1. Three’s Company

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Understanding Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO

Remember that scene in The Wizard of Oz where Toto pulls back the green curtain and we all see that the man behind the “all powerful Oz” isn’t nearly as scary as everyone thought? In fact, he turned out to be kind of sweet, even offering to fly Dorothy home in his hot air balloon.

Think of this chapter as your own look “behind the curtain.” While you won’t find a sparkling Emerald City, you will find your way to an understanding of the “magic” that happens with every photo you take.

Poring Over the Picture

On my way home one evening, I came across this scene along the side of ...

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