Welcome to the 104th issue of PhotoFlash

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I hope your holiday season is getting off to an inspiring start! At BetterPhoto, we are particularly excited as the December online photography school gets under way. Plus, we have an AWESOME SALE going on. But you must hurry, since today (Dec. 7th) is the last day of the sale! Get your $20 course discount by entering Winter20 into the "Gift Card Code" field on the Checkout Page. See the 4-week course schedule here... ... Too soon? Check out our 8-week classes, which kick off in January.

In this issue of PhotoFlash, be sure to check out the Jim Zuckerman's Featured Article ("Snow Photography: How to Get a Perfect Digital Exposure!") and Peter Burian's Featured Blog ("How to Get Sharp Pictures When Photographing Action!").

That's it for this month. Enjoy the holiday season!

Kerry Drager
Newsletter Editor

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Have a great month!
Jim Miotke
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In This Issue: Wednesday, December 07, 2011

• Featured Photo: Reflections of a Lighthouse!
• Featured Article: Snow Photography: How to Get a Perfect Digital Exposure!
• Where in the World?
• New Photo Discussion 1: Horn
• New Photo Discussion 2: Kawishiwi Falls
• New Photo Discussion 3: Tractor in the Tarot Fields
• New Photo Discussion 4: Tractor-Seat Chair Shadow
• The Next Step: Where to Go From Here

Featured Photo: Reflections of a Lighthouse!

Reflections of a Lighthouse! © Jacqualyn A. Volker Nikon D300 Digital...

Featured Article: Snow Photography: How to Get a Perfect Digital Exposure!
"The number one question I am asked regarding exposure," says instructor Jim Zuckerman, "is how to expose correctly for snow." Check out Jim Z's excellent article for tips and techniques for photographing snow!
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Where in the World?

 

Featured Blog: How to Get Sharp Pictures When Photographing Action!

A Terrific Gift for Photographers...

Treat yourself to an easy gift-buying experience, while also giving your favorite photographer something really special. A BetterPhoto Gift Card is the perfect gift for photographers - for any occasion!  Learn more...

New Book on Creative Photography!

New Photo Discussions

New Photo Discussion 1: Horn Horn Fountain found at Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia. © Allen O. Howard gypsyparentsphotography.c... Canon EOS 30D Digi... Very creative image! Love the way the horn and water flow fills the foreground! The touch of green creates good level of contrast as well as the DoF! - Husain Akhtar See Husain's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Thanks MH, Patricia and John. I appreciate your comments. To John, No DD here. Just color saturation and development. The water spray came from the upper fountain. Thanks my friend! - Allen O. Howard See Allen's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit gypsyparentsphotography.com - Allen's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Response 2:I thought you had captured the water fountain in the pouring rain until I read your comment! Incredible "eye" to catch this as a photo op,Allen! WOW! Excellent comp also! Love it! Big Winner in my book! - Patrick Rouzes See Patrick's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion

New Photo Discussion 2: Kawishiwi Falls Kawishiwi Falls Ely, Minnesota. Canon S2 IS. © Dennis D. Hensche Canon Powershot S2... Beautiful shot, Dennis! I have tried to get the rushing water effect before without much luck. What settings did you use on your S2 IS? - Tony M. Chambers See Tony's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Hi Tony, Thanks for your kind comments. How to: 1. Use a tripod 2. Use a small f/stop. For example, f22. 3. Use a slow shutter speed. For example, 1/8 second or lower. You will probably have to use a polarizing filter or a neutral density filter to get the shutter speed that low. Have fun. - Dennis D. Hensche See Dennis's Basic BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion

New Photo Discussion 3: Tractor in the Tarot Fields Tractor in the Taro Fields Valley view of a tractor in the Hanalei Valley Taro fields in Hanalai, Kauai. The photo was taken with a D7000 using a 70-300VR on a tripod. © Stephen Hurtz emnrstudios.com Nikon D7000 Digita... Great aerial scene, Stephen!! - Josie Detmers See Josie's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Thank you for your feedback. Of all the times I've been at this location, I've never seen anyone in the fields, let alone a tractor in a perfect position for the shot. - Stephen Hurtz Visit emnrstudios.com - Stephen's Deluxe BetterPholio™ Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion

New Photo Discussion 4: Tractor-Seat Chair Shadow Tractor-Seat Chair Shadow f/22 @ 1/30th sec., ISO 200, 105mm © Kerry Drager kerrydrager.com 4-Week Short Course: Creative Close-ups Creative Light and Composition Nikon D3 Digital S... Love the color and shadow-play here, Kerry. Creatively seen and captured. ~Lisa - Lisa J. Boulden See Lisa's Basic BetterPholio™ Response 1:Hi Lisa, Thanks so much for the nice thoughts - glad you like the photo!! Kerry P.S.: Like many of my favorite photos, I actually saw the potential of this scene earlier in the afternoon when the sunlight was ordinary. I returned just before sunset, when the light was warm and when the shadow was striking. I simplified the composition (my zeroing in tight with a telephoto), in order to spotlight just the shadow and a section of the bright red seat. - Kerry Drager See Kerry Drager's Basic BetterPholio™ Visit Kerry Drager's Web Site - KerryDrager.com Take an Online PhotoCourse™ with Kerry Drager: 4-Week Short Course: Creative Close-ups Creative Light and Composition Read this discussion online Respond to this discussion

The Next Step: Where to Go From Here

• Browse more photo discussions at BetterPhoto.com
• Start your own discussion on any photo in the Galleries
• Read archived issues of PhotoFlash