Monthly Archives: January 2009

The next Challenge: Go High, Go Low

Posted on January 25, 2009 by

There were some great suggestions for this week and thanks for all of them. But I like the concept of the perspective of the shooter. So with that in mind, try a pic that is’nt dead on to put mildly, go … Continue reading →

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Zoo/Museum pics

Posted on January 24, 2009 by

After a few days of perusing the zoo in Houston I realized most people have no idea how to get good pics at the zoo. I watched and listened to folks lament on how thier pic turned out bad. Either flash … Continue reading →

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The Next Challenge: Potluck

Posted on January 18, 2009 by

Since I have no idea for next week I’ll leave it up to you. Get creative, get down and dirty, its your choice what to shoot. just have fun and use this week to work with your camera and try … Continue reading →

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The Next Challenge-Color

Posted on January 11, 2009 by

I know its early, but I have to get on the road early today. So, here it is…..COLOR! Yep, thats all. Whatever you can find with bright cheery color. To be honest I’m sick of whites and browns of winter, … Continue reading →

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Action shots or at least my philosophy on them

Posted on January 8, 2009 by

Well here I sit in Cleveland, its snowing and I’m bored out of my skull. So, here are a few tips on taking that all importent action shot. For the point and shooters out there first thing is to make … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stills Challenge-Macro

Posted on January 4, 2009 by

Wow, what a turnout this week and some great sunrise/sunset pics. Now on the the next Challenge….. Closeup/Macro pics!!!! I figured ya’ll needed a chance to stay indoors and stay warm, so this should do nicely. Taking closeups is easier … Continue reading →

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Low light and Potrtaits

Posted on January 4, 2009 by

After reading some of the posts I thought I’d take a moment and try to help with some of the Q’s. Low light, especially indoors is a pain in the butt, even for me. I mostly shoot outdoors in natural … Continue reading →

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Discussions

Posted on January 2, 2009 by

Anybody out there have anything they want to discuss concerning photography? I just thought we might get something going along with the weekly challenges. I was reading Popular Photography’s latest issue and the question was raised “Do women take different … Continue reading →

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