Posted Under (Guides) March 2010
blurry picture 570x378 Troubleshooting your photos

Are you not satisfied with the photos you are taking? Thinking of getting a better camera to take better pictures? Let's see if a better camera will improve your photos. First, you have to find out why your pictures are no good. Let's go through the possibilities: Are your pictures blurry all over? (Click on the pictures to view the larger ...

photo software 280x202 Scared of Photoshop? Try something simpler

Are you scared anytime you see someone working with Photoshop? Let's be honest, while Photoshop is great for working with images, it is hardly the ideal tool for a beginner. Fortunately, there are some great, simpler alternatives for you to try out.  The first is Paint.net, a free image editor for Windows. It is very easy to learn and ...

the fountain in front of the vatican at night

This picture was shot without a tripod. But even though it was shot with a shutter speed of almost 1 second, it's not blurry. Let's be honest: No one wants to carry a big heavy tripod around, especially when traveling. But I do want to have some nice pictures at night as well. The solution? Improvise You can usually ...

Posted Under (Guides) February 2010
mode dial on nikon d40 dslr

The mode dial on a modern camera usually includes a bewildering number of letters and icons. I can never remember what 90% of those modes do, and even if I did, I don't remember to set that mode when the opportunity presents itself. But you can get by using just 3 of the modes, even 2 if ...

Posted Under (Guides) February 2010
sunset in istanbul

The colors at sunset can be pretty interesting, if you catch the right moment. No image manipulation software was used in the making of these images! Try sunset photography if you find a chance, have fun!