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Capturing the Art of Motion
Framing Motion Images
"I find that with so many variables in movement photography it really helps to narrow down the margin of error. I usually start by finding the movement I want. Then I set the camera up on a tripod in a place that will capture that motion best (the right camera angle, the right distance from the subject and the corr......
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05/20/05 |
The Wonders of Moab's Red-Rocks
Arches National Park is one of my favorite destinations anywhere. Rugged and remote, this area contains the largest number of natural stone arches in the country. Over 2000 arches are located within the park's boundaries, in addition to other geological formations like red-rock canyons, spires, fins and balancing rocks. A paved scenic drive takes y......
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05/12/05 |
How to Mount and Frame Your Photo
So you've been taking tons of digital photos and printing some of the better ones on your fancy ink jet printer. They look great, but somehow a thumbtack holding them up on the wall doesn't quite do the print justice. Last month's column showed you how to create a simulated matte and frame for web use. This month, I'll explain how to mount and matt......
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05/12/05 |
10 Tips for Shooting on Safari
1. Always Shoot Wide Open
The primary objective in taking photographs is that they are sharp. Unless you intend to creatively blur an image to suggest motion, sharpness is critical to the success of your pictures. With wildlife, you want to see as much detail as possible to appreciate the beauty and drama of your subjects.......
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04/28/05 |
Photographing Shadows
Beware the dark side, that famous sci-fi-movie "master" more than once cautioned his young protege re “The Force.” But the dark side—a.k.a. shadows—is well worth the photographer’s attention. While the eye is drawn to bright areas in a photograph, the interplay between bright and dark—between highlight and shadow—can make for a terrific photo. And ......
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03/23/05 |
Wide Open! Large-Aperture Magic
You should always shoot with your eyes wide open (at least, the one looking through the viewfinder). But often it pays to shoot with your lens wide open, too.
Wide apertures let in more light, so you can use a faster shutter speed in any given light level. This is handy for anything from low-light photography to action shooting.......
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03/22/05 |
Digital Cameras Bridge the Distance
Mitch Goldstone, a well-known leader in the photo industry, is reaching out to picture-takers across the United States with "Operation Photo." It's a program that asks photographers to donate their older model digital cameras to families of service members.
Only digital cameras in good operational condition will be processed. In return, 30 Mi......
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01/13/05 |
Digital Workflow Seminars with Rob Galbraith
Professional photographer Rob Galbraith will conduct digital workflow seminars for photographers who want to construct a workflow that pushes the boundaries of both quality and efficiency. The 10-city, "Just Show Me How" seminar tour, which runs from Feb. 6 through May 15, stresses using the right tools to gain maximum benefit.......
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01/12/05 |
CES Unveiled (Summary)
CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, is billed as one of the largest annual consumer technology events. More than 120,000 people are expected to attend the show this week, which takes up the entire Las Vegas Convention Center and the adjacent Hilton Convention Center. More then 2400 different companies from 110 different countries are displaying the......
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01/05/05 |
Mamiya Digital Camera Backs
Mamiya America's ZD Digital Camera Back, which is designed for the company's 645AFD and RZ67 Pro IID medium format film cameras, uses a 36mm-by-48mm Dalsa CCD imaging sensor and MSC (Mamiya Serial Communication) system to generate 22-megapixel digital images.......
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11/24/04 |
Lexar Introduces Digital Security
Lexar Media, a leading manufacturer of digital media, recently announced that it is going to incorporate encryption technology into its Professional CompactFlash cards. The new technology, when used with enabled digital cameras, gives users a truly secure digital media solution that protects their digital files from unwanted access.......
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09/20/04 |
Joby Gorillapod Original
