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London photography from the upper deck
Every now and then I’ll be chatting to photographers who inspire me or do something unusual with their cameras. This is my first quick...
Michal Dzierza
Jan 3, 20103 min read
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Stunning 7D advert
I know I wrote a few bitter words about Canon 7D when it was first released, mainly because of the annoying image problems. But now they...
Michal Dzierza
Dec 19, 20091 min read
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26-gigapixel picture – the biggest in the world
Just like Canon 350D made DSLRs more accessible to millions of users worldwide a few years ago, last year Canon 5D Mark II ushered in a...
Michal Dzierza
Dec 18, 20092 min read
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The fox on the tube – and what photographers can learn
Within hours of posting the image on Twitter, it went viral and captured the imagination of thousands of people worldwide. I read Kate’s...
Michal Dzierza
Dec 8, 20092 min read
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Chase Jarvis – photographer of the year
I’ve been away – hence the silence – but even while travelling (and taking pictures on my ‘grown-up’ camera) I couldn’t help reaching for...
Michal Dzierza
Dec 7, 20092 min read
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Guide to HD video
The excellent DP Review has published what looks like a good introduction to using digital cameras with HD video capabilities. Beginner’s...
Michal Dzierza
Dec 2, 20091 min read
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Thinking outside the Wall
His blog shows just why you should – if possible – get off the beaten track to capture the real spirit of the moment. The main event (in...
Michal Dzierza
Nov 16, 20092 min read
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1pound40 unconference – a couple of after-thoughts
Some great minds – from journalists to social media specialists – spent the afternoon discussing the impact of social media on politics...
Michal Dzierza
Nov 15, 20092 min read
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Do we control the tools?
If you’ve ever used your mobile camera to photograph an event – be it a gig, somebody’s birthday party or a fellow passenger on the bus –...
Michal Dzierza
Nov 8, 20091 min read
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How to photograph people?
One of the reasons why I set up this blog is to be able to share with whoever is interested in photography things that I’ve learned...
Michal Dzierza
Nov 6, 20093 min read
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Weekend at the museum
And it was my first visit there with a good camera. We went there with friends to see the newly opened ceramics section and I have to say...
Michal Dzierza
Nov 4, 20091 min read
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National Geographic International Photography Contest 2009
The prize? There are two in fact. A camera – not any camera, of course, but a Leica one. The winning image will also be published in the...
Michal Dzierza
Oct 29, 20091 min read
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Image problems with Canon 7D
strange black dots which appeared on some images. Subsequent firmware updates removed the problem, yet Canon’s reputation suffered a...
Michal Dzierza
Oct 28, 20092 min read
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People in photos – Flickr’s new function
Do you remember what you felt every time you realised your friend had tagged a picture of you on Facebook? And do you remember how you...
Michal Dzierza
Oct 26, 20091 min read
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It’s official!
This has been  the longest move in history. But it’s done. My lovely domain dzierza.com has been disused and criminally neglected for a...
Michal Dzierza
Oct 25, 20091 min read
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Flickr galleries
First, let’s explain the naming convention. What is a gallery? Unlike sets and collections, Flickr galleries don’t contain your own...
Michal Dzierza
Oct 25, 20092 min read
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Skiing with Canon 5D Mark II
Would you be brave enough to do this with your Canon 5D Mark II? I know I wouldn’t… I don’t ski. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=...
Michal Dzierza
Oct 24, 20091 min read
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Posterous, here I come
I’ve been using Tumblr for several months now as an alternative to a proper blog. Tumblr is a micro-blogging platform which allows you to...
Michal Dzierza
Sep 29, 20091 min read
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New York Times launches Lens
Photography, video and photojournalism – the New York Times has just launched a new photoblog, called Lens. I’m loving the fact that more...
Michal Dzierza
May 18, 20092 min read
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Don’t you just love spring?
#Canon #photo #photography
Michal Dzierza
May 5, 20091 min read
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