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  How to shoot dramatic storm clouds?
Hi,I'm new to photography and I was hoping to take a couple of pictures of the storm clouds as they roll in because of the expected hurricane. I'd love some suggestions in terms of camera ...
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November 22, 2011
 
  Photo Editing Challenge
The Designing Eye Club has a monthly photo editing challenge. The assignment for August was to create a "Spot the Changes" image.This challenge is good practice for correcting errors or distraction...
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August 24, 2011
 
  Nikon Camera Upgrades Due Out
I've heard through the rumor mill that Nikon is soon to anounce tbe long-awaited release of the D800 and D4 camera bodies.The D800 supposedly will have inter-changeable sensors (color and black...
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August 22, 2011
 
  Mac OS Lion and Photoshop
Has anyone used PS5 with Lion yet? I am looking at a new mac and I am concerned that PS5 won't run well on it since it comes with Lion.Does Lewis' PS course help us learn PS 5 in the lion ...
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August 28, 2011
 
  What's Your Favorite Walking-Around Lens?
I'm just curious about BetterPhoto members' favorite lens in their kit - you know, the all-around workhorse in your bag. Particularly as applies to outdoors and landscapes. I've been wo...
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September 13, 2011
 
  LightRoom 3
Has anyone bought/read these books on how to use Lightroom 3? which do you think is best to get? thanksAdobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Classroom in a Book (8/8/2010) by Adobe Creative Team Adobe Photos...
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August 23, 2011
 
  Selling my photos online.
Hello fellow BP Members. I'm wondering what online printing services you may use....
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August 10, 2011
 
  Canon 5D-Mark II TTL metering problem?
Hi all – I recently upgraded my original Canon 5D to the newer Canon 5D-Mark II. The older 5D had a tendency to overexpose when shooting in high contrast situations and I learned to compensate by...
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August 11, 2011
 
  photoshop essentials 9.0
Just received my copy of Scott Kelby's book on PSE9. I am a complete beginner with PSE9. The first chapter goes into a really well detailed aacount of getting photos from camera to photo organi...
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August 12, 2011
 
  Color Spaces
I have been using Adobe ProPhoto RGB colorspace since I started using Lightroom 3. However, I send my images to be printed to a photo lab that requires sRGB color space, or sometimes create a book...
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September 01, 2011
 
  What are your Must Have post processing tools?
Other than Photoshop, Lightroom, and something to remove noise - what do you use the most in post processing?...
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August 07, 2011
 
  photoshop
what version of photoshop would you recommend for a novice PS user? thanksdave...
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July 31, 2011
 
  photoshop
what version of photoshop would you recommend for a novice PS user? thanksdave...
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August 01, 2011
 
  Where do I start?
greetings..new to BP and needing advise. My photo passion is outdoor/nature..I consider myself a fairly competent hobbyist with my limited resources.I want to be the best I can be but with so many ...
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August 02, 2011
 
  How to Get 3 People in Focus
Hi, I have three children who I love to take pictures of but I find when I shoot all three of them together, I tend to get some blur (one child typically out of focus). I like to use my 50MM, manu...
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July 28, 2011
 
  Backdrops and Backdrop Stands
Can anyone recommend a reasonably-priced backdrop stand? And a starting backdrop? I've been using a scrim I built in John Siskin's lighting class, with fabric draped over it. I have famil...
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August 03, 2011
 
  How do i use these particular lenses
Hello! I am VERY new to photography and bought a camera that came in a bundle package. Can you please tell me how to use these particular lenses and what kind of photos they would apply to?I really...
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July 20, 2011
 
  Print Sizes
How do I ensure that when a customer orders say a 5X7 of an image that it will not be cropped. I want to be able to give them what they are seeing on the screen. Thanks!...
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July 25, 2011
 
  what monitor do you have
What do some of you have for monitors, and how do you like them. I am thinking of buying a new one and need input. Italked to someone who said the new IPS monitors are the best for digital photogra...
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August 03, 2011
 
  Putting together a portfolio
I am wanting to learn how to put together a portfolio that will show my style and photo's. I am wanting to know what subjects to choose and what style. This is all new to me and need all you ha...
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July 11, 2011