News: Final Days for V-Moda Crossfade LP Giveaway
Article By: iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad and beyond
If you haven’t yet entered our V-Moda Crossfade LP Giveaway, today and tomorrow are your last chances to do so. In our Giveaway of the Month for July, iLounge and V-Moda are giving away five Crossfade LP Headphones. In addition, V-Moda is offering the first 100 people who use coupon code “iLounge” on shop.v-moda.com a free set of Remix Remote earphones with the purchase of Crossfade LP Headphones. To enter, simply fill out and submit…
Review: Griffin Loop for iPad
Article By: iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad and beyond
Griffin’s approach with iPad stands has been a lot more fashion-conscious and less brainy than we’ve come to expect from the company over the years. The aluminum A-Frame uses a plastic-aided hinge and sculpted rubber pads to adjust and safely hold an iPad inside while only modestly changing its viewing angle to your needs. It looks nice, feels completely solid, and holds an iPad—that’s it. Loop operates on the same principles,…
Close to Home: Weekly Photography Challenge
Article By: Digital Photography School
This week your challenge is to take and share an image on the theme of ‘close to home’.
This bounces off our post earlier today – 5 Photo Ideas for Shooting Close to Home – but you could also interpret it any way that you want and do something a little more abstract on the theme of Home.
Once you’ve taken your “Close to Home” image, upload it to your favourite photo sharing site and either share a link to it below or embed it in the comments using the our new tool to do so. Please note it sometimes takes us a while to approve comments with images as there’s a moderation queue – particularly over the weekend.
If you tag your photo on Flickr, Twitter or other sites with Tagging tag it as #DPSPHOME to help others find it. Linking back to this page might also help others know what you’re doing so that they can share in the fun.
PS: don’t forget to check out some of the great photos shared last week in the PHOTO WALK challenge.
Post from: Digital Photography School – Photography Tips.
Close to Home: Weekly Photography Challenge
News: Apple sues unauthorized accessory makers
Article By: iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad and beyond
Apple has filed a lawsuit against several companies selling “unauthorized” electronic accessories for the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Filed in federal court in San Francisco, the suit against Eforcity Corporation, Accstation, Itrimming, Everydaysource, United Integral, Crazyondigital, and Boxware Corporation claims that the companies are violating as many as 10 of Apple’s patents and additional trademarks. At issue are electronic accessories,…
Review: Mophie Juice Pack Reserve
Article By: iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad and beyond
Made from metallic silver and matte black soft touch plastics, which contribute to a lightweight and somewhat inexpensive feel in the hand, Reserve is designed to be carried around separately from the iPod or iPhone. You can optionally attach it to a belt loop or bag with an included carabiner hook, pulling it into use only when extra power is really needed—hence the “reserve” part of the name. A retractable Dock Connector plug is…
Review: Gameloft Hero of Sparta II
Article By: iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad and beyond
News: Incase unveils Slider, Snap cases for iPhone 4
Article By: iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad and beyond
Incase has unveiled its new Slider Case and Snap Case for the iPhone 4. As in the past, the Slider Case features openings for all ports and controls, as well as a slide-off bottom piece for easy docking. The Slider Case is now available for $35 in Black, and will be available soon in metallic Dark Mauve, Gunmetal, Raspberry, and White. The Snap Case is a low-profile case that snaps around the iPhone 4 and is part of the iPhone 4 Case Program; it will…
News: The Omni Group releases OmniFocus for iPad
Article By: iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad and beyond
The Omni Group has released the much-anticipated iPad version of its OmniFocus professional task management app. Although OmniFocus has been available on the iPhone and iPod touch for some time, OmniFocus for iPad has been completely redesigned for the iPad user interface. The iPad version provides in-depth desktop-style task management capabilities, allowing users to take advantage of features previously only available in OmniFocus for the Mac. OmniFocus…
News: iPhone 4 launches in Canada to large lines
Article By: iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad and beyond
iPhone 4 purchasers in Canada are facing long lines and potential sellouts on launch day. iLounge’s Canadian editor Jesse David Hollington was in line at the Apple Store Eaton Centre in Toronto from early in the morning until opening, and indicated that the persons he was waiting with were Apple Store employees, unable to work or to enter the store prematurely. Based on his accounts, the carrier stores in Canada have had lineups but had way…
Five Photo Ideas for Shooting Close to Home
Article By: Digital Photography School
A Guest Post by Wayne Turner from http://www.
