Customize The Graduated Filter Tool In ACR Or Lightroom

The shape of the Graduated Filter tool in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom can be customized. Areas you don’t want...

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Russ Burden

Photography is what motivates me to move through life in a positive way. Photography is ͞All About The Light͟ and it’s the first thing I seek out before I press the shutter. Optimally, I pursue great subjects in great light, but if there’s an ordinary subject in great light, I still press the shutter. I love to share the photographic knowledge I’ve accumulated and I hope my enthusiasm is contagious so I can motivate others to feel the same way I do about my photography.

Best Cameras For Wildlife Photography

To capture the decisive moment in animal activity and behavior, choose a camera with the AF performance, speed and image quality that are up to the task.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Tips for drawing viewers in with a narrative approach to image making

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Cedar Falls

The centerpiece of Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas, Cedar Falls is a 95-foot waterfall that's especially stunning in spring, when the redbuds along the creek are in full bloom.

Pan Like A Pro

When done correctly, the end result is a blurry background with a sharp subject

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Lenses For Wildlife Photography

When it comes to selecting lenses for wildlife photography, the first thing most photographers look for is focal length—a long lens that can reach out and cover great distances, bringing animals in for close-ups—but other features are also incredibly useful.

Macro Studio Close-Ups

Tips for creating macro photos of flowers, including lighting, depth of field and composition

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