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Raindrop Reflections
 |  Mar 30, 2010  | 

Raindrop Reflections

Just Add Water For Close-Up Magic

by Lindsay Adler

Flowers provide endless photographic opportunities and when you add rain into the mix the images become even more beautiful and mysterious. Whenever I show people images of my “raindrop reflections,” they want to know how it was done. Intr...

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Wide Angle Lenses
 |  Apr 27, 2010  | 

Wide Angle Lenses

Get A Unique Point Of View

by Jim Zuckerman

I have already defined what wide angle lenses are and discussed the tremendous depth of field they offer. There are other characteristics they have that are worth noting as well. Wide angle lenses are invaluable tools that give you tremendous creative potential...

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Depth Of Field
 |  Apr 27, 2010  | 

Depth Of Field

Creative Focus Effects

by Jim Zuckerman

One of the most important concepts in photography, and one that you have to deal with every time you take a picture, is depth of field. Depth of field refers to how much of the scene is in focus in front of and behind the subject on which you’ve focused. Forexa...

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May Table Of Contents
 |  Apr 27, 2010  | 

May 2010

On The Cover
This month is our digital camera test special and we have in-depth reports on the latest offerings to hit the market, including Canon’s EOS-1D Mark IV, Leica’s M9, Nikon’s D3S, Pentax’s K-x, and Sony’s Alpha A550. Digital cameras aside, we explore why you should be using Facebook tomark...

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Industry Perspective
 |  Apr 27, 2010  | 

Industry Perspective

Is the Apple iPad a Photographer's Tool?

by Ron Leach

As serious gadget freak, as well as a photographer, I've been giving some serious thought to the potential of Apple's new iPad as a tool for the traveling photographer. Admittedly, my experience to date with this new device consists of reading thes...

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June Table Of Contents
 |  May 25, 2010  | 

June 2010

On The Cover
Welcome to our mid-year photo gear roundup, featuring the newest products from the top US photo trade show, PMA (Photo Marketing Association). We assembled a team of reporters to cover the show to bring you the latest and greatest gear coming your way in 2010. As you’ll see, we’ve explored new productsi...

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Industry Perspective
 |  May 25, 2010  | 

Industry Perspective

You Can Have an Impact on Future Lens Products

by Ron Leach

Regular readers of this column know that we frequently turn to InfoTrends, the Weymouth, MA research and consulting firm, when we need reliable statistics on trends within the photo industry. Now you have an opportunity to influence futurepro...

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Low Light Photography
 |  May 25, 2010  | 

Low Light Photography

The Night Time Is The Right Time

by Fredrik Froman

Light is light. It doesn’t matter if it comes from the sun, the moon, street lights, or even a flash. In very low light you can still get a photo; it might just take some time since you might have to expose the scene for minutes instead offract...

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The “Other” Magical Hour
 |  May 25, 2010  | 

The “Other” Magical Hour

Blue Light Moods

by Lindsay Adler

Most photographers are familiar with the “golden hour” after sunrise or before sunset when the light is rich, warm, and stunning for photographs. But many photographers don’t realize that there is another magical time—the blueho...

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The Effects of Imagery on the Human Psyche
 |  Jun 29, 2010  | 

Industry Perspective

The Effects of Imagery on the Human Psyche

by Ron Leach

With the tragic social and environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico we are once
again reminded of the profound power of photography to rouse support for social causes
like the environment, and motivate people torespon...

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Macro Photography
 |  Jun 29, 2010  | 

Macro Photography

Picture A Small World

by Jim Zuckerman

Macro photography is a world unto itself. Filling the frame with small subjects opens up new and exciting creative possibilities for you, and if you haven’t delved into this realm of photography up to now, I encourage you to do so. I’m sure you’lll...

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Super Wides
 |  Jun 29, 2010  | 

Super Wides

Exaggerated Points Of View

by Jim Zuckerman

If you like straight, unaltered images and you diligently try to capture what you see with your eyes, super wide angle lenses are not for you. At the very least the images will give you a headache. However, if you like thinking outside the box (and sometimes outside...

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July Table Of Contents
 |  Jul 01, 2010  | 

July 2010

On The Cover
This month is our location and travel photography special. With summer around the corner, we’re here to help you make your best travel photos yet. Before you hit the road, be sure to check out Joe Farace’s report on all-terrain “rugged” digicams; you’ll be amazed at how affordable andf...

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Protecting Your Images On Social Networking Sites
 |  Jul 27, 2010  | 

Industry Perspective

Protecting Your Images On Social Networking Sites

by Ron Leach

In these days of online photo sharing and social networking, privacy issues have become
a real concern. Facebook has supplanted MySpace, Kodak Gallery and Snapfish as the
top choice for uploading images,accor...

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Lens Effects
 |  Jul 27, 2010  | 

Lens Effects

Light And Lenses, Plus A Unique Point Of View

by Jim Zuckerman

Lenses don’t interpret the world as our eyes do. The way light interacts with glass and with the metal blades of a lens aperture is different than how it interacts with our eyes, and it’s noteworthy to mention some of the effects thatc...

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