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The article presents questions and answers related to photography including how to make pictures to look-like a three-dimensional, how to keep the colors and textures of the photographs from looking flat and how to balance the exposure between the sky and foreground.

The article offers step-by-step instruction for doubling the density and power of the sky in a photograph.

The article offers step-by-step instructions in using Adobe Photoshop to improve the color of photographs.

The article discusses the techniques on how individuals can produce good result photographs. According to the author, he used a wider view and horizontal composition to emphasize the expanse of rock and ocean while creating some separation among the different elements. He noted that flash can help define and reveal the small details and colors that get lost in flat or harsh light. He mentioned that he used a long telephoto zoom to quickly shoot and recompose the view.

The article discusses the advantages of digital infrared (IR) photography. IR photography is defined as imaging by electromagnetic radiation. As compared with IR film photography, digital capture is easier, with its special handling and processing. Digital IR photography also offers flexibility. A CCD or CMOS sensor can capture infrared images in color or black-and-white. Conversions from color to monochrome is also possible with digital IR photography.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for editing a photograph of the face using Adobe Photoshop CS3.

The article focuses on software engineer and amateur photographer Ed Nunez's techniques. He learned how to use his Nikon D50 digital camera by reading its manual and Bryan F. Peterson's "Understanding Exposure." He choose subjects that are easy to shoot. He took advantage of the extreme perspective of his wide-angle Sigma for his photograph of the Death Valley.

The article provides several tips on how to maximize the utility of the Adobe Photoshop CS3 software's newly added and extremely useful features in sharpening digital photographic images in the U.S. It includes an in-depth analysis of various subject matter relevant to the photo editing techniques, as well as a discussion of the issues' implications for digital photography.

Digital photographs are presented from the 2007 Digital Wizard Contest.

The article offers information on how photographers can read a viewfinder in cameras. Before clicking, photographers should make a conscious effort to ensure what is in focus. Edges of the frame are the places in pictures where all junk collects. The paper also provides techniques in moving the most vital thing in the picture found through the viewfinder.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for applying the Orton effect, a photographic technique done in the Adobe Photoshop software.

The article focuses on the techniques of photographers in shooting sunsets. Michael J. Slezak shot a boldly hued sunset by playing down what is below the horizon to give the heavens his full attention. Tomas Kaspar shot a barren landscape in Death Valley, California without a color version making it a classic monochrome. A. Idhar Nur captured a bicycle touched by golden sunlight in the foreground. Photographs of their works are also presented.

The article offers tips from experienced photographers related to travel photography. Jim Richardson asserted that one should know the specific subject and activities to be shot, since it helps in knowing what to be ignored. The kit should include a main and backup camera body. The strategy of Cory Rich is shooting 360 degrees around his subjects and then holding the camera up overhead. The trick in shooting during bad weather is to forget about landscapes and focus on potraits and details.

The article discusses the impact of digital photography on camera clubs in the U.S. About 80% of the members of the Photographic Society of America owns digital camera and about 70%participate in digital photo contests. Due to digital photography, photographers are shooting many more photos and taking more creative risks. Digital photography also changed the way work is shown at club meetings. Instead of slide projectors, members' images are shown using laptop-controlled digital projectors.

The article provides tips for selecting and buying cameras. Ultrawide lenses have become attractive to photographers shooting a digital single-lens reflect that has a smaller-than-35 millimeter sensor, has short focal lengths and faster maximum apertures. Some of the recommended digital cameras include the Tokina 12-24MM F/4 AT-X Pro, the Sigma 70MM F/2.8 EX DG Macro and the Tamron 300MM F/2.8 LD IF camera.

The article presents step-by-step instructions for taking pictures using a digital single-reflex camera.

The article provides some facts about digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLRs). The more the camera can record, the finer the detail should be since a digital picture is made up of dots or pixels. The most critical tests of DSLRs are resolution, color accuracy and noise. Kit lenses are generally quite sharp across the focal length range. Every DSLR control cannot be put on an external switch or dial. DSLRs are shifting toward more image control settings.

The article provides information about digital cameras that could be useful in shooting videos. There are four basic elements to be remembered in videos including shape or the aspect ratio, sound, speed or frame rate and the size or the resolution. Digicam videos contains memory card with various capacities. Digicams are equipped with photo modes with features such as optical zoom, image stabilization and video frame printing that helps in enhancing image exposure and effects. INSETS: CANON;PANASONIC LUMIX;SONY.

