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Photography Tutorials, Free Tips and Courses - Steele Training. A Beginner's Introduction to Wide Angle Photography. Today we're going to take a step back and view the art of photography through a much wider perspective, which is a terribly pun-filled way to say that this article will examine the basic concept of wide angle photography.

A Beginner's Introduction to Wide Angle Photography

We'll take a look at what wide angle photography is, why you should try it, some considerations to keep in mind and finally a few lenses to get you started. Republished Tutorial Every few weeks, we revisit some of our reader's favorite posts from throughout the history of the site. This tutorial was first published in September of 2010. 8 Sites for Free Adobe Lightroom Presets. 3 Steps to Photoshop Retouching for Natural Looking Portraits. In the world of photography, editing and retouching are just as important as the imagery itself.

3 Steps to Photoshop Retouching for Natural Looking Portraits

Every image that you see published has been through its fair share of post-processing before it is seen by the public. If photographers didn’t retouch their images, it would be like a painter presenting his sketches instead of the finished painting. With the fast moving technology of today, extraordinary images are everywhere, every day. Even with perfect lighting, and preparation work, a final image always receives some post-production attention. The Secret to Ultra-Sharp Photos. The following post on The Secrets to Ultra-Sharp Photos is by San Francisco based photographer Jim M.

The Secret to Ultra-Sharp Photos

Goldstein. Learn more about him at the end of this post. As previously noted the best photo tip I ever received had to do with sharpness and up until the time in which I received this tip I had little understanding of how to consistently get sharp photos. Tuts+ Web Design eBooks. Mudroom Makeover - Becky Blogger from The Dempster Logbook.

The Dempster Logbook Advertisement - Continue Reading Below When Becky, the blogger behind The Dempster Logbook, moved into her home, she became the proud owner of a completely unfinished hallway between her garage and laundry room.

Mudroom Makeover - Becky Blogger from The Dempster Logbook

In time, the barren space (and her family's endless piles of stuff) would reveal exactly what she should do with it: Clearly, it would make a great mudroom. Oregon Tiny Trailer - Small Trailer Makeover. Ron Rusnak Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The tiny house craze isn't dying down any time soon — every day a new stylish, cozy home pops up and we start daydreaming about downsizing.

Oregon Tiny Trailer - Small Trailer Makeover

Cue this 200-square-foot cutie we spotted on TreeHugger. Ron Rusnak of Ashland, Oregon, saw a bright future for an old trailer just sitting in his backyard and tricked it out with all the comforts of a traditional home. 文艺复兴画坛三杰背后是神的身影. 大卫‧罗桑教授盛期文艺复兴主题独家专访(1) 拉斐尔(1483―1520),《圣礼之辩》(又译:圣礼之争),湿壁画,作于1510―1511年,梵蒂冈教皇宫殿签署厅。

文艺复兴画坛三杰背后是神的身影

【大纪元2015年04月28日讯】(大纪元记者张小清编译报导)按语:意大利是西方人文主义传统的发源地,但丁、彼得拉克和薄伽丘作为文学界的先驱,拥有“文坛三杰”之美誉;到了16世纪的文艺复兴盛期,达‧芬奇、米开朗基罗和拉斐尔三位巨匠则写下了西方艺术史上最辉煌的篇章,并称“画坛三杰”。 美国哥伦比亚大学著名艺术史家大卫‧罗桑(David Rosand)教授,生前曾受大纪元记者之邀讲述三大师创作精髓,配合以代表作的赏析。 今就存世录音资料编译为四讲,和读者分享。 标题均为记者所加。 Great News Bookworms: Regular Reading Is A Very Healthy Thing To Do. “The more that you read, the more things you will know.

Great News Bookworms: Regular Reading Is A Very Healthy Thing To Do

The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss For some, reading is a core part of their regular life and one of their favourite leisurely activities. 5 ways to excel in public speaking. Imagine what it would be like if you knew that the moment you entered a room, people would immediately take notice, want to hear what you have to say, and be eager to earn your approval.

