These are so cool, I think the fad is from last year but I only just saw it!

Wanna build your own Danbo? ( Direct link to .pdf file, 6.9Mb)

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Young eyes on Flickr

Quite pleased after inspection of another pic that I could get one of those reflection in the eye pics (very technical noob term).

After a bit of processing some things went amiss notably the snotty nose to me seems obviously touched up but others didn’t notice it, and then there is the noise that has been generated around the left ear.

Will maybe try this one again taking a bit more care with what processing I do and try to iron out those issues.

Spending a lot of time browsing Flickr lately and wanted to showcase some interesting DoF, seems to have been a technique that’s been around for an age but seems to be very in vogue right now! Or am I just very late to the party?

Have a favorite DoF pic share it in the comments!

Post Image credit Jervetson

Image Credit ssh

#photog #togs whats your number one photo noob advice for people just starting out on their photo adventures?

#1 tip for new photographers… get closer

Kenneth Colwell @kcolwell

Practice!

Seshu @PicSeshu

learn how to switch off auto

Najm Clayton @NajmC

I tell them to get out there and keep hitting the button

@BgKahuna

I’m assuming you’re shooting digital, so don’t be afraid to take multiple shots, and disobey the metering system sometimes.

Nicholas Young @nicholaswyoung

Think about the background not just the foreground.

James Pearson @C00L

Your eye and ability to compose is key. Learn these then worry about getting the best camera you can

Photography Minute @photo_minute

its not your equipment, its your eye that needs to be valued

Joshua Conti @analoguepilot

just shoot. Helps you learn controls, composition and besides… If you shoot enough you are bound to get 1-2 keepers.

Marcus Neto @marcusneto

take your time composing and choosing an exposure. Create the image in your mind before clicking the shutter

Scott Wyden Kivowitz @scottwyden

you can never take enough photos! Best tip is to know your kit well, so it can now be more beneficial because you know how to use it

Andrew Turner @andrewturner

Pointed me to a post he made on the subject – Top 7 Digital Photo Tips from Frisco Style Magazine

John Pozadzides @johnpoz

Don’t buy more camera than U need now. Perfect skills on decent equip, then trade up for future needs/wants

MasterWorkConsulting @MasterWorkConsulting

Many Thanks to all that answered! Any to add? Please leave a comment and help a noob in 2010!

The 21 Most Popular Photography Posts on DPS in 2009.

You chimp! You bought a Droid?.

Having recently become interested in Photography and doing what I do everyday on Twitter I thought I better make a Twitter list to try and assimilate some of the expertise flying around in the form of advice, news and general chatter, so not knowing much about the Photography world and who’s who I just grabbed some other peoples lists and borg like bought them into mine, Thanks! ;)

Photog Twitter List

If you know more than me about the photo scene right now which is more than likely then please feel free to add your Twitter username or a suggestion of someone else in the comments, Ta!

Going mobile « Flickr Blog.

Image credit Nicki Varkevisser

I don’t have a picture worth sharing but everyday something new clicks.

Read as many books as you can and process all that information into your thick skull but until you actually see those results and how those changes in settings actually affect your photos then it’s difficult to imagine from just reading text.

Yesterday I had a new Light Bulb with regards to Shutter Speeds, Fast Action and ISO, Thanks goes to my wife for repeatedly running around for me to test my new settings!

Need some Lighbulbs then just get your camera out and start clicking its the only way!