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Depth of field is the range in front of and behind the area focused upon that will remain in focus. Anything within this range will appear sharp and thus this range is called "depth of field" (DOF). Depth of field has the following features: Larger F-numbers give greater depth of field. The more the lens iris is stopped down the grea...

There are numerous ways to correct images with Photoshop. If you shoot raw and have CS2, there is a measure tool in Adobe Camera Raw. Open the file in ACR and look for the little angle icon in the menu bar. Select that, then draw a line between two points in the image that should be vertical or horizontal with each other. ACR will au...

Text and Photography Copyright Gary Stanley - All rights reserved.I've often said that I could be very content just photographing here in the United States. While travel overseas and around the world has its own measure of intrigue, I'm quite content exploring right here at home. I know that I haven't even begun to scratch t...

Text and Photography Copyright Gary Stanley - All rights reserved."The grass is greener on the other side!" There probably isn't a photographer around that hasn't heard that expression. As a travel photographer, when someone mentions a travel destination, what comes to mind? The vast Southwest? Florida birds? A national park som...

By Paul W. FaustAt times it can seem like "There is absolutely nothing around to photograph." You have already done all of the regular photo subjects, from the birds on the backyard fence, to your area's most famous landmarks. Coming up with something new to open our creative eyes, and stir us off of that soft reclining chair can se...