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Olin Lathrop

Member for 11 years, 11 months
Last seen more than 5 years ago

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Littleton, Massachusetts

312 Answers

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73 votes

Why do breathtaking views turn into "boring" photos, and how can I do better?

answered Feb 26, 2014 at 15:58

62 votes

Is there a sane reason why ¹⁄₁₂₅ is not, instead, exactly half of ¹⁄₆₀?

answered Apr 27, 2014 at 12:38

49 votes

How can I get better results photographing dry erase boards?

answered Jan 3, 2012 at 20:25

38 votes

There is a weird blue glow in my photograph

answered Dec 9, 2017 at 19:37

27 votes

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What are the benefits of using GPS tagging?

answered Jan 23, 2017 at 14:03

27 votes

How to set camera to get a tanned look?

answered Mar 14, 2017 at 13:35

23 votes

What are the biggest differences between Reversal Rings, Extension Tubes and Macro Lenses?

answered Jan 11, 2012 at 0:52

22 votes

How to focus on long distance with object in front and blur the object?

answered Feb 4, 2017 at 21:19

21 votes

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Why is this child portrait not compelling? What went wrong and what could have been done better?

answered Nov 27, 2016 at 15:45

20 votes

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What sort of adjustments should be applied to bring out the colors in this photograph of the aurora?

answered Oct 19, 2012 at 0:18

19 votes

Why are lenses always round in shape?

answered Jul 15, 2013 at 11:24

19 votes

Why don't cameras record light data throughout the entire shutter?

answered Nov 27, 2017 at 22:06

18 votes

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Why does the left windmill have too many blades?

answered Mar 6, 2012 at 0:17

18 votes

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Blurred photos of a moving subject under low light conditions

answered Jan 15, 2018 at 12:22

17 votes

Is it ok to breathe on the front glass element of a lens to fog it and clean it?

answered Dec 7, 2012 at 22:29

16 votes

What is the equivalent resolution of a 35mm film

answered Dec 24, 2012 at 13:53

16 votes

What are jpeg artifacts and what can be done about them?

answered Jan 17, 2012 at 0:27

16 votes

Why is focal length measured in millimeters?

answered Sep 18, 2013 at 12:21

16 votes

What settings for Dirt track night time pictures

answered Apr 8, 2018 at 17:09

15 votes

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Is f/number more relevant than aperture and/or shutter speed?

answered Apr 15, 2014 at 12:54

15 votes

Will I damage the command dial on my D5200 if I rotate it quickly?

answered Mar 21, 2014 at 18:38

15 votes

How to preserve and store very old photos (50/80 years old)?

answered Jan 6, 2015 at 14:11

13 votes

What am I photographing INSIDE my camera?

answered Feb 12, 2015 at 14:50

13 votes

What is the white balance of film?

answered Jun 3, 2013 at 14:07

13 votes

What is your stance when asked to shoot a wedding for friends or family?

answered Jan 8, 2013 at 19:08

13 votes

Why is distance absent from the exposure triangle?

answered Jan 5, 2018 at 20:30

13 votes

Why do mountains look so much smaller in a photograph?

answered Mar 11, 2017 at 18:48

12 votes

Do bigger focal lengths capture more light?

answered Mar 14, 2012 at 23:38

12 votes

How to respond to requests to commercially use one's photos without compensation?

answered Mar 18, 2012 at 17:35

12 votes

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Why does a reverse lens act like a macro lens?

answered Jul 24, 2013 at 11:44

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