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  Peace and Harmony Day Entries!
Ok, tomorrow is the day... Saturday Feb. 5th. And many of us are participating.. If you are wondering what this is, please check out the other thread titled "An Invitation to all BP Photographers"T...
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February 08, 2011
 
  Finaly got and iMac!
I finaly got myself the 21.5" iMac yesterday! now the question is do I really need to calibrate with Spyder 3 Pro? since the screen is glossy, I am not sure if it will work fine. Anyone used the Sp...
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February 22, 2011
 
  Febuary Favorites
Gotta love when you can use alliteraion in the title! Okay Phello Photographers this is the place to post two of your favorite photos each week. They can be things you've posted before or som...
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March 04, 2011
 
  Traveling with Camera Gear
I am new to the photo world, and have a Canon t2i. We are going to be traveling to California to go to San Diego, zoo, aquarium all that. But how do I fly with the camera? Do most just take it on b...
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February 01, 2011
 
  Printer issues
I haven’t visited the site in a long time – life taking some different directions – but, because I remember the folks here as very helpful, I’m back asking for some help.For weeks I’ve be...
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February 14, 2011
 
  opening NEF files in photoshop elements 6
I have a Nikon camera and was curious to know if there was a way to open NEF files in photoshop elements 6.0. Everytime I try to open it, it says that it's the wrong type of file. Is there a ...
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January 30, 2011
 
  Understanding resizing images
Hi, I have to admit I dont really fully understand about 'resizing' images, which I probably should... (have had a lesson about it).Anyway, for example, I have a RAW img, open it up in PSE ...
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March 02, 2011
 
  Saving Final Edited Pictures
I was hoping to get some advice on what size I should save my final edited picture. If I were to want to print at a later date and was not sure of the photo size at the time, is there a certain si...
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February 01, 2011
 
  Shooting Home Interiors
I've been asked to shoot a small bathroom remodel. I'm looking for tips to avoid lighting reflections in the glass shower doors....
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January 28, 2011
 
  Older Camera and a New Lens?
I was considering purchasing a used #8-9 graded Nikon D80 with a NEW Lens, maybe a Nikon 18-200 lens. Would that be a wise purchase, considering I want to keep my total photo-equipment purchase at ...
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January 18, 2011
 
  post processing techniques
What do members think of this image. Do you like the post processing technique that I used or do you think it is to over the top? Would like to enter this in my camera club competition. Thanks....
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January 14, 2011
 
  GPS on a Nikon D300s question...
I'm sure this is a dumb question, but couldn't really find an answer with a Google search. Do you need a service provider to use a GPS on a camera or is the communication with the satellite...
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June 30, 2011
 
  Moving Elements Catalog into Lightroom 3
Does anyone know if you move a catalog into Lightroom 3 from Photoshop Elements if you will still be able to use it in Elements? Also, my catalogs in Elements have the pictures tagged and rated - ...
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January 10, 2011
 
  Copyright/watermark
I am a photographer just starting up my business and I was wondering if someone could clarify copyright and watermark?...
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January 08, 2011
 
  Laptop for Editing Photos?
HiIs a MacBook good for photography? I am on a tight budget and can't afford a MacBook Pro....
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February 14, 2011
 
  Phello Photographers Club January Favorites
A new year is here and I'm sure everyone will have new work to share. Look forward to seeing everyones progress and new ideas! :~)You may post 2 of your favorite images here each week. They d...
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February 01, 2011
 
  Happy New Year Better Photo
Happy New Year Better Photo ...
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January 02, 2011
 
  Canon L series vs non-L series lenses
I'm currently deciding between the 7D and 5D/ii. I know both are great cameras and will be a massive step up from my XSi/450D. The question that I struggle with at the minute is with the lens. ...
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February 15, 2011
 
  IR photography with 7D
I was wondering is anyone was successful/has experience taking infrared pictures with canon 7D and IR filters? If so which filter seems to be best for 7D?thanks a lot...
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January 01, 2011
 
  Equipment Protection from Sand
I'm planning a 9-day trip to Egypt. I'm using the Canon 7D which is dust-resistant (according to their web site). My lenses will be a Tamron 18-270 and a Sigma 10-20. I'm concerned a...
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December 30, 2010