Tilt-shift Photography, You Can Too

Above - A trial of Tilt-shift Maker on a photo of mine.

When I was studying photography for my BFA, I had never heard of tilt-shift photography. Since then I have come to love the look that one gets with this technique. This term refers to a narrowing of the depth of field in a photo. In layperson terms, this means narrowing the area or range of focus in a photo. In most landscape photos, a camera provides a long range, from the front of the image back, of focus. When you narrow down what's in focus to only a small part of the landscape, you getting the amazing effects in the photos above. This narrow range of focus simulates photos of miniature scenes or models. Using the camera to create these types of images involves two adjustments with a special lens, but this affect can be simulated digitally to images you've already taken. If you have Photoshop to manipulate your photos you can follow a tutorial. If you don't have Photoshop, just visit Tilt-shiftmaker.com, and begin experimenting with your photos. It's wonderfully fun. Tilt-shift away and enjoy!

Bedrooms, The Art Of Placement

Feng Shui literally translates to wind and water. It's the art of placement of furniture and objects so as to have good flow of chi or energy, and nowhere is this idea more important than the bedroom. Even if you don't subscribe to the chi theory, Feng Shui is an excellent tool in interior design, especially modern interior design. Visit the link for the main points of Feng Shui and DIY a peaceful bedroom.

Making Concrete Planters

Concrete planters are durable throughout the year and a great aesthetic choice for a modern garden. Here is a great link to making your own, or if you're not so inclined, purchasing your own.