TECHNIQUES:

CAMERA USE (Digital)
Digital camera defaults and optimum settings; shooting programs, white balance, ISO, file size, metering.

Lenses; focal lengths, depth of field, perspective and relative distances, shooting choices, prime and special purpose lenses.

ACCESSORIES
Tripods; filters inc. polarising & neutral density; flash use; cable release & delayed release timer.

LIGHT
Direction, quality of light; contrast/ brightness; times of day; weather considerations.

SEEING
Selecting points of interest; distance, angle, viewpoint & perspective; aspects of design; contrast; vertical & horizontal formats.

ARCHITECTURE
Converging / corrected verticals; wide angle & telephoto lenses; details & close ups; design & pattern in architecture.

TREES & LANDSCAPES
Contrast; distances & perspectives; long exposures; use of flash.

FLOWERS & PLANTS
Near focus / macro; depth of field; flash / other lighting; background; colour/B&W filters.