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SEO Ranking Research Tools

  Introduction SEO is a complex topic that requires a lot of research and work. Not only do you have to work hard to get to the top of the SERPs, but you have to work hard to stay there, as well. But how do you know if your efforts are really working? If you’re targeting dozens, even hundreds of keywords or more, how can you possibly keep up with whether or not your rankings are going up, staying the same, or even slipping? Think about this: Let’s say you’re trying to lose weight. You go on a diet and start exercising, but you have no measuring tape and no scale to track your results. You might see occasional signs that you’re actually losing weight, like your pants fitting a bit looser, but without real results staring you in the face, you’re likely to lose motivation. You might even give up entirely. The same thing can happen in SEO. You might see occasional signs that your rankings are improving, such as jumps in traffic, but that could be due to anything from getting a post on soci

Top 6 cameras for macro photography

While DSLRs are the best option for macro photography, here’s a round-up of point and shoots that come very close to a DSLR in terms of quality and accuracy. You may have come across the term macro photography and though this type of photography can be understood in a variety of ways, the most common notion associated with it is shooting close-up images of different objects. In this type of shooting, you can also expect to get the best amount of detail of the object in focus and a shallow depth of field of the background that can make some truly artistic shots. Shallow depth of field is not the only advantage of macro shots, in this mode, you will also find a lot of detail in the image which is basically the essence of any photograph.  Aperture is important for good macro shots and is denoted by F-stops that can be also categorized as focal ratio or F-number. For macro shots, most compact cameras come with a dedicated macro mode in which, the aperture value found on them is usually

Camera for Macro Photography

The Canon Power Shot G16 is a new premium compact camera. The Canon G16 has a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-type CMOS sensor, new DIGIC 6 image processor, 3-inch 922,000-dot LCD screen, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens with fast maximum apertures of f/1.8 - f/2.8, RAW image capture, optical viewfinder, 12.2fps burst mode, flash hot shoe, 1cm macro mode, ISO 80-12800 and full range of manual shooting modes. Other standout features include 1080p movie recording at 60fps, built-in wi-fi connectivity, GPS functionality via pairing with a smartphone, a front control dial, a 4-stop optical Intelligent Image Stabilizer with five-axis Enhanced Dynamic IS mode during movie recording, multi-aspect shooting, improved HDR mode capabilities, an electronic level, a built-in Neutral Density Filter, SDXC card compatibility and an optional Lens Filter Adapter.

How to set your autofocus for macro photography

How to set your autofocus for macro photography Macro photography is a genre where focus is fundamental to a successful image. Macro photography is also the one genre where perfect focus is perhaps hardest to achieve. This quick photography tutorial will show you how to set your camera’s autofocus in 3 simple steps so you can start taking consistently sharp macro photos. Step 1: Switch to AF-S To stop your autofocus from ‘hunting ‘ for something to lock onto, set the focusing mode to One Shot AF or Autofocus-Single (AF-S). This enables you to choose a fixed focus point. Step 2: Select the focus point Adjust your autofocus point in the viewfinder as you compose the image, and place it directly over the spot you want to focus on – in this case the butterfly’s head. Press the shutter release halfway to focus, then take the picture. Step 3: Apply sharpening All digital photos benefit from software sharpening. Open the image in Photoshop Elements, examine it at 100% and clic

Best camera settings for macro photography.

Are you struggling to get sharp macro photos even though you’re using a tripod? While every shot is different, there are some specific camera settings for macro photography that every photographer should use. The depth of field is very tight in extreme close-up shooting, so it’s best to use a narrow aperture. It’s often better to focus manually on exactly the point in the frame that you want to be in sharpest focus, so you don’t have to align one of the AF points and then swivel the camera afterwards. Mirror bounce can also be a big problem in macro shooting, as you need the camera to remain absolutely still during the exposure. Try using a flashgun to give more effective illumination, which will increase fine detail and contrast. A ring flash is better still, as this gives a nice, even lighting effect for close-ups, without any unwanted shadows. 1 Shooting mode   Use Aperture Priority or Manual shooting mode with a narrow aperture of around f/16. Very narrow apertures of aro

A Macro Photography

Macro photography is a term used for close up photos. It is a term applied to most closeup photos but should actually only be applied to photos which have a 1:1 or closer magnification.  Macro is a great area of photography as you can take macro shots where ever you are. Find small details of larger objects to create abstract looking images, or maybe you want to take pictures of creepy crawlies like spiders and beetles (my favourite subject) or maybe close ups of flowers.  However, you do need the right equipment to do it properly. Depending on your budget and the type of camera you use, there are many ways to achieve a suitable magnification for close up images. The ideal solution is an SLR or DSLR with a dedicated macro lens. This lens will have the 1:1 capability built in and the lens will be good quality designed for this purpose. These lenses can be expensive though, costing several hundred pounds new, although there are a few bargains to be had via auction sites like   Ebay . H