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How to Start Selling Landscape Photographs
Making a living from selling landscape photographs is a serious challenge and not many have managed it, but there are plenty of opportunities to make a start.
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How to Take Better Landscape Photographs
Many readily accessible resources are available to help the budding landscape photographer take better pictures.
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Newquay, More Than Britain's Surfing Capital
While justly famous for its excellent beaches and vibrant surfing culture, this old Cornish town offers visitors a good deal more than sand and sea.
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Essential Equipment for Landscape Photography
Aside from a suitable camera, landscape photographers need a few other key items of gear to get their best shots.
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Which Camera to Start Landscape Photography?
Photographers can produce excellent pictures with simple equipment, but a more costly set of kit, and the skills to go with it, will multiply the chances of success.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition
The 2009 edition of one of the world's most prestigious and oldest photography contests will soon open and attract entries of the highest standard.
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Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition
Photo competitions like the Take a View Landscape Photographer of the Year contest offer inspiration and a challenge to aspiring snappers.
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How to Photograph Outdoor Christmas Lights
Outdoor displays of festive lights at night, reflected in water, can make for extraordinary photographs of ordinary places.
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How to Take Photographs in the Woods
Three examples illustrate the potential for outdoor photography on a dull day in the middle of winter.
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The Asian Tsunami, Four Years On
Communities damaged by the Asian tsunami in December 2004 have learned new skills, found new hope and are carving out a new future.
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Journey Through Britain
The co-founder of a British publishing house revisits, explores and reminisces about places and old friends throughout mainland Britain.
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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star
Thirty-three years after his first trip, Paul Theroux retraces much of the route he took around the cities and countryside of Asia in 1973.
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When I Talk About Running
"What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" provides intriguing insights into what motivates and sustains an internationally acclaimed writer.
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The Creative Digital Darkroom
In a crowded field of Adobe Photoshop books, this one is aimed at intermediate-level photographers who want to hone their digital skills.
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New Directions for the National Trust?
The biggest charity devoted to preserving Britain's historic buildings and natural landscapes is gearing up to face the challenges of the twenty-first century.
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Clovelly, Devon's Picture Postcard Village
From its origins as a fishing community, picturesque Clovelly has become one of the main draws for tourists on the north coast of Devon.
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Morwenstow, Cornwall's Most Northerly Parish
Hikers and historians will find much of interest in this beautiful, sparsely populated corner of southwest England.
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Castle Drogo, England's Last Castle
Built high above the Teign River gorge in the county of Devon, this National Trust property is a reminder of both medieval architecture and Edwardian life.
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Short Trips Beyond Madrid
Beautiful countryside and elegant, fascinating historical towns are easily accessible within an hour or so from Madrid.
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A Stroll in Old Madrid
Visitors can capture much of the history and modern spirit of Madrid by following a network of narrow streets from Plaza Mayor to a choice of three great art galleries.
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Madrid's Parque del Retiro
In the centre of Madrid there is no better place than the Parque del Retiro to work out, relax, or catch up with a laptop in a quiet corner.
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Choosing RAW Image Processing Software
The most expensive multi-function RAW processing software is not always the best for converting the wide range of current RAW image file formats.
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RAW Image Files Compared to JPEGs
JPEGs may be more convenient but RAW files give photographers far more control over how their shots are processed.
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The King's General
Daphne Du Maurier's novel The King's General spans much of seventeenth century Cornwall and rises above the clichés of many works of historical fiction.
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Black-and-White Photo Conversion in Lightroom
A worked example demonstrates Adobe Lightroom's tools for a simple, step-by-step conversion from colour to a monochrome image.
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Early Day Motions at Westminster
Early Day Motions provide ordinary Members of Parliament with a channel for expressing dissent, eccentric posturing or making serious proposals.
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Britain's Next World Heritage Sites
Already well represented in UNESCO's worldwide list of heritage sites, Britain is planning a new round of proposals.
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World Heritage Sites in the UK
Since 1986, UNESCO has conferred World Heritage Site status on some of Britain's most famous places, with more to come.
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Britain's North-South Divide Revisited
A report on urban regeneration policy in Britain makes some contentious claims, and proposes a new approach that will not please everyone.
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The British GCE A-Level Examinations
After more than fifty years, is the end in sight for a British educational milestone and rite of passage?
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Thaksin Shinawatra Flees to Britain
The arrival in Britain of Thailand's embattled former PM could force his hosts into a tricky decision.
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The Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway
An enterprising group of enthusiasts maintains a link with one of Britain's earliest railway lines.
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Review of Lightroom Version 2
Version 2 of Adobe Lightroom includes a long list of new features and enhancements, are they worth the upgrade price?
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Cornwall's World Class Countryside
The remnants of an industrial past add a fascinating extra dimension to England's westernmost county, worthy of its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Ifugao in the Northern Philippines
Famous for its 2,000-year-old rice terraces, the northern Philippines province of Ifugao offers fascinating glimpses of majestic landscapes and an alternative culture.
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How to Photograph Moving Water
Lakes, rivers and the sea are often central features of the landscape; how they are captured can make or break a photograph.
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How to Buy a Camera Tripod
For landscape photographs no accessory is more important than a tripod, here is a guide for making a good choice.
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Exploring the Caradon Mining District
Remnants of a devastating history now enhance the beautiful landscapes of this corner of Bodmin Moor in the English westcountry.
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Cornwall's Atlantic Coast Branch Railway
Cornwall's longest branch railway line leads from China Clay country through a wonderful wooded valley and across a nature reserve to the home of British surfing.
