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The Secret Life of Photographs: Why Some Images Refuse to Be Taken - Why Some Photographs Deserve to Be Burned
There are times when I have become convinced that certain photographs simply do not wish to be taken.

Michael Blyth
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The Effect of Frost On Wood – Simple Photography Tips by Michael Blyth
A couple of weeks ago i was outside with my new puppy doing the sort of things puppy's do to profusion in the early morning. The outside table had been gently painted with a fine layer of frost, and had picked out the features of the grain to a qute remarkable degree, highlighted by the low angle of the sunshine..

Michael Blyth
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Simple Photography Tips: Advantages of Grey Days
The overall conclusion I'd like you to take with you is that there is very rarely a day devoid of photographic opportunity - you just need to stop and settle, and maybe imagine your'e a modern-day Monet, looking for the light to guide you.

Michael Blyth
1 min read


Simple Photography Tips: How to Avoid Lens Flare in Landscape Photography
Out for a few minutes walk before meeting Favourite Middle Daughter for a before work coffee from Roc and Floss at the market. I was able to capture a short video demonstrating how to use existing objects to cut the lens flare that occurs from bright light entering the lens at the wrong angle - this is usually sunlight, but can also be streetlights etc.

Michael Blyth
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Friday Photo Inspiration: Simple Photography Tips & Uplifting Insights from Autumn Pumpkins
Not a simple photography tip as such, but more like life inspiration through Photography and Words—a mix of visual with sometimes meaningful reflections.
Do you know anyone for whom this is true, perhaps you? Let me know, I'd be interested.

Michael Blyth
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Simple Photography Tips - Finding Inspiration Through Photography and Words - Always be grateful for food, some don't have it.
Like my Friday posts, this isn't a simple photography tip as such, but more like life inspiration through Photography and Words—a mix of visual with meaningful reflections.
There are starving people out there, so never despise the food you have.

Michael Blyth
1 min read
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