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How-To - Color The Way That You Want It
Nuts & Bolts - Eliminate Distracting Backgrounds
What's New This Month - News from Nikon, Konica and Iomega
How To - Electrify And Enliven Your Photos
How To - Scan For A Gallery Exhibition
Shutterbug Forums - Your Photo & Digital Imaging Source
Workshops & Contests - Anchell Photography Workshops; Best Of Artists America Book Series Contest
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Color is a subjective experience. Yes, there are defined color spaces, and gamuts and color meters that define, measure and make suggestions for balancing color to be as “true” and accurate as anyone could desire. But for photographers color is what they see and want to communicate, not always what objective measurement might indicate. For film photographers, especially those who shoot slide film, the color “profile” is determined by how the film emulsion is structured and how one exposes and develops the film. Push a film a stop and color will change; underexpose slide film and the color will shift accordingly. For color print shooters, the color is initially described by the film structure, but very much interpreted by who is making the print and on what paper they might be printing.
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Eliminate Distracting Backgrounds
By Ron Leach

All photographers are familiar with the basic concept of eliminating distracting elements from photographic compositions. But when you’re concentrating on making the most of an intriguing photo opportunity, is easy to overlook a cluttered background that can ruin an otherwise great image. So the next time you’re caught up in the excitement of picture-taking, be sure to pay attention to the background in your scene and make sure that it works to your benefit.
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Xenofex 2 Special Effects Plug-Ins
Electrify And Enliven Your Photos
by Howard Millard

Alien Skin has been a leader in special effects plug-ins for years. With Xenofex 2, they’ve added five new filters and enhanced nine existing ones for a new package of 14 hot effects. You can simulate natural phenomena such as realistic clouds, spectacular lightning, or electrical discharges. Burn the edges of your photos and crumple them for an antiqued look. Add cracks, stains, punch holes, and/or shatter your image. Transform your subject into a constellation of stars, a jigsaw puzzle, or intricate mosaic colored tiles. Want an edgy contemporary portrait? Use the Television filter to add scan lines, distortion, and ghosting.
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Scanning For A Gallery Exhibition
We Test The Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400
by Howard Millard

Getting quality scans to make big enlargements from 35mm slides or negatives has always been a challenge. After trying a number of scanners currently on the market, I’ve found one that offers an exceptional array of features at a competitive price. The fact is, the Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400—which started shipping last fall—has set a new standard for 35mm desktop film scanners.
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Anchell Photography Workshops
Steve Anchell is a contributing writer to Shutterbug and Rangefinder magazines. He is also the author of The Darkroom Cookbook and is working on a companion title, The Digital Cookbook. He has been teaching photography since 1979. For more information visit his website at www.anchellworkshops.com.

The Best Of America: Photographers 2005
Kennedy Promotions is producing its second unique new book series, with 200+ winners featured in a beautiful soft cover book listed with major online booksellers. Deadline: February 15, 2006. For more information or to download an entry visit our website at www.bestofartists.com.

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