A garbage collector is reflected in the polished marble wall of a building as he rests at the entrance of the building where the air-conditioned cool air is blowing in Shanghai, China, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)Eugene Hoshiko/The Associated Press
One captivating image a day, the reason it was chosen and how you can shoot similar pictures.
Photo tip for Sept. 8: Using reflections can create some very interesting images. Here the photogrpaher uses a shallow depth of field to draw attention to the reflection
Photo tip for Sept. 7: By using a fast shutter speed the photographer is able to freeze the diver in mid-air with no bluring. Taken from behind at the moment the divers arms are outstretched he almost seems like he could fly away. Taken earlier or later the image wouldn't have the same impact.
Photo tip for Sept 6. Bikes and people cast long shadows as the sun gets lower in the sky. The photogrpaher took advantage of that and used silhouettes to make an interesting composition. Also teh dust particles in the air pick up the sunlight creating a haze.
Photo tip for Sept. 5: By using a slow shutter speed the photographer was able to catch other photographers flashes as they went off adding come great star bursts giving the image a very glamorous feel.
Photo tip for Sept. 2: Ruth Krahn of Edmonton shot this image of books basking in the afternoon light at her cottage near Smoky Lake, Alta on August 27 and uploaded it in response to our call-out for photos using window light. Why we chose it: The quality of window light streaming onto the wooden table creates a warm glow and matches the mood of the scene and the illuminated objects.
Each weekday, our photo editors will select one compelling image for prominent play in the newspaper. On Friday, we'll publish in the newspaper our favourite reader photo on a weekly theme. This week's assignment: Your morning routine.