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Before my daughter ' s graduation, I had a little windfall profit, and I found a 18-200 OS Quantaray on craigslist. That is not the best lens, but I don't see it being worse than my kit lens, and the zoom range is WONDERFUL! My next lens will be the 50mm 1.8.

I bought my camera the way they suggested because I was going on a rare trip to the coast. I don't regret doing this one bit. I already had some money saved up, so I paid it off in a few months.

I have had the camera since august and I am still learning things it can do. I believe that right now, the Nikon has better mid range cameras, but that was not my price range. When I am ready to move up, I believe Canon will have closed the gap with Nikon in that price range.

I will say, that moving up from a smaller digital camera, many times miss the pocketability. Get use to carrying around more stuff. I have missed shots while digging out the DSLR out of the bag.

Good for you, saving up and moving up!

Good Points:
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What should I look for in a high-quality photograph storage box?

• Made of acid-free materials

Acid free photo storage boxes are preferred for fine art storage. Airborne pollutants can damage the surface of the artwork, and thus acid free photo storage boxes can be used to neutralize those pollutants.

• Constructed from archival quality products

Paper products are naturally acidic, and as boxes are typically made out of some type of paper, often they are not the best choice for long-term storage of artwork. Archival photo storages boxes, however, have been made from conservation-quality materials that will help to preserve the surface of your fine artwork that is stored within them.

• Ample size

You are also going to want to be on the lookout for boxes that are sized appropriately for your artwork. Large photo storage boxes make a smart choice so that the edges of your fine art prints do not become damaged from rubbing against the sides of the photograph storage box, or be forced to roll up if crammed into too small a box. You want your artwork to lie flat in the box, and large photo storage boxes can more easily accommodate various sizes of photos and other art. Quality photo storage boxes come in a depth of three inches, allowing room for the storage of many photos, which can be separated with acid-free tissue.

• Reinforced corners

If you have many photographs to store, you might decide to sort them into several photo storage boxes for better organization. They will take up much less room if they are stacked, but if they are weighted down the corners of flimsy paper boxes will likely collapse, damaging the artwork inside. Instead, choose photo storage boxes with reinforced corners. Metal corners on the outer surface of the box will help it to retain its original shape even when stacked.

You can use an individual photograph storage box for organizing each type of photograph collection you have. In addition, large photo storage boxes also make an excellent space to carefully store comic books, magazines and scrapbook pages.

You can find quality photo storage boxes at better online fine art photography framing suppliers.







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Susan Slobac is an avid photographer.Susan believes a picture frame is more than just fashion; it's a safeguard for something you love. In this article Susan talks about
photo storage boxes and acid free photo storage boxes.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/photography/how-to-enter-resorts-of-ontarios-2009-photo-contest.html http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/photography/how-to-enter-resorts-of-ontarios-2009-photo-contest.html Fri, 29 May 2009 16:21:44 -0500 (http://www.resortsofontario.com), Ontario's largest association of resort owners and operators is calling on all Ontario resort guests who enjoy recording their Ontario resort vacation experience with their camera, to enter their photographs into Resorts of Ontario's photography contest that is being held this season. The photo contest is open to all 2009 guests of any one of Resort of Ontario's 100 member resorts and country inns. Resort guests are invited to submit original photos that they have taken during the 2009 season that showcase their Ontario resort experience. The contest begins May 1, 2009 and runs until September 15, 2009. Winners will be chosen by October 1, 2009 and the total prize giveaway is valued at $1500.

The Resorts of Ontario photo contest allows each photography contestant to submit up to ten photos for consideration. The photographic image can be virtually anything related to the guest's Ontario resort experience, such as sporting activities, resort images including landscapes, gardens and resort facilities, fish and wildlife photos, or shots of resort guests with the resort property visible in the background. Practically any photo subject that best reflects a family friendly stay at an Ontario resort or an Ontario country inn would be suitable for contest entry. Only new and original work will be accepted. Employees of Resorts of Ontario or member resorts are ineligible.

The photo contest has 2 purposes; first it encourages new people to experience parts of Ontario they might not have otherwise and second, it gets people remembering a recent experience and hopefully they will decide to go back to a resort again in the near future to try and relive a similar event.

For more information about the Resorts of Ontario photo contest contact Barrie McAndrews at Resorts of Ontario 1-800-363-7227 or email barrie@resortsofontario.com.

To view the complete photo contest rules and regulations visit (http://www.resortsofontario.com/about).



