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Mushroom tip: try a wide-angle lens
| Nando Harmsen | 61 views | 0 commentsAutumn is mushroom season. Grab a macro lens and you can take beautiful photos. But a mushroom on its own is a little lonely. Show its surroundings by trying a wide-angle lens.
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Creating fairy-tale portraits with flash on location
| Elja Trum | 130 views | 0 commentsHow do you create a dark and atmospheric portrait in the middle of the day, while the sun is still shining? In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey shows how you can use flash to create a completely different atmosphere from what you would expect from the available light.
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Complete Adobe software recreated with AI and made available for free
| Elja Trum | 793 views | 5 commentsWhat if you could use Photoshop and Lightroom for free, without a subscription? Using AI, a software developer has created an impressive project: ArtCraft. A collection of free, open-source programmes that mimic well-known Adobe applications.
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9 Tips for Using an On-Camera Flash
| Nando Harmsen | 1,172 views | 0 commentsUsing an on-camera flash properly can greatly improve the quality of the light. Using it badly will ruin the photo. These nine tips will help you achieve the best possible results.
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Taking the Direction of Light into Account
| Nando Harmsen | 570 views | 0 commentsAs a photographer, you are looking for light. Naturally, you want the best possible light. It is important to take the direction of the light into account. This determines the quality of the light.
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A vertical or horizontal landscape photo - part 1
| Nando Harmsen | 689 views | 6 commentsA landscape or portrait photo? Should you hold the camera horizontally, or is vertical better? The choice is determined by the subject, but also by what you want to say with the photo. It is also very much a personal choice.
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Review of the Eizo ColorEdge CG3100X monitor
| Nando Harmsen | 638 views | 0 commentsThere are many monitors to choose from. At the top end, you will find Eizo monitors. They are perfect for graphic work, including photography and video. We take a close look at the ColorEdge CG3100X with its 30.5-inch screen.
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Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 finalists announced
| Elja Trum | 430 views | 0 commentsThe finalists of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 have been announced. This year once again brings a delightful collection of photos where you sometimes have to look twice before you realise exactly what is happening.
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