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Why You Should Revisit Landscape Locations

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Revisiting a landscape location at a different time of day or year can allow you to capture a completely fresh perspective Read More

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Recreate the Clarendon Instagram Filter in Photoshop

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Like the look of Clarendon on your Instagrams? Here’s a quick, easy way to replicate the filter effect in Photoshop Read More

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Recreate the Gingham Instagram Filter in Photoshop

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Want this stylish look for your photos? James Abbott explains a straightforward Photoshop process to replicate the Gingham Instagram filter Read More

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Life in the Wild Part 14: Photographing Brown Hares

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In Part 14 of Life in the Wild, Tom shares some of his top tips and tricks for photographing brown hares. Read More

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Life in the Wild Part 13: Field Skills 102

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In Part 13, Tom explores the next steps in staying hidden when photographing wildlife, including a look at the use of bag hides, static hides and dome hides. Read More

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Life in the Wild Part 12: Field Skills 101

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In Part 12, Tom explores the basic field skills required when photographing wildlife in its natural habitat. Read More

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Life in the Wild Part 11: How to Make a DIY Remote Camera Box

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Tom Mason shows you how to make your own remote camera box to protect your gear from the elements. Read More

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Life in the Wild Part 10: Photographing Urban Foxes [video]

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In Part 10 of Life in the Wild, Tom takes you behind the lens as he attempts to capture some close-up shots of urban foxes. Read More

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Life in the Wild Part 8: Using Trail Cameras [video]

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In Part 8 of Life in the Wild, Tom discusses why trail cameras play a big part in his photography, offers some tips on how to set them up and tests one in the field. Read More

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Life in the Wild Part 7: The Importance of a Local Patch [video]

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In Part 7 of Life in the Wild, Tom Mason explains why having a good location close to home is a must for wildlife photographers looking to improve their skills. Read More

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