Better Photos Tips and Articles to improve your Digital Photos

Being Spontaneous It’s good to be spontaneous. Acting on the spur of the moment, without too much preparation or thought. It’s something that I’ve always liked doing. So, yesterday evening I threw my camping gear into a rucksack and headed to Buttermere. I needed to escape my computer (I spend too

Waterside Walks in the Cumbria and the Lake District The launch of my latest book: Waterside Walks in Cumbria and the Lake District seems to have gone well. It's good to see it appearing in more and more shops throughout the region. Early indications are good. Apart from the two book signings at W

Photography Courses in Beautiful Borrowdale   We are now running small group courses in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley. We have teamed up with the Mary Mount Hotel, who are are hosts for two days. The hotel is located in extensive grounds, close by the shore of Derwentwater. The scenery is stunni

Flower Photography Workshop in Cumbria Just want to let you know about a photography workshop that I’m running in aid of Hospice at Home, West Cumbria. It is a flower photography workshop (but I will also be helping you learn how to use your digital cameras). It’s on Tuesday, 18th August at Moota G

Resizing your Photos using Photoshop - Part 1. Explaining the Image Size Box.   The Image Size box.   The Image Size box enables you to adjust the dimensions of your photograph, including its physical size, resolution and file size. (I will explain these terms below). Before that, I will e

Resizing your Photos using Photoshop - Part 2.

  How to Photograph Flowers   32 Tips for Beginners using a Compact Camera. 1   Take photographs on bright but slightly overcast days – avoid harsh sunlight. 2  Take photos early in the morning – the light is softer and warmer. 3  

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