Here I discuss some topics about science and technology, and show some of my artworks and photos.
5 Jul 2023 3 minute read 1 comment valo
Art doesn’t always have to be expensive A few months ago, I discovered a new type of simple and addictive artistic expression. I’ve always loved using brush pens that mix like watercolours, but now I’ve found an interesting technique for creating...
27 Apr 2023 12 minute read 0 comments valo
Photography is a complex art form that can be both challenging and rewarding. In this article, I will mention ten common photography mistakes that beginners often make, along with practical advice on how to avoid them. Whether you are shooting with a...
24 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments valo
“Sea waves” — an artwork I generated in starryai. The massive sea waves are crashing against the rock with their mighty power, sending droplets all the way to your face. The wind is blowing your hair; it feels refreshing. The sun is reflecting o...
21 Apr 2023 1 minute read 2 comments valo
Infrared photography is fascinating. It takes some skill to imagine what objects will look like after the camera filters out the visible light, and (often) we turn the saturation slider to a minimum. I have been thinking of a post (or a series) dedic...
11 Apr 2023 1 minute read 0 comments valo
The topic of this post is an important one for any photographer - the rule of thirds. I don't follow the rule blindly, and I like breaking it regularly. In these photos, I put the main subject in the centre of the frame. At the same time, at the righ...
28 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments valo
I had a lovely trip to the picturesque city of Vidin, Bulgaria last summer. Among the other beautiful places I managed to visit, my favourite was undoubtedly the most atmospheric one. The huge medieval castle is a paradise for any photographer. The...
27 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments valo
After a long break, trying to recover my strength, I am sharing a set of pictures generated by the AI in starryai. I was struggling a lot to the point where I had to slow down with every aspect of life. Time will tell whether the worst is truly gone...
21 Feb 2023 1 minute read 0 comments valo
There aren't really good mushroom photography opportunities outside, so I asked the AI in starryai to create some pictures. I'm really happy with how the results turned out. My favourite would be this first one with the huge cap and the cute small mu...
17 Feb 2023 1 minute read 0 comments valo
Light painting is among my favourite photographic techniques. Even though the photos are already almost ten years old, I still consider them worth sharing. In the first one, I wanted to create a feeling of spirituality - like a ghost surrounding thes...
14 Feb 2023 1 minute read 2 comments valo
Life is bitter and often brings you down. To counter that, I bought some colourful candy and chocolates. I had never seen cupcake-shaped chocolates before, so I did not care if I would like their taste - the shape was irresistible. Good marketing! S...
