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  Removing glowing red outlines from images
Some of my images, especially those with bright objects, like snow geese, have glowing red images around them. Does anyone know a way to get rid of these? Also, does anyone know how to avoid gettin...
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November 30, 2004
 
  Blurry Backgrounds
I recently bought a DigiRebel, and have been trying to get used to all the settings, etc. I find that when I'm outside taking pics, the person/subject of my pic will be in focus, but the backg...
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November 30, 2004
 
  Focusing
I recently bought a new camera and had difficulty getting the focus right. I am having to use my night setting and flash. The main object in the picture is in focus but everything else is very bl...
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November 28, 2004
 
  Magenta Noise
I am getting blotchie magenta spots on my digital images. These show up on skin tones or white. What is the cause of this and how do I get rid of it. It does it on two cameras so it's not the c...
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November 28, 2004
 
  Locking items in file browser CS
I was working in file browser and some how locked 8 items I can not figure out how to unlock them and I have no idea how I locked them in the first place I can not find a lock command in file brows...
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November 27, 2004
 
  Lighting isn't right...
I have a Digital Canon rebel EOS and I'm having the most difficult time getting my images lit properly. I have the Canon 420EX Speedlite flash, but still am not getting enough light on the subj...
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January 22, 2005
 
  Pixelation
I recently bought a 7.2 megapixel camera and took many photos with it, the problem is; I had a photo lab print out some of my photos sized 4 X 6, and when I received them back the sky is noticeably...
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November 27, 2004
 
  Need Some Serious Help on Lighting!
I would like to purchase some studio lighting. One person has suggested the Opus Pro 2 X 250WS Mono Kit or the Opus Pro 2 X 500 WS Mono Kit c/w 2 lights, stand, case, umbrella, snoot, barn doors, a...
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May 08, 2005
 
  printed photos
Can someone explain why when I view a photo I take on my computer screen at "actual pixels" mode, it looks very clear. But when I have the photos printed at a photo store, they are not as sharp....
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November 24, 2004
 
  How do I remove a logo/text from a family photo?
Hi, I am needing some help with a family photo. We had 7 individuals in the photo and everyone was dressed appropriately but one person....who had on a logo'd sweatshirt. I am wanting to remo...
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November 22, 2004
 
  How to shoot a portrait with a portrait
I have been hired to shoot a portrait of a doctor standing next to an old painting. I can't quite figure out how to make it unique and professional at the same time. Any suggestions?...
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January 22, 2005
 
  Should I Buy The Flash?
I have the Canon G5 - digital. I am wondering about basic studio lighting for portraits of children and families etc. There will be indoors and outdoors. What kind of lighting systems should I bu...
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November 22, 2004
 
  How to Re-Size a Picture for Web Use?
How to Re-Size a Picture for Web Use?I am having a trouble taking a good picture and resizing it to a 400x300 or 200x100 image for a Web page. It looks fine on my monitor but when I upload it to m...
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November 22, 2004
 
  How to Re-Size a Picture for Web Use?
I am having a terrible time taking a good picture and resizing it to a 400x300 or 200x150 picture for a Web page. The picture is clear on my monitor but when I upload it to my image hosting site i...
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November 20, 2004
 
  Indoor lighting
I am still new at this and I am wondering if someone can tell me what I am doing in order to get the result in the first picture in these two pictures that I took. I don't understand why it com...
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November 19, 2004
 
  Indoor lighting
I am still new at this and I am wondering if someone can tell me what I am doing in order to get the result in the first picture in these two pictures that I took. I don't understand why it com...
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November 19, 2004
 
  PS Elements & BW Photos
I just bought PS Elements 3.0. Is there a way to color in parts to black & white photos with this program. I often see photos where there are colors added to flowers in B&W photos. If not, is t...
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November 18, 2004
 
  How to open RAW files/ PS Elements2.0
I am waiting for my copy of PS Elements 2.0. I am currently using the trial version and had read how to open a RAW file. However, when I try this method it does not seem to work. I use a Fuji s500...
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November 17, 2004
 
  Moving Water and Slow Motion
How do I take pictures of waterfalls in such a way that the waters flow in a silky manner? What is the shutter speed that should be used for that type of photography? Is there any other method or w...
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November 22, 2004
 
  how to take photograps of birds flying
how do I take pictures of birds flying and in low light conditions?when I use a 1.5x teleconverter on my 75-300mm tamron there is no much quality in the picture.what is the solution for that?...
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November 18, 2004