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Photographing Canyon Splendors
Text and photography by Lynne Eodice  |  May 01, 2003  | 

You've probably seen the photos of these exquisitely sculpted sandstone buttes; like colorful waves set in stone. You may have assumed--as I once did--that this area was part of some out-of-the-way corner of a national park.

 

For a long time, I couldn't find much documentation on this region, nor any information in guidebooks of the...

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Photographic Super Course: Macro Photograqphy
The Editors  |  Apr 01, 2003  | 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos by Jack and Sue Drafahl

One of the most common bits of advice drummed into new photographers is "get closer to your subject!" In that context, it means that novice shooters generally shoot from too far away, so their subject is lost among all the other stuff in the...

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Point & Shoot: Kind of Blue
Lynne Eodice  |  Mar 01, 2003  | 

 

 

 

 

When a photo emphasizes a particular color, it often dictates the mood of the picture—be it warm or cool, bright or muted. Blue is usually associated with soothing, cool and more-somber moods. Conversely, the color red conjures up emotions like passion, heat, love, and even anger.

We often...

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Photographic Super Course: The Art of Seeing
Mike Stensvold  |  Feb 01, 2003  | 

 

 

 

 

All photos by Mike Stensvold unless otherwise stated.

It's probably true that real artists are born, not made. But there is a lot anyone can do to make his or her photographs more interesting, and the tips on these pages should help you improve yours.

Seeing is the fun part of...

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Shooting Stunning Cityscapes
Lynne Eodice  |  Oct 01, 2002  | 

 

 

 

When photographing interesting cities, you'll find it very convenient to travel light—a point-and-shoot camera will free you to concentrate on compositions and allow you to respond more quickly to great photo opportunities. If your camera has a built-in zoom lens, use it at its widest setting for...

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Great Window Photos
Lynne Eodice  |  Sep 01, 2002  | 

 

 

 

If you enjoy photographing architectural details, chances are that you also love taking pictures of windows. As subjects, windows are plentiful, and they usually represent a particular style or character of the building that they inhabit. Whether it's an elaborate stained glass window of a church, or a...

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Choosing and Using Lenses
Mike Stensvold  |  Jun 01, 2002  | 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A great tool for creative photographers

You can't beat the 35mm SLR for its combination of features, price and performance. And one its best features is its ability to accept a wide range of interchangeable lenses. From superwide fisheye to supertelephoto, macro...

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10 Fun Self-Assignments
The Editors  |  Jan 01, 2002  | 

Here are 10 ways to get your creative juices flowing . . . and some great photos

1. Discover Your Own Backyard

If you put your mind to it, you can find lots of neat photo subjects right in your own backyard. (If you live in an apartment and don't have a formal backyard, don't worry—this assignment is about...

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Point & Shoot: Capturing Scenics with your Compact Camera
Lynne Eodice  |  Jul 01, 2000  | 

 

 

 

 

Perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions that people have about scenic photography is the notion that the beauty of a scene will automatically be captured by a camera—all you need to do is simply point and shoot at random. After all, spectacular mountains or azure seas are awe-inspiring to...

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When To Turn Off The Focus
Sometimes The Eye Is Quicker Than The Lens
Jay Abend  |  May 01, 1999  | 

One of the most important tips that I give aspiring photographers who own modern 35mm cameras is to learn to use their cameras totally manually. That's right, turn off the autoexposure and the autofocus, set the motor drive to single frame, and use...

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