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  How can I see photo data on my computer
I can see each individual photo's data on my camera before downloading them to my computer, but once they are on my computer, how can I view that data? I know it will be great learning tool to ...
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March 07, 2012
 
  back button/exxposure lock
When using Back Button Focus, how do you use exposure lock? (it's on the same button)...
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March 08, 2012
 
  Lightroom 3 available for $79.95 from Adorama
If you want Adobe Lightroom 3, but don't want to pay the $270+ normal price, today is your day. Adorama is selling version 3 for $79.95 today (Feb 14 only). http://www.adorama.com/ABLRV3MWE.h...
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February 14, 2012
 
  editor's picks
I am returning to BP after too much career! Question--are they choosing fewer editor's picks? Or, are they behind right now because of finalizing the January winners? Thanks!...
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February 13, 2012
 
  Is Photo Editing Allowed in Contest?
I am wondering if photo editing is allowed in entries for BetterPhoto's monthly contest. I don't do a lot but have played around with simple effects in Picasa....
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March 18, 2012
 
  Camera Bag Purse
Does anyone know of great quality camera bag purses for women? I have looked online and found Cheeky Lime and Porteen were the ones I generally liked. Have you heard about them or tried these pro...
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February 05, 2012
 
  image count on cameras
I have a Nikon D-200 and want to upgrade.How do I find out how many images I've taken with this camera?Thanks....
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February 06, 2012
 
  How to Shoot Inside a Gym?
I have been asked to photograph cheerleaders (25 girls dancing during halftime)in a gym during basketball games. I am having problems with this low-light situation. I have a canon 60D with a 17mm...
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February 08, 2012
 
  How to upsize a picture in PS4
HI! I am trying to get a few photos ready to submit to a stock agency. In reading their requirements, they need to be at least 24mb in size. I have a few that are not. How can I upsize these? R...
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March 22, 2012
 
  photographing dogs
A co-worker of mine wants me to do some photos of her 2 dogs in an outdoor setting. I explained to her I would be willing to try but I am basically an outdoor and landscape photographer...tips or s...
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March 05, 2012
 
  Capturing the Milky Way
I have seen a few images of the Milky Way and wanted to ask if anyone has captured images of it and what the do's & dont's are of capturing them in our digital box :) From what I gath...
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January 31, 2012
 
  How to view other photos
i have a basic membership and would like to view photos by others but I don't seem to know how to pick and view those photos. I can view my own but how do I view others so that I may leave a c...
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January 29, 2012
 
  photo
I have a $20 coupon toward purchase of Photoshop Elements...if anyone would like it please PM me...I have elements9 and really love it...
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January 28, 2012
 
  Photoshop & Plug-ins
Do you need Photoshop CS5 in order to use plug-ins? Or can they be used with the Elements version too? I have just purchased a Mac, now I have to re-invest in all of my software. I was tired of vi...
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January 31, 2012
 
  Editing Software to Replace Picnik
I use Picnik to add textures and do some extras to photos. Picnik is closing as of April 19th. Does anyone know if they will use a different name or be absorbed by some other company. Also, if a...
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January 25, 2012
 
  Online backup service experiences?
Yes, I did actually do a search for this topic, expecting to find numerous threads already running, but the search found nothing, so…I’m something of a maven about backing up my work and curren...
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February 03, 2012
 
  colorizing in PSE
some time back on a PSE thread, someone told how to add a "spot of color" to a B/W image using the selection tools. I t was a fairly simple process and I thought I remembered how to do it but cant ...
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January 23, 2012
 
  Birds
I have noticed several photos with flying birds in the distance. Since the same birds appear in other photos, they must have been added. Is there a plug in or a template that can be downloaded to...
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January 24, 2012
 
  downloading photos
I uploaded a picture to my website but somehow it got deleted from my hard drive on the computer... is there a way for me to download that image from my website to my hard drive so I can make a cha...
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January 18, 2012
 
  CP Filter / IR Filter on a UWA Lens?
I am a total novice when it comes to using an Ultra Wide Angle (UWA) lens in combination with Filters such as, Circular Polarizers/Infra Red, etc. I am planning to buy a B+W 77mm MRC Circular Pola...
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January 20, 2012