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"How many mega pixels does your camera have?" When discussing cameras, the response to this frequently asked question is given a great deal of weight. It seems that the number of mega pixels on the CCD has become one of the main yardsticks by which a camera is measured in popularity and efficiency, but is it really that important? Whilst it is evident that high end cameras will produce better quality images...
WHEN IT COMES TO MEGAPIXELS. »

This is just a reminder to everyone that no matter how many pictures you take of a subject you are never done. Every image of anything but a static studio shot will be a little different from the last one. I have now returned to the same spot at three times, morning, midday and afternoon in cloudy weather and sunshine to photograph the three little flowers on the heath and I fully expect to return...
YOU ARE NEVER DONE PHOTOGRAPHING. »

How do I stay hydrated? The loss of water while hiking can impair your performance and potentially lead to a dangerous situation. Proper hydration is vital for everyone. On average, 64 ounces of water a day is considered optimal, but the need increases with exercise as well as other factors like heat and humidity...
HOW DO I STAY HYDRATED? »

We all have a collection of photos that are not the quality that we would want to print. Still we can't quite throw them away either. When I have the time I like to play around with them adding filters and other PS plug-ins. You might be pleasantly surprised when a nice image emerges from playing around. I am sharing some of the images I came up with to help you get your creative juices flowing...
MAKING THE MUDANE IMAGE WORK. »

The question of one's being satisfied with the quality of his/her photography is one of those things that we tend to think of on a fairly frequent basis... or do we? Are we satisfied with where we are with our photographic endeavors? Do we feel that we have reached our pinnacle of success? Are we satisfied with just...
SATISFIED WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY? »

In purchasing equipment for the outdoors, I always use the same thought process. How often am I going to upgrade my equipment based on the new radical improvements that the manufacturer will come out with? How long before my existing equipment will become obsolete and I will have to replace it? How long will it be before I have a disadvantage...
HOW TO CHOOSE A CAMPING LANTERN. »

Many of you know I enjoy landscape/scenic photography the best. Over these 50 odd years I have come up with these words of wisdom for landscape photography. Most of these tips are very basic, but sometimes these tips need to be reviewed over and over again for better landscape photography. The following tips will help you...
10 LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS. »

Hypothermia occurs when you capsize in a kayak, get wet and you are not wearing the correct clothes based on the water temperature. You can't get back into your kayak fast enough and your body core temperature starting falling. As your core temperature continues to fall, you become confused, you lose control of your hands and possibly heart failure occurs...
HOW TO PREVENT HYPOTHERMIA IN THE WATER. »

Share or sell your photographs in a gallery environment. Your photographs cannot be seen or sold on the Internet successfully without effective marketing, consumer awareness and traffic. The Gallery was created to provide you with the optimum opportunity to SHARE OR SELL your photographs.
LEARN HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN GALLERY. »

• jana thompson
  Welcome to the gallery of Thompson Photography!
• jane arnold
  The Wild Orchid (floral design & photography) By Jane Arnold
• jeanne karides
  Scenes of the West, specializing in birds of prey. Enjoy.
• jeff barker
  JC's Photographic Journey
  
• ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER GALLERIES. »

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