The 2018 Winter Olympics – held in Pyeong Chang in South Korea – has taken the world by storm, converting those who never bother to tune in to become avid spectators of everything from curling and figure skating to bobsleigh and snowboarding. As well as the live footage from the games, photography paid a huge part in capturing the sporting moments and promoting the Olympics around the globe. The professionalsSome of the work from the professional photographers from the games can be seen here. From the opening ceremony to each individual event, there is so many images that really highlight the exceptional timing of the photographers while also shining a spotlight on the precision and skill of the athletes. Photographers include:
You can see all of these artists in this article from Time that shows some stunning imagery from the Olympics. You’re sure to be inspired to try out some sports photography yourself, as well as playing around with your camera to come up with some very interesting – and sometimes surreal – photographs. TakeawaysConsidered by some to be a photographer’s dream, the Winter Olympics brings with it white backgrounds of ice and snow, vibrant pops of colour and the bright lights of night time lighting. The natural beauty of the Pyeong Chang area is easy to see and must be very rewarding to shoot as a photographer. On the flip side, there is the dizzying speeds of some of the sports. Just imagine trying to get the perfect shot with a bobsleigh or speed skating – certainly a challenge. Then there’s the continuing repetition of the same slopes or the same movements in each sport, creating the roadblock of being a bit ‘samey’. The challenge here, is to give each image a special something to set it apart from the rest. Here, creativity is very much needed. How to practiceThe Olympics offers a wealth of inspiration from already-established photographers but how can you take this inspiration and get practicing in real life? You can start simple, by heading to your local skating rink to capture the action. Take the family or a group of friends who won’t mind you being paparazzi for the night and play around with your camera settings until you are happy with the results. The climate can be an issue in the UK, especially of late when the snow has been a little shy in coming along! Unless you can afford a trip abroad to get your snowy fix, try to practice photographing your subjects at high speeds – on the ice rink, rollerblading or even riding a bike – to give yourself the practice and to increase your confidence. The post Photography takeaways from the 2018 Winter Olympics appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2BOT5UR
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Although most social media platforms give us the chance to flex our photography skills, Instagram is the one that really champions imagery in all its forms. As a photographer, an Instagram account is a must. Helping you to promote your own work, build a following and use others accounts as inspiration for your next photography project. With 500 million daily active users on Instagram, as well as 40 billion photos shared since it was launched in 2010, your work could be seen by so many people! A clever use of hashtags and genuinely interesting content is key. Top tips to improveFilters – With over 40 filters to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming as to which one to use. Similarly, you may have a fondness for a small selection of filters but not so much for several others – how annoying that you have to swipe through them all to get to the good stuff… Not anymore. Swipe all the way to the right of the filters on your chosen image to the ‘Manage’ button. Here you can drag your favourite filters to the front of the selection and even untick certain filters that are never going to float your boat! Another good tip to help you decide whether your image should have a filter or remain #nofilter is to compare each filter to the original. Simply hold your finger down to see the original photograph and release to see the filter in action – the choice is yours. Travel photography pitfalls – Because of the vast number of users and the sheer volume of imagery already on Instagram, you need to focus on how to differentiate yourself from the masses. When travelling the world, it can be easy to fall in to the tourist trap of getting your photo of a certain landscape, monument or piece of art. By all means, snap away for your personal collection but maybe think twice before sharing with the Insta masses. This video from photographer Oliver KMIA highlights how ‘samey’ these images can be. You don’t want to be putting out content that already exists 1,000 times over! Screenshots – If you are testing out your video skills, Insta stories is a great place to get some practice in. Just 24 hours after you post your story, it disappears, so you don’t have to live with any posts you later regret. However, a new feature of the stories tool is that you will be notified if a user screenshots your story. This is not technically in the spirit of having a temporary story but can be quite flattering, especially if you are showcasing your photography work. Be aware that this also applies to you too, so no sneaky screenshots can be done anymore. Big Brother is watching… The post New Instagram tips for photographers appeared first on Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints. via Parrot Print Tips For The Perfect Canvas Prints http://ift.tt/2H3Gqxr Whether you’re a ‘twitcher’ or not, it’s hard not to be impressed by the beauty of earth’s winged creatures. In flight, at rest or simply preening themselves: there’s so many ways to capture a bird with your camera lens. There’s still a steep learning curve with this type of photography and having good equipment is half the battle. Photography Life gives guidance on what photography equipment will take you from amateur to semi-pro and it isn’t as costly as you might imagine. Be sure to also check out our post on macro photography, which is very useful for capturing the finer details of wildlife. RSPB Big Garden BirdwatchRecently, the RSPB held its annual Big Garden Birdwatch – launched in 1978 alongside Blue Peter – to encourage the country to document the birds they saw visiting their gardens. This was an excellent opportunity to get the camera out too! Some of the ‘fascinating facts’ to come out of this campaign in the past include:
Bird photography inspirationSeeing the work of others in this field will really inspire you with your own photography. The Guardian’s Bird Photographer of the Year competition saw some exceptional entries that are a combination of excellent timing, perfect focus and the patience to get the perfect shot. Check out the images here. British Bird Lovers also put together a selection of bird photographers on Instagram so you can have a daily dose of inspiration. Location, location, locationTo increase your chances of capturing the perfect bird shot, it is worth doing some research into where you can go to make sure you are exposed to the wealth of British birdlife. As a starter, these organisations are sure to give you some great subjects to test out your skills: Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust – Amateur Photographer says that these centres are great for flight photography in winter, when ducks, geese and swans are there in large numbers. Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetland Trust reserve in Gloucestershire, Martin Mere near Liverpool, Caerlaverock in Dumfriesshire and Welney on the Ouse Washes in East Anglia are among some of the top locations. To capture seabirds – something the UK is not in short supply of – these locations are considered very good:
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