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Golden Hour
is it best?

Is it really the best time to take photos? Here I show you how heading out at other times of the day can also produce great photos.
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Sell Photos
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In today's competitive world it may seem hard to make money with photography. However, new technology has made it easier.
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Photograph Durdle Door

Durdle Door is a natural limestone rock arch on the stunning Jurassic Coast in Dorset. In this article I show you how to photograph it.
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LATEST ARTICLES

Smugmug - example of the Smugmug gallery layout
Smugmug Vs Woocommerce for Selling Photos
Dawn view on the day after the Summer Solstice from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas), the Kamnik Alps, with the waning crescent Moon and Venus beside them, Slovenia.
Moon and Venus over Saint Thomas
View of Mount Triglav at sunset from Saint Ana church hill on the Ljubljana Marshes, Slovenia.
A Stunning Viewpoint Near Ljubljana
Stitched panorama of Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and Storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.
How to create a stitched panoramic photo
Kamnik Alps view in the Ravenska Kocna Valley, Jezersko
My Shutter App for Canon now has a great new interface

Tutorials

View at sunrise from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.
Photo Editing - How to edit RAW images in Adobe Camera RAW
The RAW photo editing process can seem a little daunting, but it's not as complicated...
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Ghost looking at shrine to Jesus Christ on a misty hill in Prezganje, near Ljubljana, Slovenia. The shrine was built to commemorate the first visit of Pope John Paul the second to Slovenia in 1996. This is a single exposure, 30 secs with the me in the shot for part of it. This is how the ghostly effect was made. No photoshop or composites.
Ghost photography technique tutorial
In this ghost photography tutorial I show you how to turn yourself into a ghost in...
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The cute little church of Saint Thomas (Sveti Tomaz) lies in the tiny village of Planinca in the hills near Krim Mountain on the Ljubljana Moors (ljubljansko Barje), Slovenia.
Polarising filter and skies
Read my blog about the effect a polarising filter has on blue skies and the best...
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Great Photography Locations

View of the ruins of Smlednik Castle with Storzic mountain, part of the Kamnik Alps, behind, Slovenia.
Smlednik Castle & the Kamnik Alps
There are many lovely castles in Slovenia, but the old ruined castle at Smlednik...
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The Pagan Girl, also known as "Ajdovska Deklica" in Slovene, is entwined with local folklore, symbolizing a mythical giantess who was turned to stone.
The Face in the Mountain at Vrsic Pass
The Pagan Girl, also known as "Ajdovska Deklica" in Slovene, is entwined with local...
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View at sunrise from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia. What to photograph in the summer.
Best Sunrise Photos at Saint Thomas Church
This Saturday, June 20th, marks the summer solstice (longest day of the year) and...
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View across Lake Bled to the island church, clifftop castle and Mount Stol in all it's spring glory, Slovenia.
Lake Bled View Part 2
In this 2nd part I show you a great viewpoint where you can get the island church,...
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Hooksounds Music Review
Hooksounds is a music licensing agency with a difference. In this review I’m going...
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View across the beautiful Lake Bled, island church and hilltop castle at dusk, Slovenia.
Bold Photos aren’t everything in Photography
In the world of Internet and Social Media have we become too obsessed with bold,...
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How I got to 1000 subscribers 4000 hours watch time
How I met the YouTube Monetization Requirements
In April 2020 I reached the threshold and became eligible to apply for YouTube monetization....
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Mt Grintovec, the highest peak in the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.
How to do timelapse video in Adobe Photoshop
In this video tutorial, I show you an easy way to do a timelapse video using Adobe...
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