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                                           for Photographers, Travellers & Dreamers! 
A Newsletter from David & Anna Smith      E-News No. 24       past issues      June 2010
 
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We have been traveling again, this time to Mediterranean Europe and; Russia Turkey and Georgia on the Black Sea. We also trekked Egypt and Jordan via Nile felucca, donkeys, camels, 4 wheel drives, buses and trains- our lifelong ambition and well worth it.
Welcome to our many new Images Newsletter subscribers from the Holland America's Prinsendam Grand Mediterranean & Black Sea Voyage, new frends in Europe and the Middle East and from the On the Go tour group in Egypt and Jordan.. We hope you enjoy this rendition! Vist our Images Newsletter archives.

With two of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World seen in less than 3 weeks (the Pyramids and Petra) we are in awe of the creativity and marvels of the people of ancient times. For jaw-dropping scenic beauty, the red and tan tones of the vast Wadi Rum Jordanian desert at sunset while camping with the Bedouins and watching the sunrise at Egypt's Abu Simbel Temple is a lifetime must see. After visiting 3 Muslim countries we found the local people warm, friendly and very photogenic. Watch for new people and ethnic life images in our Interface Images online gallery

We are still trying to wash out the Jordanian red sand from our clothes and David wants to keep his white (now bright red!) desert hiking socks as a momento (not!). David has already posted a few images from this latest of David and Anna`s Excellent Travel and Photo Adventures online and are included at the top of this Images Newsletter. More images and videos to come as we process them.Our popular Where are Dave and Anna? (tm) contest details are below. Have fun guessing this one!

Many have asked for our Skype and Facebook addresses. Here they are: Skype: david.anna.smith Facebook: Our other social networking sites are at the bottom of this newsletter. Follow, link, be friends or call us!

Photography Classes & Workshops.

David has updated and expanded his popular series of digital camera workshops for beginners and enthusiasts this summer in the Vancouver, BC area. This year they will be held again in North Vancouver at the fabulous Park & Tilford Gardens and for the first time at The Surrey Art Centre. Register for the North Vancouver workshops online and register for the Surrey workshops at 604-501-5100. Using Your Digital SLR Camera, Using Your Digital Point & Shoot and Editing/Sharing Images classes will resume at the West Vancouver Ferry Building Galley and the Surrey Art Centre in September. For more information on these popular digital camera workshops by David Smith visit Image by Interface Photography Training. There are limited spaces for each class so register early.

Digital Camera & Photography Tutoring (also via Skype)

If you wish a personaloized approach/private tutoring for beginner, enthusiast or professional photographers in camera operation, creative techniques, studio, strobe and natural lighting, image workflow, image editing (Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Picasa) and multimedia (Proshow Gold and Producer), wedding and people photography David is available for most of the Summer and Fall. Contact David at mailto:dave@imagebyinterface.comor cell 604-818-7662 to arrange. We can also provide long distance tutoring via Skype video calls.

Unable to attend the classes and workshops? Order our Digital & Travel Photography Explained Tutorial CD online.
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We regularly add new digital and travel photography tips and ideas, travel stories and new travel images from across the World to our Blog: David & Anna's Excellent Travel & Photo Adventures

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Photoshelter Archives. Our on line Interface Images photo gallery of world travel, ethnic life and other stock photography is located on Photoshelter- a great solution for enthusiast and professional photographers.

Where are Dave and Anna?
The first two people to guess where we are will receive a complimentary copy of our Digital and Travel Photography Tutorial CD. Email dave@imagebyinterface.com with your answer. Be sure to include the area or region of the country in your answer.
Hint: It's in Asia....

Don't know? Order our CD online.


Answer to Last Quiz - Where are Dave & Anna?

Our last contest was not answered correctly. Several guessed Easter Island or the Galapagos incorrectly. The photo of us was taken on Isla Robinson Crusoe (formerly Juan Fernández Islands ) off the Chilean coast of South America. It was recently renamed after the book character by the Chileans to promote tourism there.

A week after our visit, a tsunami created by the Feb. 27/10 Chilean earthquake swept the buildings and homes of the entire main town of about 500 people and all coastal infrastructure into the Pacific Ocean. Fortunately, a grandfather’s warning telephone call from the Chilean mainland to his grand daughter on the island in the early morning hours prompted her to ring a warning bell so only 16 lives were lost.

Please help the townspeople recover, make a donation to the Chile Disaster Relief - Auxilio para Chile See photos of the town before the tsunami; and photos after the tsunami. Thank you


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Some New Images from our Interface Images Photo Galleries
Click on an image to enlarge or order prints/usage licenses: Long Necked Villagers in Thailand; Jordanian Policeman at Petra; Nubian/Muslim woman in Egypt; Muslim teenage girls in Karnack Temple in Luxor, Egypt
New and Enthusiast Photographer Tips

Dave’s Smile Circle Group

As a Vancouver BC based wedding photographer, I created a fun and creative photo technique to capture the bridal party. It became my signature wedding image for all my weddings. I would lie on the dance floor with my camera pointed up, flash on and make sure all of the bridal party were positioned above me looking down and smiling while touching heads. Here are a few examples from our Vancouver, BC Wedding Photography Web Site:

Well I modified this technique to be used in our travel photography adventures so both the photographer and the subjects can be in the shot. This works with BOTH Point and Shoot and SLR cameras and works indoors or outdoors. You can capture up to 10 people with this technique (depends on the camera lens). Here’s how it’s done.

David & Anna Smith (top right) with Amazon girls in Sinop, northern Turkey demostrating Dave's "smile circle group" (tm) camera technique

  1. Set the camera timer to about a 10 second duration. Look for the clock/timer symbol.

  2. Force the flash on to lighten up the faces with strong backlighting from the sky or overhead lights. Look for the lightning bolt symbol or pull up the popup flash (or use an external dedicated strobe flash set at TTL/ATL).
  3. Set the cameras focus method to multiple point or face detection. If left on the default center spot focus setting the camera will not focus on the faces but on the sky or background
  4. Set the lens to the maximum wide angle possible to fit all people in the shot
  5. Place the camera on the floor/ground pointing up.
  6. Ask your subjects to gather round the camera facing down so their heads form a ring of faces over the camera. Ask them to touch heads. This always invokes laughter and merriment.
  7. Press the shutter button, and if you want to be in the photo yourself, join the ring and encourage the group to smile, laugh, making funny faces, etc.

Notes: By placing the camera on the floor/ground you have an opportunity to get more people in the shot as it us further away from the subjects versus holding the camera while you lie down. 10 seconds later you will have created a memorable photograph. Take several shots to select a best one

    • Send me your shots by email using this technique. The best ones will be featured in our next newsletter and awarded a copy of our tutorial photography CD.

    Recommended Local and International Events
    APAC PHOTOGRAPHIC SEMINAR October 16/17 2010
    We highly recommend that photographers of all levels attend this feature packed 2 day event organzied by the Abbotsford Photo Arts Club and held in Abbotsford, BC each Fall. Great speakers, displays and networking. See you there!

    The Official ProShow User Conference & Training Event
    Become a ProShow expert at the    2nd national ProShow Conference. From October 25-27, 2010 in Austin, Texas, you'll experience three full days of training, tips, and technique in a fun and interactive environment. Held in Austin, Texas you can choose from dozens of workshop-style classes, and mingle with hundreds of other ProShow users

    Photo Workshops in Greece

    In Santorini last week Anna and I connected again with Glenn Steiner who conducts Greek Island digital photography workshops several times a year. He will be conducting two workshops this Fall. Visit Greek Island Photography for details

     

     
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