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Pro's Choice; Chris Collins, Problem Solver; Bringing Still Life To Life Takes Ingenuity, And The Right Tools
Jack Neubart  |  Mar 01, 2008  |  0 comments

How do you photograph a duck pumping gas? When Aflac came to New York advertising photographer Chris Collins with just such a dilemma, this problem solver had the answer and years of experience to back him up. One duck was a given: they'd use a very sophisticated puppet designed (and finessed over the years) by noted Hollywood model-maker Stan Winston. But they'd also...

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Picture This
Picture This!
I Can See For Miles
Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Our Picture This! assignment for this month is "I Can See For Miles," a request for the long view of things made from a high vantage point, or at least one that allowed the eye to see toward the horizon. We looked for scale and leading lines, as well as locales that inspired awe and wonder. Readers responded with many images from the American West, the land of the...

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Personal Project; Mood, Ambience, & Dramatic Effects In Photography; Going Beyond Documentation Of A Moment
Joseph Meehan  |  Mar 01, 2008  |  0 comments

I have always been fascinated by how differently other photographers portray the same subjects that I photograph. Indeed, my office shelves are crammed with books and magazines with such images. Many of these pictures have influenced how I think about the visual world and how various photographic tools can be used. I am particularly attracted to pictures that convey something...

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The Pentax K20D; At 14.6Mp, The Flagship Of The Pentax D-SLR Line-Up
Peter K. Burian  |  Mar 01, 2008  |  0 comments

The 10-megapixel Pentax K10D was a very popular camera thanks to its rugged, splashproof construction, built-in Image Stabilizer, some unique features, and excellent image quality.

The new K20D is even more desirable. Featuring the highest resolution in its class, this 14.6-megapixel D-SLR is now the flagship of the Pentax line. Although it retains the best features...

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Output Options; Easy Web Galleries; Layout & Design Options
Jon Canfield  |  Mar 01, 2008  |  0 comments

In a previous column I covered some of the online options you have for showing your images. The services I covered then didn't give you many options for layout and design of your web galleries, but do get you online quickly with a professional look and feel. What about those of you who have a hosting service that doesn't provide for a gallery? We'll take a look...

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Nikon’s D300; 12.3Mp, Live View, Picture Control & More
George Schaub  |  Mar 01, 2008  |  0 comments

The new flagship model of the Nikon advanced amateur (or semi-pro, if you will) line-up, the 12.3-megapixel DX-sensor (1.5x multiplication factor) D300 incorporates all the latest features in the D-SLR realm, and then some. Sporting a new digital image processor, dubbed EXPEED, and a 3" monitor, the D300 can create 12-bit or 14-bit NEF images and capture up to 8 frames per...

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Covering The Photo Beat; Sticky Filters, Prop Numerals, And A Tablepod
C.A. Boylan  |  Mar 01, 2008  |  0 comments

The Digital PRO-E Kit From Custom Brackets
The compact Digital PRO-E Kit was designed to accommodate today's popular digital cameras. It is crafted from durable, lightweight anodized aluminum and features a foam grip on the left side. The Digital PRO-E Kit is maintenance free and comes with a camera mounting plate. The retail price is $278. Contact:...

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In Memoriam; Honoring The Life Of Herbert Keppler 1925-2008
Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Herbert Keppler, perhaps the most gifted, honored, influential, and beloved journalist in the photographic field, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2008, at the age of 82 after a short illness. His career as a photo magazine writer, editor, editorial director, and publisher spanned more than 57 years, beginning in 1950 as an associate editor at Modern Photography. As a...

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Help!
Robert E. Mayer  |  Mar 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Here is a quick tip list on letters for the HELP! desk:
Please confine yourself to only one question per letter. Both postal letters and e-mails are fine, although we prefer e-mail as the most efficient form of communication. Send your e-mail queries to editorial@shutterbug.com with Help in the subject header and your return e-mail address at the end of your message.

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Graphic Authority Software; A Pro Photographer’s Best Friend
Steve Bedell  |  Mar 01, 2008  |  0 comments

I've got to confess that when I received the software from Graphic Authority it took me a while to look at it. Why? Because I'm not the most technical guy. I use Photoshop daily but that doesn't mean I'm an expert. I pretty much just do the same thing all the time. If they had sent me one CD with a few things to look at, no problem. But what I received was...

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