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  1. Browncoat

    Three Types of Criticism

    Here's a good article from Light Stalking: The Three Types of Photographic Criticism and How to Handle Them. Some good tips in there! What are your thoughts?
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    In your face!

    I'm a fan of street photography, but this guy takes it to a whole new level! What does everyone think of his paparazzi-style tactics?
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    B&W Harley

    Every Tuesday night is Biker Night down at a local watering hole. They usually have live bands as well...but I go for the bikes! I went with a B&W conversion on this one because I really liked the way it brought out the texture of the hand grip. C&C welcome!
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    Ansel Adams photos discovered at yard sale

    How would you like to be this guy? He paid $45 for a box of photo plates 10 years ago. It turns out there's some rare Ansel Adams stuff in there valued at over $200 million. CNN story.
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    Your rights as a photographer

    For a very recent example, check out this article. In the U.S., it is perfectly legal for you to take photographs in public situations. I have seen this debate rage on over discussion forums, but the fact remains: This is true anywhere in the U.S. and is not unique to NYC or Washington D.C...
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    Wedding Photographer Fail

    Top 10 reasons to have your camera gear insured. #3: Taking unexpected trips.
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    Any Strobists Here?

    Is anyone else into off-camera flash lighting, a la Strobist style? In a previous thread, I posed a question about non-Nikon flashes. Yesterday I decided to take the plunge to start building my setup and did in fact buy the Strobist recommended LumoPro LP160. Initially, my setup will be...
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    Last Letter Game

    Let's get interactive and start up a photography game! This one is called the "Last Letter Game" and is very simple. I will start by posting a photo along with an accompanying title. The next person to post must then put up an image whose title begins with last letter of my title. For...
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    HDR Software

    What HDR programs does anyone use? Photomatix seems to be the most popular. I've given the trial version a test drive and it seems to do everything I want it to. They also have a Photoshop plug-in that is a bit cheaper, but it somewhat limited in its tone mapping capabilities.
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    Non-Nikon Brands

    I'm curious to know who uses non-proprietary brand flashes with their Nikon cameras? I've had the privilege of working with a pro who swears by a Sunpak 383. The very popular Strobist.com recommends using a LumoPro LP160 for off-camera sync lighting. This particular flash has the power and...
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    New Nikon User

    Howdy! :cool: Looooong time Sony user here. My previous cameras were Sony H1 and H3 models, and when I switched to DSLR, naturally went with a Sony a330. As I've started taking my photography more seriously, I quickly found the limitations of an entry-level camera. Last week I grabbed my...
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