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The pictures of  pets  on social networks, they are usually the most liked. Posting that image of the cat or dog in quarantine during the new coronavirus pandemic has become a habit. There are even some animals full of charisma and personality that have their own profiles on Instagram or Facebook. But those who see those cuteness on the internet do not imagine the work they can do to make a good image, without being shaken, with an appropriate scenario and counting on the collaboration of the pet itself. The first condition for the task is to be in no hurry. It is essential that the person responsible for the  Photos  the dog has patience throughout the process. After all, the dog’s behavior is unpredictable and he may end up doing something unexpected. Puppies do not know that exactly at that moment it is necessary to stand still. Therefore, if the desire is a paused photo, it is necessary to maintain serenity. Using toys to distract them is a strategy, but it ...

One of the advantages of shooting in a studio is that the photographer has full control over the intensity, direction and spread of light, allowing easy management of background detail. Furthermore, in a studio setting, seamless backgrounds can be used to produce a clean, distraction-free environment, ideal for portraits or still life subjects.  There are great benefits of natural light however – it is soft, directional and freely available. It therefore pays to be able to bring studio-like effects outside. The technique discussed here is a simple method of shaping light, by controlling where it spreads within the frame.  Before:   Distracting detail  In this image the background is receiving too much light, as the frame lacks contrast – it appears too ‘busy’ and detracts from the intended subject  (Image credit: Peter Fenech) After   Uncluttered dark background draws eye to the textures and colors of the flower   (Image credit: Peter F...

Combine a few simple techniques in Lightroom and you’ll soon bring out the stellar detail in your Milky Way photos Shooting the Milky Way needs a lot of luck with cloudless skies. Even then, what shows up on-screen can be a sad reflection on what we actually saw with our eyes! Welcome to the 11th instalment of our Lightroom series, first published in Digital Camera magazine (see below for subscription offers).  If you are already a Lightroom user, you could discover some new tricks and processes you haven't tried yet. If you don't use Lightroom, then scroll down to the bottom where you'll discover how to get it and which Adobe Photography Plan is best. Note:  This was written for Lightroom 6. Some of the tools and panels have changed in later versions, notably the Chromatic Aberration Removal option (now a simple checkbox) and the Dehaze slider (now in the Basic panel). It’s good to know that you can rely on Lightroom to help bring impact to the faint glow o...