Sunday, February 17, 2013

20 Captivating Photos Shot At Exactly The Right Moment

20 Captivating Photos Shot At Exactly The Right Moment: "here are some things in life that make me feel dated (notice I didn’t use the word “old” LOL). For example, sending a fax, writing in cursive (with a pen) and talking on any phone with a cord (and twirling it around my fingers) are all things that kids born in 2011 might never have the opportunity to experience."

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Landscape Photography Tutorial, Techniques and Tips | FreeDigitalPhotographyTutorials.com

Landscape Photography Tutorial, Techniques and Tips | FreeDigitalPhotographyTutorials.com: "You’d be amazed how the simple act of including a foreground element within a landscape photo can totally transform a scene. By adding a foreground element to your photo, the image can instantly portray a deeper sense of perspective and depth. Without it, the photo may look too flat for your taste."

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Beware of Cheap Lenses: Five Common Issues

Beware of Cheap Lenses: Five Common Issues: "“You pays your money, you takes your chances,” as the old adage goes. It perhaps perfectly sums up the end result of buying a cheap lens. Whilst you might get conceivably get a great lens, the chances are that by paying less you are going to end up paying more in the long run, by having to upgrade because the lens you bought really doesn’t stand up to close scrutinization. "

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12 Hugely Important Moments in the History of Photography

12 Hugely Important Moments in the History of Photography: "As humans we seem to have an insatiable need to document life — our actions, the actions of other species of animals, anything and everything around us. While the ever present, universally accessible nature of the camera in the modern world makes this all too easy, the drive to produce a permanent record of life’s meaningful — and not so meaningful — events is not at all a concept borne of recent technological achievement."

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31 Photographs of Spiders That Will Make Your Skin Crawl

31 Photographs of Spiders That Will Make Your Skin Crawl: "Spiders are one of those photographic subjects that you either love or hate. Some of us run squealing from the monster in our view-finders, while others stick around and get some unforgettable macro shots. These amazingly beautiful photographs of spiders (if somewhat creepy for some of us) show what can be done if you have patience and vision with these creatures. Personally, I am content to watch from a distance."

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Review: "It seems to me that the fixed lens, compact camera game has spawned two sub species: ultra long zoom models and those with ultra fast lenses … to some they’re called ‘bright’."

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Museum Photography Tips | Martin Belan

Museum Photography Tips | Martin Belan: "Whether its cold and rainy outside, or you’re taking the family out for some entertainment, a trip to a museum can be a lot of fun. Museums are also a great backup plan if its raining during a vacation.  A museum can also be a great place to practice your photography and also get some great photos."

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7 Tips For Stunning Concert Photography

7 Tips For Stunning Concert Photography: "You always wanted to know the tricks of the best concert photographers? In this blog post I will share my 7 best tips on how you can improve your photography skills to become a better concert photographer."

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