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April 12, 2010

Framing the Action – Top 10 Biggest and Best Jumps Ever

Top 10 Biggest and Best Jumps Ever

Regular readers will remember our piece on taking the perfect action shots.

Well we have found some stunning examples action photography and some equally stunning Jumps!

In some of those jumps (the parachute one especially) framing the action is as dangerous as performing the stunts!

The result are incredible though, until next time,
Picture Frames Express team.

October 9, 2009

Mega-pixels Mega-pickle

Are you ready

How many mega pixels do I need to take good pictures? … and while we’re on the subject what are mega pixels anyway and what makes them so good?

 

One of the confusing things in choosing a digital camera is deciding how many mega-pixels you should look for. The answer depends on what you plan on doing with the finished pictures (we recommend putting them in beautiful picture frames and showing them off).

 

First, you need to understand what a pixel is. In terms of digital prints, a pixel simply means a dot of color that makes up the image. A mega-pixel is equal to one million pixels. The more mega-pixels a camera has, the greater the amount of information it records.

 

The easiest way to decide what to look for is to know what size prints you are likely to print from your camera. A one mega-pixel camera is fine for those who don’t plan on printing photos but rather just post them on the internet. A small print, say 4 x 6, will print acceptably from this camera. (more…)

September 17, 2009

Become a Jedi Master… of Digital Photography!

Have you already mastered the art of taking photos without ‘red-eye’ syndrome?

 

Are there some pictures that you know you should have turned out a lot better than they did?

 

It happens to all of us – even the Jedi masters expert photographers.

 

Here are five tips to help you move from beginner to Jedi master of digital photography, whether you’re using your mobile phone or a point-and-shoot camera to snap shots. (more…)