January 2009
Beginner
304 pages
7h 52m
English
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Appendix A. Where to Go From Here
Your trusty digital camera and this book are all you need to begin enjoying the art and science of modern photography. But as your skills increase and your interests broaden, you may want to explore new techniques, add equipment, and learn from people who've become just as obsessed as you. Here's a tasty menu of resources to help you along the way.
Most of it is online. The Web is crawling with useful information—and because real estate is unlimited, it's perfect for displaying and annotating photos.
Camera Reviews
Camera Reviews
Imaging Resource (www.imaging-resource.com), Digital Photography Review (www.dpreview.com), Digital Camera Resource (www.dcresource.com), and DigitalCameraReview (www.digitalcamerareview.com). These thriving sites offers equipment reviews, price comparisons, and forums, all dedicated to putting the right digital camera in your hands.
Learning and Discussing Photography
Flickr.com (www.flickr.com). The ultimate community of photo enthusiasts, and an amazing place to get inspired. You're almost guaranteed to find a group that focuses on your kind of photography.
Photo.net (www.photo.net). A huge community of shutterbugs, with discussions about equipment, technique, and everything in between.
Luminous Landscape (www.luminous-landscape.com). A great resource for nature and landscape photography.
MediaStorm (www.mediastorm.org). Powerful, inspirational multimedia journalistic presentations. Makes you feel you can save the world with ...
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