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Understanding Histograms - Getting perfect exposure on your shots.

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One of the advantages of digital cameras is that you can check the exposure of the photos you have just taken. This is easily done using the camera's histograms.

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RPS Digital Imaging Group - at the forefront of Photography and Imaging

The RPS Digital Imaging Group is the fastest growing special interest group and is at the forefront of Photography and Imaging.

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RPS Nature Group - Cross Fertilisation of Ideas and Techniques

The RPS Nature Group brings together photographers, naturalists and biologists who encourage each other.

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RPS Travel Group - Improving the Enjoyment of Travel based Photography.

The purpose of the RPS Travel Group is to help members get more enjoyment out of their travel photography by arranging activities and resources that provide inspiration, assistance in improving skills and opportunities to interact with others.

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Helsinki - Blending the New with the Old.

Helsinki doesn't feature on many people's bucket lists of places to photograph. But with its wide range of classical and modern architectural styles, seaside location with adjacent islands, outdoor museums, and busy event calendar, there's lots to see and do. It's very seasonal, and a good base for onward travel to photogenic locations across the Nordic region.

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Photography Workflow - How to prevent Overflow.

A disciplined photography workflow is essential if you want to spend more time behind the camera than in front of the computer.

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The Sky - Taken for granted but offering limitless photo opportunities.

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The Sky can function as the main subject of the shot, play a supportive role to a dominant foreground or act as an effective counterpart element.

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Travel Photos - Dare to be Different

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Travel photos can be much more interesting if you dare to be different.

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Shadow Photos - Using the Light and the Shade

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With a little thought, a shadow can play a starring role in our photographs.

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Landscape - A seasonal perspective

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The changing seasons can have a profound effect on the landscape and, therefore, photographic techniques.

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Free downloadable photographs, free Wallpaper and Facebook Timeline Covers for your collection.

At Better Photographs you can get free help from fellow photographers, learn from master photographers and receive free downloadable photographs as well.

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Photography Books - A Selection of Good Buys

A selection of Photography Books which have helped our visitors take Better Photographs.

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Using a New Camera - Preparing your Thoughts.

Having chosen it you are possibly about to experience one of photography's more frustrating times; having to wait before using a new camera - well until it's delivered or you receive it, maybe as a Christmas gift, anyway. NOW is the best time to prepare for getting the most out of it ...

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Choosing a New Camera - Which is the Best for You.

When choosing a New Camera, it's the glass that matters most.

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Digital Landscape Photography - A guide to improve your landscape photography.

20 Tips and Tricks to Achieve Professional Results with your Digital Landscape Photography.

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Top Photography Tips - hints and tips on how to get better photographs.

Use these top photography tips to improve your photos and to get more from your equipment.

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Fairground Photographs - Simple tricks on how to get stunning shots.

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Bright lights and thrilling action are ideal for creating great Fairground Photographs and family memories.

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Wildlife and Nature Photography Books - A Selection of Good Buys

A selection of Wildlife and Nature Photography Books which have helped our visitors take Better Photographs.

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Limited Dynamic Range - An innovative solution to a big problem.

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A feature which is extremely helpful in overcoming a big problem of digital photography - Limited Dynamic Range.

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Autumn Photographs - A challenge for your technical abilities.

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Taking autumn photographs challenges your photographic abilities and encourages you to be more creative with your perspectives.

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