Victory in sports is about practice and performance – the best athletes prepare better than anyone else, training their bodies and minds to perform when winning and losing matter most It’s no different with sports photography

“We cannot command nature except by obeying her” Francis Bacon Whether you’re taking a picture of a geranium in your backyard garden or a grizzly bear in the Rocky Mountains, capturing a great photo outdoors means working with Mother Nature, and not trying to impose your photographic will upon her

On the 4th of July, people all over the nation come together to celebrate Independence and freedom That makes it a great day to take a lot of photos

Father's Day gifts are typically practical items - lawn care equipment, ties, golf balls, a new tennis racquet - stuff he can use Rarely do you get something sentimental for dad - it just doesn't fit the day, and it usually doesn't fit the dad

It seems like everybody is sharing photos online But it also seems as if it’s less about sharing memories, and more about sharing a funny photo they found on the Internet, or just putting a bunch of photos from a vacation into a file folder for people to view

There are quite a few photo sharing sites on the Internet these days But just because some have millions of users, does that make them ideal for easy photo sharing

The Internet has revolutionized all of our lives in so many ways One of the most visible examples is easy photo sharing - with the click of a button, you can send a picture to a friend or relative on the opposite side of the world in a matter of seconds

It’s true that old-fashioned film photography is an art form In fact, in this day and age, that’s about all it is, which is somewhat ironic

“Digital photography is great because you can take as many pictures as you want and have many, many different options to choose from Different exposures, angles, backgrounds, etc

The speed at which we are communicating is moving faster and faster, largely due to the Internet Email, instant messaging, video conferences on laptops … you can send a message to someone faster now than ever before

There are many ways to share family history Some like to collect letters, or speak with older relatives and write down what they say

You took the tree down, put the candles away, and stored the holiday lights Back to the bustle of the post holiday rush – back to work, back to school, back to the real world

There’s a saying that really doesn’t apply to most of us It goes, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas

If you’re like a lot of people, you have older relatives who aren’t connected to the Internet And if you’re like a lot of people, you email pictures back and forth, which means a lot of older adults will be left out of the photos sharing fun

The Internet has really made a huge difference in how fast you can get the word out about anything and everything That’s a wonderful thing, and one area where easy photo sharing really comes in handy is with fundraising