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Project Educate: Composition BasicsThe action of putting things together; formation or construction.
The term composition simply means 'putting together' and is applied to all forms of art. In this respect, composition is all about the placement, arrangement or organisation of the individual elements within a photo. The composition of a photograph is what catches the viewer's attention and is what makes the image pleasing to the eye. By practicing and developing basic composition techniques, you can produce pieces of work which can recreate the impact of the original scene.
Some tips for developing composition skills are;
Look around using the viewfinder every time you take a picture.Look at each element and how it impacts the overall composition.Become familiar with your camera. Learn how it works, play around with settings and really get to know how each setting changes the overall image.Experiment and practice. Experiment and practice. Experiment and practice.Study other pieces of art; photogr

Project Educate: Aperture, Shutter & ISO SpeedToday we'll take a quick basic look at Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO Speed.
Aperture
The aperture determines the amount of light that is allowed into the digital sensor. A small number indicates a large aperture whereas a large number indicates a lower aperture. For example, an aperture of 8 would let in less light than an aperture of 4. Imagine your eye, specifically your pupil; the bigger the pupil is, the more light is being let in and the smaller it is, the less light. This is what is effectively happening with your camera. The aperture also determines the DOF (depth of field).
The numbers you usually see on the side of lenses look like this;
F 22 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 5.6 | 2.4
The larger the number, the less light is allowed in. Each number depicts double the amount of light allowed through the lens. For example, an aperture of 5.6 will allow twice the amount of light in than 8, but only half the amount of light than 2.4.

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Project Educate: Basic Photography TerminologyPhotography Terminology
Bokeh
This is a term that refers to the way the lens blurs the image and the aesthetic quality of that blur. Some lenses cause the image to blur that is pleasing to the eye, whereas others blur in a more unpleasant or distracting way. It is considered good practice to have the subject of the image in focus, while the background is blurred. Bokeh occurs in the part of the image that lies outside the depth of field and photographers sometimes use a shallow focus to make the out of focus regions more prominent.

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Depth of Field
This refers to how much of the scene is in focus. In portrait or macro photography, it is better to have a shallow depth of field and keep only part of the image in focus, as opposed to landscape photography where you'd generally want a larger depth of field and keep everything in focus.

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Project Educate: Photography - The Basics Project Educate: Photography 3rd October 2011 -> 9th October 2011

Project Educate has launched for 2011/2012 and I'm delighted to announce that the first week will be brought to you by myself and `ScENeYmE
As two of the General Photography Community Volunteers we will be posting topic specific weeks later on in the year. But for now we thought it would be nice to launch with a week of Photography Basics for those of you who are uncertain where to start - and those who just want some new tips and beautiful features to look at!
Keep an eye on the blog over at #communityrelations as each CV will be posting announcements about their weeks there. Also head over and make sure you are watching #projecteducate where we will be collating all the links to the articles over the coming months.

Shooting in RAW

It's surprising how many peop

Project Educate - Architecture OverviewThis week ^Kaz-D and myself are bringing you an overview of the Photography Galleries on deviantART. This won't replace the full weeks planned by the specific community volunteers for specific galleries - but instead it will help to give you a mini introduction into what's out there.
Architecture

Sub-Categories

Bridges & Suspended Structures
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Photographs of bridges and other suspended architectural structures.

Exterior

Photographs depicting the exterior of a building or any finished architectural construction.

Interior

Photographs depicting the interior of a building or any finished architectural construction.

Statues & Monuments

Photographs of statues, monuments and mortuary stones.
Photographing Architecture - Tips
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Birthday Celebrations on dAmn!Birthday Celebrations!
That's right! It's close to that time of year again and that means one thing... a dAmn party hosted by myself and ^Kaz-D to celebrate!

So on the 7th of August, the day that deviantART will be turning 11, come and join us in :#communityrelations: for fun, games and the chance to win prizes

What can you expect?
If you join us you'll be bombarded with games and tasks. Tasks will be thrown out at random and could be just about anything. Other games will include a sketchmatch and a treasure hunt

When and where?
To join in the fun make sure you're in :#communityrelations: at 8pm BST through until 10pm on the 7th of August. You can find your local time here
Prizes?
Yep. Now onto the good stuff. There are loads of prizes up for grabs including a dA

Photography Discovered #1Welcome to the first edition of Photographers Discovered! This series was inspired by $Moonbeam13's Discovered journal series. The following deviants were found using nothing but the Discovery Tool.
~peetrusha

*DeingeL-Dog-Stock

~nnIKOO

~popp2

~dincturk

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the article if you liked it!
Check out #Through-a-Lens for more awesome photography.

