Photo information that makes you think
Tuesday 31 December 2024, 15:30 by Nando Harmsen | 2,401 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Are you asked to provide more information about a photo? Try doing it in a way that makes people think. Just for fun. The funny thing is, it can also increase your own understanding. Be careful, though, as it can also cause irritation.
Give the information when you are asked for it. Or put it below the photo when you post it online. It doesn't have to be a secret, but you can have a bit of fun with it.
I'll give you an example. Look at the photo below and ask yourself what the EXIF data is.
This photo was taken with a focal length of 0.328 metres.
The aperture opening had a radius of 2.6 centimetres.
The exposure lasted 1.25 milliseconds.
The digital image signal was amplified 64 times.
That gets you thinking, doesn't it? But it can also annoy you. To be honest, it's making things needlessly complicated just because you can.
Oh yes, before I forget. This is an Ardea herodias catching a Scardinius erythrophthhalmus. At least, I suspect it is a Scardinius erythrophthhalmus. In any case, it is a species belonging to the Cyprinidae family.
This can be fun for once, but no more than that. I can see the fun in it, hopefully you can too. Don't worry, next time you'll get the normal EXIF data notation.
About the author
Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.
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