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Ready! Set! Shoot! explains the basics of photography for the beginner. It covers the foundations of achieving correct exposure, items of photography, camera modes, exposure, choosing the right settings, metering, white balance, rules of basic composition, an explanation of the histogram, and other topics. There are visuals to support the concepts that are explained. This is a must for the beginning photographer who wants to learn to take control of their dslr, get off auto, and shoot in manual.

Sink back into your favorite chair with whiskey in hand, a candle burning bright, and your dogs at your feet. Journey into secret lands few will ever see. Kill for love, seek gold below jagged cliffs and receive a call from a being out in distant space. Twisted Mind is a book full of artistic cartoons and creative stories, most of them true. At eight years old I realized my mind was not healthy. I kept this secret most of my life fearing I would have to take drugs or live in a straight jacket if I ever mentioned it. Although there were some hard times I believe being "off" might have helped my creativity. I don't suffer from mental illness anymore.. I rather enjoy it. Excerpt fr ...