Life Through a Lens #1Welcome to the first edition of Life Through a Lens - a regular photography feature showcasing some of the recently submitted deviations within the Photography gallery.
Features

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Presenting: Community VolunteersA BRIEF OVERVIEW
Over the years, we've been proud to offer the opportunity to volunteer with deviantART. We believe that our volunteers play a crucial role in helping our community develop and grow in positive ways.
The Gallery Moderator (previously known as Gallery Director) and Message Network Admin (MN@) teams have become a much loved and appreciated role, with many volunteers proudly detailing their experience in applications to enter into successful careers with companies who all recognise the value of volunteering in such a vibrant and eclectic community. Did you know that some of our now full time Staff were once volunteers? $fourteenthstar, $Moonbeam13, $pachunka, $aunjuli, $y2jenn, $damphyr, `Tachy-on, $dxd and $Ikue all volunteered in various roles -- and we are all very proud of that fact!
Over the past few months, we've been taking a close look at the volunteer experience -- what's worked, what hasn't worked a

October General Photography DDs - October 2011:iconcommunityrelations:
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A collection of Daily Deviations from the General Photography gallery, featured by `ScENeYmE
Features

Hello by ~indajazz
Hello is by *indajazz
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by `tiganusi)

emotion by ~armandsg
emotion is by ~armandsg
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

15 by ~AlisaBezSkazki
15 by ~

Life Through a Lens 7Welcome to the seventh edition of Life Through a Lens - a regular photography feature showcasing some of the recently submitted deviations within the Photography gallery.
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Previous Features
Week One; Week Two; Week Three; Week Four;

Photography Discovered 5Welcome to the fourth edition of Photography Discovered! This series was inspired by $Moonbeam13's Discovered journal series. The following deviants were found using nothing but the Discovery Tool.
=schnotte

~kannus-maoo

*Alessia-Izzo

=rosaarvensis

~regularflavor

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Previous Editions
Week One; Week Two;

Photography Weekly: Edition ElevenPhotography Weekly Header created by ~TouchedD
“I can’t tell you how many pictures I’ve missed, ignored, trampled, or otherwise lost just ‘cause I’ve been so hell bent on getting the shot I think I want.”
-Joe McNally-

I recently blogged about Joe McNally and his book The Moment It Clicks. I've not yet read it but it's on my Birthday list for April. However I have read some of the quotes from inside the book - one in particular is the 'pause for thought' for this article this week. As some of you might know I'm taking part in the 365 day Photography Challenge and I would thoroughly recommend it to anybody who wishes to think outside the box and get more creative with their photography. How many times do we ignore, trample or loose the real one in a million shot bec

Photography Discovered #2Welcome to the first edition of Photographers Discovered! This series was inspired by $Moonbeam13's Discovered journal series. The following deviants were found using nothing but the Discovery Tool.
*Mashuto

*beyondimpression

=charliesmyangel

*LyraWhite

~7Redhotz

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Urban & Rural/Architecture - August 2011 DDs:iconcommunityrelations:
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August 2011 Features

Education by ~CharmCity
Suggester says; He knows how to capture the right textures and the right lighting with the right angles.Education by ~CharmCity
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by ~KissiePie)

Beyond the Shadows by ~VikklePickle
Suggester says; I love the colours. And the branches, too. Somehow, that makes the picture perfect. I'd like to be able to capture somewhere with this much melancholy. Beyond the Shadows by ~VikklePickle
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September 2011 Features

Pabellon Mudejar by ~Kevrekidis

Suggester says; A very outstanding picture. I love the reflections of the building in the water. Well done!
Pabellon Mudejar by ~Kevrekidis
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =little-billie)

Millennium Bridge by ~lesogard

Suggester says; I love this capture, bold with great detail which is especially hard to claim at night time. A fantastic show of a beautiful scene.
Also suggested by ~sweetychan
Millennium Bridge by =lesogard
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by ^Kaz-D)

