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Making a Solar Eclipse Collage in Photoshop

Making a Solar Eclipse Collage in Photoshop

| Nando Harmsen | 657 views | 0 comments

I was asked to show how I make a solar eclipse collage in Photoshop. I show you how in this article. I use my photos of the 2026 total solar eclipse as an example.

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Learn How the Exposure Meter Behaves

Learn How the Exposure Meter Behaves

| Nando Harmsen | 3,988 views | 2 comments

Every photo requires the amount of light to be measured. The aperture and ISO setting then determine a shutter speed. Learn how your camera measures light and where the pitfalls are.

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Exposure bracketing without a tripod

Exposure bracketing without a tripod

| Nando Harmsen | 3,466 views | 2 comments

Sometimes the difference between light and dark areas is so great that the camera cannot capture it in a single shot. The dynamic range is too large. Exposure bracketing is the solution. But what if you do not have a tripod with you?

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Go and photograph the Perseid meteor shower

Go and photograph the Perseid meteor shower

| Nando Harmsen | 2,482 views | 4 comments

The annual Perseid meteor shower takes place on the night of 12 to 13 August. This gives you a great chance to photograph shooting stars. You will need some luck and patience. Read how to set up your camera here.

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Test how far your camera can go at ISO

Test how far your camera can go at ISO

| Nando Harmsen | 5,557 views | 5 comments

Modern cameras let you choose extremely high ISO values. Sometimes up to ISO 51200 or even higher. Are these values still usable? More importantly, how do you find the maximum ISO value you find acceptable?

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The best photo sizes for social media

The best photo sizes for social media

| Nando Harmsen | 4,418 views | 8 comments

Do you regularly post photos on social media, or do you use social media to show your portfolio? Make sure the photos you post are the optimal size. If you don't, they will always be displayed at poor quality.

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Be creative when photographing your subject

Be creative when photographing your subject

| Nando Harmsen | 2,801 views | 4 comments

Have you seen something you'd like to photograph? Don't just point your camera at it and take the shot. Think about composition and framing. Look around carefully first and consider the possibilities. Make a choice before taking the photo.

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Do you choose colour or true black and white?

Do you choose colour or true black and white?

| Nando Harmsen | 2,496 views | 0 comments

We tend to want to see every detail everywhere. But that is not always the best choice. Sometimes showing shape is more than enough.

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