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The Big Photo Board
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This week’s Board picks
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For sports photography, prioritize a fast shutter speed to freeze action, typically 1/1000s or faster. Use continuous autofocus (AF-C) to track moving subjects and burst mode to capture a sequence of shots. Adjust aperture and ISO as needed to balance exposure, and consider using a wide aperture (lo
Ralph Berrett
This week’s Board picks
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I'm just reaching out to you @Ken Deckinger to let you know that I think you're overdue for another podcast. :) I'd love to see at least one per month but I know you're busy. Keep up the great work! Scott
Scott Peterson
This week’s Board picks
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Murphy’s Laws of Photography are humorous adages that apply the classic principle—"anything that can go wrong will go wrong"—to the frustrating, unpredictable realities of taking pictures 1. If the test shots go perfectly, the real shoot will be a disaster. 2. The greater your excitement abo
Ralph Berrett
Shelby, Ohio, USA
Camera: Nikon
Genres: Landscape, Nature, Portrait, Travel, Other
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