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Favorite photo from the Wizard of Oz

Favorite photo from the Wizard of Oz

It’s easy to see why “Dorothy in the Fighting Trees” is one of my favorite scenes from the magical movie, “The Wizard of Oz.”

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Gone with the Wind - Gone are the days

Gone with the Wind - Gone are the days

Photos of the 1939 Grand Opening of Gone with the Wind had to be delivered quickly to the newspapers to meet deadlines. But how does a photographer accomplish this task when a throng of 18,000 people lined the streets?

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Focus & Recompose or Compose & Focus?

Focus & Recompose or Compose & Focus?

When moving from a compact digital camera to a digital single lens reflex camera, the tried-and-true technique of locking focus first and then recomposing may not always result in sharp images.

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The Electronic Copyright Office

The Electronic Copyright Office

Register basic claims to copyright for literary, visual and performing arts works directly online at the eCO website. Fees are lower and processing time is faster.

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Digital camera shutter button: Use it correctly

Digital camera shutter button: Use it correctly

Pressing down a digital camera shutter button in the right, two-step sequence will help ensure getting properly exposed photos and minimize blur due to camera movement.

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