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Attract Attention by Manipulating the Light 
by Dave Williams

Composition is a huge consideration when we shoot, and once we get an image out of the camera and into our digital darkroom, we’re often limited in what we can do to edit its composition and control the path our viewer’s eye takes across the photograph. There are other things, however, that we can do in post to grab the attention of the viewer but with a bit more control and flexibility. One such thing that takes an equally high standing to composition is light. 

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Make It “Tack Sharp”
by Dave Williams

Image quality is made up of several factors: brightness, tonality, dynamic range, contrast, and sharpness. Out of this list, taking sharp photos is a high priority for all photographers. Achieving what has come to be known as “tack-sharp” photos involves using quality gear and doing lots of small things to the best of our ability. Tack sharp describes a photo that’s clean and crisp, with the main subject clearly in focus and no blurring. Some of these “small things” will apply to certain situations and some won’t, but the more of them we use, the sharper our images will be. 

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