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

Sky Arrival

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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Black and White Photographs - Taking them can make you a Better Photographer.

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Black and white photographs can convey a timeless, 'classic' look that simply isn't possible with colour.

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Photography Composition - Understanding the basics can revolutionise your shots.

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It’s a truism that, however good your camera is, your shots will stand or fall by your understanding of good photography composition.

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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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Photo Copyright - Credit where credit is due.

Photo copyright includes the thorny issues of moral rights, metadata, and more. Here are some suggested strategies that photographers can adopt to protect rights in their imagery in the ever changing digital arena.

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Camera Focus - Controlling the Lens to your Advantage

Focus of the Lens - How to take advantage of the lens' shape for better photographs with Depth of Field.

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Photography Exposure - What it means and why it is so important.

Do your photographs always turn out just right or are they sometimes too light or too dark? Discover what exposure means and why it is so important.

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Photography Lighting - A Critical Element, though often forgotten

Photography Lighting - If there is one element that can make or break a photograph it is lighting and yet, it is often the least considered element, even if it is thought of at all.

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Photo Composition - What is in the picture and where it is

With photo composition, deciding what to include and where to place it can turn a snap shot into a better photograph.

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Photography Technique - How to take better photographs.

Learning and understanding the basics of how to set up the camera yourself actually takes you a long way towards improving your photography technique and therefore taking 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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Photography Books - A Selection of Good Buys

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

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Another from my collection ...


Another book in the 'Remembering Wildlife' series; it was given to me as a birthday present when I returned from the Okavango Delta, having spent time with a pack of seventeen of them. Like every book in this series, the images are an inspiration to photographers and nature lovers alike.



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Compelling, to say the least ...


The latest book in the 'Remembering Wildlife' series; this time featuring the leopards of Africa and Asia. As with all of these superb books, I couldn't put it down from cover to cover. The photographs are an inspiration to photographers and nature lovers alike.



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Video Sound - Recording and Editing Video Sound.

How to ensure your HD Movie has the best possible video sound track.

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Video Editing - Simple Steps to help you Edit your Video Footage.

A step by step guide, explaining how to master video editing using free software.

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DSLR Video - Shooting Videos on a DSLR Camera.

A step by step guide, looking at how to shoot great movies with your high definition DSLR Video Camera

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Mindset from Matt ...


A message from Matt Kloskowski ...

I started a podcast!

It's called the "Frame of Mind Photography Podcast" where my guests and I have discussions to mold, shape, change, enhance or solidify your frame of mind when it comes to photography and photo editing.

There are two episodes posted already and another one is on the way. No long intros, no commercials, or off topic rants... Just good discussion related to the topic at hand.




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