Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area offers don't-miss bird viewing - Sacramento Bee

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area offers don't-miss bird viewing Sacramento Bee Lighting is critical in bird photography. I try to always have the light coming from the side of the bird. This gives good color and shows detail in the birds' feathers. If you shoot toward the sun with the bird backlit, expect black silhouettes.

Review: Phillips Collection show provides perspective to photos' role in paintings - Washington Post

Review: Phillips Collection show provides perspective to photos' role in paintings Washington Post Often, it was the “bad” photograph that opened up visual possibilities. Vuillard's circa 1900 “The Lady at the Window” shows the silhouette of a woman's face, darkened by the kind of backlighting all too common in photographs when the subject is ... and more »

Nikon Launches All-New 36.3-Million Pixel D800/ D800E Digital SLR Camera - The Nation

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Nikon Launches All-New 36.3-Million Pixel D800/ D800E Digital SLR Camera The Nation Nikon launched a powerhouse FX-format digital SLR camera today, the Nikon D800, set to offer users of all levels powerful digital imaging solutions through advanced technology and design. The camera possesses the world's highest effective pixel count ... New Nikon D800 and D800E SLRs Boast Monster ResolutionDigitalVersus New Gear: Nikon D800 36.3-Megapixel Full-Frame DSLRPopular Photography Magazine all 148 news articles »

Memo from the Sports Desk: Tips for better pics - Taosnews.com (blog)

Memo from the Sports Desk: Tips for better pics Taosnews.com (blog) If you're pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough. 2. Hold the camera still. Really still. Practice this. Bring a tripod or be a tripod. 4. Beware of backlight. Know your exposure and direction of light. 6. Try different points of view, ... and more »

Olympus SP-720UZ - LetsGoDigital

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Olympus SP-720UZ LetsGoDigital Olympus cameras from the Traveller Series have a history of ingenious electronic aids and the Olympus SP-720UZ camera is again packed with technical wizardry. Like HDR Backlight Adjustment that captures the scene just as you see it, no matter if you're ... and more »