Super Size Me:Resizing and Cropping

Photographer: Scott KelbyExposure: 1/250Focal Length: 70mmAperture Value: ƒ/7.1

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If a chapter on resizing and cropping doesn't sound exciting, really, what does? It's sad, but a good portion of our lives is spent doing just that—resizing and cropping. Why is that? It's because nothing, and I mean nothing, is ever the right size. Think about it. If everything were already the right size, there'd be no opportunity to "Super Size" it. You'd go to McDonald's, order an Extra Value Meal, and instead of hearing, "Would you care to Super Size your order?" there would just be a long uncomfortable pause. And frankly, ...

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