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In Your Camera Bag - Beyond The Obvious
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
The obvious - a back up camera body / an assortment of lenses / a flash / extra batteries / a polarizer. These items are considered givens and every camera bag should have a reserved place for each. Below are a few ideas of what else to bring along with thoughts as to why they are important.
Beyond The Depth Of Field Preview Button
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
The purpose of the depth of field button is to provide information with regards to exactly what the item is called - how much depth of field is recorded in the scene.
Mountainscapes
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
Why do nature photographers like to photograph mountains? There are so many questions I decided to share a few of my mountain photography tips so you can elevate yours to new heights!
Capture the Fall Colors
Russ Burden
Rating: 10 / 10
It’s a time of year when landscape photographers feel their adrenalin pumping awaiting the arrival of reds, yellows, oranges and a morning chill in the air.
Rim Lighting
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
Rim light provides a very specific quality of illumination. It outlines the subject in a halo of brightness determined by the direction and intensity of its source.
Because I Was There
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
Russ Burden offers some rudimentary advice about photography - the importance of being at the right place at the right time.
In the Mood: The Psychology of Color
Russ Burden
Rating: 8 / 10
Russ Burden takes an interesting look at the impact that colors instantaneously have on our minds.
Moody Portraits
Russ Burden
Rating: 8 / 10
Russ Burden offers tips on creating moody portraits by using Color, Filters, Light, Software, and Weather.
Make It a Priority
Russ Burden
Rating: 9 / 10
If you make the purchase of a nice DSLR, leaving it on Program or Auto mode, you're not getting the most out of it.
Mastering Low Light for Outdoor Scenics
Russ Burden
Rating: 8 / 10
Russ Burden offers tips on how to capture the best light in outdoor scenics, specifically at dawn and dusk.