About Resorts of Ontario: Resorts of Ontario was established in 1942. Its lodges, country inns, American plan resort hotels and housekeeping cottage resorts offer four-season vacations that symbolize the Resorts of Ontario hallmark for Quality, Service and Dependability. For more information about the Resorts of Ontario visit the Resort's of Ontario website or call toll-free 1-800-363-7227.


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Contact Information:
Barrie McAndrews
Resorts of Ontario
29 Albert Street
Orillia ON L3V 5J9
1 (800) 363-7227
(705) 325-9115
barrie@resortsofontario.com
http://www.resortsofontario.com



Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/photography/do-you-think-that-digicams-do-all-the-work_1.html http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/photography/do-you-think-that-digicams-do-all-the-work_1.html Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:51:24 -0500 “The better the cameras, the better the photos.” In this effect, you might have thought of digital cameras. Many believe that these models are just a one-click away for great photos. Do you also believe on this?
Ponder on the following article and the appropriate answer will be revealed to you.
The rivalry between film cameras and digital cameras is relatively fresh. How come? Three mega pixels digital cameras have an array of choices for consumers, which is already comparable to a high quality point and shoot models. Nowadays, the same thing goes with five mega pixels digital models for excellent quality photographs. The thing is, quality photographs can be taken with ease using digital cameras.
Some of the main advantages to digital photography are: pictures can be previewed immediately on the built-in LCD screen
costs of installing films are replaced with memory sticks or cards that are primarily reusable and can store thousands of pictures
the stored photographs can easily be shared by copying off the images and/or sharing the memory stick or card
images can easily be transformed into black and white and/or sepia and can also be cropped after the picture has been taken
However, photos under low light and taken using film and digital models are both susceptible to artifacts or granularity. Images taken by both cameras appear to be very similar can be further improved with the advent of software that can improve and manipulate the quality and details of images.
Furthermore, you can take lousy shots with the most expensive Nikon models and make great photos with the passé point and shoot cameras. It suffices to say that it is not the camera that solely makes great and even picture-perfect images. The man behind the camera can squeeze or miss a big time out of the gadget that he has.
The following presents a ten-point aid that will enable you to take photos like a pro using your digital cameras. Practice on these tips so you can maximize the expense of your gadget.
1.Those Tones Should Warm Up
Change your white balance setting from auto to cloudy when shooting sunny landscapes and outdoor portraits. This increases the yellow and red tones, thus resulting in warmer and richer pictures.
2. Use a [Sunglass] Polarizer
A polarizer should always come in handy when taking those general outdoor shooting. Polarized shots have more saturated and richer colors because unwanted reflections and glare are minimized or even removed. If your digital camera can not accommodate a polarizer, simply place a sunglass as close to the camera lens as possible making sure that the rims of the glass will not be taken along with the image. The effect of a polarizer can be maximized when the light source is perpendicular to the object.
3. Shining Outdoor Portraits
One of the most useful and amazing features of digital cameras is the flash on or fill flash mode. This feature allows you to take control when to use the flash. It simply goes on whenever you want it available. This helps in capturing great outdoor photographs.
The camera exposes for the background first then adds enough flash to illuminate the subject when you are using the flash on option. Wedding photographers have been using this technique for many years to create professional looking portraits where everything in the composition is simply excellent.
To come up with a more relaxed photograph, try putting the subject under the shade and use the flash to add illumination.
You can also practice on using rim lighting where the sun illuminates the hair of the subject from the side or the back. However, you should not stand that far away when using the fill flash since most built-in models have a range of 10 feet or even less.
4. Macro Mode Frenzy
I am quite sure that you would want to look at the fine details of your surroundings but would not be willing to crouch down and lie on the ground with your belly.
In that case, you just have to look for the macro made or close up symbol, usually a flower icon, and get as close to an object as possible. Once the confirmation light signals you to shoot, just press the shutter down to record the portrait.
However, using the close up mode allows you to have a shallow depth so you can concentrate on the part of the subject that you want to emphasize and let the rest go soft.
5. Chaos of the Horizon Line
There are still photographers who become disoriented when lining up their shoots. In other words, once they look at their cameras monitor, images that are erect seem to be a little tilted or bowed inward.
The most appropriate way to take care of this matter is to take your best shot at a straight picture, then take another picture after repositioning the camera. Afterwards, you can delete the others once you feel you captured a perfectly aligned image.
Also, just practice level framing your shots until you become acquainted with the process.
6. Massive Media Card
You have to have an extra memory card especially when you want more moments to preserve. The following suggestions should be considered before buying a memory card:
a. for 3 mega pixels - a 256 MB memory card
b. for 4 mega pixels - a 512 MB memory card
c. for 6 mega pixels - 1 gigabyte memory card
Then you do not have to miss another shot because your card is full.
7. Not High Resolution All the Time
It is more advisable to squeeze more images by shooting a low quality and resolution settings than taking shots with a high resolution all the time. This way you can reserve a space and a 2272 x 1704 resolution on the next great image of the century and enough for the portrait to be printed on a 8” x 10” inch paper suitable for framing.
However, if you have enough memory (and you should), there is no reason to shoot at a lower resolution and risk missing the chance to display your work the big way.
8. Tolerate that Tripod
Tripods are “unnecessarily bulky” for some so seldom do people like to bring them around.
Nowadays, there is an ingenious way to settle the dilemma whether to bring a tripod around or to do without it. The UltraPod II™ developed by Pedco fits in your back pocket and holds your camera steady in various situations.
You can use the Velcro™ strap to attach your camera on a tree limb or an available pole. Its legs can be opened on any flat surface or even on a boulder.
Now, you can be a real photographer without carrying a heavy burden.
9. The Fun with Self Timer
Another under-used feature on almost every digital camera is the self timer. This function can be used to save the photographer for missing the picture by delaying the firing of the shutter up to 10 seconds. You can attach your UltraPod™ to ensure that your camera will not be taken away that easily by some strangers. Of course, you need to aim at the subject and not at a distant background before setting up the timer. Also the depth of the subject should be checked too. By using self timers, you can also avoid accidentally jarring the camera when you are interested in making long exposures of cars driving at dusk as you initiate the focus.
10. Slow Motions
Normally, you will use an exposure of one second or a bit longer to create the flowing effect of water. In this case, you have to look for waterfalls or streams that are under the shade. One trick is to use a polarizer or your sunglasses to darken the scene and create a longer exposure. More so, this technique can also eliminate distractions from your portrait. For a really good photographer, which implies using creativity and ingenuity, viewers often get curious and ask, “What sort of camera model do you have there?”Would it be more humbling for them to hear that you are using a normal aim and shoot model?
Or you can simply say, “Model ME.”


