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Welcome to the 72nd issue of PhotoFlash
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Great news if you want to take your photography - or Photoshop - to the next level! Our March 4-week online classes are just getting under way today (March 4th), so sign up now and join in on the fun and inspiration. Check out our exciting courses...
Last weekend's BetterPhoto Summit in San Diego was just awesome, and guess what? We have another one coming up in April! Check out the announcement in this issue of PhotoFlash, along with the Featured Article by Ibarionex Perello, the "Where in the World?" image by Jim Zuckerman, and another fine collection of photo discussions.
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Have a great month!
Jim Miotke
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In This Issue: Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Featured Photo: American Avocets
 American Avocets Merritt Island NWR, FL © Lynn D. Wiezycki affinityframingandphotogr... Nikon D200 Digital... |
Featured Article: Portraits: Photographing Friends
BP instructor Ibarionex Perello's friends know that if they are going to hang out with him there is a high likelihood that he's going to take their picture. Read his article and learn some great professional techniques and insights! Ibarionex, of course, teaches Portrait Photography Using Available Light and Posing and Portraiture Techniques here at BetterPhoto, along with several other excellent courses too!
Read more...
Where in the World? To learn the correct answer to the last quiz - and see who came the closest, visit the previous Where in the World quiz. Announcing: Next BetterPhoto Summit Is April 19th! Learn More About Our Inspiring Online Photo Courses Also, check out our exciting list of 4-week PhotoCourses, which begin today (March 4th) and our 8-week courses, which start on April 8th. Learn more... Masterpiece Membership: Be Part of Something Special! As a Masterpiece member, you'll receive monthly assignments, private newsletters and video tips, and be eligible for rewards not offered with a basic membership. How cool is that!?! New Photo Discussions The Next Step: Where to Go From Here
Can you guess where this picture was taken? If you think you have a clue, try offering a response.
Get inspired at the BetterPhoto Summit! Learn from the pros, and meet fellow members in St. Augustine, Florida. But sign up now to take advantage of the Early Bird Special! Learn more...
At BetterPhoto, we are very proud of our virtual classroom, which is very interactive and very convenient. Take a quick tour...
What an exciting goal that Ansel Adams had: Create a masterpiece every month! Now BetterPhoto is paying homage to this legendary photographer with the launch of our Masterpiece of the Month Membership.
New Photo Discussion 1: Dogsled Race
Outstanding capture! Love those expressions with the tongues hanging out and the wild in their eyes from enjoying the sport! 
Dogsled Race, 1/09, near Toronto
One photo (of numerous series) from that event, using Continuous AF (70-200mm f/4L IS lens)
© Peter K. Burian
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Mastering the Digital Camera and Photography
Miscellaneous Does...
- Tammy Espino
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Response 1:Thanks, Tammy.
Yeah, I got dozens of good photos but I only posted the ones that were particularly interesting due to a pose or expression.
Peter,
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- Peter K. Burian
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 2: All that Jazz
Fabulous, love it !
All that Jazz
Brittney's having fun playing Jazz Dancer.
© Maverick Creatives
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- Joan Powell
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Response 1:A fun and beautiful portrait!
- Donna Pagakis
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Response 2:Thanks, Donna and Joan. There's a fun story here and being photographers you'll get it. The cane and hat came from a thrift shot, less than 5 bucks. The gloves and suspenders were one's I had kicking around.
It's the "skirt" that makes me laugh. She didn't have a skirt with her so she used a black SHIRT wrapped around her like a towel. I would have given up on the shot but nope, not her. I said, "good thinking Brit" and she replied, "it comes from years of dressing barbie dolls", LOL.
So there you have it, our 5 dollar Jazz Shoot, lol.
- Maverick Creatives
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 3: Noun
For an abstract/macro image, this is still very soft, warm, and gently lit ... beautiful, John!
Noun
© John H. Siskin
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- Christine M. Duncan
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Response 1:Thanks, Christine!
There is much to be said for softness in a micro image. I am often taking pictures of subjects that give no sense of what they are. Some sharp lines provide a structure to the image, which I like. In this case I think most people can tell the subject is a feather. And there are strong lines. However the softness makes the image function in a more abstract way. Thanks, John Siskin
- John H. Siskin
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Respond to this discussion New Photo Discussion 4: Fantasy Forest
What a steady hand you have, Iris. You HAVE to be thrilled with this. I am!
Fantasy Forest
I moved the camera up and down to get this effect. I added saturation and sharpness in CS3.
© Iris Greenwell
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- Michelle Alton
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Response 1:Love this image! Nicely done!
- Liz A. Bullock
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Response 2:Thank you Michelle and Liz. Yes, I am very exciting with the result. Iris
- Iris Greenwell
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Until next time, thanks for reading and keep having fun with photography!
Jim Miotke
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