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  JPEG to TIFF
I have a number of photos that I took last fall with what is now my back up camera..Nikon Coolpix P100 (I now have a DSLR)The above mentioned photos are all in JPEG files as the P100 had no option ...
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May 13, 2012
 
  Traveling Solo
I plan on going to Alaska this summer by myself. I'll have my medium-sized Lowepro Roller X200 and a backpack of some sort. Would a 4000 cubit pack be too large for an 8-day trip? I'm pl...
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May 24, 2012
 
  Need Critique
I have been shooting digital for around 6 mos with a Canon EOS rebel xsi.I like shooting flowers and occasionally against a black background.I shot this white Gerbera with a black background.Lens 7...
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May 07, 2012
 
  Recommendations for Hilton Head trip
I'm planning a golf/photography trip to Hilton Head in early June and not having been there before I wanted to see if anyone can make some recommendations on some great places to shoot....
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May 03, 2012
 
  shooting indoor events
This past saturday I took pictures at a family function (graduation party for my grandaughter). I was very unhapphy with the results, especially skin tones. It became very apparent that I have a lo...
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May 01, 2012
 
  How to adjust WB when shooting in Sodium Lights?
When it comes to shooting functions I am a total novice. My problems were exacerbated when in a recent wedding shoot of a relative in the night under the Sodium Lights, I tried my hand with my came...
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May 03, 2012
 
  Saving photos.
Does everyone still save their photos in jpeg, for gallery and contests?? Was just wondering because my photos seem soooooo soft after being uploaded into my gallery. MML....
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April 24, 2012
 
  Photoshop CS5 Filter issues
I am having an issue with the filters in CS. I am not a master of Photoshop by any means of the word, and I have more to learn than I know. However, after I open an image and go to use a filter, ...
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April 19, 2012
 
  Pinterest
Wondering what the thought is about Pinterest and protecting our images. If you've never heard of it check it out. The idea is that whatever you see on the internet that you think is beautiful,...
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April 27, 2012
 
  Backing Up JPEGs
If I transfer (save), for example, 500 JPEG images from my PC to an external hard drive, I assume that I will have a slight loss of quality. If I then shoot another 50 images, download them to my P...
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April 01, 2012
 
  Point & Shoot for travel
I'll be traveling in a couple of weeks, and I want to take a camera, but my DSLR is not really practical for this trip. I'm looking for a good point & shoot, just in case I stumble acr...
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April 03, 2012
 
  Slow Shutter in Aperture Preferred
I was in New Orleans earlier this week. I have a Nikon D90 with an 18-200 lens. It was not a bright day but not overcast or dark. It was around 1:00 in the afternoon so not a lot of shadow. I had...
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March 31, 2012
 
  Adobe Photoshop CS 6
Adobe Photoshop CS 6,Here is a video to check out :)ACR 7.0 looks amazing...Photoshop CS6 Cheers, Carlton...
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March 26, 2012
 
  Adobe Photoshop CS 6
Adobe Photoshop CS 6,Here is a video to check out :)ACR 7.0 looks amazing...Photpshop CS6 Cheers, Carlton...
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March 22, 2012
 
  Copyright of people over more than one day
All you copyright experts, I shoot high school sports(baseball,football,basketball,soccer) I put my photos online with Zenfolio and use Mpix labs. I sale to parents and anyone else who wants photos...
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April 13, 2012
 
  Does use of software filters disqualify a photo?
I have just finished with an inspiring course on creative photography, and have been introduced to some very remarkable software for online purchase. These various products work by applying filters...
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March 18, 2012
 
  Adding a Copyright line on images
BP has spoiled me. My copyright line is added automatically to every image I upload (with a simple 'button' click.) Now, however, I want to add it myself in order to upload to other sites ...
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March 15, 2012
 
  Eye Test
Eye test we can use as photographers :) I tend to get narrow visioned sometimes on my subject and miss other things in & around the frame of the viewfinder.
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March 21, 2012
 
  Stealing an image
Has anyone ever had someone take one of their images off the net and use it in ad?If this has happened to you what did you do about it and what were the results?...
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March 15, 2012
 
  Shooting in Raw
It has been recommended to me that I try shooting in Raw format for my landscape photos. I know nothing about it, or where to begin, other than I understand there should be some software that came ...
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March 14, 2012