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A Photographic Journey
Welcome to Links-N-More Photography. My name is Bill McCave and I am origionally from West Virginia. Photography is one hobby that I thoroughly enjoy. My favorite photographic subjects include nature, landscapes, and architecture, although I have also had some more lively subjects before my lens.
I published my first book of my photography in December 2006. In it you will find samples of my photography including, sunsets, flora and fauna, cities, and natural wonders.
The idea behind my book is that it is a virtual journey that the viewer takes as they look though the photos in the book. If they have been to some of the places depicted in the book, then they can reexperience their memories of that place. If they have never been to the places depicted in the book then it is a way to experience the place without ever going there themselves.
Photography is an art, and it is a journey. With this page I will make available some of my recommendations for books, equipment, websites, and other things so that you to can create your own photographic journey.
Contents
- Buying Camera Equipment Online
- My Book Information
- Moments And Memories Products on CafePress
- Past Photos Of The Week
- Yosemite Photos
- Lompoc Murals
- To Print Or Not To Print
- Equipment Reviews
- Camera Equipment On eBay
- Tips From The Top Floor Photography Podcast
- My Favorite Photography Magazines
- Photography Books
- More Photography Related Information
- Web Resources For Photographers.
- Other Great Photography Lenses
- Reader Feedback
Buying Camera Equipment Online
Buyer Beware
Sometimes shopping online can be a real learning experience. Shopping online can be full of pitfalls, and I have run into a few of them while shopping for camera equipment. I placed an order on one photography supplier's website. After two days, I received an email with a 1-800 number, requesting that I call and confirm my order. I thought to myself; there is something just not right about this. I called the number and was told that the camera package that I ordered was not the factory sealed package with all included accessories, but instead was just the camera body. I promptly canceled my order, and started looking for another site to buy my camera. I found another price that I thought was reasonable, and called the online merchants 1-800 number right away. After some clever social engineering with the operator, I was able to find out that the camera that I thought was so reasonably priced also did not include the normal camera accessories like a battery and battery charger. Neither of these merchants included this information anywhere on their sites. I later learned that these merchants are called grey market retailers. I finally went to www.pricegrabber.com, and found a reputable retailer. The retailer put a guarantee in their ad that I was getting a factory sealed box, and they listed all of the box contents in the ad. In this case I have to say, be careful where you buy, and do your homework. Pricegrabber was definitely my life saver here.
My Book Information
I enjoyed all the time that I put into making the book, and I hope all of you enjoy your time looking at it.Follow the link,click add to cart and follow the directions to create an account. If you experience any problems with the ordering process, please email me and let me know.
http://www.lulu.com/content/519409
My book is also available at Amazon.com if you prefer to get your copy there. It is a few dollars more expensive there than at my publisher's website, but for some people Amazon may be a more convenient option.
My Book On Amazon.Com
Moments And Memories Products on CafePress
Tote Bag
Price: 12.99
Postcards (Package of 8)
El Captian
Price: 6.99
Journal
Price: 10.49
Mug
Sunrise at the Grand Canyon Coffee Mug
Price: 11.99
Keepsake Box
Monument Valley At Dusk
Price: 20.99
Past Photos Of The Week
More To Come Soon
Since the beginning of this year I have been sending a photo and inspirational thought once a week to all my friends and family. You should see one or more new photos in this section every week.
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Mission SLO Magnolie...
Beach with People 33...
Hotel 2597
Hotel 2596
Footprint 3083
Sunset Twin Peaks wi...
lone cypress at suns...
Lizzard_5296
Lighthouse from the...
Lighthouse 7 Sepia
flower and humming b...
a different perspect...
Valley of Gods_5323
Murial Ocean 0056
Mural Toys
Sunset Santa Barbara...
starfish
I did my best
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cloud landscape
standing tall
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knight
CASTLE
TRee Face
Sheep Rocks
moving a mountain 2
just relax
Leaving our markA
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Getting Ready
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Tree CW
Navajo National Monu...
watchtower cw
courage
Monument Valley_cw
Christmas CW
Sunset Avila with Pa...
Yellow Flower cw
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Sunset cw
Sea Otter 3494PP pos...
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condorCW
treecw
big bend hdrCW
rootsepiaCW
cloudscw
Burnt TreesPP
cliff Dwellings
Grand Canyon Sunrise
Golden Gate
White Fallow Deer 2
white fallow deer1
Landscape Arch_5486
Skyline Arch_5511
Wheeling park2
Wheeling park1
no color duck
waterfall
statue
squirrel
Alcatraz posted
Monument Valley post...
cliff Dwellings
Golden Gate
Grand Canyon Sunrise
monterey sunset
Horse Shoe Bend HDR
Bill and Horse Shoe...
Bill and Horse Shoe...
bryce AND rainbow
Valley of Gods_5321
Valley of Gods hdr2
dunk drink2
duck drink 1
Yosemite Photos
Yosemite is one of the most beautiful places that I have ever visited. As you can see from the examples here, I liked all of the waterfalls.
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1358_El_Capitan_09
1342_Swinging_Bridge...
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1316_Medor_Mirror_03
1315_Medow_Mirror_04
1313_Medow_Mirror_01
1312_Medow_Mirror_02
1300_Lower_Falls_14
1299_Lower_Falls_13
1263_Bridalveil_04
1259_El_Capitan_02
1257_Half_Dome_01
1256_Half_Dome_02
1252_El_Capitan_04
1251_Bridalveil_01
1250_Bridailveil_02
1248_Horsetail_02
1247_Horetail_03
1246_Horsetail_01
1242_Waterfall_05
1240_Waterfall_07
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Lompoc Murals
These photos were taken in Lompoc California. This little town near Santa Maria is the self proclaimed mural capitol of the world.
