This week we asked how long you have been taking photos. The results were interesting with the majority of responses indicating that readers have been taking photos for more than ten years. The shortest duration represented in the poll was "less than a year" which covered 15% of responses. Therefore, in conclusion 67% of the Seven by Five readership have been taking photographs … [Read more...]
25 Great Photos of the Volcanic Sunset
Despite every plane in the UK being grounded the volcanic ash brings with it some good news for photographers. Apparently the sunsets across the United Kingdom and Ireland are going to be spectacular. To celebrate we have created this post and would like you to share your photos taken of sunsets taken from today through to Sunday. You can add your photos to the Seven by … [Read more...]
How to Create your first Memolio
There is no doubt that the actual process of taking photos is enjoyable although there isn't really much point in capturing images if they are not going to be seen or shared. The internet has not only provided us with an easy platform to share our work with people around the world but it also opens up a range of fantastic printing and product services with many companies … [Read more...]
Competition Mencap : Snap!
Snap! is the photo and film competition Mencap, (the voice of Learning Difficulties in the UK) offers every year with the 2010 theme being "Active". Basically Mencap want you to communicate what you like doing to be active via still or moving image. The competition is primarily aimed at people with a learning difficulty but if you do not have a learning disability can also … [Read more...]
Canon 7D Firmware Update
Canon have released a firmware upgrade to their 7D professional camera range. Firmware Version 1.2.1 incorporates a number of improvements and fixes. The firmware extends the timing at which the high temperature warning indicator is displayed and the timing of automatic shut down of the camera due to a rise in internal temperature during Live View or EOS Movie functions. It … [Read more...]