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How to lubricate a camera bag zipper
I recently had the zipper on my expensive camera bag break. Some of the metal teeth had come away from the zip tape stopping the zip slider from full closing. Luckily the zip was repairable. I took the bag to the people at www.zipexperts.co.uk based in London, who...
Travel Photography Tips
Wake Up Early, Stay Up Late It stands to reason that there are more sunset shots than sunrises. There's less people around at sunrise and can be the most beautiful part of the day. Set the alarm. Don't snooze and get up and make your way to your desired spot before...
Photography locations – Top 10 lists
I often find these top 10 lists of photography locations, amazing places, architecture etc. I started this list for my own reference off-line but thought I'd share and keep adding to it. If anyone wishes to add to the list, put it in the comments below. BBC Pic of the...
Creating cryptic passwords that are easy to remember
Protecting your valuable photography logins Password hacking and data breaches seems to hit the head lines with more regular frequency. Choosing a cryptic password that is easy to remember but difficult to guess to tricky. Here's a great method that allows you to...
Posting photo items sold on ebay, Facebook etc
Posting out photographic (or any valuables) sold on eBay, Facebook or similar outlets can be fraught with problems. I have heard of items damaged in the post or by couriers. Items lost, or reported as missing or people opening parcels and claiming a piece of wood or a...
Cloud inversion layers and how to look for them
Looking for those amazing landscape shots where the cloud and mist sits in the valley? How to spot the signs for a cloud inversion layer and how to shoot them.