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How to Photograph Fungi In 10 Easy Steps

Here's 10 steps that'll help better your fungi photography skills.
- 15 Oct 2016
Macro Photography Tips - Raindrops On Windows

Raindrops on windows produce interesting patterns which can be photographed with ease on days when venturing outside will just soak you and your camera.
- 5 Oct 2016
- 5 Comments
Do I Need A Tripod For Macro Photography?

Here are six reasons why you should take a tripod out with you next time you plan on shooting macro work.
- 5 Sep 2016
Coast Close-Up Photography With Compacts

How to take great close-up shots with your point-and-shoot.
- 30 Jun 2016
Capturing Creative Shots Of Raindrop Patterns

While rain has a habit of spoiling a day's photography, it can also be used to create interesting abstracts.
- 29 Feb 2016
How To Take Good Product Shots At Home

Learn why being able to think on your feet is an important skill to have when capturing product shots at home.
- 21 May 2015
Dew Drops On Spider Webs

Dew covered webs are great photographic subjects to have a go at shooting with your Olympus camera.
- 9 Oct 2013
Tips On Photographing Vegetables

Here are a few tips to help you capture photos of your five a day that are good enough to eat.
- 4 Aug 2013
Tips On Shooting Indoor Close Ups

Peter Bargh shows you how to take better still lifes which, for one, could help you with your ebay listings.
- 10 Jul 2013
- 1 Comments
How To Photograph Water Drops

Learn how to shoot macro images of rain drops with the help of Edwin Brosens.
- 22 May 2013
- 1 Comments
How To Photograph Lichen

Edwin Brosen shares his tips on photographing Lichen.
- 11 Mar 2013
Quick Tips On Focus Stacking Technique

Learn how one photographer uses focus stacking to produce images of water droplets.
- 14 Feb 2013
- 2 Comments

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23 Jun 2017 9:14pm

Nikon D7500 Full Review

We've put the Nikon D7500 Digital SLR, with the 20mp sensor from the D500 but with a lower price, through its paces. Read on to find out how it scores.
23 Jun 2017 11:34AM

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23 Jun 2017 2:14pm

Irix Launch Edge Gelatin Filter Set

Irix have announced a set of ND gelatin filters designed especially for Irix lenses.
23 Jun 2017 10:14AM

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23 Jun 2017 2:02pm

7 'How To' Tips For Shooting Still Life Photography

Here are 7 simple tips and tricks for shooting beautiful still life photography at home. All you need are a few household items and a little creativity.
15 Jun 2017 11:36AM

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23 Jun 2017 10:07am

Tamron Expands Lens Range With 18-400mm Mega Zoom

Tamron has today introduced a new 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD lens to the world.
23 Jun 2017 8:21AM

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22 Jun 2017 11:35am

Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G DX VR Sample Photos & Hands-On

We go hands-on with the new Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G DX VR wide-angle lens, and have posted sample photos from this pre-production lens.
21 Jun 2017 6:41PM

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21 Jun 2017 4:59pm

Sigma AF 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens Review

John Riley puts a contemporary tele zoom lens from Sigma to the test to find out how good its reach really is.
14 Jun 2017 9:53AM

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20 Jun 2017 10:03am

Top 13 Best Premium Compact System Cameras 2017

Here are the Top 13 Best Premium Mirrorless Compact System Cameras (CSCs) with an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) reviewed by ePHOTOzine.
20 Jun 2017 9:59AM

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20 Jun 2017 7:25am

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 Asph Review

John Riley reviews the new wide-angle zoom from Panasonic, the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 Asph for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
26 Apr 2017 11:32AM

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19 Jun 2017 6:22am

Giottos Vitruvian VGRN 9255 Tripod With Monopod

We review the new Giottos Vitruvian VGRN 9255 Tripod with MH5400-MH652 Head and built in monopod.
8 Sep 2011 11:42AM

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21 Jun 2017 2:05pm

Improve Your Close-Up Portraits With Our 6 Tips

Get in close and focus your attention on faces.
18 Jun 2017 12:10AM

6 Outdoor Flower Photography Tips Every Compact User Needs

Learn how to shoot better outdoor flower shots with your compact camera.
- 27 Mar 2017
- Olympus UK
- 2 Comments
Why And How To Shoot Creative Abstract Photos Of Water Bubbles

Shoot some different types of water shots and have a go at capturing some water bubbles.
- 17 May 2017
Coast Close-Up Photography With Compacts

How to take great close-up shots with your point-and-shoot.
- 30 Jun 2016
Close encounters - macro photography explained

One of the most fascinating and rewarding areas of photography is shooting close-up and macro studies. Small may be beautiful, but Steve Bavister shows you how to make it big. using photos by Peter Bargh.
- 6 Jan 2001
- 1 Comments
Christmas Macro Photography Tips

Here are a few tips for taking some great macro shots this festive season.
- 6 Dec 2016
Top 10 Macro Photography Tips

10 tips to help you take macro shots that always impress.
- 11 Mar 2017
- 6 Comments
Macro Shots With Tamron 90mm Macro Lens

How to get great macro shots with the Tamron 90mm f2.8 SP DI macro lens - by Matt Berry.
- 1 Oct 2011
- 2 Comments
Flash Techniques For Macro Photography

Edwin Brosens shares his tips on using flash when shooting macro work.
- 19 Jul 2012
- 1 Comments
Photographing Christmas Baubles

Christmas trees are crammed full of ornaments so why not photograph them?
- 10 Dec 2016
- 3 Comments
How to Photograph Fungi In 10 Easy Steps

Here's 10 steps that'll help better your fungi photography skills.
- 15 Oct 2016

Photographing Patterns In Ice

Ice makes an interesting photographic subject, as this article will show you.
- 19 Nov 2012
- 1 Comments
Backlighting still lifes

We show you how to position your subject to make it almost fluorescent.
- 4 Jan 2003
Abstract Photography With Oil And Water

ePHOTOzine member Garr8 shares a few quick tips on taking abstract photos of oil and water.
- 28 Jun 2012
Creative Fruit And Veg Photography Tips

Turn the humble vegetable into a piece of art with a few simple steps.
- 12 Feb 2017
Top 10 Macro Photography Tips

10 tips to help you take macro shots that always impress.
- 11 Mar 2017
- 6 Comments
5 Top Macro / Close-Up Photography Techniques

Here are five of ePHOTOzine's top macro / close-up photography tutorials we've posted on site.
- 5 May 2012
Bob Garas on his still-life technique

Bob is an ePHOTOzine reader and has shared the technique of his wonderful images.
- 12 Jan 2002
- 3 Comments
How To Photograph Lichen

Edwin Brosen shares his tips on photographing Lichen.
- 11 Mar 2013
Coast Close-Up Photography With Compacts

How to take great close-up shots with your point-and-shoot.
- 30 Jun 2016
How To Photograph Water Drops

Learn how to shoot macro images of rain drops with the help of Edwin Brosens.
- 22 May 2013
- 1 Comments