The article reports that camera phones are becoming better with the 2-megapixel camera phones, and the upcoming 3-megapixel cameras. Those in the 2-megapixel class are: Samsung SPH-A800, Samsung SCH-A970, and Sony Ericsson W81 Oi. Those in the 3-megapixel class are: Nokia N80, Nokia N93 and Sony Ericsson Cyber-Shot K790a.

The article presents the winners of Your Best Shot digital photography contest. The first place went to 72-year-old Snehendu Kar who took the photo at the Long Beach Aquarium. Second place went to Steven Jones who caught a passerby in a composition seemingly made for black and white. Third place went to Wendy Stevenson who shot a ladybug clinging to a shasta daisy.

The article focuses on how photographer and teacher Eddie Soloway improves photographs of nature. Soloway is a purist and shoots mainly film. He dedicates himself to making images that speak truly of the natural world. He also uses Photoshop for his printing and his whole production process is digital.

The article reports that the oldest forms of photography is alive and well. The oldest forms involve wet plates, extremely long exposure and poisonous darkroom potions. The end result of the technique is compelling. The photographs could never be matched by the combination of Photoshop filter and inkjet printer.

The article focuses on shooting of animals in the wild. In order to control the images, the photographer needs to have direct control of the shutter speed selection. Sometimes setting the shutter speed to 1/2000 is needed. Some considerations are presented like movements of small animals are quicker than large animals. Panning with the subject's line of travel improves motion freezing too.

The article evaluates three electronic viewfinder cameras and their capacity to compete with digital single lens reflex cameras. Fujifilm Finepix S9000, Nikon Coolpix 8800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 cameras are reviewed. The cameras have RAW capture, extensive exposure controls and built-in image stabilization. All of the cameras can take full-color VGA movies at 30 frames per second.

The article answers questions concerning photographic technique, supplies and equipment. The topics of the queries include ColorRestoration box in the Epson Perfection 4870 scanner's control screen, Kyocera's decision to stop production of all film and digital cameras under the Contax name, and shooting a high-contrast scene that contains both the sky and a subject in the foreground.

The article details some of the more notable but often unused features of digital compact cameras from a variety of manufacturers. Among the cameras featured are the Casio Exilim EX-S500, the Canon PowerShot SD500, the Fujifilm FinePix F10, the HP Photosmart R717, the Kodak EasyShare V550, the Konica Minolta Dimage X1, the Nikon Coolpix P1, and the Olympus Stylus 800 Digital camera.

Compares the features and performance of Canon i9000, Epson Stylus Photo R1800 and HP Photosmart 8750, printers used in digital photography. Color management; Printer utilities and controls; Input options; Creative options; Image quality and durability.

Presents a question and answer advisory on issues related to photography. Explanation on the capabilities of graduated neutral-density filter; Discussion on the compatibility of Vivitar 285HV and Sunpak 355Af flashes with Nikon D100's circuitry; Suggestion on how to produce transparencies from a digital camera.

Provides tips on the art of raw photography using digital techniques. Concept of raw photography; Factors contributing to the difficulty of raw photography; Methods proposed by the author on taking raw art.

Presents the winners of the 2005 Digital Wizards Contest in digital photography and imaging in the U.S. Personal background of the winners; Description of the concepts behind the images; Steps in putting them together.

Presents a question and answer advisory regarding the efficiency of digital cameras. Cause of camera exposure; Importance of digital media cards; Similarity of diaphragms and shutters with the compact digital camera.

Discusses the popularity of digital techniques in photography. Effect of the popularity of digital techniques on the marketability of film-based cameras; Names of companies supplying digital electronics; Prevalence of digital techniques.

Presents the winners of the 2004 Pop Photo's Digital Wizard Contest sponsored by the journal "Popular Photography & Imaging" in the U.S. Grand prize awarded to Andrey Kasatsky, a professional ballet dancer from Cincinnati, Ohio; Influence of the painter Vincent Van Gogh on the first prize winner; Reliance of the second prize winner on layer and blending options in Photoshop 7 to create the final crystalline effect.

