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Best landscape lens for Canon 50d

I am planing a trip to Africa & Egypt for next year and would like to buy a new lens for landscape photos.

November 09, 2009 | Tags: Egypt, lens, africa

Dreamstime Stock Photography - Buying and Selling

I use the Dreamstime stock photography/files website for almost all of the photos I buy for designing websites. I also sell some of my photos on the website, I get paid a commission each time one of my photos is purchased.

June 21, 2009 | Tags: selling photos

New photo gallery added: New Zealand

In May this year I visited one of the most beautiful, vastly untouched places on this earth, New Zealand.

June 09, 2009 | Tags: new zealand

Bought the Canon 50D

Finally decided to make the jump, and I am now the proud owner of a new Canon 50D.

May 02, 2009 | Tags:

Camera Settings for Landscape Photography

On this page I would like to display some fantastic photos and the camera settings used to capture the shot. I find learning from others work easier and when I have my confidence the manual settings will become second nature.

April 30, 2009 | Tags: Landscape

Infrared filter testing

My new Infrared filter arrived today and I have been having a play in the back yard, here are some photos and how I achieved the effect.

April 28, 2009 | Tags: ir, infrared filter

How to clean your digital SLR camera

To get the best-quality images from your dSLR, you'll need to give it a dust every now and then, both on the inside and out. Camera editor Rich Trenholm guides you step-by-step through cleaning your camera to make your photos blemish-free.

April 26, 2009 | Tags:

Canon EOS 50D - Pro's, Con's and the verdict

My research into this camera as a replacement for my Canon 350D.

April 24, 2009 | Tags:

Make Money Online - how to earn an income from your website

It is a question I am asked often "how can I make money from my website?". I'm not talking about selling physical products or joining pyrimid schemes, I'm talking about making money automatically using referal and advertising programs that are FREE.

April 21, 2009 | Tags: internet, money

Infra-Red Photography

I have recently come across a very interesting photography technique using Infra-red filters on your camera lens. It's unlike anything I have seen before so I thought I would share.  I'm always on the look out for more interesting ways to create photographs and this is a technique I am keen to try.

April 19, 2009 | Tags:

The four hour work week - By Tim Ferris

Whether you're an overworked employee or an entrepreneur trapped in your own business, The 4-Hour Workweek is the compass for a new and revolutionary world.

Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan—there is no need to wait and every reason not to. Whether your dream is escaping the ...

April 18, 2009 | Tags: Freelancing

My Path to Website Design

How to navigate your way to a career you will love.
Hello, my name is Hayley Crook, I am a 24 year old female who lives and works here on the Gold Coast. Within this flyer is my story of how I become a successful website designer.

July 23, 2008 | Tags: website design

How to Be a Rockstar Freelancer

212 Pages of Expert Freelancing Advice
Covering everything from getting started to expanding your business, How to Be a Rockstar Freelancer is the official FreelanceSwitch book.

December 31, 2007 | Tags: freelance

What type of lifestyle will you have as a Website Designer?

From a beginner to advanced, what will it be like?
When you first start out and you are hired as a junior web designer you most likely be working in a small office team fixing links and correcting typos on websites. The first few months can be rather boring, but you have the great opportunity to learn from others, ask lots of questions and make mistakes.

June 12, 2007 | Tags: website design

What experience and education is required to be a website designer?

Basic Web Design Knowledge You'll Need

There are lots of ways to get the education and experience needed to become a professional Web Designer or Developer.

April 17, 2007 | Tags: website design