Mac or PC? Does it matter?

Does the computer you use matter? Is there any reason to choose a Mac over a PC for image editing? Share your thoughts!

Perceived Sharpness

Research demonstrates that perceived sharpness is relative, and age may be a factor. Join the discussion!

You can't photograph your own car?

A Mustang car club wanted to publish a calendar with photos, but the printing company refused, saying that Ford would first have to give permission. In the end, Ford said, "All you have to do is ask!" But is that right? If you buy something, can't you photograph it? And then can't you use that photograph however you wish? Not necessarily!

The Neighborhood Cat

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Seeing a cat in your neighborhood isn't all that unusual. Neither is it terribly unusual to see this Bobcat who has been spotted regularly hunting in the wetlands around homes in Folsom, California. See the whole photo.

Are HDR images really better?

HDR, bracketing and blending exposures, will produce more detail, but is the image really better? Doug says no. He prefers working with a single RAW file. Mike says you can lose apparent sharpness when HDR reduces contrast. Gary's photo of a church chapel with Christmas decorations demonstrates what happens when you use HDR. What do you think?

Switching to a Mac

Dorothy discovers switching to a Mac isn't the smooth transition she expected. She's had hardware and software issues. Will there be a happy ending? Click here to see!