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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/photography/tips-on-dos-and-dona%80%99t-of-wildlife-photography.html http://www.articletrader.com/entertainment/photography/tips-on-dos-and-dona%80%99t-of-wildlife-photography.html Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:08:24 -0500 First of all, a wildlife photographer should be aware about what is a good wildlife photograph. It is a sharp picture of an animal in its natural surrounding doing something interesting & natural. Capturing the right light is extremely important as it enhances the aesthetic quality of the picture.You should be aware about the different impact of light in different parts of the day.Nature of morning light is different from afternoon and evening light. Understanding light is extremely important for any novice in this field. Only then we can use this to our utmost advantage. Efforts should be on capturing the animal in the natural conditions. As far as Composition is concerned, the basic rules of pictorial composition should be observed. But the personal preferences play role in capturing an image. The knowledge of the subject & its habitat is an added advantage. The knowledge of animal’s behaviour,its mood, anger is important e.g. an elephant.We should be aware about the minimum distance between us & our subject to avoid the running away of the animal.It is advisable to learn & know which animal can be photographed Where & when, the best season and right time when a particular action or behaviour of the animal is known to take place.eg. Breeding season in wild creatures.The equipment we have is an important factor.


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Is comfortable with the following activities & skills:
• Candid shots (photojournalistic) and posed shots
• Making slides, prints, and slideshows (digital or otherwise)
• Traditional albums
• Taking shots in the outdoors at a party, beach, or rustic locale
• Snapping shots indoors at a temple or church
Once you have clicked all the photographs you have a great collection of photographs that you might need in hard form.

Tacoma Photographer shows "proofs" to the prospects of photographs. The proofs can be in the form of prints, thumbnail galleries, or all of the images on CD-ROM. They may also make separate galleries or slideshows, and they're many times themed.

Tacoma Photographer sells additional prints to the couple through a web site with thumbnail galleries and an e-commerce back-end, often in conjunction with a vendor or broker website that charges a commission for each print purchase.

