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Article Underexpose May 21. 2006 Better pictures This might sound like a strange piece of advice, but GFF partner Martin Jorgensen writes: "Trust me: you generally want to underexpose your digital images. Almost every single one of them. " Read why in this newest article on getting better fishing pictures.	Article Use a tripod Apr 28. 2006 Better pictures If you want really sharp fishing images there's no avoiding some kind support for your camera. A steady tripod is the best solution and the one that you see pros using, but there are other ways of supporting your camera as GFF partner Martin Joergensen explains here. Get steady in his article	Article Glorious light Apr 27. 2006 Better pictures Another round of good advice for getting better fishing pictures. This time about the few moments during the day where the light is particularly exhillarating—namely around sunrise and sunset. This article tells you how to get the most from these often few minutes of great light. Text and images here
Article Fishy pictures Apr 12. 2006 Better pictures We want to capture our fish in two ways: first on the hook and then in the camera. Once the fish has been hooked many of us already envision the poster on the wall, the image in the online gallery or just a print to show to the fishing buddies. Learn how to get the best pictures of fish here	Article Bring it! Apr 12. 2006 Better pictures One of the most common reasons for not getting the really good fishing images is that people simply don't bring their camera. Either they leave it at home - which is really stupid - or they leave it on the bank - which is just moderately stupid. Learn why having the camera on you is a good idea	Article Perfect Camera Feb 18. 2006 Better pictures If you're on the lookout for a new camera to take with you when you go fishing, there are a few things you need to consider before diving for your wallet. This article aims to point out some issues regarding size, facilities and accesories. From compact point-and-shoots to huge SLR's
Article Use a fill flash Feb 17. 2006 Better pictures More ways to improve your fishing photos. This time about using your flash in bright daylight - even in sunshine. You might think that the flash on your camera is for taking pictures when it's dark. Wrong! Learn to take better fishing pictures here	Article Go low Feb 16. 2006 Better pictures One of the most common errors we see when we see people taking pictures is that they are looking down on their subject. If you want pictures, which grab attention and have impact a good way is to lower your stance. Bend, kneel, sit even lie down to get below your motif. Going low will improve your photography	Article Go close Feb 4. 2006 Better pictures This is the first little article in a small series on taking better fishing pictures. The first chapter is about going closer to your subject when you photograph. The closer you go, the better you get the picture focussed and the viewer's attention. Read the tips and see the picture examples here.
Article Heads Sep 6. 2005 Portfolio This is the end that counts to to most anglers: where the mouth is and where the fly is supposed to go. All these fish opened theirs over a hook, and they paid for it with a portrait. Pictures of fish from the very small sand eel to the very large steelhead. See the images here. Not much text. Promise!	Article Fins Sep 3. 2005 Portfolio Gotta stay on the fins to survive, as the fish said. We feature another gallery of not-so-traditional fish photos, this time of fins. See round ones, sharp ones, big ones and small ones in this gallery put together with pictures from several GFF photographers. See the images here. Not much text. Promise!	Article Tails Aug 31. 2005 Portfolio This is an image gallery a bit different than we usually do them. We have so many great pictures in our stock that we need some way to get them out to you. This is a gallery of tails. Yes, tails! Nothing but these beautiful rudders on the fish we catch. See the images here. Not much text. Promise!

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