Gold Harvest by ~EliaKhan

Suggester says; A fantastic snapshot of rural life; there's a beautiful autumnal glow to this photo that idealises the harvester's role, allowing the woman to really stand out against the backdrop of gold-coloured stalks.
Gold Harvest by ~EliaKhan
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =GraphiteColours)

Under Space by ~DismayedSense

Suggester says; An amazing capture of a wonderful piece of architecture. Very impressive, yet so simple.
Under Space by ~OneSynergy
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by ~capricordestin)

Bridges to Ba by ~justeline

Suggester says; A lovely, picture-perfect bridge, like something from a dream.
Bridges to Babylon by *justeline
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =GraphiteColours)

Baker Beach GG 2 by *Tophosphere

Suggester says; Brilliant colours and lighting... the effect of the early morning fog is utterly mesmerising.
Deviant allso suggested by `Babyc8kes
Baker Beach GG 2 by *Tophosphere
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =GraphiteColours)

Old left 2 by *lica20

Suggester says; "Beautiful colours and atmosphere." And I couldn't agree more! The composition is fantastic, as is the colour of the sky. The slight fog in the background really adds something extra to the piece and makes it a lovely piece of work.
Old left 2 by =lica20
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =TheAppleScientist)

NY by *Slairea

The detail in this shot is astonishing. The composition, framing and colour of the sky and water all pull together perfectly, making this an overall fantastic shot.
NY by Night by *Slairea
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

Cambodia - Bayon by *lux69aeterna

Cambodia - Bayon by ~lux69aeterna is an awesomely executed shot with fantastic framing and beautiful muted colours.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

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black velvet_4 by !vtangophotography

black velvet_4 by *vtangophotography is a beautifully executed long exposure shot. The framing is fantastic and the black and white tones are a nice touch.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

Alley light by *KonradJanicki

Suggester says; This monochrome shot captures a wonderfully spine-tingling atmosphere, combining the haunting ambiance of a shadowy alleyways with the nostalgic charm of old cobbled streets.
Alley light by *Prezes1984
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =GraphiteColours)

Men at work by *Dafesty

Suggester says; I find the picture to be very interesting: as the title describes, the little guy seems to be working at a factory, where strong men are used to working. Besides, his expression accompanies the whole atmosphere perfectly!
Men at work by *Dafesty is an adorable, well executed shot which works particularly well in black and white.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by *Ainu-kun)

privacy on the roofs by *crh

privacy on the roofs by ~crh is a beautiful mess of buildings. The details pull you in and as the suggester says, "it's simply amazing looking!"
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by `PatrickRuegheimer)

Vertigo by ~bittersweetvenom

With a wonderful use of perspective, Vertigo by *bittersweetvenom is a brilliantly executed piece of work.
Suggested by numerous deviants
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

Target by *EmilStojek

Suggester says; An awesome piece of architecture - the artist used the angle to an advantage to create this fascinating shot.
Target by ~iahveh
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =GraphiteColours)

Cold night at the mill by *DragonWolfACe

With a fantastic atmosphere, Cold night at the mill by *DragonWolfACe is a truly beautiful shot.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

In Prague 2 by *RafalBigda

Suggester says; An outstanding street view - the elegant composition in this monochrome shot really transports the viewer directly into a precious moment of tranquility right in the heart of Prague.
In Prague 2 by *fifek2000
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =GraphiteColours)

Chicago CXI by *DanielJButler

Suggester says; A great perspective shot in black-and-white that manages to portray a slightly gritty texture and feel, in some ways evocative of another, bygone era.
Chicago CXI by ~RogueSamus
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =GraphiteColours)

Stairs II by ~MehmetYasa

Suggester says; A dizzying but brilliant expression of architecture in the abstract.
Stairs II by ~MehmetYasa
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =GraphiteColours)

Nuclear Power Station by ~Durdenyr

Suggester says; Such a calm, mysterious and serene alsmost abstract like work, I just fell in love with it.
Nuclear Power Station by ~Durdenyr
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by ~MayaVogrin)

The Tower And The Mist by ~bluesman76

With The Tower And The Mist, ~bluesman76 has managed to capture an extraordinary piece of architecture. The photo is fantastically composed and the mist gives a particularly surreal feel.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

roling squares by ~camabs

With a beautiful use of lines roling squares by ~camabs is a perfectly executed architectural shot with a superb abstract feel.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

