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  More important for hand-held night shots?
Sensor size/pixel area or lens speed/f-number? I already have a compact camera that is fine for landscape and macro photography while traveling. It is no good for indoor or nighttime shots. Smalles...
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April 07, 2011
 
  Apps for Photography
I have finally bought an iphone and I am curious to know what are some of the photography apps you all have, and why you like them. Thanks....
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April 07, 2011
 
  Front Page of Website
Hello all - I've got some rotating images on the landing page of my BP website www.robyngphotography.com, and I need to change/update them - but I have absolutely no idea how to get to them.......
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April 09, 2011
 
  Question about shooting flowers
I went to the Dallas arboretum this morning - azaleas, tulips, and others were just beautiful. But nearly everyone of my close-up shots reveal flowers filled with bugs! A few webs, too, and speck...
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April 29, 2011
 
  Best Lens for Grand Canyon for Pans?
I'm planning on a trip to the Grand Canyon in August. I will bring my Canon 5DII, and I want to know what lens should I take for panoramas. I have a Canon 14-70mm wide angle, but I want to ge...
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April 05, 2011
 
  Must read photo blogs?
Good morning,I am looking for some informative/educational photo blogs suggestions. There are so many of them, it is overwhelming to try to sort them out!What are your favorite blogs that you follo...
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March 28, 2011
 
  Canon F/1.4L II 24mm USM wide angle lens
Has anyone experienced any problems with this lens? I am seriously thinking about purchase, but have read mixed reviews. Thank you for any information you might have....
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March 28, 2011
 
  Please Help Me Win a Photography Scholarship!!
Hey, right now I am in a photography scholarship contest and I needs your votes. Please take a quick second to check this out and vote for me. Mine is the last entry on page #4. For every e-mail ad...
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March 18, 2011
 
  opening CR2 raw files with Photoshop
I got a Canon 60D and can't open the raw files(CR2) with Photoshop CS3. I have to open with the camera sofware and then transfer them. And it takes a while!Is there any other way?Any sugestions...
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April 04, 2011
 
  DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101
I received an email about the Digital Photography 101 course. Has anyone invested in this is it beneficial and worth the money. Im new to photography and Im having trouble in deciding to spend the ...
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March 14, 2011
 
  Transfering programs
I am picking up a new laptop today. It will have Windows 7. I have CS2 with NIK Color Efex, Photomatix, plugins, etc. that I want from my old computer on my new one. In same cases I have the disc...
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March 12, 2011
 
  Oil on Water Photography Notes Available
Not really a question - just wanted to let folks know that if you have never tried photographing Oil on Water, I have put together a Microsoft Word document describing my recent experimentation wit...
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April 06, 2011
 
  Winners Circle Feb. 2011 thru July 2011
For members of the Phello Photographers Club to post all finalist and winning images for Feb.2011 thru July 2011....
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September 14, 2011
 
  Phello Photographers Club March Favorites
Well we really did forget about Febuary as there were only a few postings last month. Please remember to share at least a few of your favorites this month. Remember you are allowed to post 2 imag...
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April 02, 2011
 
  certified better photographer program
who out there has completed or going thru this program? likes? dislikes? if complete are you continuing to the advanced and master stage?just looking for general insight on peoples perpectives of t...
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March 06, 2011
 
  Is my new Canon 580EXII flawed?
My new flash won't fire when using Av, Tv, etc. but works in ETTL on auto settings. I need to go to Manual on the flash to get it to fire. Is this normal? I can't find this in the manual. T...
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March 04, 2011
 
  White Studio Background
Hi - I have a white background in my makeshift studio at home. I also have two Alien Bee lights with umbrellas and scrims. The problem is with my white balance. When I get to processing my pics, m...
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March 17, 2011
 
  Photolabs that ship internationally
I'm just getting into the phase where I'm exploring showing and selling my photos, and I've been looking for a professional photo lab. I'm definitely impressed with Mpix, Nations P...
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March 04, 2011
 
  Sensor Cleaning
I'm considering ordering the Copper Hill cleaning kit (cleaning kit, sensor brush, and rocket blower), which I found when searching the forums for info on sensor cleaning. However, the most re...
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March 03, 2011
 
  Night photography
What is needed To take a picture of the evening stars?? Help! ...
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February 27, 2011