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silvanadphotography
- Dec 22, 2022
- 3 min
Gear How-to - Benro Polaris Astro Setup
The Benro Polaris Astro is an amazing "smart" tripod head. I am very happy with the abilities of this amazing tool. When I purchased it,...
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silvanadphotography
- Dec 10, 2022
- 4 min
Gear Review - Focus on Stars Filter
Photographers always have their eye and ear out for a gadget to help make a task easier. It is often a quest not unlike the search for...
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silvanadphotography
- Dec 5, 2022
- 4 min
In Search of the Pinpoint Star
This is probably the most difficult part of an astro photograph. It doesn't matter if we are talking about astrolandscapes or deep space...
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silvanadphotography
- Dec 1, 2022
- 6 min
Gear Review - Benro Polaris Astro 3-Axis Tripod Head
Someone got into my brain and designed my dream tripod head. As an astrolandscape, time-lapse, and deep-space photographer this new Benro...
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silvanadphotography
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Get Moving
Starting work with ICM is hard. ICM is a very creative photographic technique that basically breaks every photography rule you have learned.
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silvanadphotography
- Aug 10, 2022
- 4 min
All the Noise Noise Noise Noise...
Camera noise. It is the nature of high ISO but it's nothing you need to be afraid of. You may actually stifle your photography by...
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silvanadphotography
- Aug 1, 2022
- 3 min
Peaked Focus
Peaked focus. What is it and how does it helps you achieve sharp focus in difficult lighting situations?
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silvanadphotography
- Jul 16, 2022
- 4 min
Gadgetmania (Part 2)
Photography is one of those crafts that can span the extremes when it comes to accessories. Technically all you need is a camera to...
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silvanadphotography
- Jul 11, 2022
- 6 min
Gadgetmania (Part 1)
I'm not talking cameras - though they are in a category of mania all their own. I'm talking about all the other periphery past tripods.
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silvanadphotography
- Jun 27, 2022
- 3 min
Hustle It Up
Night photography and ND filters require long exposures. Long exposure images are beautifully silky and visually rich. Clouds become soft...
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silvanadphotography
- Jun 16, 2022
- 2 min
Comfort. Friend or Foe?
I think comfort has a dual purpose. It serves to increase confidence in our abilities to accomplish something. It allows us to sharpen...
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silvanadphotography
- Jun 12, 2022
- 3 min
Like a Big Pizza Pie
There is something magical about photographing the Moon. It's a perfect subject for a photographer. It's always there. It's always...