Getting Good Picture ResultsWritten by Gem Tullao
There was this guy who owns a state-of-the-art, high-end digital SLR. Since it was my first time to meet him, I initially thought that he could be a photographer, hobbyist or by profession, when he brandished hi-tech gear. This initial impression only lasted until I saw one of his shots – man, there was no composition! What waste of money – unless of course, he manages to get acquainted with photography, even basics at least. Otherwise, digicam ends up as display instead of it churning out images for display.Before you can even jump to tinkering with digital photography techniques, it would be good to learn basic composition skills to produce good-looking photographs. By composition, we mean that elements in captured image are interacting with each other in harmonious relationship. There is a focal point and overall balance. Framing subject matter helps improve appearance of your photograph. You can try canopies of trees, arbors, or rows of trees for such effect. Weeping willows are just one example of elements effective for framing, with their drooping branches that can form into a dramatic frame for composition. Your focal point does not necessarily have to be always at center, but make sure that you still achieve a visual balance. Also, your finished product will turn out better if you keep looking for best vantage point to create your desired composition. To yield better picture results, it is imperative that you learn tricks of your camera by reading user’s manual carefully. Some people would waste time wondering why their pictures turn out bad with their digital camera, when all they needed to do was read manual to know that they have to press halfway first to lock into focus. This attitude is perhaps influenced by false assumption that digital cameras are supposed to make perfect-looking pictures with least effort, and without hassles associated with conventional cameras. It would also help to check out website of your camera’s manufacturer to gain information, tricks and techniques that may not have been discussed in manual. The most common mistake in digital photography has got to be blurs. Pictures turn out blurred when photographer does not keep a steady hand while shooting. It will help if you hold camera closer to your body, bringing your elbows as near to your chest as possible, so long as you can still view LCD. Another sure way of ensuring camera is steady is with use of a tripod. Tripods are useful when creating special effects, which you can do using special effects features already built inside your camera or by switching to manual mode.
| | Natural Treatment for Sinus InfectionsWritten by Paul Hood
Bothered by your sinuses? You are not alone. An estimated 15% of people in America suffer from sinus infections. Treating this disorder should be a priority as it has been found out to have a significant effect on worker productivity and school performance on an individual level. Our sinuses are hollow spaces in our facial bones designed to help moisturize air we breathe. Each of these is connected with an opening to nose that serves as a catalyst for exchange of air and mucus. Problem arises when these sinuses get plugged trapping mucus inside with these serving as possible breeding grounds for harmful microorganisms particularly viruses, fungi and bacteria which are considered as main culprits of this disorder. Sinus infections may also be triggered by common cold. The symptoms of sinusitis may include fever, weakness, tiredness, coughing that is more severe at night and runny nose or nasal congestion. It may also include bad breathe, green nasal discharge and pressure or a headache in eyes, nose or cheek area. To remedy this aggravating infection, we can turn to natural alternatives to healing to give us our very much needed relief. Aside from being cheap and safe, it also is an effective way to counter sinus infections.
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