Nearly everyone with a camera has photographed at some point in their lives a striking sunset, or tried to capture a beautiful rainbow, but there are many more subjects worth recording in nature. The ever-changing clouds, the colorful effects of our atmosphere photographing weather presents a unique challenge. This unique guide by a specialist in the field shows you how to identify meteorological events, and capture them convincingly on camera. Starting with the basic techniques, it moves on for a complete understanding of the weather and the optical phenomena that arise from it. Learn to see the sky, utilize stereoscopic photography, capture the ever-elusive lightning flash, and much more. This easy-to-follow guide is sure to both please and inspire.

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Adobe Photoshop takes your photography to the next level Now anyone can learn this creative tool in only 48 hours. Top photographer Mark Cleghorn has broken down the daunting Photoshop program into bite-sized sections that show exactly how to achieve specific results. He reveals the keyboard shortcuts that can save time and effort, and explains why each technique should be learned and when to use it. Color photographs and graphic screen captures walk beginers through the various menus, show how to fix common errors, and demonstrate the results of choosing different technical options.

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With easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photo sequences showing how to arrange lights and lighting accessories, this carefully structured course teaches all the fundamentals of portraiture, as well as a host of other creative techniques. It sets out everything the amateur needs to know to create a wide range of styles, from choosing the right equipment to composing the background to placing and positioning the subject for maximum effect. The basics of color and black and white, digital capture and film, and studio and location shooting all receive detailed attention, and helpful tips on mood-enhancing lighting will help raise novices and 39; skills to professional levels.

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Beginners who desire a great introduction to digital painting techniques need look no further. With this guide, photographers can go beyond the camera to turn image files into creative works that resemble traditional handmade art. Everything required to develop your personal vision is covered here, with a special focus on Corel Painter Essentials and Corel Painter. Find out about multiple softwares, available products and plug-ins, and methods for creating digital art outputting it to various papers and materials. In addition to the award-winning author, several internationally known photographers showcase their best pieces and offer tips and techniques

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Jeff Wignall knows how to encourage photographers of all skill levels his easy-to-grasp explanations of technique and equipment, and his inspirational attitude have distinguished The Joy of Digital Photography from any other digital manual. Everything is covered and illustrated with top-of-the-line images; digital vision; digital tools (cameras, lenses, accessories); common problems and solutions; exposure and flash; working with light; handling weather seasons and mood; travel and landscape photography; portraiture; sports photography; post-production, including seeing, sharing, and storing digital images; basic desktop printing; the digital darkroom; a Photoshop primer; sharing the image; and much, much more.

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What makes a great photo? An image that opens your eyes to something you might never have noticed before. Thats why photographers have always loved to go close up. And digital cameras-with their reticulating LCD panels that fold out and make it possible to see a subject from odd angles-make it easier than ever to go where other cameras never could before. Expert photographer Joseph Meehan explains every aspect of the art of close-up digital photography, with comprehensive information on cameras, accessories and lighting; tactical approaches for different subjects, in-depth discussions of black and white and ideas for enhancing the image with a computer. And he presents image-rich gallery sections of the works of well-known photographers.

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For anyone who has tried to capture a blazing sunset or catch the stark and simple beauty of bare tree limbs in winter, this manual will prove irresistible. Sheppard presents invaluable insider techniques and insights use a histogram to get the ideal exposure, or white balance to create atmospheric images. Find out how to shoot crisp close-ups or awe-inspiring panoramic shots, and how to enhance pictures by using filters such as grads and polarizers. See how computer and image-editing software can turn ordinary images into extraordinary photos. Each section lists 10 Quick Tips for handling common outdoor photography challenges.

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As we travel to new places, digital camera in hand, we all feel the desire to capture them forever in images the scenic vistas, the unique architecture, the people who inhabit that landscape. With this magnificent new study, award-winning National Geographic photographer Bob Krist can help us achieve our goal. Krist examines the technological aspects of shooting digitally on location, and explains how to select the right equipment, from cameras and lenses to flashes and tripods. He offers tips for saving, backing up, and sending images on the road, and gets to the heart of what it takes to portray the true spirit of your subject. He poses such questions as What makes a truly great photograph? How can you create a well-rounded portrait of a place through its geography, people, and culture? The answers are all illustrated with the author and 39;s collection of stunning travel photography to inspire us along the way.

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Don and 39;t be discouraged by less-than-perfect shots. Learn how to turn those imperfect photos into great scrapbook pages. Author Sherry Steveson will show you how to fix flawed photos as well as how to use photos just as they are to create attractive layouts. The original, flawed photo accompanies each finished scrapbook page so that you can see exactly how she turned the sour photo into a sweet layout. Tips for fixing photo flaws as well as ways to mask the flaws are included so that you can start working with those photos that you never thought were scrap-worthy.

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Todays bride is always looking for innovative ways to put her personal stamp on every part of the wedding, to create a day filled with fun and unusual touches. Shell find plenty of great ideas, inspiration, and projects in this bright and glorious collection, as festive as the event it celebrates. Its all here, from save the date notices to flowers and favors. Fashion beautiful birds nest place cards, embellished with tinsel, candied almonds, and guests photos. Decorate tables with bead-encrusted pens, hand-designed toasting glasses, and a paper flowers centerpiece. These 40 fabulous items are not only easy and quick to craft (important for the busy bride) but also beautiful.

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