Discusses how a black-and-white film photographer had his photographs improved using digital photography techniques and technology. Image-editing software; Flatbed digital scanners; Digital cameras. INSETS: NEIL'S PARTING SHOTS….;THE FAB 5 MAKEOVER MIX..

Features several computer software in image-editing photography. Description of the Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0; Quality of the Arcsoft Photo X; Price of the Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8.0. INSET: Metadata matters..

Profiles several photographers using digital photography. Tools used by Jonathan Rockwell in photography; Career background of Victoria Veenstra; Image of photography used by Jane Terry.

Presents guidelines in choosing plug-in filters for photoshop-compatible. Impact of both plug-ins and optical photo filters on image quality; Functions of the plug-in modules in Photoshop; Enumeration of other tips in using the Adobe Photoshop. INSETS: Try before you buy.;Like yesterday's conventional filters.;Web Resources..

Provides tips in picking the right computer monitor to view and edit pictures. Awareness of the type of size to be used; Consideration of other specifications and controls; Need to look for monitor with an adjustable swivel base. INSET: CRT vs. LCD..

Presents several reasons in spending a digital camera. Offer of higher image quality; Capability to produce precise controls; Production of advanced features.

Offers suggestions for cold weather digital photography. Use of stabilization setting in the camera; Use of chemical hand-warmers to keep batteries warm; Importance of allowing cameras and lenses to reach room temperature before opening the bags.

Focuses on the pros and cons of digital photography. Advantage of matching image file for best photo-printing quality from inkjet printers; Method of choosing a CR-ROM; Use of waterproof and UV-blocking spray to improve durability of printers.

Presents several film-based images. Techniques in photography used; Methods of transforming the subjects; Influence of digital technology on the results.

Discusses the author's use of digital single-reflex lens cameras while traveling in Brazil. Selection of the highest Joint Photographic Enhance Group (JPEG) setting for better image quality; Conversion of JPEG files to TIFF.

The article features three winners of the 2008 digital wizard contest in the U.S. The grand prize winner of the contest belongs to Patrick Rolands, an automotive assembler who brings the digital wizard for 20 hours. The first prize winner won by community planner Edwin Lunandy of Orlando, Florida who portrays an Armageddon type of image created in Adobe Photoshop for eight hours. Moreover, Don Kingman grabs the second prize by visualizing a classic ship and ocean inhabited by a sea monster.

The article evaluates several digital cameras. They include the Canon EOS 400 with weatherproofing and changeable focusing screens, Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro which offers flexibility in imaging control, Nikon D300 with autofocus and super-low-light shooting, Olympus E-3 with wireless flash system and Panasonic Lumix L10 with a Leica zoom designed for the Four Thirds system.

The article presents the winning photographs for a pop photo contest sponsored by the "Popular Photography and Imaging" magazine in the United States in October 2007. It includes background information on the photographers who took the pictures, as well as a description of the different photography techniques they used in the pictures.

The article discusses the author's experience in taking photographs of the sunset in Colorado. He recounts an afternoon in November 2006 when he headed out toward a pond for reflections of the setting sun. He threaded a Tiffen circular polarizer onto the lens of his digital camera and popped off a few shots. At home, he loaded the file into the Adobe Photoshop 7.0 and added details in the brightly lit dirt road and darker trees.

The article offers tips for a photographer on how to fix a picture where the blacks and the shadows are fine, but the sky and the foreground are washed out. The photographer needs to make his first adjustment layer. He must sample a point on the sky by clicking on it while holding Control Command on a Mac. The photographer should paint on the mask to make sure only what he likes is showing.

The article provides tips for scanning and repairing damaged photos using the Adobe Photoshop software. A scanner has a feature that calculates the picture's tonal range and allows for automatic adjustments. Minor dust can be automatically removed using specific functions and features of the Adobe including the filter which introduces blur to hide white spots. The Healing Brush may be used to get rid of big creases in the photo.

The author describes how he used his digital camera kit, which consists of a Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D, an 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens and a Manfrotto 055PRO tripod with a 486RC2 quick-release ballhead, to take a picture of the high-energy night life of Hong Kong's Mong Kok district. He spent hours trying out different vantage points, perspectives and compositions. He described his lighting, shutter speeds, filters and zoom settings. He also offered some photography tips.