Issue 41 - Christmas 2005

IN THE MAGAZINE: IN THE MAGAZINE:

Winer wildlife.
Our massive guide taking the best wildlife shots this winter is packed with expert tips and techniques, along with dozens of truly inspirational photographs from the pros.
Reader Challenge: how to do macro on a small budget.
Our reader Petros Margolis challenged us to help him get more form macro - for under a fiver.
Practical technique: create impact by changing your viewpoint.
Add impact to your images by adjusting your shooting angle.
Practical technique: create composite.
(Photoshop CS)
Learn how to build a realistic photo composite from several different images.
Practical technique: create motion blur.
(Photoshop CS)
Learn how to create panning effects in Photoshop.
Practical technique: add mist and fog.
(Photoshop 7/CS/CS2)
How to create fog and mist effects in nine simple steps.
Practical technique: heal blemishes.
(Photoshop CS/Elements)
Learn how to produce flattering, blemish-free portraits, reach for the Healing brush.
Tested:
Nikon D200, Canon EOS 5D, Olympus E-500, Canon Ixus 55.
The Digital Camera interview:
Our technique editor - Ben Birchall.

ON THE DISC:

Photoshop video lessons:
Learn great new image-editing skills with our simple, step-by-step guides.
    » How to create mist and fog
    » Essential Camera Raw adjustments
    » How to heal blemishes
Images:
Pics you need to follow the Photoshop guides in the magazine and on the CD.
Full software:
    » DigitalSHO
    » FocusFixer
    » Genuine Fractals
    » pxl Smart Scale
Filters:
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