameras, attaching a water bottle to my belt loop, keeping a camera pouch from rotating around a photo belt, attaching a monopod to my photo belt when not in use, attaching a neoprene phone case inside my photo belt against my skin so I can feel my blackberry vibrate even if I am running, attaching my laptop case to my Think Tank Airport International (http://bit.ly/cgD311) when I am on location, attaching a camera to a backpack strap when traveling in shady areas…
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Making Not Taking – The Shutter Speed
In a previous post, I tried to clarify the importance of choosing the appropriate aperture to add impact to the photograph you are about to make. Here is the link in case you missed it: http://newwindworkshops.com/2010/03/11/making-not-taking-the-aperture/
If you have not read it, I certainly encourage you to.
The Shutter Speed:
A fast shutter speed helped freeze the motion, ensuring that Librado Andrade's face was sharp as Lician Bute lands a hard right. 1/640th of a second @ f/3.2, 1600 ISO at 38mm, 1dMkIII with a 24-70mm f/2.8. PHOTO BY TIM SNOW
What is the shutter speed? Simply put, the shutter is the mechanism which covers your capture device, be it a digital sensor of a piece of film. When the shutter opens, light strikes your capture device and exposes your picture. The duration the shutter stays open is called the shutter speed. The 3 main factors that influence proper exposure are the shutter speed, the aperture and the ISO.
New Wind Photo Facebook Page
Hi Folks,
A quick self promo…
I have finally set up the New Wind Photography facebook fan page. You will find tons of information about New Wind Photography and lots of sample photos, more being added all of the time. Please stop on by and “like” us!
A bit about New Wind Photography: We are a wedding photography company located in Montreal Canada.
Here’s the link: NewWindPhoto Facebook
Cheers,
Tim
Head to Head: Canon’s 24-70mm f/2.8L vs. Canon’s 24-105mm f/4ISL
Mark Hoppus of California pop-punk band Blink 182 performs at Montreal's Bell Center on August 7th, 2009. PHOTO BY TIM SNOW
First, this is non-scientific. If you are looking for MTF charts or pixel peeping, you have come to the wrong place.
I spend a lot of time on photography message boards because, well, I am a bit of a nerd. One topic that comes up frequently is the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L vs. 24-105mm f/4 IS L debate. Which is better? Which is sharper? Which one will make me a better photographer?
Photos Of The Year 2010
Call it shameless self promotion, call it being proud of my work, call it looking back at a year gone by as I prepare for a new one…but here are my favorite photographs from 2010. Well, my favorite ones I made anyways…
The photographs are not in any particular order, to be honest, they are in order of file name. I leave it up to you to decide which is best, and feel free to leave your comments below!
1 – Billy Talent at the Bell Center
March 24th, 2010 - Billy Talent perform at Montreal's Bell Center. PHOTO BY TIM SNOW
I have had the pleasure of photographing Billy Talent a bunch of times now, going all the way back to the first time I shot them at Montreal’s legendary, but sadly now closed, Spectrum. I shot that show on Tri-X! Singer Ben Kowalewicz always puts on a frenetic show, making for some great photographs.
This photograph was made on a Canon 1dMkIII with a 70-200 f/2.8 at 70mm, the settings were 1/400th @ f/2.8, 1600 ISO. The combination of Ben’s posture, expression and the backlight are what do it for me in this shot.
The Power of a Point-and-Shoot: The Canon G11 takes a Hike
Camel's Hump, The Long Trail, Vermont
When I am working, I have no problem carrying 40+ pounds of camera equipment. When I am hiking…
When I leave the trailhead, I am already packing 35 or so pounds of gear. Water (2 pounds per liter; I carry 4 liters on most hikes), rain gear, survival gear, extra layers, food, maps and guidebooks, all of that stuff adds up.
Packing a camera body, a lens or 2, filters, batteries…it adds extra weight that on most hikes just is not worth it for me. If I set out to make beautiful landscapes, I bravely put up with the extra weight. For the most part, these landscapes are found around a half of a mile from where I park.
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Making Not Taking: Stick ‘Em Up
Jordan Szoke wins Parts Canada Superbike race in Mirabel.
You want to energize your photography but are unsure of how to do it? That is the goal of the Making Not Taking series, to inspire you to think of photographing your subject in a creative way.
Easy answer: spend lots of money on expensive gear you don’t really need.
Right answer: Flex Your Head!
Canon G11 Hands-On Review Coming Soon!
One of the hardest things to find, for me anyways, has been a Point-and-Shoot. They have all been lacking something; resolution, speed, manual control, quality glass…
I have been given a Canon G11 for a week to test drive, and my first impressions are positive!
Stay tuned for a full, not too technical hands-on review.
How I Roll – Think Tank Airport International
Photo by Tim Snow
Photo by Tim Snow
Since Think Tank came onto the block, I have been in love with their products. I have used Lowepro, Tamrac, Domke and some no-name bags, and have always felt that something has been lacking. Some of the bags have had poor quality control, some of them have just been badly designed.
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