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Discussion - Clicking, Capturing and Creating images
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Discussion - Clicking, Capturing and Creating images

If you want to have great photos to share and cherish, the key is to move away from just 'clicking' images and to start 'capturing' and 'creating' them. But where is the line drawn, and at what point does an image start to become 'captured' and 'created' as compared to just 'clicked'? And, most importantly, how do we get to that point?

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Quick-tips - WINK!
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Quick-tips - WINK!

I'm often asked how i get interesting images, and this is what I do...  I wink! No, I'm not kidding, I suggest you all WINK! :) This is also a great tip for those of you who might have embarked on a 365 project, as trying to take an interesting picture of the mundane, everyday life subjects, can be difficult!

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Photos for social media
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Photos for social media

Social media is everywhere and is a fantastic way to showcase your photographic work, build an audience and expand your network. Even if you are not into photography, it is important that your social media page looks the best it can to engage your audience! However, what is the best settings/size/way to get your images to look the best they can on your social media site?

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The DARKSIDE of the Focus
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The DARKSIDE of the Focus

One of my readers, Uday Kiran, contacted me asking me for tips on shooting very dark or black subjects (Sloth bears, Drongo's etc...), as often they are not very well focused.

Well, this is a common problem when photographing very dark subjects, and like all problems to find a solution, you need to understand the why it is occurring!

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