Things a family can do with a new DSLR

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So you’ve just got a shiny new DSLR camera (maybe a Nikon D3000 or something similar) to take nice pictures of your family.  Some friends of mine are in this situation, so I thought I’d write a post with some tips.  You could also check out my other photography posts. Portraits Portraits don’t always have… Read more »

DSLR Photography Projects

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If you have just bought your first DSLR it can be a little daunting at first – there are so many controls, options and settings that really don’t mean very much. I think one of the best ways to get yourself going is ot have some firm project ideas in mind, especially things that would… Read more »

Buying your first DSLR

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I’m writing this post since a friend (hi, Emma!) asked me for some advice about buying a first DSLR. Introduction to DSLRs The first thing to understand, as you’d find out if you search around is that with DSLRs one is actually buying into a system rather than just buying a one-off piece of kit…. Read more »

That’s for the Birds … and the people

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Just got back from a visit to Jurong Bird Park, and it was excellent! Aside form the very typical Singaporean boast of the “largest manmade waterfall in the world” the park contains some real wonders, set out along very easy-to-follow lines.  Sometimes that’s by region, and sometimes by order; for example “African Plains” is one… Read more »