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TinEye – Photo Copyright Infringement Detection Tool

Recently this week I was put onto a new tool for photographers which enables you to upload or link to an image and TinEye will search for that image to tell you where it’s being used. Initially I was very sceptical about the system and didn’t think my image would be found anywhere but it came up being used on CNet and RedBubble but I already knew about that so was no biggy. If only my images were being used somewhere controversial that I didn’t know about, that definately would of made things interesting.

At this stage TinEye is in invitation stage but if you sign up there should be a invite in your inbox within a few hours. Also the database is still very much developing and as others have said it would be great if myspace and other social networking sites were a huge priority as if my images were to be used anywhere, that’s where they would probably go no doubt.

Would love to hear others experiences and if your shots are being used anywhere without your consent

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The Canon 18-55 kit lens – Discussion and Sample Photographs

The Canon 18-55 is a lens which is included in a kit when purchasing a Canon body. I think the new kit has changed and the lens now includes image stabilising which is pretty rad. But anyway, I find alot of people say this lens is rubbish, so much so they talk people out of even getting it with their purchase. For a lens which is only worth around $100 or less, it’s a great little lens. Depending what your doing with it, I can understand its limitations especially in regards to portraiture. For memory it only goes to around F 3.5 which could be better for portraits and ideally if your serious I would get the Canon 50 1.8 and couple that with the kit lens perhaps. But you can still get some ok shots for portraits and it will do fine while learning.

The same can be said with it for landscape photography which does have similar limitations somewhat. While the lens isn’t super wide, 18mm isn’t too bad but once you have a play with something like a 10-12mm you will realise that 8mm makes alot of difference. I’m not going to pretend this is some super lens but really it’s perfect for the amateur just looking to have a play and learn their camera in and out.

From what I learnt with this lens, pop it on a tripod for landscape and dial it up to around F.16 and go nuts. Ignore what others say and use the time to decide which range you use more, if you find you’re shooting around the 18-24 mark often then maybe a ultra wide angle like the Canon 10-22 or the cheaper Sigma alternative is a good option. Perhaps you shoot in the 30-55 range which I would probably recommend a 24-70 or 24-105. I’m only reccomending the expensive Canon lenses because that’s all that I’m familiar with and I have nothing against the more cheaper options but just cant speak first hand.

Here are a couple that I had taken in the past with this little lens

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Hey.

My name is Alex and I live in this little place we like to call Tasmania. It’s a lovely place and has incredible scenery and irreplaceable people. I love living here as my interest in photography means that I get to explore incredible places and have the chance to capture the moment.

Sometimes when I look at peoples photographs I become curious of how the photograph was taken, information of the trip and other things which are often missed. This encouraged me to create my own blog so I can document my travels and hopefully share my limited knowledge with others. Photography to me is purely a hobby and I enjoy it because it’s relaxing and I love being able to capture a scene through my own eye. That being said, my photography knowledge is limited which left me wondering is there any point documenting how I take photographs? I guess there is because what may seem easy to me, can at the same time be a cloud of confusion for someone else.

For any questions regarding my equipment or if your wishing to contact me please see the about or contact buttons at the top of the page.

– Alex