Murial about dark Ti...
Murial Towers 0046
Murial Tower 2996
Murial Ocean 0056
Murial Looking like...
Murial Looking like...
Murial Lighthouse 30...
Murial Indians 3033
Murial Indian 0063
Murial Indian 0058
Murial House 0074
Murial Gallery 2997
Murial Flamenco 0054
Murial Firetruck 303...
Murial Family 2995
Murial Dolphin 3018
Murial Dolphin 0055
Murial Cowboys 3028
Murial Cityhall 3008
Mural Toys
Mural Titans
Murail Toys 0060
To Print Or Not To Print
Why You Should Not Print Your Digital Photos At Home
By: William McCave
Printing your digital pictures at home definitely does cost you more money than getting them done at the myriad of photo finishing options that are popping up everywhere. I have tried printing digital photos at home, and it is a very time consuming and costly process. There are many costs incurred if you print at home. Your time has a value, the cost of the photo paper, the cost of your ink, and the cost of the time that it takes for you to clean all the ink buildup out of your printer.
There are many other options available to you besides printing your pictures at home. Post your photos to a site online like yahoo photos or snapfish. Pick the photos you want as prints. Pay with a credit card, and you will have your pictures in 2 days. Take your camera media (memory card) to your local photo finishing lab, and they can give you prints in an hour.
In this day and age, it is just more convenient to get your photos done by a professional photo finishing lab. The photos they produce are far better quality than anything that you can print out at home.
Equipment Reviews
Tamron AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II
Tamron AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Aspherical IF Macro Lens
High Power Standard Zoom Lens Designed for Digital (APS-C) SLRs
This lens is specifically made for digital cameras. The optics are of a better quality, and focus more light on the CMOS sensor of the camera. I have gotten some really great results with this lens. It is so versatile in its range. I have used it indoors and outdoors, all weather and light conditions. I paid a price well below the one listed at this link. Check at your local camera shop and haggle with them a little. I am sure that you can get a really good deal just like I did. If you are just getting started in digital photography, and you what a versatile lens, then I would definitely recommend this one.
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro is especially made for digital SLR cameras, and produces great quality shots at a very long distance. This is a great lens for those who have digital SLR AF cameras.
Wolverine
MVP
I have put my Wolverine MVP to the test as a digital photography tool on several occasions. On one occasion I was tasked to be the official photographer for my company Christmas party, so I thought I should use the opportunity to use my Wolverine MVP. The MVP performed beautifully. It copied photos from my flash media very quickly, and I was also able to use the unit to show everyone the photos that I had copied to the player. I got a lot of use out of the MVP that night, and all on one charge of the battery. All in all I think that I made a really smart investment when I bought the Wolverine MVP.
Camera Equipment On eBay
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Tips From The Top Floor Photography Podcast
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byMy Favorite Photography Magazines
Photography Books
The Digital Photography Book
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $19.99
Used Price: $8.95
Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual
Amazon Price: $26.39 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $39.99
Used Price: $5.98
Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)
Amazon Price: $17.11 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $25.95
Used Price: $12.45
Complete Digital Photography, Third Edition (Digital Photography Series)
Amazon Price: $26.37 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $39.95
Used Price: $9.25
Paint Shop Pro XI for Photographers
Amazon Price: $21.09 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $31.95
Used Price: $17.51
More Photography Related Information
LEARN ABOUT DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ONLINE
http://www.shortcourses.com/
This site has everything that you need to get started learning about digital photography. From choosing a digital camera, to photography techniques; this site covers it all. You can also order e-books that are specifically written for a particular digital camera model. These guides help you get the most out of your camera. This is a must see site for anyone interested in digital photography.
SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
http://www.xnview.com/
Xnview is a photo browser and photo format converter. This is a very small footprint utility that enables you to browse your photos in many ways. I really like the photo slide show feature. It is much more customizable than the photo slide show that comes with Windows XP. The software supports a large number of popular digital photo formats, and supports easy conversion between these formats. This is a great little utility if you are just looking for something to browse through your photos.
COREL PAINT SHOP PRO
If you have a digital camera, you are going to eventually need some good photo editing software to do some minor touchups to your photos. I recommend Paint Shop Pro because it is user friendly enough for the home user and powerful enough for the professional photographer. Everyone will find something that they like about this program. You can try the software free for thirty days. Just look for the TRY IT link on the left hand side of the page.
Web Resources For Photographers.
- Photo Pixels
- This Site contains lots of great information for everyone from the beginner to the enthusiast to the professional.
- Photo.Net
- This site contains really in depth camera reviews and some great tutorials for the beginner.
- Geoff Lawrence Tutorials
- Photographers at every level can learn something at this great tutorial website.
- Photoshop Roadmap
- If you work a lot with Photoshop, this site is a must see.
- Photoblogs
- This is a great place to start a photo blog and interact with other photographers.
Other Great Photography Lenses
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Photography Websites
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Today, a photographer without a photography website isn't taken seriously. Period. Most of us know that this is true. Photography websites are no longer the coming future - the future is now! That's fine if you already have a photography website and...
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Nature Photography from around the Midwest
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Learn How To Take Better Digital Photographs
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Learn how to use your digital camera, and get the most out of the photographs that you take. Here you will find advice and information published every week on the advantages of digital cameras, how to find the best camera and tips on how to improve y...
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Digtal Photography
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A list of different tutorials on how to shoot pictures with your digital camera.
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How to make money selling your photography
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Taking pictures is fun. Are you good at it? Then why not make some money! In the age of digital cameras it is very easy to take pictures and sell your work without having to invest in lots of bulky equipment and messy chemicals. Today everything is di...
Reader Feedback
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Posted April 11, 2008
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Posted March 19, 2008
