Cheap Camera vs. Pro Camera: Which One’s Which? – PictureCorrect

Cheap Camera vs. Pro Camera: Which One’s Which? – PictureCorrect: "How many times have you heard the proverbial quote, “the best part of a camera is the 12 inches behind it”? I bet not enough. If you’ve been complaining that your APS-C camera doesn’t shoot that well and you might need to upgrade to a full-frame, or that your smart phone isn’t a serious camera and you should at least purchase a DSLR, think again. Your complaints are misguided; your camera is not to be blamed:"



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How to Recalibrate Your Camera’s Focus – PictureCorrect

How to Recalibrate Your Camera’s Focus – PictureCorrect: "ou just bought a new DSLR and you just can’t wait to start shooting great images. But wait, there’s a problem. Your camera somehow can’t seem to lock focus where you want it to. You’ve selected the right AF point and you paid attention when the exposure was made, but your camera always seems to focus just short of the subject. If you’re wondering if your camera’s broken, relax. This is a common problem, and John Greengo has a solution:"



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Too Cold Outside for Photography? Think Again – PictureCorrect

Too Cold Outside for Photography? Think Again – PictureCorrect: "Many photographers run for cover when the outside air temperature dips five or ten degrees below the freezing point, fearing their equipment may malfunction, or worse, their fingers and toes will fall victim to Jack Frost’s wiles. Although these concerns may hold some truth, the reality is that with adequate and thoughtful preparation, the snow-shy landscape photographer has a whole other side of nature to discover during winter—and a beautiful one at that."



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Thieves target Sheboygan disc golf courses

Thieves target Sheboygan disc golf courses: "If someone offers you a good deal on a secondhand disc golf basket, buyer beware.

The basket from Hole No. 6 at Quarryview Park was stolen sometime Nov. 16, and local disc golf devotees are upset."



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11 Tips for Shooting Great Wildlife Photos – PictureCorrect

11 Tips for Shooting Great Wildlife Photos – PictureCorrect: "In this video tutorial, photographer Jay P. Morgan shows us how to shoot beautiful images of wild animals without getting killed! Armed with his Tamron 150-600mm lens and a liberal amount of advice from his father (who shot for National Geographic), Morgan arrived at Yellowstone National Park and shared 11 tips for wildlife photography:"



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How To Make an Incredibly Easy Panoramic Photograph With Any Camera

How To Make an Incredibly Easy Panoramic Photograph With Any Camera: "You might know that there are special cameras for shooting panoramic pictures. Today, we’ll put one together in seconds that we shot with a regular digital camera and a tripod. Grab your favorite image editor and camera, and let’s go!"



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10 Macro Photography Subject Ideas – PictureCorrect

10 Macro Photography Subject Ideas – PictureCorrect: "
Are you looking for some interesting and out of the ordinary project ideas for your close up or macro photography? Want to break away from the usual flowers, leaves, plants and mushrooms? Tired of bugs, butterflies, and spiders? All of those can make great close up subjects, but certainly not unique ones. Here are a few macro photography project ideas that may inspire your creativity:"



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3 Creative Uses of the Drop Shadow in Photoshop

3 Creative Uses of the Drop Shadow in Photoshop: "Layer styles are a great way to add effects to your images in Photoshop. In this article, you will learn about the Drop Shadow. A typical example of the drop shadow effect in Photoshop is to add a 3D look to your text."



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Weekly Photography Challenge Worm's Eye View

Weekly Photography Challenge Worm's Eye View: "This week I rounded up a bunch of images taken low to the ground, otherwise known as worm’s eye view. It’s not a common view that people see, so images you create shot from this angle have a unique look and pique interest with viewers. Your job is to take on this low down task and shoot from the ground level. Here are some examples for you:"



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Smoke Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Smoke Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "When you look at smoke photos, you might think that it is impossible to take such shots yourself, but it’s actually not that hard. You just need to be patient since the ratio of good images to bad ones is pretty low."



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