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Stuck In A Rut? Get Color Coordinated
Photographer: Barbara J Gilbert Amateur Photographer Photographic Specialties: Landscape Wildlife Travel Portraiture Macro Architecture / Real Estate Other Biography I am... Read More
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10 Quick Tips For Better Close-Up Photography
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Photographer Profile: Barbara J Gilbert
Photographer: Barbara J Gilbert
Amateur Photographer
Photographic Specialties:
Biography
I am a disabled veteran who has taken up photography as a hobby. The types of pictures I like to take are of landscapes and wildlife the most; historical buildings and other old structures and equipment catch my eye as well. Close-up photography is a favorite of mine. It gives you so much detail about the subject, and you can see the vibrant colors so much better close up. The more I learn about photography, the more I branch out and take pictures of subjects other than what I am comfortable with.
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www.gilbertsamateurphotography.com
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