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How to make travel photography captivating, intriguing, thrilling?
When I travel I take photos of a variety of subjects like waterways, buildings, cultural events, the local people, landscapes, conveyances, nightlife, myself and my wife, things I see around me -- pretty typical stuff. I rarely plan for photographs.…
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What is butterfly lighting, and when do I use it?
I often hear the term 'Butterfly Lighting' used when discussing high-fashion and glamor photography. How do I set up Butterfly Lighting, and when do I use it?
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Are there any secrets in lens design?
Lens manufacturers usually share diagrams like this for their products. However, they conspicuously omit specifications that would allow one to completely analyze the optical system, like the power of each element and the exact spacings between…
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Software for creating lighting plans/diagrams?
I'd like to share lighting plans with my crew -- what software exists for creating lighting plans? What are the pros/cons to the different packages?
I've been using Microsoft Visio, but there must be a better app for this.
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What makes a DSLR camera "entry-level"?
When I look around the questions on this site, I feel everyone can clearly tell what makes a DSLR camera "entry-level". But I have no clue on how to tell.
What makes a camera model "entry" level or "mid-level enthusiast" level or something else?
Do…
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How can dynamic-range be larger than sensor bit-depth?
Found something that confused me and so I thought the crowd here can probably answer this one since its camera-related and technical at the same time.
How can dynamic-range be larger than sensor bit-depth?
Someone sent me the DXOMark results for the…
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How can slightly blurred photos be improved in post processing?
I have heard quotes which say "If its not good, delete it."
I go by that advice, but sometimes you capture some precious moment but you see that photo is slightly blurred because of camera shake. I don't have an IS lens, and it's too late to somehow…
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Why do two lenses with the same F-number give different amount of light?
Why do the following two lenses provide different amount of light?
In both images we have fixed focusing distance, distance to the object, ISO, shutter speed and F-number.
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How to compare the before and after image in Darktable?
I'm using Darktable to edit photos. There is one option, which I'm still looking for, but it seems to be unavailable or hidden somewhere. How to (after making some changes) preview a source image in order to compare before & after versions?
It's…
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Longer exposure & lower ISO or shorter exposure & higher ISO - what gives better results when photographing stars?
I've been dabbling with night landscapes and star photography with varying levels of success. I know I don't have the ideal lens (Canon 17-40mm f4 on a Canon 6D body) but I've seen some great shots done with the same gear.
I also have a Canon 50mm…
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Ways to edit metadata of a PNG file?
How can I edit metadata of a PNG file?
Is there some free software I can use?
ImageNoob
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How do photographers manage multiple lenses?
This is probably a very naive question but I will ask anyway.
It appears that most photographers carry multiple lenses. Each lens serves a different purpose. I understand that. However, I can't understand how photographers manage to quickly switch…
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Disadvantages of split-prism focusing screens?
I'm considering getting a microprism focusing screen for my Nikon d3000 (specifically, the KatzEye). Hopefully this will help tremendously with manual focusing, but I suspect there must be some disadvantages. What are the bigger issues with using a…
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What ND filter would you recommend?
I'm thinking about getting an neutral density filter to shoot some silky waterfalls and smooths waves on the beach.
What would you recommend in terms of:
1. Brand - quality, durability, price
2. Darkness - what do I need to slow a direct sunlight…
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What method is best to take backups of your digital photos?
What method do you recommend to take secure backups of your photos?
I have used Carbonite.com for my family photos and videos - it is an online backup - just select folders to backup and the software takes care of the rest.
For my other photos (more…
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