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Gail's digital photography blog

I’ve loved photography and have been a photo enthusiast longer than I can remember. Going all digital several years ago opened up a whole new and exciting world for me…giving me freedom to snap, snap, snap away without worrying about the cost of film and developing. My Blogs are hands-on experience type guides, sharing what I’ve learned about digital cameras, lenses and accessories I own or rented. They also contain random thoughts and highly personal opinions about a host of things related to digital photography.

Latest Blog Posts

Quality composition for photographers (& other artists)

Quality composition for photographers (& other artists)

Thu, Jun 25th, 2009 | Read More »

Even a technically skilled photographer can create dull and boring images. Discover the visual elements of composition used to create powerful photos and other works of art.

The Rule of Thirds: Don’t knock it

The Rule of Thirds: Don’t knock it

Mon, May 25th, 2009 | Read More »

Don’t get hung up on words. The Rule of Thirds is a valuable tool that can improve the composition of many photos.

Catch a photo when you can

Catch a photo when you can

Sat, Apr 25th, 2009 | Read More »

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

Handling a three pound lens

Tue, Apr 21st, 2009 | Read More »

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.

Susan Boyle: A lesson for photographers

Susan Boyle: A lesson for photographers

Sat, Apr 18th, 2009 | Read More »

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

Canon 400mm L lens

Fri, Apr 3rd, 2009 | Read More »

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

Taking photos on an overcast day

Wed, Apr 1st, 2009 | Read More »

Good lighting is the key to getting properly exposed photos. But sometimes diffused light yields much better results than bright light.

Art and Photography

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