Jim gets a question about how to take great photographs at a car show without having to spend a fortune on top-end equipment. Part of our series “Jim Redux.”

The simple positioning of a light behind us can make us all look fantastic. A little extra effort in how your position your subjects for photographs can make all the difference.

Back in 2006, Southern California got drenched and Jim took that as an opportunity to capture the storm in all its glory. Here’s his post about after the storm. Part of our “Jim Redux” series.

At the foot of the Sequoia National Forest, I was finally able to glimpse the Milky Way for the first time in years and years. It was glorious. But how to capture it?

The last week of our summer themed contest is on: summer nights. Submit your photos now to our group pool at Flickr!

Congratulations to this week’s contest winner, amy mcgibbon, for her wonderful shot “the lazy days of summer.”

Amy reviews the OminPod, a creative
and useful beanbag camera support
that goes just about anywhere.

Suburban summer sunsets always remind me of childhood. Read on to see the image and share in the nostalgia.