What are the common 'rules of photography'. Where did they come from? Are they meant to be followed precisely?

In my opinion NO. At least I don't ALWAYS... here's why.

Today I am editing shots from a Pole Dance shoot and need to straighten the vertical line of the pole - but in this shot I ran out of room.

Monday, 15 October 2012 23:29

How to Kill a Nikon 24-70mm

How could you possibly damage this tank of a lens?

Monday, 15 October 2012 23:28

Win a blackrapid strap - share your shots!

1 woman and 1 man will win a blackrapid strap every week just by sharing 5 shots to one of the flickr critique groups.

Monday, 15 October 2012 23:27

Photography is a creative LIE

Documenting reality? Capturing a moment? Sharing natures untouched beauty. Photo 'realism'?

Monday, 15 October 2012 23:26

Aperture stops explained

Apologies - YouTube messed up the last file - was working then stopped! Sorry.

Monday, 15 October 2012 23:25

Wedding photography pricing

Why does it cost so much? Should I go for a cheap deal? How much time is really involved?

Monday, 15 October 2012 23:24

Canon-Leica Frankenstein - with f0.95 lens!

What a dream video rig! Canon 5Dii, modified to take Leica M Lenses - fitted with a 50mm f0.95 lens.

Sex toys, dim sum and local customs - what more could you want?