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Photographing the Night Sky: Star Trails

Astrophotography: tips for making great star trail images

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Zoo and Wildlife Photography

Spend a day at the zoo with wildlife photographer Julie Larsen Maher

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How-To Take Great Photos at the Aquarium

Tips for photographing the fish and creatures that live under water

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Cat Photography: Capturing Cats in Pictures

With a little patience you too can make great pictures of your pet cat or kitten.

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Taking Better Photos of Your Kids at Play

Taking photos of your kids while at play make great images; next time you’re bringing them to the playground, don’t forget to bring your camera along.

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Using Your Nikon Camera's Built-in Wi-Fi

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Getting Started: How to Hold Your D-SLR Camera

Getting sharper, more in-focus pictures can be as simple as learning how to hold your camera.

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Getting Started: How to Change a D-SLR Lens

Learn the steps to changing your camera's lens.

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A Basic Look at the Basics of Exposure

The relationship between aperture, shutter speed and ISO is the basis of every photograph. Reed Hoffmann explains this important concept.

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Understanding Focal Length

Focal length, usually represented in millimeters (mm), is the basic description of a photographic lens.

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How to Read Your NIKKOR Lens Barrel

Understanding what all of those markings and designations on your lens really mean.

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Lighting Techniques: Light Painting

Using the technique of light painting allows you to add depth and dimension to your subjects.