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At this time of year, many people are thinking of buying a new digital camera or looking to upgrade their old one. Often the impetus to upgrade is fuelled by the launch of a newer, higher spec version of your own, boasting more megapixels.
The question is: are megapixels really that important?
Often, this dilemma [...]
A quick note to our British readers.
The BBC is currently running a series on BBC Four about the history of photography called ‘The Genius of Photography‘. The first part of this six-part series ‘Fixing The Shadows’ aired last night, but it’s repeated on Monday at 8pm.
From the BBC site:
“In the course of our 170 year [...]
I’m sure the thought of turning a hobby into a business is something we’ve all thought about from time to time, especially when we see our photography improving.
With microstock sites like istockphoto and shutterstock increasing in popularity, the temptation to take the plunge into selling our photography is a strong one.
However, can you actually make [...]
This week’s Pic of the Week is this beautiful shot from Raynekyst:
Instant desktop wallpaper!
Digital Photography School has an important post in honour of Blog Action Day, describing How to Be an Environmentally Friendly Photographer.
Darren lists 7 important principles we should all abide by when trying to get that perfect shot:
Avoid Destruction to Get a Shot
Obey Instructions
Take Out What You Take In
Leave What You Found Where You Found It
Travel [...]