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Early photographers had quite a risky job, as the chemicals used in processing images, including mercury, lye, and silver nitrate, were extremely dangerous. In fact, early photographers often suffered from chemical poisoning, which could lead to mental health issues or even death. As a result, photographers in the early days often took long sabbaticals, simply to take a break from the toxic materials they used on a daily basis.
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Editor’s Picks: PhotographyTalk Member Photos of the Week
Untitled by Hassner Pepler
This beauty of a landscape highlights how the use of leading lines can positively impact the composition. In this case, the lines created by the highway take your eyes through the scene to the massive mountains in the background. The roadway also gives us some context for just how large the mountain peaks are.
Storm by Kordula
The use of light in this image is just spectacular. The sun illuminating the mountain peak gives this image all sorts of drama, which is only enhanced by the foreboding sky in the background. Not only does this image have an excellent dynamic range, but it also captures two vastly different moods at the same time - one of lightness and happiness and the other of darkness and sadness. Excellent work Kordula!
Taj Mahal by Gang’s
This impressive image demonstrates what excellent lighting can do for a photo. The iconic Taj Mahal is bathed in warm light but still stands out from the warm tones of the sky behind it. Notice as well the sharpness of detail throughout the image. There’s a lot here to appreciate!
Misty Woods by Mark Hossack
In another great landscape image, Mark used the fog in the scene to serve as the perfect backdrop for all the detail going on in the foreground. The fog creates a virtually blank canvas upon which to highlight forms of the trees, the texture of the grasses, and the pops of color of the leaves.
The Church by RikFreemanPhotographer
This black and white beauty has an almost infrared or high key look that is quite pleasing. The texture of the flooring outside the church provides a fun nugget of foreground interest while the white walls of the building contrast nicely with the trees and dark clouds in the background. The crosses protruding upward from the building into the sky are a nice touch too!
What’s New on PhotographyTalk
This week, we have a lot of new content specifically for photographers that are thinking about starting their own business. In Get More Photography Clients With These 3 Simple Tips, learn simple, yet highly effective ways to get potential clients to turn into long-term clients. We try to dispel some common misconceptions about life as a photographer as well, in Fact vs. Fiction: A Day in the Life of a Self-Employed Photographer. As it turns out, it’s not all jet-setting and photo shoots with models on the beach, and is more bookkeeping and working long hours (and on the weekends too!). For those of you with a business that’s already established, you might want to check out our list of the Top 7 Places to Get Your Photos Printed on Canvas. Partnering with one of these high-quality vendors is sure to get you a leg up on your competition, and you can really impress your clients with top-notch products as well.
We’ve got plenty of instructional articles too. For wildlife enthusiasts, check out our Three Tips for Photographing Africa’s Big Five. Learn about the best gear for photographing these gorgeous beasts, find out about some excellent guided photography opportunities, and get insights into the best way to photograph each of the Big Five.
Another instructional article that’s new to the site is Learn to Take Better Photos by Practicing With Your Smartphone. While it might seem like cheating to some photographers to use their phone, it’s actually a very convenient way to practice things like composition, working with light, and post-processing. After all, your phone is always right there with you, so why not use it to better your photography?
We’ve got a lot more exciting content coming at you in the next week. Stay tuned for more photography-centered articles on all the subjects you love to learn about!
Check Out What PT Members Have to Say in This Week’s Top Forum Post
Cameras and associated photography gear aren’t just expensive, but there are also new models that seemingly come out every few months with added features and functionalities that tantalize photographers worldwide. But given the expense, how do you know when it’s time to replace your camera? This is the very question posed by PhotographyTalk member Marvel Fan in this week’s top forum post. It’s generated quite a few responses, ranging from budgetary concerns to learning skills that outpace your current gear. Have a look at what forum posters have said and add your own thoughts on this intriguing issue as well!