December 2005

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December 29, 2005
 
Bad Weather Photography, Is it Worth It?

Eric Hartwell writes, "It's always a struggle going out in bad weather. Cold days and nights, rain, fog and that welcoming warm fire at home. But, if you can overcome the temptation to stay at home then you could get some great images.

Rain is wet, but it brings forth opportunities for great photos. Reflections, highlights and the beautiful glistening of water on plants. Puddles, bloated rivers and people in raincoats and holding umbrellas. Don't forget the chances of seeing dramatic skies and cloud formations and wait for the sun to burst through an overcast sky spreading light onto the wet world below."        Full Article

December 30, 2005
 
Group Portrait Tips and Techniques

Kenneth Hoffman writes, "I want you to picture yourself and your family outside on a nice afternoon. It’s Thanksgiving, a great day for a family portrait. Unless it is a cloudy day, some nice shade will produce a flattering lighting ratio for your portrait. This means that the brightest part of the picture and the darkest part are not too far apart in value for the film or hard drive card to capture. Then choose a uniform background for you portrait. A stand of dark evergreens, a barn wall, a distant lawn, or a high hedge are all excellent backgrounds. The back of the house and patio, the driveway with the parked cars, or partially sunlit woods are too busy a background for your picture."        Full Article

December 31, 2005
 
New Wallpaper Available in the Landscapes 3 Gallery

This free high resolution wallpaper was taken from the top of Mt. Saint Helena overlooking Napa Valley.

From the top of the mountain, the vineyards of Napa seem to dominate the entire landscape.  Parts of the town of Calistoga are also in view between the clouds.  It was taken on 10/26/2005.  It is available in screen resolution sizes of 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, and 1600 x 1200.  The links to the different wallpaper sizes are at the top of the page.        Full Size Wallpapers

December 31, 2005
How to Buy a Photo Printer - Learn what to look for and how to go about shopping for a digital photo printer written by Gary Hendricks.

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