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Envision the end result, and you’ll see your world differently
Ansel Adams, one of the greatest photographers of all time, was big on thinking ahead, or as he put it, envisioning the end result. I’m also big on envisioning the end result, as illustrated by the picture of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco that I used to open this column. It’s one of my favorite images from a recent trip....
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Change the direction, color and mood of the light in your images
You may not believe it at first, but all the photographs in this issue of PCPhoto have something in common. That something in common is, of course, light.... Read More »
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Cool enhancements for jazzing up digital images
Check out my photograph of a young musician who was performing at a local park. My son thinks the photo rocks. He likes the spotlights shining on the subject, the blurred motion of the rocker’s hands and guitar, and the red-hot border that frames the image. He... Read More »
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Artistic expressions are only a few clicks away
We all strive for pictures that look unique, artistic and creative. That goes for when they're framed and hung on a wall, when they're posted on the web, and maybe even when they're published in a book or magazine article. One creative idea is to add emphasis to... Read More »
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Apple’s aperture offers cool creative enhancements easily
I made this image during my trip to Carnevale in Venice, Italy, this year. Sure, the model is terrific, and the location, an 800-year-old palace, is fantastic. From a technical standpoint, the image is super-sharp, the lighting is flattering and well balanced, t... Read More »
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