Category Archives: Photography

Finding Photographic Spirit

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

When Scott asked me to write a guest blog I thought, “Sure thing!  This will be a piece of cake.”  Even when he added the instructions, “Remember…my only ‘rule’ is that it must be about some aspect of photography” I … Continue reading →

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A Spirited Guest Blog

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

This month’s guest blog comes from a 365-Day project photographer.  I have seen many start such an endeavor but few finish.  It is the reason why I choose a weekly format when I started this blog as I knew my … Continue reading →

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Fire Tongue

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

How do you photograph in a dark theatre when the performer is lit only by the flaming baton he is twirling?  I suggest using a fast lens like the Nikon 70-200VR set at f/2.8, increase the camera’s ISO to 800 … Continue reading →

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Fun with Aperture 3 Presets

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

The following set of photos featuring the star effect on the Sun as I posted on Monday were all taken within a couple of minutes of each other.  I was trying to catch various wave patterns.  The lens was the … Continue reading →

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Showing Scale

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

I visited the Chimney Bluffs State Park near Sodus, New York, earlier this week as part of my Memorial Day weekend.  The rugged bluffs were formed from drumlins, which in turn were created by glaciers in the last ice age.  … Continue reading →

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