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Catch a photo when you can
When you have the chance to photograph a beautiful scene or special moment, do it. The opportunity may never present itself again.
Handling a three pound lens
Hand-holding a DSLR lens with a three pound lens attached can be a challenge. Camera settings, technique, patience and practice are keys for getting sharp, blur-free images.
Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1: It’s limitations
The Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital Rebel cameras has limitations. For some photographers, there are better, more versatile options.
Susan Boyle: A lesson for photographers
For those who love photography, there is a lesson to be learned from the phenomenal Scottish singer Susan Boyle: a master photographer may be within each of us just waiting to be discovered.
Canon 400mm L lens
The Canon 400mm L lens is one of the most popular lenses used by seasoned birder and wildlife photographers. But it may be too heavy-.
Taking photos on an overcast day
Good lighting is the key to getting properly exposed photos. But sometimes diffused light yields much better results than bright light.
The photography thing
A lesson from my former high school art teacher about being passionate about things you love, be it painting, “the photography thing,” or wherever your creative imagination leads.
Breathtaking: Portraits from the Congo
The compelling photos, “Portraits from the Congo” by Finbarr O’Reilly, will take your breath away, as they did mine.