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Little Birds . . . and a Big Bird

Little Birds . . . and a Big Bird



The Fix

From Popular Photography & Imaging
IMAGE EDITING COMPOSITION
SkyStitches

SkyStitches

Make amazing panoramas with great skies in just a few easy steps.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Apple releases Aperture 2.1

Apple releases Aperture 2.1

Version 2.1 supports plug-ins, localized enhancements and 32-bit imaging, among other upgrades.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

How To Fix the Sky

How To Fix the Sky

Retouch the sky the realistic way without resorting to obvious fakery.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Software Review: RealViz Stitcher 5.6 Panorama Maker

Software Review: RealViz Stitcher 5.6 Panorama Maker

Find out why this inexpensive 3-D digital imaging software is considered the "Porsche of Stitchers."

WEB EXCLUSIVE

Digital Toolbox

Digital Toolbox

Build your Photoshop skills by controlling color with Curves.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Digital Toolbox: Fast & Fun Color

Digital Toolbox: Fast & Fun Color

Punch up the colors in your photos with just three simple steps.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Digital Toolbox: How-to Edit Portraits

Digital Toolbox: How-to Edit Portraits

Flatter your friends with four easy Photoshop tricks for prettier portraits.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Digital Toolbox: Back to Basics

Digital Toolbox: Back to Basics

Understand Layers, and you have Photoshop cracked.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

New Orleans

New Orleans

Traveling photographer in the the "Most Haunted City" in the U.S.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Shake Up Your Photography

Shake Up Your Photography

Three ways to find new inspiration.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Picture Doctor

Picture Doctor

Discover nature at home, slim down your chargers, ride the focusing rails, and other ways to get more from photography.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

The Fix

The Fix

Can't get enough color? Restrain yourself and bring more subtlety and depth to your photos.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

The Fix

The Fix

Clearing mist, shedding light, and other simple ways to make good photos even better.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Picture Doctor

Picture Doctor

Soften your look, boost your memory, and more easy steps to better photos.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Michael Muller, Photographic Superhero

Michael Muller, Photographic Superhero

In Hollywood, nobody photographs superheroes like Michael Muller does. An inside look at the secrets of his craft.

From American PHOTO

The Fix

The Fix

We give new shape to a landscape, sharpen some sheep, and help you improve your photos.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

LIGHTING NATURE
The Right Lights

The Right Lights

From portraits to still lifes to action shots, here's the gear you need in the studio and on location -- and tips for better lighting.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Getting In The Mood with Light and Shadows

Getting In The Mood with Light and Shadows

A pro photographer explains the power of working directionally with light and shadows.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

Tips for Underwater Photography

Tips for Underwater Photography

Underwater photographer Mark Snyder shows how to shed extraordinary light on the world below the waves.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Filter Factor

Filter Factor

Polarizing filters aren't just for your lens -- bring 'em inside and put one on your light!

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Five Advanced Flash Techniques

Five Advanced Flash Techniques

Looking for an amazing tool that can improve your pictures? You already own it: your flash.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

White Out

White Out

Introducing a fresh new take on family portraits from a photo studio across the pond.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Picture Doctor: 5 Ways to Lighten Up With Flash

Picture Doctor: 5 Ways to Lighten Up With Flash

Take a fresh look at man's best friend, get creative with your flash and other photo remedies.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

How to Photograph Insects

How to Photograph Insects

You too can make amazingly detailed photos of insects using basic macro lenses and home-made accessories.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

Capture Kauai

Capture Kauai's Gems from Above

Traveling Photographer: Fly-By Shooting.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Alaska Now

Alaska Now

September is not too late.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

How to catch birds in their element

How to catch birds in their element

Flying Lessons: Tips for great airborne avian images.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Six Vacation Photos That Can Kill You

Six Vacation Photos That Can Kill You

Take your camera with you when you travel, but photograph with caution.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

5 Out of the Ordinary Photo Trips

5 Out of the Ordinary Photo Trips

If typical trips just aren't doing it for your shots, try one of these offbeat adventures.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

Colorado

Colorado

Put the city in your rear view mirror

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Editorial: Wet and Wild

Editorial: Wet and Wild

Take your shooting to a new level-- sea level. Just slide into a kayak.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

The $75 Close-Up Kit

The $75 Close-Up Kit

Go macro without the weight or cost of a macro lens.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

SHOOTING TECHNIQUE TECHNICAL
Nikon Launches Online How To Photo Series

Nikon Launches Online How To Photo Series

Style expert and TV personality Carson Kressley Hosts Nikon's "Look Good in Pictures."

WEB EXCLUSIVE

My Project: Flash Photos

My Project: Flash Photos

An interview with photographer Richard Baresall.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

How I Shot This

How I Shot This

How National Geographic shooter Paul Nicklen depicts the world on thin ice.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

You Can Do It

You Can Do It

Set your Time Machine to stop motion and freeze a bird in flight.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Lensbaby Tutorial

Lensbaby Tutorial

Limit your focus with a Lensbaby, and you'll transform the world around you.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Hugh Kretschmer Revealed

Hugh Kretschmer Revealed

The in-demand photo illustrator explains how his creations are done without the aid of Photoshop.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

How I Shot This

How I Shot This

Bud Green explains his retro style.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

How To Shoot Cityscapes

How To Shoot Cityscapes

Break away from the dark of night for great cityscapes.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Google Earth - How They Do It!

Google Earth - How They Do It!

A look at how Google Earth puts together images from all over the world.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

The Great New Step-up Lens

The Great New Step-up Lens

Tired of your kit lens? Here's great advice on what lens to buy next!

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Tips for Shooting Panoramas

Tips for Shooting Panoramas

Advice on everything you need to create rich, life-like panoramic images.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

The Photographer As Director

The Photographer As Director

How the photo industry is learning to love the moving image.

From American PHOTO

The Report

The Report

How to turn your high-def TV into a glorious display for your photography.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

3 Filters You Need Now!

3 Filters You Need Now!

What filter to use and when -- explained.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

3 Ways to...

Fight glare without a polarizer by using these quick, filter-free solutions.

From Popular Photography & Imaging

Strategies for Safe Photo Storage

Strategies for Safe Photo Storage

Having a back-up strategy can save your sanity -- and your images.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

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