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New Camera? No Raw Support Yet In Photoshop? No Problem: Use Adobe’s Digital Negative DNG Converter

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on January 31, 2010

in Computer Hardware and Software,Computers & Software for Photographers,Lessons & Tutorials

Adobe Digital Negative DNG for processing raw images from new model camerasBuy a new camera and you might find you can’t process its raw images in Photoshop or Lightroom until Adobe updates its raw converter software. Use Adobe digital negative (DNG) as your raw format until then. Learn how.

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Stupid Photographer Tricks

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on August 13, 2009

in Tips,Travel Photography

Stupid Photographer Tricks on PhotoCitizen.comEver done something dumb with your camera? So many settings vying for our attention, it’s no wonder we sometimes screw it up. Or is it just me?

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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: 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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On The Road: Websites I Can’t Do Without

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on November 13, 2008

in Computers & Software for Photographers,Tips,Travel Photography

Websites for on-the-road travel photographersTravel planning is a chore and we need all the help we can get. As travel photographers, we need to do a lot of research before, and during, a trip. Here are five websites that I never leave home without. They will help you choose a hotel and an airline seat, check the weather, get directions, and find the best prices for accomodations and flights.

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A Steam Train in San Diego: Photographing A Bit of History

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on September 4, 2008

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

Adobe Lightroom 2.0 Adjustment BrushIt’s easy to find a steam train in a museum, but riding the tracks between two major cities? That’s special. San Diegans will have the opportunity to photograph two of these historic events in 2008. Read on for photo tips and a video of the June 1st, 2008 journey.

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