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David Axon
Sep 22, 20231 min read
A Blog Of Two Halves- Second Half
Here are three off-field images from the Pacific GFC v Valor game on 2 September that took my eye. All images were shot with Sony 70-350...
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David Axon
Sep 16, 20232 min read
A Blog Of Two Halves- At The Game
It is a wonderful experience when you can combine two passions. It was therefore a treat to be able to attend the recent Pacific FC...
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David Axon
Sep 10, 20232 min read
A Burst of Zoom!
I discovered a free online camera course A Year With My Camera. One of the things that are encouraged is to start with taking 30...
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David Axon
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Push The Button!
Image from: https://mirrorlesscomparison.com/faq/sony-a6000-tips-and-tricks/ It doesn’t matter how often us beginners are exhorted to...
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David Axon
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Hooped! Further mooching in Quadra Village August 10 2023
I have not used the continuous shooting mode very much , so as I sauntered around Quadra Village, when I saw these guys playing...
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David Axon
Aug 16, 20232 min read
In Da "Hood"! A mooch around Quadra Village. Part 1
When we first arrived in Canada in 2006, we spent the first few months renting in Quadra Village. We lived in the only rental in ...
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David Axon
Aug 2, 20232 min read
It's Only Simple Till You Know How!
It seemed such a simple task. Take close up shots of two vintage lenses that had kindly been gifted to me. I needed to know which mount...
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David Axon
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Is It Supposed To Look Orange? First Indoor Images, And How Not To Do It!
I had an opportunity to take some indoor photographs of my wife’s dog training classes. I have rarely taken images indoors, so it was a...
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David Axon
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Depth Of Field Basics
The principles regarding Depth of Field (DOF) are introduced very quickly into any information you come across in beginner photography...
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David Axon
Jul 2, 20231 min read
Here Comes The Sun!
I ventured out to Island View Beach on June 26 2023 to capture the sunrise. It was the second time I had been up early to do this. The...
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David Axon
Jun 25, 20232 min read
A simple guide to Exposure Compensation
A beginners guide to Exposure Compensation in digital photography
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David Axon
Jun 13, 20233 min read
Well It's Not A Hopper Is It? Part 5
Original Image above Edited image The composition is very problematic for me. What exactly is the subject? You have distracting slivers...
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David Axon
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Well It's Not A Hopper Is It? Part 4
Original Image above: Edited Image above I have the Sony a6000 and highly recommend the 35mm f1.8 lens. It’s a game changer compared to...
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David Axon
Jun 11, 20231 min read
Well It's Not A Hopper Is It? Part Three
Original image above Post Edit image above: looks over sharpened to me--I do that and then the next day regret it! ME: Yes J I am...
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David Axon
Jun 10, 20232 min read
Well It's Not A Hopper Is It? Part 2
Part two of four describing constructive criticism of the following image: Above is the original Above is the edit You can dramatically...
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David Axon
Jun 9, 20233 min read
Well It's Not A Hopper Is It? Part 1
I saw a great photo opportunity in Fernwood on an evening walk when on break at work. The light gave an almost Edward Hopper- ish feel...
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David Axon
Jun 4, 20231 min read
Against the Grain
In photography "grain" refers to images that are not sharp, that appear to be "grainy". This is usually caused by having a too high ISO,...
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David Axon
May 28, 20232 min read
Dawdling Downtown
I met up with my camera pal Kim Parks on April 10 2023 for a very enjoyable dawdle around town. At our age that is the best we can do!...
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David Axon
May 22, 20233 min read
Focus on Focus!
Focus Areas The Sony a6000, my new camera, although old now (2014!) by modern mirrorless cameras, is a big step up for me. It is my...
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David Axon
May 16, 20231 min read
Victoria Views
These images are from a lovely photoshoot in Victoria on April 10 with my camera buddy Kim Park. We started at Spinnakers pub, and wound...
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