Archive: Photo Tricks
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Jan 31, 2010
No CommentsGet Closer!
The famous photojournalist Robert Capa once said, “If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” I think this is the key to taking great pictures, and most (even compact) digital cameras have a pretty good zoom, so it makes it easy. And there is always the “zoom with your feet” method! There are...
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Dec 13, 2009
1 CommentTips on Photographing Christmas Lights
Now is the time of year that people are decorating their homes with Christmas lights, and many of us are visiting light displays and want to take pictures. But getting good shots of lights can be tricky. The lights are sometimes blurry or don’t show up well at all. Here are some tips on getting...
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Dec 03, 2009
No CommentsHow to Prevent Red-Eye from Ruining Your Photos
One of the most annoying things in photos is red-eye. But what causes red-eye and is there a way to prevent it? Red-eye is caused by the flash from the camera reflecting off the retina and lighting up the blood vessels inside the eye. And, because most times when a flash is used, the subject...
