Issue 53 - November 2006

IN THE MAGAZINE:

Shoot amazing outdoor close-ups
Get the lowdown on the techniques you need to master your best-ever seasonal close-ups, including 15 ideas for leaf macros, how to shoot spider webs and essential gear advice.
Reader Challenge: master portraits at home
Technique Editor Ben Birchall joins reader Keith Pound at his home for a masterclass in portraiture on a budget.
Practical technique: make the most of skies.
We show you how to take stunning sky photography and capture spectacular skies.
Practical technique: get the most out of Curves.
(Photoshop 7/CS/CS2)
Learn how to use Curves to perfect exposure and colour.
Practical technique: use High Pass sharpening
(Photoshop 7/CS/CS2/Elements)
Learn how to sharpen images with more control and modify or reverse the effect.
Tested:
Canon EOS 400D, Pentax K100D, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50, Olympus Mju 750.
The Digital Camera interview:
Nature pro, Pål Hermansen.

ON THE DISC:

Photoshop video lessons:
Learn great new image-editing skills with our simple, step-by-step guides.
    » Sharpen in Photoshop Elements
    » Correct colour casts in Elements
    » Adjust exposure in Elements
    » Increase the resolution of your images for better prints
    » Create stunning panoramas using the free software provided with the CD
    » Sharpen images using the High Pass filter
    » Master Photoshop CS Curves
Images:
Pics you need to follow the Photoshop guides in the magazine and on the CD.
Downloads:
    » PanoramaPlus1
    » Exclusive Photoshop filters
    » Christmas card templates