It’s Saturday morning, a beautiful day and your photography juices are flowing. Your trigger finger is itchy and you just want to get out and shoot photos. You pick up your gear bag, take a step towards the door and then stop. What are you going to shoot? The inspiration bank is suddenly empty.
I have been in this position often and my solution has always been to go to the ideas book I keep. Like a photo journal of thoughts and ideas. Always keep one with you and as soon as you get an idea, write it down. Out of this ideas book comes five photo ideas close to home. Why close to home? The more difficult it is to get to a location the less likely you are to go there so you need to make it easy.
1. In the Kitchen
Image by limonada
Don’t laugh or discard this idea before trying it. I was standing in front of the sink the other day and realised a great photo opportunity was staring me in the face. There in two large jars was a variety of kitchen utensils just waiting to have their photo taken. Full of holes, texture, pattern and all shiny and bright with great reflective surfaces. The draws are full knives, forks and spoons. How much more could you ask for. If you have a macro lens, macro feature on your lens or compact camera then this is for you. Try it and see just how rewarding it can be. The kitchen is a great place to learn digital photography and the weather will never affect it. Just watch out for the water sprayer. But don’t just limit yourself to the kitchen, try the bathroom (not toilet) and other parts of the house.
2. The Garden
Image by Ashley Rose
One step away from the front door is the garden. And, I’m not just talking flowers and insects here. Look around and see what there is. Get down low and explore the ground and you’ll be surprised what you see. The cracked pathway, a coiled hosepipe or a rusty hand trowel standing in a flower bed. Metal buckets, watering cans or wheelbarrows all have photo potential. Just be prepared to look and start seeing with a photographer’s eye. You will surprise yourself. Again, a macro lens will be great but you won’t necessarily need a macro feature.
3. The Driveway or Garage
Yes, still close to home and many opportunities. The family car if you have one, or, perhaps the neighbour’s motorcycle if you don’t, makes a great subject. Getting in close on the most boring car can give you images that you never thought were possible. Key here is to experiment with angles and get in as close as your lens will allow. Focus on colour, reflection and lines. Lie down on your back and shoot up. If the car is old then focus on damaged parts like rust. There are just so many little things you can shoot and when viewed up really close can give an amazingly abstract image.
4. The Park or Public Gardens
Image by Chaval Brasil
Around the corner for many of us is a park, public garden or kids play park just waiting to be photographed. Here you’ll find all sorts of objects from sculptures to water fountains, play equipment to stone walls.
When you get there just sit and observe and try to see the potential photo opportunities. Allow yourself to start seeing rather than just looking around.
5. The Local flea or Street Market
Image by funadium
Street photography is a real hot photo topic at the moment. Going into a flea market and shooting just anything, from people to colour to antiques and art are just some of the ideas. Be sensitive to people and when shooting close up ask their permission. You’ll find so much atmosphere and activity that will stimulate you to shoot many interesting subjects. This is a great place to learn digital photography because the opportunities and ideas are so diverse.
These five photo ideas close to home will hopefully inspire you as you learn digital photography and add skills to your photography journey. Shoot regularly and don’t allow a few obstacles to stop you taking great images.
Share Your Ideas and Shots
Over the next few days – try some of the above photographic subjects and come back to share your best shots in comments below.
What other ‘close to home’ photo subjects have you enjoyed photographing?
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Five Photo Ideas for Shooting Close to Home
