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  Canon EOS 10D Hockey Photos
HiI just purchased the Canon EOS 10D. I need to get some good shots at a hockey game, this is the 1st time I have used an SLR. I was wondering if anyone can help with what settings to go with? The...
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March 13, 2004
 
  Opinion On My Picture
I have taken this pic with Sony Mavica fd-90. I don't know what is wrong in this pic. Can you tell me what should I do to improve this photograph?...
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February 22, 2004
 
  Critique of Composition For Two Pictures?
Hello!I just discovered this site today and must say it's already been very informative, although I'm a newbie so pretty much *anything* is news to me =) I bought a digital camera about a y...
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January 05, 2004
 
  Problem With Bright Splotches
I hope this doesn't sound like too stupid of a question... but, I recently purchased a JVC gc-qx5hdu digital camera. When I shoot indoors, there are bright splotches on the subject. I am atta...
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December 05, 2003
 
  Strobe Light Accessories: What are These?
Recently, I got a great deal on used White Lightning strobes and accessories. However, no instruction manuals with any of the equipment. I have the strobes figured out, but the items I have uploa...
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December 02, 2003
 
  What Can Photoshop LE Do For This Picture?
Obviously, the picture is overexposed (right term ?) in the upper portion where the sun is hitting the woman directly in the face. Is there something I could do in Photoshop LE to "fix" this? I a...
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August 25, 2003
 
  WHAT SPEED FILM TO USE FOR LOWLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
I HAVE A MINOLTA 35MM SLR CAMERA WITH THE PORTRAIT, LANDSCAPE, NIGHT, ETC. SETTINGS. MY HUSBAND IS IN A BAND AND I WILL BE TAKING PICTURES IN LOWLIGHT CONDITIONS. WHAT IS THE BEST FILM SPEED TO USE...
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November 26, 2003
 
  Swim/Dive Team Group Photos
I am trying to photograph large swim/dive teams of about 60-90 members. Withought the use of any risers, I tried to arrange them approx. 20 wide x 4 rows (sitting, kneeling, standing, standing on b...
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November 26, 2003
 
  Shooting subjects half in sun and shadow
any tips of shooting a subject that is half in and half out of the shadow. Obviuosly, the camera can only cope with the shadow or sun, how do you get a well balanced shot. See example attached....
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November 26, 2003
 
  'bubbles' in digital photo
Please note on the subject in the attached photo. The one with the red outfit has a 'bubble' on her right sleeve. This is not the only time I've gotten this with my new Nikon Coolpix ...
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June 16, 2006
 
  Inside Action Shots
I'm having problems getting good actions shots inside (at a basketball game with flourscent lights). When I set my camera on Auto, there is no movement but the shots are very dark. When I use...
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February 01, 2002
 
  picture smoothing
How can I fix pictures that have a grainy look. I take the pics from about 4 to about 6 feet away and some of them seem to have a grainy look and they are not as clear. should I try printing them a...
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January 06, 2003
 
  White Spots on Photo
Can anyone explain the problem I am experiencing with my brand new kODAK digital camera. On some pictures but not all, white circles are appearing. They dont seem to be in the same place each time....
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May 10, 2003
 
  The fork in the road
O wise photographic gurus, I need some advice.I know, deep in my heart, that digital cameras right now can't provide the absolute resolution, contrast range, and all that other stuff that film ...
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December 18, 2001
 
  Photography magazines
I'm a very amateur photographer, but I'm learning. My main subject is my 19-month-old son. I love your website and have learned a lot. I'd like to subscribe to a magazine for more tip...
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June 19, 2003
 
  Digital Lighting for Jewelry Photos
I am trying to take pictures of jewelry I make to put on a Web page. I am having a devil's time trying to get it lit properly so that it shows the detail of gold and stones. My Kodak has an 8" ...
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June 16, 2003
 
  Yellow blotchy skin?
Hi,I'm new to photography...I got my first SLR a couple of months ago, just in time to start photographing my nine-month-old son. My problem is that his creamy white skin often turns up blotchy...
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December 13, 2001
 
  Pentagon Shapes in Direct Sun and Moon Shots
I have taken nice shots of sunsets, none with the actual sun still in the photo, I always end up with those pentagon shapes in the photo or a blurry sun, with or without a filter on the lens. I...
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September 04, 2005
 
  lighting
I recently took some pictures and on the bottom left corner some of them looked as if I had my finger in front of the lense, except I know without a dobt I didn't. Any idea why?...
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December 14, 2001
 
  How to Take Christmas Photos and Show Twinkling
I can't figure out how to take a good photo in front of the Christmas tree and show the twinkling lights behind the object. I have tried no lights, dim lighting and so on. I still have not got ...
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June 15, 2005