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Dynamic scenes after sunset
ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by PPSOP Staff, June 10, 2011
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When it comes to shooting cityscapes, the time to do it is after sunset or before sunrise. Too many photographers pack up their gear at sunset and head home, but the most dramatic shots are still waiting for you. The trick is to shoot at the right time.
TAGS: exposure, sunrise, sunset, Focus on Travel Photography, Focus on low light photography, dusk
Digital Photography 1 on 1
ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, May 2, 2011
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Adorama Photography TV presents shooting at night! In this episode Mark Wallace shows you how to shoot at night using only the moon and stars as your source of light.
TAGS: night, Nikon D3s, Adorama TV, Focus on low light photography
Shake-reduction photo techniques
ArticleBeginner Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, March 29, 2011
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When the light gets low and you don't have a tripod, you need to get a better grip on your camera. Here are a few tips to help you and your camera go steady.
TAGS: shake, handheld, anti-shake, Focus on low light photography
Low-light salvation
ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Fred Singer, March 23, 2011
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Digital photography took a digital step forward in reducing digital noise and improving image quality started in 2009 with the first Back Side-Illuminated Sensor. What is it and how is it different from other sensors?
TAGS: digital camera, DSLR, sensor, Focus on low light photography, backside-illuminated sensor
How'd They Do That?
ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mark Wallace, March 17, 2011
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Adorama Photography TV presents "How'd They Do That" featuring Rachael Kuivinen, a location wedding photographer.
TAGS: wedding photography, Adorama TV, Focus on low light photography
In-depth answer to a basic digital photography question
ArticleComposition and Exposure Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, March 15, 2011
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You’ve probably read or heard about unacceptable noise in digital photos. What does that mean and how does it occur?
TAGS: digital camera, low light, ISO, noise, noise reduction, Focus on low light photography
Another low-light photography advantage
ArticleComposition and Exposure Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, March 9, 2011
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Anti-shake technology has improved since it was introduced over ten years ago and has helped to reduce shaky photos. What, exactly, is it?
TAGS: vibration reduction, sharp, shake, image stabilization, handheld, anti-shake, Focus on low light photography
How to reduce noise, carefully, in Photoshop, Lightroom, and beyond
ArticleDigital Darkroom, Post-Processing & Printing Techniques and How-Tos - by Diane Miller, March 8, 2011
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Noise always increases with ISO and there is no magic bullet for it, but it is controllable with a little care.
TAGS: noise, noise reduction, Photoshop CS5, Focus on low light photography
A basic guide to the light around us
ArticleComposition and Exposure Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, March 7, 2011
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A reader writes: “I’ve heard the term “Ambient Light” used by photographers and know it’s important, but I only have a vague notion about what really it means. Can you give me a clear explanation.”
TAGS: light, natural light, Focus on low light photography, ambient light
Grain, grain, go away!
ArticleDigital Darkroom, Post-Processing & Printing Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, March 3, 2011
Low light, high-ISO photography has never been easier and image quality has never been better than it is today. But there’s still digital noise. Let’s take a look at Nik Dfine, a popular noise-reduction plug-in.
TAGS: digital darkroom, noise, noise reduction, software, Nik, Focus on low light photography
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