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How to photograph fireworks

Photographing fireworks can be straightforward if you follow a few basic steps: 1) You need a camera where you can control the shutter speed. Digital SLR owners will be fine — use manual or Shutter Priority modes, but also more and more ”point and … Continue reading

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The story behind the picture: Fireworks over the Bay Bridge

The Bay Bridge over San Francisco Bay, and fireworks bursting in the distance. Who could have planned it better? Well, not me, that’s for sure! I drove to Yerba Buena island to take pictures of the city at night. I … Continue reading

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How the credit crunch makes going to Europe easier

Just how is it that the freezing of the world’s credit markets can help you go on vacation? There are two answers: changing Dollar currency exchange rates, and the fall in the price of oil. One Euro today costs $1.34, … Continue reading

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