Why use a polarizing filter…?
Using a Polarizing Filter- By Rob Stapleton/Alaskafoto Copyright 2021 Use of a polarizing filter can be spectacular for color photography. My use of circular polarizers goes way back to the 35mm Single lens reflex days shooting Kodachrome 25 transparency (slide) film also known as Kodachrome II movie transparency film (two) it had an ISO […]
Aviation image of the day Oct. 31
Paramotoring aviation image of the day
Alaska aviation image of the day: Oct. 3, 2017
Alaska aviation image of the day Sept. 25, 2017
Alaska aviation image of the day Sept. 2, 2017
Governor Bill Walker has issued a proclamation declaring September 2017 Aviation Appreciation Month, recognizing the importance of aviation in the State of Alaska. “Aviation is the primary statewide means of access and connection for eighty-two percent of Alaska’s communities not connected to the contiguous road system,” said Walker. “Alaska is home to 749 registered airports and seaplane […]
Alaska aviation image of the day 8-28-2017
AT-6 Photographed in flight
Heat Wave Creates Mirage Type Photographs at ANC
Mirage Effect in Photographs- Heat waves on black asphalt or cement surfaces have taken with a telephoto lens can make a dramatic mirage type effect. This image was taken on a hot afternoon at ANC with a 100-400mm zoom lens. Note the distortion and reflections on the pavement. Due to Anchorage’s high latitude and cool […]
CAF Event Brings Grumman Goose to PAMR
Panning Since you are constantly in motion, you will be required to use panning for capturing moving objects i.e. keep the camera in the same motion as the object. There’s no real shortcut to do this; your only option is to keep on practicing until you perfect it. Usually at the profile point of the […]