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The Tamar Valley Branch Railway
This 14-mile scenic branch railway line runs into the heart of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Working the Light, a Book Review
More an inspiration than a masterclass, this excellent book showcases and explains the work of some of Britain's best landscape photographers.
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Cornwall's St Ives Bay Railway
A branch railway links the main London-Penzance line with St Ives, a renowned artists' centre and one of England's most attractive seaside towns.
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First Light, by Joe Cornish
First Light by Joe Cornish is a superbly produced hardback that provides fascinating insights into the mind and work of one of Britain's best landscape photographers.
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Cornwall's Maritime Branch Railway
The Maritime Line links Truro, Cornwall's charming county town, and Falmouth, historic port, centre for small boat sailors and home of Britain's National Maritime Museum.
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Cornwall's Boconnoc Steam Fair
The Boconnoc estate, steeped in the colourful and dramatic history of England's westernmost county, hosts a gathering of vintage steam engines for three days each summer.
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Cornwall's Looe Valley Railway
The Looe Valley Line is one of the most picturesque branch railways in England, linking the main line with the coast through some of Cornwall's most scenic countryside.
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Silk Farmers Survive Globalization
A network of Thai silk producers is fighting back against the cheap imports that threaten to destroy their traditional livelihoods.
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Touring Cornwall Without a Car
Travelling by train, bus and cycle in a beautiful setting brings its own rewards.
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More Vibrant Landscapes
While remaining faithful to the original scene, some simple adjustments to RAW images can give you a more satisfying final picture.
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How to Photograph Clouds
Clouds take many different forms and can be the main feature or strengthen the background of your landscape shots.
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The Stern Review on Climate Change
The Review on the Economics of Climate Change may not be universally accepted in every detail, but it is a key contribution to the great climate change debate.
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Polarizing Filters for Landscapes
A polarizing filter can be an invaluable tool for the landscape photographer, provided it is used correctly.
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Metadata for Photographers
Knowing how to handle metadata effectively is a valuable skill for the modern digital photographer.
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Climate Change Skeptics
There are dissenting views on the causes and correct response to global warming, but few would bet against the mainstream scientists' case.
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Photographing the Dawn
Learning how to photograph the dawn can be one of the landscape photographer's key skills, and great dawn shots are among his most challenging and rewarding goals.
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A Writer's Tour of Cornwall
The novelist Wilkie Collins walked around Cornwall in 1850 and his vivid descriptions can still guide the modern visitor.
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The UK Climate Change Bill
In 2008 the UK expects to enact a groundbreaking Climate Change Bill that will set legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Photography and Conservation
Landscape photographers can play an important role in conserving the natural environment, at a local level as well as globally.
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Foregrounds in Landscape Photos
Interesting, well-composed and crystal clear foreground details are often the keys to great landscape pictures.
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Black-and-White Landscape Photos
Modern RAW image software can help create the classic elegance of the black-and-white landscape photograph.
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Beyond the Kyoto Protocol
An effective extension to the Kyoto Protocol to combat climate change will depend on the EU, US and China resolving key differences.
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Kyoto Protocol Achievements
The Kyoto Protocol has had some effect in controlling worldwide emissions of greenhouse gases, but not much.
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Kyoto Protocol Mechanisms
More could be done to implement the Kyoto Protocol's three mechanisms meant to increase flexibility and share the burden in the struggle to combat global climate change.
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Kyoto Protocol Milestones
Sixteen years after its inception the Kyoto Convention is still groping its way towards becoming a genuinely useful framework for tackling global climate change.
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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Completion of phase one of the European Emissions Trading System brings valuable lessons for designing an effective strategy to control global climate change.
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Literary Tourism in Cornwall
Among Cornwall's many writers, Daphne du Maurier and Winston Graham have done most to establish this English county as a destination for literary tourists.
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Exposure for Landscape Photographs
Knowing how to use a graduated neutral density filter is a key skill for either traditional or digital landscape photography.
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Thomas Hardy's Landscapes
Hardy set an early novel in the countryside on the coast of north Cornwall, still a beautiful area but curiously a sense of place is not a defining feature of the story.
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Crime and Family History
If you have a lawbreaker in your family, contemporary newspaper reports can add invaluable detail to an otherwise skeletal family tree.
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Travelling in Northeast Thailand
The ancient sites and modern national parks of the Northeast region, or Isan, make this distinctive part of Thailand an attractive prospect for travelers.
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How to Photograph the Sea Coast
All the usual rules and principles of landscape photography apply at the coast, together with a few that are special to this environment.
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All-Weather Landscape Photography
While early and late sunlight may provide ideal conditions for many classic landscape compositions, dull, rainy and windy weather also offer special opportunities.
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Du Maurier's Cornwall: Helford
Exploring the setting of Daphne du Maurier's novel 'Frenchman's Creek' deepens the appreciation of the landscape and the story, and reveals Cornwall both new and old.
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Du Maurier's Cornwall: Fowey
Exploring the settings of Du Maurier's novels around Fowey helps deepen the appreciation of the stories and of what remains of Cornwall's beautiful landscape.
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Du Maurier's Cornwall: Bodmin Moor
Following the footsteps of the characters in Daphne du Maurier's novel 'Jamaica Inn' shows how much remains unchanged on Bodmin Moor.
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Community Work Out in Bangkok
Before dawn every morning Bangkok's Lumpini Park is transformed as thousands of citizens take their exercise
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Saving Thailand's Forests
A recent project in Northeast Thailand has motivated local communities to play an active role in protecting their forests and could serve as a model for other areas
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Exploring Orkney by Bus
The public buses provide an economical, environmentally friendly and rewarding introduction to both the ancient and modern features of Scotland's Orkney Islands.
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