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Shooting Techniques

First we admire great photographs, and then we wonder how they were made. The articles you'll find here reveal the techniques behind the photos and provide the practical information that will help you create imaginative images of your own.

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  1. Why Carry a Zoom Lens?
    Sometimes using a Zoom-NIKKOR lens is convenient, and sometimes it's a necessity.
  2. Still Waters
    Getting that "silky" look when photographing moving water isn't difficult and makes for a beautiful image.
  3. Setting White Balance
    How do I set my camera’s white balance for different lighting situations?
    Beginner Content
  4. Photographing Patterns with Mark Alberhasky
    When you start looking for patterns in nature and the world in general, you can come up with some interesting photos.
  5. Photographing Special Moments with Mark Alberhasky
    When the special moment you want to photograph may be here and gone in an instance, being familiar with your gear is essential.
  6. Photographing Themes with Mark Alberhasky
    Looking for a central theme when shooting photos can make for some interesting end results.
  7. Taking Pictures at Dusk and at Night
    How do I take pictures at dusk and at night?
    Advanced Content
  8. Photographing Details with Mark Alberhasky
    Capturing the big picture is great, but don’t forget to zoom in on the details.
  9. Taking Close-up Photos
    How do I take close-up photos of flowers and small objects?
    Advanced Content
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Grand Master Flash


Grand Master Flash
A funny thing happened on the way to Joe McNally’s career as a newspaper photographer. He never got there.
Read this Nikon World article 

The A List: At the Zoo


The A List: At the Zoo
Spend a day at the zoo with wildlife photographer Julie Larsen Maher.
Explore your passion for photography 

Built-in Projector


Built-in Projector
Take pictures and display them with the built-in projector.
Understand this Nikon technology 
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