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Why?

[It was my intended introduction to this blog, but @ that moment, it just didn't flow]

When I enrolled for the photography course at Seneca, a couple of my close friends were taken-back. Not that there's anything wrong with photography, but they just didn't think I was "the sort" that's interested in it. It's a good question - so what got me into photography.


To me photography is all about nature. Seeing the beauty, and remembering Allah. I believe it's my responsibility to take what I see, and show it to others.

I wonder how they can be photographers that don't realize the existence of God. I mean, if you see the beauty, you'll have to accept there's a Supreme Power that created it all. It's way too beautiful for a random sequence of events.

This one by a fellow blogger - The Drafting Table - reminds me of a verse: `


13:2 It is God who has raised the heavens without any supports that you could see, and is established on the throne of His almightiness; and He [it is who] has made the sun and the moon subservient [to His laws], each running its course for a term set [by Him]. He governs all that exists. Clearly does He spell out these messages, so that you might be certain in your innermost that you are destined to meet your Sustainer [on Judgment Day].

اللّهُ الَّذِي رَفَعَ السَّمَاوَاتِ بِغَيْرِ عَمَدٍ تَرَوْنَهَا ثُمَّ اسْتَوَى عَلَى الْعَرْشِ وَسَخَّرَ الشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ كُلٌّ يَجْرِي لأَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى يُدَبِّرُ الأَمْرَ يُفَصِّلُ الآيَاتِ لَعَلَّكُم بِلِقَاء رَبِّكُمْ تُوقِنُونَ

Beginner Techniques

This one is the most interesting technique, and it's my favorite. It's called "Throw your camera in the air, and see it break"". No, that was a joke..Rather, "Camera Toss".

Pretty self-explanatory. Check it out @ http://cameratoss.blogspot.com/ and http://www.flickr.com/groups/cameratoss/

Here's one by Faraz of Irrelevant Opinions.

Camera Panning

The technique used in the motion pictures is called Panning. It's very easy to do, but takes practise. I still have to practise it to

Panning is a great technique for action and, once perfected, the main subject will be sharp against a blurred background. The idea is to follow the subject as it passes in front of you and continue to follow it as you press the shutter and even after the shot is taken.

If you pan at the same speed as the subject it will appear sharp against a streaking blurred background. To ensure smooth results keep your feet still and rotate the top half of your body as you track your subject. Prefocus your camera at a point where your subject will pass to ensure the picture is sharp. Also ensure the background isn't too light and doesn't have shapes as this can create ghostlike effects or streaks in the image. A darker background is better

For more reading see:
Panning
Samples on Flickr