Issue 46 - May 2006

IN THE MAGAZINE:

How to shoot wildlife.
In our 23-page guide, top wildlife photographers give you the advice and inspiration you need to capture incredible images.
Reader Challenge: develop your photographic eye.
Ben Birchall explains how to use natural frames and in-camera cropping.
Practical technique: convert colour landscapes to mono.
(Photoshop Elements 3/4)
To desaturate a colour image and then make further tonal adjustments, using various techniques.
Practical technique: create lwo key images.
(Photoshop Elements 3/4)
Learn how to simulate low key images.
Practical technique: add creative custom borders.
(Photoshop Elements 3/4)
Learn how to create custom borders.
Practical technique: the history palette.
Keep track of your edits with this overlooked Photoshop feature.
Practical technique: get creative with your printer.
Matt Henry introduces you to a variety of different materials to use with your inkjet.
Tested:
Canon EOS 30D, Samsung GX-1S, Fujifilm FinePix V10, Canon Digital Ixus Wireless, Pentas Optio S6.
The Digital Camera interview:
Elliott Landy.

ON THE DISC:

Photoshop video lessons:
Learn great new image-editing skills with our simple, step-by-step guides.
    » Add creative borders
    » Get great results using Curves
    » Master the History palette
    » Create low key images
    » Convert colour to mono
    » Use the filters on this CD
    » Enhance shots with DxO
Full software:
» Xara XS (PC)
Trial software:
» Xara Xtreme (PC)
» DxO Optics Pro 3.5 (PC/Mac)
Images:
Pics you need to follow the Photoshop guides in the magazine and on the CD.
Plug-in Filters:
    » Clarity (full – PC)
    » Improver (full – PC)
    » PhotoFrame 2.5 (trial – PC/Mac)
    » Sharpener 2.0 (trial – PC/Mac)
    » Splat! (trial – PC/Mac)