6 easy tips to improve your photography
We may not all have fancy camera gear available to us, but there are techniques you can apply to transform your photographs from being ordinary to extraordinary. All these simple tricks can be applied using your smartphone or DSLR.
Improve your images with the rule of thirds
If you are eager to improve your photography, there is a simple guideline you can follow called: the rule of thirds. This ‘rule’ was something painters used to improve their composition, and later on it was applied to photography when it became an expressional medium. It is a basic guideline to framing your photographs and having them appear professional. It is equally important to remember that some rules are meant to be...
Photography basics for the amateur
Anglers are lucky to spend most of their time in nature and are fortunate to witness blissful sunsets and unique encounters. These magical moments are ideal to whip out your camera and learn the tricks of the trade – not to mention the satisfaction you’ll get by taking kick-ass looking shots of your catches. To start you off as an amateur photographer – here are some basic concepts and terminologies you need to get under the...
Photo-worthy in 5 Steps
You just landed a corker of a carp after a few weeks of blanking. You’re overcome with excitement and you find yourself in a scramble to locate your camera, weigh sling and scale. With everything set and the beast in your hands, your fishing-buddy snaps away. It all happens so quickly, and before you know it the beast swims free once again.
Share your Snaps
Our personal Facebook walls get bombarded with specimen catches from all over the world. We reckon that our local anglers can match the world’s best! The CarpFever team would like to extend an invitation to our followers and fellow anglers to submit your “Carpy” photos to info@carpfever.co.za.
Fishography: Camera Types
Whether it’s your cellphone’s built in camera, your trusty point-and-shoot or your professional DSLR, you shouldn’t leave home without at least one of them. There is nothing worse than catching a monster without something on hand to grab the moment. Fishermen’s tales are called that for a reason – when there’s no hard evidence, it just becomes that – a story!