The common types of Tacoma Photography includes the photojournalistic realism and spontaneous photographer behavior of some, the classic or traditional posed method, and a hybrid of the two called fashion-based wedding photography.

In big cities, there are often studios devoted to photography because photography is such a mammoth market in metropolitan areas. People are always moving in and out and getting married. Take a look at a portfolio of the photographer's former work for assurance.

The Tacoma Photographer deals in wedding photography, Professional photography, and more. We also offer training, professional support, and tips to member photographers.


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Not everyone can head out to the nearest waterfall and capture an amazing snap shot that they can hang on their wall, however just about anyone can go out and purchase that perfect photo that will add a necessary touch to their decor. Today there is the option of purchasing photos on canvas of landscape photography. These canvas prints are a way to capture the beauty of a natural moment without having to go out a take a picture then decide just how to make it perfect or make it fit. Photos on canvas can be just as amazing and inspirational as the photo itself. With the technology available and the craft of the artist there are no limits to the natural and realistic photo s on canvas prints that are designed to truly amaze.

Landscape photography comes in many forms. One form may be representational; this shows a landscape in its most natural state without manipulation of the image. Impressionistic images strive to use techniques that have more unreal yet still beautiful qualities, such as brightening the yellow on the leaves of an autumn tree. Abstract landscape photography may use graphics to arrange natural elements for the purpose of design to create a more drastic effect from the photo, such as zooming in on a blade of grass lined with a bead of morning dew. All of these types of photography can be made into photos on canvas print. Customized options are also available for digital photos on canvas, or other photos on canvas print. There is no limit to the beauty and inspiration that can come from printing a landscape photo on canvas to capturing the true beauty of an untouched landscape..

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Details and informations about photo on canvas printing techniques are available on photo-on-canvas.co.uk

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Earlier, the fascination for celebrity pictures was limited to magazine photos, posters, and collectible shops. But thanks to the technology, we can now access the latest pictures of our favorite movie stars with just a click on the internet. Today, one does not need to wait for the next issue of a film magazine to get the pictures of their favorite stars. Now, you can download celebrity photos and wallpapers any time easily whenever you want.

Today, you can find thousands of sites that have photos of your favorite movie stars. These pictures are readily available to download with just a click. You can download them as wallpaper for your computer or you can download them as screensaver. You can create a big collection of these celebrity pictures and then you can print these pictures to paste on the wall or on the back of your door.

It is a fact that the glamour of movie stars has tightened its hold on a majority of people of both sexes. People make searches for the photos, news and other information about their favorite stars on the internet. Despite the negative image, people keep on searching about their favorite stars. For instance, Britney Spears whose personal life, her marriage and her infamous motherhood tactics leave us with a bad image, but still she is one of the widely sought after celebrities online. Her name is constantly on the top searches for pictures and information.

Today, movie stars are the style icons. The youngsters are fond of these stars in every era. It is really hard to find a person who does not like to keep a photo of his favorite star.

It is a proven fact that a photo of our favorite stars can bring the really needed joy and happiness to anyone of us, even if it is for a few seconds. So, if looking at these photos can put a smile on your face and make you happy, then there is no harm in looking at one of a million photos of your favorite stars on the internet. The photos we all long to see are just a click away online.

The websites on the internet categorize the celebrity pictures as The Most Viewed Celebrities, The Sexiest Celebrities etc-etc. You can find beautiful pictures of your favorite stars in these categories.

These sites are competing with each other when it comes to the exclusive photos of movies stars and their related news. Every site wants to make sure that it displays the celebrity pictures that have never been published before. And it is really a good thing for the fans as they get to see more pictures of their favorite stars.


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Hence, even when you are new in this field, you can master the basics of digital photography very easily. There are plenty of tutorials available online that help you to learn photography basics. Once you get a hold of the foundation, you can hone your skills gradually.

Unlike traditional method, digital photography is all about digits and pixels. These factors directly control the quality of digital images. The quality or resolution of the image depends on these parameters. Higher is the pixel count, better is the clarity. Images with higher pixel counts do not crack when enlarged in comparison with those with lower resolution.

As a photographer, you should know the basics of photography – otherwise it will be difficult for you to take great pictures. Photography basics discussed here would help you learn the fundamental issues. Once you digest the basics, you need to take theory and practical lessons designed for both novice and experienced photographers.

Mastering the Controls of Your Camera:

Play with your camera – make it your favorite pass time for few days and you will master the controls very fast. Try different picture modes, see if you can focus properly, navigate through the menu section and digest the interface.

