The Arctic Polar Circle during winter, when hours of daylight are short , I became quite aware of the fact that those conditions are far from ideal, both for our bodies and for our equipment. Before leaving on that trip, I made a list of precautions to take so that long hours spent while trying…
here are a variety of techniques that can be used to create dynamic photographs of the night sky, including capturing the stars as pinpoints of light, as star trails and by creating time-lapse movies of the stars as they move across the sky during the course of an evening. To find out their techniques for…
We’ve said night photography is fun. This is true even when working with other night photographers, but it’s especially true when we’re taking the picture alone. Every photographer has their solutions to these little (or sometimes big), which help us be more productive in the field at night. Below, Night instructors offers one tip to…
Night photographers are fortunate to have many ways to interpret a subject. The night sky can be captured with a stunning Milky Way core, or as a deep sea of stars that register as thousands of points of light. We can illuminate the foreground to give the sky a sense of place, use filters to…
Planning before taking images is essential for star photography and any other type of night sky photography. A brief overview of each topic is provided below, but even more detail can be found on the Scouting & Planning for Star, Night Sky Photography Page. The following videos cover my step-by-step planning technique for star photography. Calculate…
Folding a rose is an intermediate project that results in a beautiful, decorative flower. It all starts with a simple square that’s carefully folded into a spiral pattern. The rose comes together as four petals tightly twisted around a square base. Once you make your first rose, you’ll want to make several more so you can create…
A pretty kusudama flower can be made by folding five or six square pieces of paper. If you make twelve flowers, they can be assembled into a beautiful kusudama ball. Even if you use colorful sticky notes, the result is very impressive and can be used for decorative purposes or even worn as a brooch. 1.Fold a square piece…
Spring is just around the corner and with spring come the daffodils. In my opinion, one of the weirdest looking flowers. But they always make me happy when I see them because I know that the snow is gone. You will need a Silhouette or a Cricut to make this paper daffodil. The cone part isn’t possible…
Paper roses are a fun craft to make and require minimal supplies. They also make a great gift to give to someone special! You can make paper roses using the rolling method which is both quick and easy. Alternatively, you can make paper roses using the folding method which takes a bit longer and requires…
In the crafting sessions, we have at home with our children. It is common to make stuff they are usually interested in. Airplane craft ideas are an instant favorite for most kids, and we need to make an effort to keep this time enjoyable and full of fun to hold their attention span. Scroll down…
