Difference between Car Polish & Wax

POLISHING

1) Polish is a mildly abrasive substance which sands the surface of paint smooth and
allows it to shine.
2) Polishing is a process by which the top coat of paint is thinned, which means polishing a car removes a layer.
3) Polishing a car gives back the shine. The polish is mainly used for eliminating dirt and scratches from the surface.Polishing is only something you should do when the paint finish has become flat.
4) Polishing should have to be done once a year.

WAXING
1) Wax is called as a protective coat.
2) Waxing helps in protecting the polished surface from outside elements, which mean waxing adds a layer.
3)Waxing a car helps in resisting soot, water, dust and smoke It also helps in filtering the ultraviolet light. It also helps in blocking the color from fading. Waxing forms as a barrier between the metal and the exterior elements like oils and salts. This means it can delay oxidation.
4) Waxing should have to be done once in 6-months.

Sony 1 Light Creative Workshop (31st July 2010)

Elements of photography:

1) Shape
2) Colour
3) Bright & Contrast
4) Texture
5) Emotion

Rule no. 1: When the light source significantly larger than the subject, the quality of light is improve.

Flash Techniques:

No.1: Side Bounce Flash (Against white projector screen)

No.2:Light Painting (Wireless Flash)

Direct Flash behind subject to create an outline of subject contour. Front Elements purposedly darkened dramatize effect.

Photo courtesy of Mega Avit

Result:
Need to be improve... Need to shot very tight without the chair..
No.3: Soft lighting (Wireless Flash)
(using softbox above and slightly infront of subject. To get a soft light and emotion)

Result:


No.4: Long Shadow Photography (Wireless Flash)
(Direct, high and further from subject. )

Photo Courtesy of Mega Avit

Result:

Not successfull...

The long shadow photo should be like this:

Photo courtesy of Charles Bisius

Basic Photography Sony Alpha Workshop (10 April 2010)

What an Experience...

First time shooting a model...

Hotel in Malaysia

Maya Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (Jan 2009)

Marriot Hotel, Putrajaya (Feb 2009)

Imperial Hotel, Miri (March 2009)

Park Royal Hotel, KL (April 2009)

Awana Kijal (July 2009)

The Aryani Resort Terengganu (Nov 2009)

Impiana Hotel KLCC (Dec 2009)

Sutra Beach Resort, Kuala Terengganu (May 2010)

Park Everly Hotel, Bintulu (June 2010)

New World Hotel, Bintulu (July 2010)

Concorde Hotel (Nov 2010)
The Gardens, Mid Valley (Nov 2010)

More Hotel photos & updates, visit Steffy182 Flickr PhotoStream

Monopod Vs Tripod

Monopod:
Pros
1) Lighter
2) Easy to carrying around
3) Quick to set up
4) Great for sports where you have to move but still need long telephoto shots.
Cons
1) Can't stand up by themselves... Now, there are mono tri-mix that have feet
2) limited tilting (try to get good ballhead mounting)

Tripod
Pros
1) Stand by themselves - Stability
2) Eliminates Shake
3) Variety adjustment for camera position and angles
4) Rock solid for low light, long exposure, telephoto shots.
5) Great for fixed photo area, like portraits.
6) Good for remote shutters.
Cons
1) Heavy
2) Bulky

If you are considering monopod or tripod, it all depends on your needs and preferences.

I'm buying my self Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod (Black)

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Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod (Black)