By Anna Chan
The depth of field in a photo is the closest and furthest distances which are in focus. Once a certain point is focused upon, a distance in front of and beyond that focused point will also be in focus. This range is determined by the f-stop used. The lower the f-stop value, the less the… Continue reading Photography 101: Depth of field:
By Anna Chan
The objective of this lecture is to help you realize what you see through your viewfinder is what your photo will end up looking like. Once you learn this, it won’t be necessary to use scissors or Photoshop since you will end up taking a nice photo to start with. Framing a good photograph is… Continue reading Photography 101: Taking a well composed photograph using just your viewfinder
By Anna Chan
In order to achieve a perfect exposure for a photograph that is not too bright or too dark, it is important to know how the light meter works and what it is telling you. Most modern cameras have an in-camera light meter which will give an ideal exposure when the meter reads zero. Pictured above… Continue reading Photography 101: Getting to know your light meter
By Anna Chan
As part of an attempt to educate the masses, I decided it was about time we shared our limited knowledge of photography with other amateurs and beginners. This means you. This feature marks the beginning of a series of photo features in the Gauntlet. Once a month I, along with my fellow photogs and Gauntlet… Continue reading Photography 101: Learning the basics of photography
By Anna Chan
Wings, the ultimate in carnivorous pub food. We crave them and can’t get enough. So, to fill our craving, a team of hungry Gauntleteers went in search of good wings, good service and good pints. For a wing night, we also decided to note wing related necessities, such as wing size and potency as well… Continue reading It’s a wing thing
By Anna Chan
We all have our own opinions, but when does expressing your opinion become condemning other people and their interests? It is common for people to disagree on pizza toppings or what movie to watch, but there is never any rest when it comes to music. I find it impossible to work at my own computer… Continue reading Shut up and listen
By Anna Chan
A “modern-day Nazi regime” is the only way I can describe it. You may think it’s harsh to refer to it in such a manner, extreme even, but if it was your everyday life, you could only agree. Some of you can relate to my difficulties, my trials, and few triumphs: those with Chinese parents.… Continue reading Living under tyranny
By Anna Chan
Chinese New Year is upon us once more, and this year the Goat is on the plate. What does the year of the Goat mean? Well, if you really want to know, why are you reading this? This is AP, stupid. It’s a farce–like Ginger Beef. You really think they eat that in China?Rat (1948,… Continue reading Coming up on the Goat
By Anna Chan
With the familiar stylings specific to Coldplay, A Rush of Blood to the Head, will do just that. Your ears will be left happy, lips left grinning, and your cheeks will erupt in a warm buzz. And just like the different parts of your head, the tracks on their second album will offer something different… Continue reading Coldplay, A Rush of Blood to the Head,
By Anna Chan
Banff, typically known for its vast mountains, hot springs and tourists aplenty, becomes John Ballem’s setting for his latest gripping mystery novel, Murder As A Fine Art.The novel opens with the discovery of Alan Montrose, who has fatally fallen down a flight of stairs in the Banff Centre for the Arts. Even though the death… Continue reading Murder in the mountains