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Outdoor/Travel
Cave Photography; Color, Gear, And Light Painting, Underground Style
Clint Farlinger  |  Jan 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Maybe the occasional splash of a drop of water, but other than that, nothing. After a few moments, the park ranger states that anyone who has a question should raise their hand now. Everyone chuckles and the lights come back on to once again reveal the huge expanse that only hints at the size of Mammoth Cave. When no artificial light source is present...

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Knoll Light Factory For Photoshop; Creative Lens Flare For Your Images
Anthony L. Celeste  |  Jan 01, 2008  |  0 comments

There are literally thousands of plug-ins available for Adobe's Photoshop, from expensive applications created by major software vendors to freeware created by part-time graphic programmers. However, seldom does a plug-in have as close a relationship to Photoshop as Red Giant Software's Knoll Light Factory for Photoshop. The plug-in was created by Photoshop co-creator...

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Pro Techniques
Inner Journey; The Photography Of Joyce Tenneson
Rosalind Smith  |  Jan 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Joyce Tenneson's photographs are thought-provoking and deeply moving. Her portraits provide insight into the soul and spirit of her subjects. Perhaps this is why Tenneson has enjoyed such a long and successful career.

"I started photographing in my 20s--I feel I have lived at least four lifetimes! My work has evolved as I have, and looking back on it...

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In Brief; Tamrac’s Aero 80 Backpack; The Search For The Perfect Carryon Backpack, Continued
George Schaub  |  Jan 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Two things have changed in determining the best bag for lugging around gear while traveling by plane--the type of gear a photographer travels with and the airline restrictions on carryon gear. These days there seems to be a need for more space for accessories required than actual camera and lens, what with more and more photographers traveling with laptops, card readers...

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Help!
Robert E. Mayer  |  Jan 01, 2008  |  0 comments

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Please confine yourself to only one question per letter. Both postal letters and e-mails are fine, although we prefer e-mail as the most efficient form of communication. Send your e-mail queries to editorial@shutterbug.com with Help in the subject header and...

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Printer NewsPrinter Reviews
Epson’s PictureMate Zoom (PM 290); A Handy, Portable 4x6 Inkjet Printer
Jack Neubart  |  Jan 01, 2008  |  0 comments

I always find it a nice icebreaker to show my pictures to people I meet on my travels. I also make it a habit of giving a small print to people I befriend. And the small print costs me pennies. Plus, 4x6 prints are so much easier to tote around than 8x10s. The problem is producing these minilab-size prints. I've wasted numerous 4x6 sheets because of a wrong setting in my...

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ZigView S2; Add Live View, Intervalometer, And Motion Sensing To Your D-SLR With This Compact Device
Jack Neubart  |  Jan 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Granted, when hand holding my Canon EOS 5D D-SLR, I prefer to use the optical viewfinder for the utmost stability. But there are many times when I'd be just as happy to view the subject on the LCD--except, of course, that this camera, unlike newer models, lacks a live view display.

Well, I've found just the device that gives my 5D that capability...

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Web Profiles
Auld Lang Syne; It’s Music To My Ears
Joe Farace  |  Jan 01, 2008  |  0 comments

"Ah, music. A magic beyond all we do here!"--J. K. Rowling

Because a Baltimore guitarist named Joe Farace recorded with a rock group called Orange Wedge I occasionally get e-mail about the band. Recently a German record label called Long Hair (www.longhairmusic.de) that focuses on 1960s and '70s...

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Digital Darkroom
Transform Your Photos; The Pencil Sketch Option
Howard Millard  |  Jan 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Have you ever wanted to draw and paint but didn't feel that you had the technical skill? Well, Photoshop can help you awaken the artist within to transform one of your own photos into a pencil sketch or line drawing. A fine black and white rendering may be exactly the effect you're seeking to create a unique, elegant look for your subject, or a new service to offer to...

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Editor's Notes
The Fine Art Of Photography
George Schaub  |  Jan 01, 2008  |  0 comments

As someone who has paid the rent with photography since high school I often find myself uncomfortable when the words "photography" and "art" are linked in a sentence, especially when art is spelled with a capital "A." I see photography as a craft, one that takes rigor, training, and sacrifice to get right. But I also see photography as an art;...

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