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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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