Opera house by =mnoruzi

Suggester says; It's a really stunning shot of a great, famous landmark that most of us, if not all, will recognise. It's captured so splendidly here with the colours and the whole atmosphere of it all.
Opera house by ~ismaximum
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by ^3wyl)

Chicago North by ~pmd1138

Suggester says; That's exactly what a cityscape should look like.
Chicago North by *pmd1138 is a perfect example of a cityscape. The details captured are amazing and the view is spectacular.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by ~MayaVogrin)

Meteora Monastery by *KirlianCamera

Suggester says; This breathes a sense of awe! It looks like something that was placed there rather than built.
Meteora Monastery by *KirlianCamera
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by *tanya3286)

442nd by ~alexkatana

442nd by ~alexkatana is simply magical. Everything about this piece is captivating and the execution is wonderful.
Also suggested by `Astralseed
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =xthumbtakx)

RheinNahe Crossing II by ~MCG0603

Suggester says; A beautifully picturesque scene; there's something undeniably charming about the warm glow of lights in the middle of winter, almost like something from a Christmas postcard.
RheinNahe Crossing II by *MCG0603
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =GraphiteColours)

La Villa des Cygnes by ~Barbroute

Suggester says; The depth, composition and color contrast of the focal point makes this a beautiful shot!
La Villa des Cygnes by ~Barbroute
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by `PorcelainPoet)

From the north side... by *ivancoric

From the north side... by ~ivan-c is a panorama with a wonderful perspective. The details and execution are fantastic.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

Bus waiters by *Pajunen

Bus waiters by =Pajunen is a unique city life view with an abstract feel.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

up 'n' down by ~Fersy

up 'n' down by ~Fersy is a perfectly framed architecture piece and the selective colour is a great touch.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

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Lunar Eclipse by ~nrkey

Lunar Eclipse by ~nrkey is a fantastically composed shot of a colourful, stunning view.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by `PatrickRuegheimer)

x0043 by ~SquadGazZz

x0043 is a stunning shot by ~SquadGazZz
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

Prague by ~NachoRomero

Prague by ~NachoRomero is a beautiful shot from a fantastic point of view.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

A by ~apoy

A by ~apoy is a stunning image with a great use of long exposure.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by ^Astralseed)

Road to eternity by ~chupadnb

Road to eternity is a shot with fantastic perspective by *chupadnb
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by =GraphiteColours)

Park 26 by *HorstSchmier

Park 26 by *EOneArt is an interesting shot with a somewhat surreal mood.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE, suggested by `DpressedSoul)

Mill City by ~Vipallica

Mill City by ~Vipallica is a beautiful shot with beautiful colours.
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

corset by ~kahoxworth

corset is a stunning shot by ~kahoxworth
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

Pourvu qu'elle soit douce by ~mheuf

Pourvu qu'elle soit douce is a beautiful shot by ~mheuf
(Featured by `ScENeYmE)

W a t e r g a m e s by *carolinOppermann

W a t e r g a m e s is by =TimelesStar
(Featured by `fritsvandersloot)

right parenthesis by ~icarus-ica

right parenthesis is by ~icarus-ica
(Featured by `fritsvandersloot)

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September DD Roundupby `ScENeYmE

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*HorstSchmier Nov 4, 2011

A belated thank you !!

First time I tried the link, it seems to be broken, but alas: Thank You !!

BTW, I really adore your taste and your recent work here on dA.
It seems to me that the quality of DD´s in Photography had grown up remarkable !!

I think the same about your friend Kaz-D !!

Best wishes,
Horst Schmier.

`ScENeYmE Nov 8, 2011 Student Photographer

You're welcome, and thank you for the comment. It means a lot to know people think I'm doing ok as a volunteer

*HorstSchmier Nov 10, 2011

Keep the good work coming !!

~mheuf Oct 9, 2011

Thank you !

`ScENeYmE Oct 9, 2011 Student Photographer

You're welcome

~TopherGentry Oct 4, 2011 Photographer

Thanks for the feature! (sucks I couldnt transfer the DD to this account

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`ScENeYmE Oct 5, 2011 Student Photographer