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Protect Your Lens With A UV Haze or Skylight Filter. Or Not.

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on November 27, 2009

in Cameras & Photo Equipment, Photo Equipment, Tips

Should filters be used to protect your lens?Should you protect your lens with a filter? UV/Haze and Skylight filters are commonly used to protect lenses, but keeping a filter on your lens all the time can lead to poorer-quality images. It might be best to use these filters only when they are needed and turn to lens hoods for protection that doesn’t affect your pictures.

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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha Nebraska

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on October 6, 2009

in Locations, Nebraska, Photograph the USA, Travel Photography

Photographing the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in Omaha Nebraska USAOmaha, Nebraska is an interesting place to photograph. A new addition, the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge over the Missouri river adds one more opportunity for photographers in this midwest city. Learn about photographing this thoroughly modern bridge.

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Photo Event: Soap Box Derby 2009 in San Diego

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on May 27, 2009

in California, Events, Photograph the USA, San Diego, Travel Photography

Photographing the 2009 Soap Box Derby in San DiegoGetting good photos at the Soap Box Derby may not be easy, but it can be done. And it’s fun! From start to finish, there is plenty to keep a photogapher busy. Learn about photo op possibilities before and during the race.

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Photo Event: Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire in San Diego

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on January 31, 2009

in California, Events, Photograph the USA, San Diego, Travel Photography

Photographing the Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire in San DiegoSan Diego’s Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire is a colorful festival for photographers. Get photo tips from a San Diego travel photographer who has been there. There’s a lot of action, so be prepared to get some great photos.

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Photo Event: Big Bay Balloon Parade

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on December 31, 2008

in California, Events, Photograph the USA, San Diego, Travel Photography

With 22 large balloons and dozens of bands and other entries, San Diego’s annual Big Bay Balloon Parade offers plenty of colorful photographic possibilities. Here are a few ideas to get best photos including tips on the best locations, camera equipment, and photo techniques.

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