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Many budding photographers are inspired by the great images found in National Geographic magazines and other great photo journals. We dream of shooting a lion kill or grizzly standing at full …

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Light is the single most important element when it comes to taking photographs. Whatever type of camera you use – film or digital – a wet or dry darkroom, you are involved …

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When you are familiar with the printing process there will come a time when you will want to have more control over the result. This is where burning-in and dodging comes to …

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The Russian painter, Wassily Kandinsky once said, “Everything starts from a dot.” Paul Klee the Swiss painter stated, “A line is a dot that went for a walk.” No matter who …

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If you want to add a new dynamic to your photography then try adding pattern, form and texture. They will add a new depth to your images and help you rise to …

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If you’d like to shoot close-ups and macro like a professional, then there are certain fundamentals you must follow. These are not rules for the sake of rules but techniques that work …

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All of us want to compose a perfect image that looks stunning and is admired by others. There are elements that if you include them will create a strong composition. This is where …

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Landscapes are amongst the most popular subjects for photography, and with some of the best scenery to be found in the U.K, it’s not surprising why. Many of us enjoy a day …

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Winter is one of the best times to photograph wildlife. Reduced temperatures mean that birds and animals are more prepared to venture out of their ‘fear circle’ in search of food, making …

Slower-flowing water requires longer exposures to obtain the fluid-movement look, while fast or cascading water can be blurred with not-quite-so-slow shutter speeds.