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Honor banks on new 200MP phone to give premium brands run for money
Smartphone maker Honor is banking on its newest product — the Honor 90 5G with a 200MP camera — to drive sales in the Philippines, and to...
Joel D. Pinaroc
Aug 23, 20234 min read
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A gloomy sunrise
The month of December 2021 proved to be mostly cold and gloomy in Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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Gardens
Cosmos, butterfly and others.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Sep 1, 20211 min read
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Bee and zinnia
My Mama Evia has recently grown a few zinnias to add on to her garden plants. Naturally, the zinnias have been attracting a few insects...
Joel D. Pinaroc
Jan 29, 20211 min read
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The Rule of Thirds in Photography
One of the basic lessons to learn in photography is the Rule of Thirds. The Rule of Thirds is a composition technique that is a favorite...
Joel D. Pinaroc
Oct 6, 20202 min read
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3 Reasons to Learn Macro Photography During Quarantine
Macro photography is a great hobby to learn particularly during these times when most people are still in quarantine.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Jul 5, 20203 min read
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My Canon Stories
What is interesting with the My Canon page is that they ask you to write a back story on your photo.
Joel D. Pinaroc
May 4, 20201 min read
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Taking Photos of Bees and Hoverflies in Midflight
I've recently started experimenting with my Canon 1300D and Canon 55-250mm lens on capturing moving subjects such as bees and hoverflies.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Feb 13, 20202 min read
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Portraiture
For many, portrait photography means capturing a person's "emotions" in a digital photo.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Dec 16, 20192 min read
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The Many Uses of the Canon 55-250mm Lens
Aside from its telephoto capabilities, the Canon 55-250mm lens also has a modest macro feature .
Joel D. Pinaroc
Nov 27, 20192 min read
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Taking Photos of Birds in Flight
Taking photos of flying birds can be very challenging. For these photos, I used a Canon 1300D with a 55-250mm lens.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Oct 21, 20192 min read
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Learning Product Photography
One of the things I noticed about product photography is that getting the right lighting can be tricky.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Sep 28, 20191 min read
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Top 5 Interesting Things to Do at the La Mesa Ecopark
Here's hoping that what Ms. Gina Lopez started will continue and that the La Mesa Ecopark will remain unspoiled for all of us to enjoy.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Aug 28, 20192 min read
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Rainy Season Photography
A tiny water droplet on the tip of a blade of grass and lens flares make for an interesting macro landscape photo.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Aug 23, 20191 min read
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Cloud Wing and Marsh Hawk
A Cloud Wing dragonfly rests on a wild shrub.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Aug 11, 20192 min read
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8 Great Reasons to Go for a Freelance, Work-from-Anywhere Job
Working while on vacation is one of the perks of freelancing.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Jun 24, 20192 min read
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More Water Droplet Photos
Here are a few more water droplet photos taken from different locations.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Jun 19, 20191 min read
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Taking Photos of Dragonflies and Damselflies
If you can, try to shoot dragonflies during "the golden hour," which is said to be the perfect time to take photos using natural light.
Joel D. Pinaroc
Jun 4, 20194 min read
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Tips on Capturing Nature Scenes: Two Droplets and a Bug
I like to take macro photos of nature scenes. And by "nature scenes," I mean insects going about their business, particularly early in...
Joel D. Pinaroc
May 16, 20192 min read
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5 Basic Lessons I Learned on Shutterstock
If you plan to sell your photos on Shutterstock, here are a few newbie tips that might be useful for you.
Joel D. Pinaroc
May 9, 20192 min read
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