Readers: Lens Filters: To Use or Not To Use? Your 2 cents, if you please!

Readers: Lens Filters: To Use or Not To Use? Your 2 cents, if you please!: "For those of you who are newer to the wild, wild world of photography, there are many different kinds of lens filters, and thus they are used for varied reasons. The two most commonly used filters would be 1) Polarizing filters which are used to reduce glare and improve overall image saturation and 2) UV filters which essentially exist to provide extra protection (from scratches, cracks etc) to the front of your lens. These filters run anywhere from a few dollars (for a piece of shizizzle) all the way up to the $900 range (I’ve heard rumors that this variety is plated in gold. . . though I’ve never seen one with my own eyes, so I can’t definitively say)."

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Creating Quality Slideshows

Creating Quality Slideshows: "All those photos you have on your harddrive, what are you doing with them? Are they sitting there and then up on a website? Maybe a share on Facebook or Google+? Have you ever thought of presenting your work in a slideshow, or projected, exhibition?"

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How To Properly Scan a Photograph (And Get An Even Better Image) - How-To Geek

How To Properly Scan a Photograph (And Get An Even Better Image) - How-To Geek: "Somewhere in your home, there’s a box of old analog photographs you probably want digital copies of. Unless you know how to use your scanner correctly, the image quality can turn out poor. Here’s how to get the best results."

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