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Photographing The Total Lunar Eclipse December 20th and 21st 2010

Kevin Moss — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:50:52 +0000

A lunar (scientific term for the Moon) eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the shadow of earth, thus blocking light from our sun. Instead of turning the moon dark, it actually turns the \moon into a beautiful shade of red, the color of the earth’s shadow. The earth's shadow casts a red glow due to its atmosphere. Our atmosphere redirects light, through its dusty layer of air to the shades of red seen during the “umbra” of the eclipse, the time when the light of the sun is totally blocked by the earth.

Written by: Kevin L. Moss, Publisher of DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY DAILY

Fall Color Photography

Kevin Moss — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:27:28 +0000

Autumn. A favorite time of year for many nature photographers. For those lucky enough to live in areas where you have 4 seasons, right now, early October is a special time. In the northern latitudes, colors are at peak or just past. In many areas, fall color is just starting to appear, and that means its time for nature photographers to get out their digital cameras, tripods and a circular polarizer and get out and photograph fall color.

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Recent Photography Trend #5: Professional Quality Digital Video

Kevin Moss — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:30:30 +0000

The convergence has occurred of the video camera and the digital still camera, especially the DSLR. Now standard equipment on the latest DSLRs, digital video not only is on the wish list, its a must. Gone are the days of separate cameras for still and video to schlep on vacation, you have both capabilities in the same camera with pro level results.

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Online Nature Photography Workshops Start Wednesday, October 6

Kevin Moss — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:00:22 +0000

Take an Online Workshop with Kevin Moss: Elements for Nature Photographers or Photoshop for Nature Photographers Hello everyone, hope you had a wonderful September! I have 2 workshops starting Wednesday, October 6, 2010. Both are on the subject of nature photography with one workshop concentrating on Photoshop Elements, and the other workshop for Photoshop users. The workshops [...]

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Nik Software Announces HDR Efex Pro

Kevin Moss — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:45:31 +0000

Nik Software is pleased to announce HDR Efex Pro, the first high dynamic range imaging tool that delivers the full gamut of photographic possibilities, from artistic to realistic HDR images. Complete all-in-one HDR imaging toolkit. U Point based selective tools for fast, precise localized enhancements of contrast, shadow, structure and saturation adjustments and fine-tuning for a completely finished look. Standard and custom presets organized into categories for one-button HDR imaging; scores of looks with one tool.

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Father and Son Landscape Photographers

Kevin Moss — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:58:12 +0000

INSPIRATION is the word of the day. As I've taught for years, the best way to be inspired, educated and motivated is to view the works of other photographers. Joining local camera clubs, reading the trade magazines every month, buying portfolio books from your local reseller or online is a great way to become inspired. Don't be afraid to purchase these from other photographers either. It helps promote eachother, and it will prove how open minded you are from learning from others.

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Photography Above the Clouds

Kevin Moss — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:23:36 +0000

Millions of flights a year. Billions of fliers. Out of that many that travel the friendly skies, how many do you see taking photos through the window? If you haven't tried it, you might be pleasantly surprised at the results. If you're patient, lucky with light and sitting in a window seat away from the wing, there is nothing stopping you from passing the time working on your "sky" photography.

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Blur as an Element of Composition

Kevin Moss — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:58:27 +0000

Not every image is a candidate for these types of techniques. After a while however, you'll start recognizing images that you'll want to experiment transforming into alternative photographs. I strongly suggest you start working on your abstract or blur portfolio, you may be pleased with the results, and you may be even more pleased with expanding your photographic horizons.

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Home Studio Lighting on the Cheap

Kevin Moss — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:50:20 +0000

If you don't have studio lighting equipment, or a set of 2 or three speedlights for your digital camera (either way, you're looking at a few thousand dollars worth of gear), but you want to do some cool indoor still life or portrait photography, here is a good way to approach it. Buy a couple of aluminum light reflectors and daylight balanced fluorescent lights from your local hardware store. Lets splurge! How about 3 reflectors and 3 daylight balanced light bulbs?

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Improve Your Photography Available in Print

Kevin Moss — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:02:48 +0000

Improve Your Photography is a collection of 50 essential digital photography tips &Free eBook on digital photography and your digital camera from photographer and author Kevin L. Moss techniques from digital photography author and instructor, Kevin L. Moss. Known for his easy to understand style, Kevin proceeds to describe individual techniques that will help you become a better photographer. Some tips are obvious, while other techniques are in the category of “why didn't I think of that?”.

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