Instead of depending on the instruction manual, test the camera of your own. Take some test snaps – if you are unable to focus properly, get started with the Auto Mode of your camera.

Learn to make good use of Light:

Photographers are not magicians – they do not create the right environment to take an outstanding picture. But, they use the light in such a way that the picture becomes a great one. You must know how to use natural light and flash so that the right lighting effect is captured.

Expert photographers often take pictures in the early morning or in the twilight hours. This way they avoid the glare and use the natural light in their favor. Shooting the sun directly in front of the camera lens is not at all desired. The glare might be harsh to both the image and the lens.

Use of Flash:

Novice photographers are often very keen to use this feature. Flash is definitely a good way to create lighting effects artificially, but the result is not always as satisfactory as predicted. Improper use of flash damages the image and results in uneven shadows.

Hence, while using Flash, make sure the entire area is lighted up equally. There is no theoretical rule for this – experience and practice will help you learn the lessons. So don’t be afraid of failure – keep on trying if you want to learn.

Digital photography tutorials help you learn the basics of photography. The equipments and techniques are not difficult to learn – once you gain expertise in all, you can shoot great pictures easily.

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Author’s Bio:
Vernon Southward, a freelance photographer, self published author and offers photography tutorials online. For information on photography basics and digital photography tutorials, he recommends you to visit: Beyondmegapixels .

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Answers to the above is www.PhotoPrintsandGifts.com

Mini color labs in India are not deriving sustainable revenues in the digital transition compared to their counterparts in China and Japan. True digital transition has to clearly go beyond putting a pen drive to a printer. From printing a digital album to enhanced digital prints the digital printing catalog can be very interesting for neighborhood photo studios. PPG gets mini labs a share of true digital photo printing and the online photo service action. This is a quantum leap for mini labs to offer sustainable, truly world class digital enhancements and creative photo solutions.

This impact of brick click mortar partnership is an effective digital photo printing solution for the end consumer. The beauty of the model is that the online arm feeds the offline presence and vice versa. The mini lab has more products and services to sell and add to the revenue base. In The online presence will direct more customers to neighborhood print and pick up points. This means, more revenue without incremental investments.

PPG is loaded with over 1000 creative digital assets: borders, themes, and layouts that are made for India, paying attention to multi cultural and diversified tastes that we have as a billion+ nation. These are now available for free online use.


Photo Prints and Gifts also have excellent photo sharing features. You can now send photos to India or receive photos from India with ease. There is no hassle of large sized email attachments. Photo sharing online is safe and secure. In addition, you can also send photos to a mobile phone or received photos shared from a mobile camera. Photo Prints and Gifts also gives you excellent online digital albums that can be viewed as photo slideshows. Digital photo prints need not be the same boring product anymore. You can add digital borders, creative themes and layouts. Make your photo prints exciting and fun to share.

As a photo enthusiast you can:

Enjoy online plays share creatively enhanced photo slide shows
Relish mobile features including upload, mobile to web sharing and, mobile to mobile sharing
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PPG comes with a host of free features that include photo upload via email, mobile and web browser, free unlimited online storage, enhanced photo sharing, online photo edits, photo contests and much more. Check out digital photo solutions for your mobile camera phone by going to www.PhotoPrintsandGifts.mobi. This is the mobile photo site for PPG free to use.

Coming soon is an innovative online photo restoration and digital enhancement service. You can now restore an old, damaged photo or glamorize your digital photo and look like a star.


About PPG

What are you doing with your photos today? This is the quest that the founding team of photo and imaging experienced professionals went to find out from the photo products (prints and gifts) markets in Asia -Pac. The answers were numerous, some relatively clear, a lot not so sure." The consensus was that the photo products consumer (B2C, B2B2C or B2B) in most parts of Asia Pacific does not enjoy quality photo solutions with globally prevalent cost efficiencies.Providers of high quality, creative, easy to use and affordable photo storage, preservation and social expression solutions are a handful and this creates a supply side constrained scenario (which very rarely benefits the consumer). This eureka moment (more a period of study) lead to the birth of Photo Prints and Gifts (PPG). World-class, affordable photo products and services to the Asia-Pacific region becomes a reality with PPG. PPG is a photo, web, and mobile communications medium that makes photo expressions creative, enjoyable, and effective.

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Coming soon from PPG: prints, posters, photo cards, personalized calendars, photo albums and books,business solutions, store my pics

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