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HDO Photo
@hdophoto.bsky.social
Photographer, videographer, educator. Photography has been part of my life since 2005. My goal is to help make it part of your life as well.

My YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/@HDO_Photo?si=1d298PNjqTCLiNH5

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I've posted a new short about pioneering photographer, Gustave Le Gray. I hope you enjoy it!

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#photography
#historyofphotography
#gustavelegray
Who was Gustave Le Gray? #photography
If you’re interested in the early history of photography, this video’s for you! We’ll briefly explore the life and achievements of pioneering French photogra...
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July 2, 2024 at 7:40 PM
I posted a new short today, dealing with a fun historical question in photography: why didn't people smile in old photos? I hope you enjoy it!

youtu.be/h7dethRQ27A

#photography
#history
#historyofphotography
#smile
#smiles
#smiling
#exposure
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June 21, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Currently finishing my next video, a widescreen compilation of my shorts about the three essential camera settings: aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. I'm hoping to post it over the next few days.

#photography
#editing
June 12, 2024 at 7:31 AM
I've posted a new video, continuing my exploration of shutter speed. I hope you enjoy it!

#photography
#shutter
#shutterspeed
#canon
#nikon

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Camera Basics: Controlling the Shutter, Part 3 #photography
Our exploration of how to control shutter speed continues. This video picks up where we left off, covering how to read slower shutter speeds on both Canon & ...
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May 24, 2024 at 4:57 AM
I've posted a new short! This one continues the exploration of the shutter. I hope you enjoy it!

#photography
#shutter
#shutterspeed

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Camera Basics: Controlling the Shutter, Part 2 #photography
We’ve begun learning how to control the shutter. This video continues where we left off, explaining how shutter speeds are described by our cameras.Thanks fo...
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May 21, 2024 at 7:11 PM
I've posted a new short! This one begins covering how to control a camera's shutter. I hope you enjoy it!

#photography
#shutter
#shutterspeed

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Camera Basics: Controlling the Shutter (Part 1) #photography
We know what a camera’s shutter is, and what it’s for. The next step is to learn how it’s controlled. This video introduces the first steps for controlling s...
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May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM
After a busy few weeks grading, I've posted a new short! It continues my exploration of the camera's shutter. I hope you enjoy it!

#photography
#shutter
#shutterspeed

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Introducing the Shutter (Part 2)
Now that we’ve introduced the shutter, let’s continue where we left off! This video explores longer shutter speeds, including the very important 1/30s.Thanks...
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May 8, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Macro image of an oven filter, captured with a macro lens. Created from 46 exposures focus stacked in Adobe Photoshop.

© 2021 by HDO Photo.

#photography
#digitalphotography
#macro
#abstract
April 24, 2024 at 4:33 AM
A cross-polarization image, captured in 2022 with my macro lens, an extension tube, a circular polarizer, a polarizing sheet, and... a plastic bath mat.

© Copyright 2022 by HDO Photo.

#photography
#digitalphotography
#macro
#abstract
April 23, 2024 at 7:39 PM
A digital full spectrum image I captured in 2011. This is the Seventh Street Bridge, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. I captured this with my modified Digital Rebel XS, and a yellow filter. The camera captures a mixture of visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet.

#infrared
#photography
#Pittsburgh
April 23, 2024 at 4:40 AM
A digital infrared image I captured in 2010. This is the structure known as "The Castle" or "El Castillo," at the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, in Yucatan, Mexico. Taken with my modified Digital Rebel XT (EOS 350D).

© 2010 by HDO Photo.

#photography
#infrared
#chichenitza
#mexico
#yucatan
April 22, 2024 at 7:29 PM
I've posted a new short today, about the shutter. I hope you enjoy it!

youtube.com/shorts/LIOkm...

#photography
#camera
Camera Basics: Introducing the Shutter (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered what that click is when you take a picture with your DSLR or mirrorless camera? If you have, this video is for you! This short video w...
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April 22, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Good news: I've posted a new short about solar eclipse photography over on my channel. I hope you enjoy it!

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#photography
#solareclipse
#astrophotography
Solar Eclipse Photography Basics #photography
“Solar Eclipse Photography Basics”You’d like to photograph a solar eclipse, but aren’t sure where to begin. I’ve been there. This short video will explain th...
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April 17, 2024 at 6:22 PM
I finally finished my video on the solar eclipse, and posted it to my channel! I hope you enjoy it!

youtu.be/5nyMPEngr_w

#astrophotography
#photography
#solareclipse
Solar Eclipse Photography!
On April 8, 2024, I got the opportunity to photograph a solar eclipse. What equipment did I use? What techniques did I try? What challenges did I face? If yo...
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April 16, 2024 at 9:33 PM
I'm currently working on a video about the solar eclipse on April 8, with the goal of posting it sometime over the next few days. As always, I'll yet you know, and hope that you enjoy it!

#eclipse
#video
#photography
#DSLR
#sun
April 13, 2024 at 6:16 AM
I ordered a solar filter, and a stepping ring for it. My plan is to use it with my Tamron 18-400mm lens, and my Kenko 2x teleconverter during the solar eclipse on April 8.

Anyone else excited about getting pictures of the solar eclipse?
April 2, 2024 at 11:26 PM
I've uploaded a new short, this time explaining how the aperture is used when taking a picture. I hope you enjoy it.

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Camera Basics: Using the Aperture
Now that you know what the aperture is, and how to control it, the final question is: how is it used? This short video will explain how to use the aperture w...
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April 2, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Must remember to add hastags to posts.

#hashtag #reminders
March 13, 2024 at 6:09 AM
I've posted a new video dealing with how to control a camera's aperture. I hope you enjoy it!

#aperture #photography #DSLR #mirrorless #fstop

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Camera Basics: Controlling the Aperture
Now that you know what the aperture does, how do you control it? This short video will demonstrate typical ways that the aperture is controlled in DSLR and m...
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March 13, 2024 at 6:08 AM
Was going over older images of mine, and noticed how many artifacts I could now see in them on my 4K display. Over time, I'll need to revisit a few using the enhancing features in Camera Raw.

#ACR #cameraraw #4k #photography
March 13, 2024 at 5:59 AM
One of the more interesting challenges in creating videos with an animated character is lip sync. I'm currently experimenting with manual lip sync with keyframes, or doing it automatically with After Effects expression scripts. Both have pros and cons.

#animation #motiondesign #aftereffects
March 13, 2024 at 5:29 AM