http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles en mike@mikemcfarlane.co.uk Copyright 2010 2010-02-16T14:05:19+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/the-cycling-photographer/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/the-cycling-photographer/#When:14:05:19Z A story of being (mostly) car free and running a landscape photography business. In association with Cycle Heaven in York, and Carry Freedom Trailers. I've… 2010-02-16T14:05:19+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/hyperdifocusissia-the-story-behind-a-landscape-photograph-and-competition/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/hyperdifocusissia-the-story-behind-a-landscape-photograph-and-competition/#When:10:25:32Z def'n - An enhanced state of mind where your eyes won't focus properly and you see only in colour, shape, texture and line. Cause by an exhausted mind and… 2010-02-08T10:25:32+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/how-to-choose-a-camera-bag-for-landscape-photography/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/how-to-choose-a-camera-bag-for-landscape-photography/#When:15:25:25Z Almost as important as your camera system itself is a way to carry and protect that system. Like many photographers I know or… Reviews 2010-01-31T15:25:25+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/single_speed_single_lens/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/single_speed_single_lens/#When:16:25:18Z With Christmas approaching and that last minute present buying rush approaching, ask yourself, "Do I really need another lens or camera"? It's a bit of a ramble, but here… Miscellaneous 2008-12-16T16:25:18+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/iphone_and_ipod_touch_apps_for_the_landscape_photographer/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/iphone_and_ipod_touch_apps_for_the_landscape_photographer/#When:16:09:11Z In my previous article Top 5 photography gadgets I listed the Palm Pilot as my number one gadget in my camera bag because it… Reviews 2008-08-24T16:09:11+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/nikon_d300_mini_review/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/nikon_d300_mini_review/#When:21:23:26Z I meant to write this review in a timely fashion after getting the camera when it was still reasonably new and the review may have been of more use… Reviews 2008-05-28T21:23:26+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/realviz_stitcherpro_55_review/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/realviz_stitcherpro_55_review/#When:16:03:37Z In a previous technique article, Howto Panoramas and Digital Stitching, I discussed a variety of digital panorama stitching methods and software tools including… Reviews 2007-10-21T16:03:37+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/today_is_not_a_good_day_to_die/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/today_is_not_a_good_day_to_die/#When:10:47:41Z (This is an old post from my flickr account on 21st March 2006 which inspired a lot of my flickr contacts and… Miscellaneous 2007-10-18T10:47:41+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/professional_photographer/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/professional_photographer/#When:13:38:34Z In a previous article I discussed two common questions I am asked about improving photography, but I am also often asked about how to be… Business 2007-10-17T13:38:34+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/landscape_photography_tips/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/landscape_photography_tips/#When:12:12:48Z One of the great things about showing my work at exhbition and on the web is that I talk to a lot of other photographers, many of whom are… Photography Techniques 2007-10-17T12:12:48+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/mikes-favorite-links/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/mikes-favorite-links/#When:11:30:29Z Much as don't want you to leave my website, there are a lot of other great sites out there. This lists some of my favorite links and other useful… Miscellaneous 2007-08-14T11:30:29+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/50_tips_to_grow_your_business_marketing/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/50_tips_to_grow_your_business_marketing/#When:10:51:12Z This is the second in my business series of articles. The following top 50 marketing tips were presented at a talk about marketing photography businesses that I attended a… Business 2007-08-14T10:51:12+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/howto_avoid_online_scams/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/howto_avoid_online_scams/#When:20:52:56Z This is my first Business Series article. I'm going to try and concentrate on issues that affect the professional photographer, rather than general business advice. There is a lot… Business 2007-08-13T20:52:56+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/has_digital_photography_made_photography_more_of_an_art_form/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/has_digital_photography_made_photography_more_of_an_art_form/#When:13:41:09Z There were a lot of accusations of cheating and excess manipulation from photographers when digital photography first hit the mainstream. Indeed, just the other day (2007) I was chatting… Miscellaneous 2007-07-14T13:41:09+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/books_for_photographers/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/books_for_photographers/#When:11:07:48Z There are many photography books out there. A search for 'photography' on Amazon UK in June 2007 revealed 37, 470 books. So which are the good… Reviews 2007-06-15T11:07:48+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/composition_for_photographers/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/composition_for_photographers/#When:13:10:05Z Starting out as a photographer and artist I could find very little information on photographic or artistic composition. Some fine artists refer to rules of composition as formal structures… Photography Techniques 2007-05-12T13:10:05+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/dxo_optics_pro_elite_42/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/dxo_optics_pro_elite_42/#When:12:50:50Z DxO claim that DxO Optics Pro is “Designed for advanced amateur and professional photographers, DxO Optics Pro is a "must have" accessory for supported… Reviews 2007-05-12T12:50:50+00:00 http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/top_5_photography_gadgets/ http://www.mikemcfarlane.co.uk/articles/view/top_5_photography_gadgets/#When:23:02:48Z Expecting lenses, cameras, funny little flash reflectors. Not to be found here. These are the little 'utensils' that I always have with me, that I use day in day… Photography Techniques 2007-05-11T23:02:48+00:00