5 ways to excel in public speaking

For effective public speakers, this is a way of life. Everyone is impacted by their presence. People are magnetically drawn to them and feel strangely compelled by their every word. Charity Knitting. Charity Knitting Here's some fab knitting charity projects to help everyone from homeless kids, premature babies, to people in third world countries and rescued animals.

Charity Knitting

You can be sure there's at least one amazing project for you! Want to be a Guardian Angel? Provide a little warmth to kids and babies in shelters, with special needs or in a natural disaster. Sydney Care - SydneyCare - Slippers With Soul. We thank Alli Barrett (see knitwits-heaven.com) designer of the original pattern, Pocketbook Slippers, for permission for SydneyCare to use the design for Slippers with Soul.

Sydney Care - SydneyCare - Slippers With Soul

Size 4.5 needles. 8 ply acrylic yarn. Cast on 5 stitches Knit 6 rows Next Row: Increase in 2nd stitch of each row until you have 22 stitches on the needle. Next Row: Increase in each stitch to 44 stitches Next Row: Knit 2, Purl 2 for 15 centimetres (6 inches) Next Row: Knit 2 together across giving you 22 stitches. How to Read a Knitting Pattern.

Getting Started | Instructions Asterisks, Parentheses, and Brackets | Knitting Garments Once you’ve learned the basics of knitting – how to cast on and bind off, how to work the knit stitch and the purl stitch –you’ll be ready to start your first pattern. (If you need help with learning the basics, visit www.LearnToKnit.com.) In the beginning, looking at a knitting pattern can be very confusing — is that a foreign language it is written in? Well, no, but it is the special language of knitting, which uses many abbreviations and terms, which save space and make patterns easier to read. Free Knitting & Crochet Patterns sorted by yarn type. 15 Free And Really Useful Online Courses For Entrepreneurs. Whether you’re just starting out with your new business idea or you’re a seasoned entrepreneurial professional, learning all about the intricate and artful ways of running your own business is an ongoing process that truly never ends.

And with so many other skilled and experienced professionals being generous enough to share what they know through online video lessons, forum discussions, case study exercises, and other forms of digital and interactive teaching, you’d have to be kind of crazy not to take the opportunity to learn from them. Even if you’re short on cash, there are loads of online courses for entrepreneurs available out there that won’t cost you a penny.

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Washing your clothes according to fabric rather than colour can not only save you money, it could make laundering your clothes more efficient. Here’s a guide to washing and ironing various fabric types. The graphic comes from the Alight Fashion Blog and includes characteristics of each fabric, whether you should use warm or cold water, how iron settings to use, and various other tips. 15 Photography Sites to Boost Your Skills. Are you tired of taking taking trashy photos? 10 Resources To Upgrade Your Grammar And Writing Skills. English grammar is something that is treasured by everyone.

We all want to improve on our grammar skills so that we are able to communicate with some level of mastery. Being able to construct grammatically correct sentences is not only seen as a skill but as a treasure that everyone yearns for. Art Shop Directory: Art Shopping. Mister Art has over 40,000 art supply items in stock, at up to 75% off list price. AllPosters.com is the world's largest poster and print store, with over 60,000 items at low prices, including thousands of 8"x10" photos of your favorite entertainers. Their website features easy, fast navigation. WordPress Alternatives and Similar Software.

33 Clothing Hacks That Will Save You A Lot Of Money. Instead of replacing clothing at the first sign of wear and tear, why not use these 33 clothing hacks to keep your clothing fresh, fixed and free! 1. 50 Activities For When You're Low On Budget. 30 Awesome Online Shopping Sites I Wish I'd Known Earlier. Aah, the joys of shopping. You reserve a day or an entire weekend for it, head to the mall and start hunting the best deals through dozens of stores. 20 Affordable Hobbies To Enrich Your Life. We all need a hobby. It’s what gets us out of the house, and whether it is stamp collecting or paragliding, everyone loves to escape from the humdrum of work and let their mind escape into something they love. But of course it’s not always feasible to do the things we love. 32 Free Image Sources For Your Blog. 25 Mind-Blowingly Informative Websites That Will Expand Your Worldview.

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