Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Computer Tips [ Your Computer - Held Hostage By Ransomware + Adding Memory Made EZ - Pt 2 + Avert A Computer Donating Disaster ] 03/04/09

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Quick Tips

Computer Donation

If you've ever thought of donating an old computer you don't need anymore, there are just a few things you should keep in mind before you hand it over!

Make sure you've backed up all your files on the old computer so that you're able to replace them on your new PC. If you have personal files on the computer, be certain those are removed so that no one has any way of tracing back to you. Copy all of your files, pictures, music and just keep everything in every program you may have ever used. You never know when you might need that information again when using your new computer.

Even if you're giving your computer to someone you know and trust, it's still a good idea to wipe the computer clean so that the new user can start fresh as well. If you're looking for a place to donate your computer, check into local organizations that may have a need for computers (libraries, schools, non-profit businesses, etc). Donations like that can often be accepted as a tax deductible donation for you as well (if it's not too old). You can also look for places online that may be accepting used computers. You never know who you could be helping out by donating a computer!

~ Erin

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Don't stop now! Make sure you keep reading to learn how you can easily add memory to your computer all by yourself, find out how you can turn your text options around in various MS Office programs and learn which Web sites are perfect for senior citizens. Also, be sure to stay safe by reading this week's security article thanks to Gary and as always, don't miss out on Amanda's Cool Site of the Day!

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Wait! STOP!! 

Don't Fork Out $400.00 For Adobe PhotoShop!

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Seriously - just look at the screen shots below - this really looks and performs just like Adobe Photoshop! This has to be the most incredible software find we've ever come across! You'll save HUNDREDS and have pretty much the same program! WOW!

Let me guess - you'd love to have Adobe PhotoShop but that $400 price tag holds ya back. Wouldn't it great if someone made a program LIKE Photoshop, only cheaper? Oh, we found it! It's PhotoDesigner Pro and just look at those screen shots below - it looks and acts just like the $400 Adobe Photoshop! Layers, tools, filters - give this a try and you'll think you're using Photoshop!

At first I wasn't too sure about this one, could it really be like Photoshop? Let me tell ya, once I installed it, I was really surprised! You open it up and it really looks and performs pretty much exactly like Adobe Photoshop! The tools and layout look just slightly (very slightly) different, but it's all there! It features layers, adjustment layers, masks, effects, has pretty much all the same filters, rulers, tools - it's all there! Heck, going through the menus, you have to remind yourself that you're NOT using actually Photoshop! 

Oh, just wait till you see the tools - that was my concern, but they're all there! The clone stamp, gradient tool, red-eye removal tool, crop tool, paint bucket, smudge tool, burn & dodge tools, the blur & sharpen tools, scratch removal tool, color picker, text tools, shapes, selection tools like Magic Wand or "shapes" - whew - on and on! You name the Photoshop tool, this has it! 

Same goes for the rest of the program - the filters from Photoshop are all there! My personal favorites - the High Pass, Unsharpen Mask, Gaussian blur, Sharpen, and Lighting Effects - all there along with a total of 44 regular filters at your disposal! Everything you need to add that little extra punch to your photos!

As for the the image adjustments, you have 'em all too! We're talking Curves, Levels, Contrast, Hue / Saturation, Brightness / Contrast, Color Balance, Selective Color, Channel Mixer, Gradient Map - and more! It's all there - just like Photoshop! 

I tell ya, if you want Photoshop but can't justify the expense, this is a no-brainer! Heck, even if you can justify the expense, why not take a look at this first? I've never seen a program that was soooo close to Photoshop!

With this program you are getting tons of ways to use professional level tools that will have everyone wondering who you hired to edit your photos! This program goes above and beyond basic photo editing software. It not only acts like Photoshop - it actually works with Adobe Photoshop files too - you can open Photoshop images, edit them and save them back into the native Photoshop format!! Of course, it will work with all the photo files on your computer and work with your digital camera / scanner too!

In addition to looking and acting like Photoshop, it's jam-packed with over 200 instant effects (these are REALLY cool), 140 picture brushes and 30 tutorials- all of which make this program unbeatable! Add your own message to your photos with the editable text function. Use the automated images correction for quick and easy photo editing. Create your own amazing effects with a few clicks of your mouse! Automatically create awesome web animations! Even turn your documents into print-ready PDF's with encryption and password protection!

Like I said, pretty much Photoshop's twin! It even has a pressure sensitive feature that works with a graphics tablet if you have one! Depending on how hard you press on the tablet, the program will know whether or not you to use a think or a thin brush! How absolutely sweet is that?

After playing with this for an hour or so (It's really fun), I came to the conclusion that anything I've been doing with Photoshop could be done in this - and using the same tools and techniques too! Why pay $400 for Photoshop when there's something like this on the market? You've got to try it - I promise, you'll be impressed!

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, this photo editor is going to amaze you! But the price is incredible in itself. You could pay almost $400.00 for Abode Photoshop, or you could check out this great program for just $9.97 and US Shipping is Free! Heck, for that kind of money, you can't afford to pass this one up! If you don't agree that this is just like Photoshop, you can even send it back for a refund within 60 days! No risk to you at all - give this a try, it's really unbelievable how much Photoshop DNA this seems to have!

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OH, Yeah - The Coolest 4 Port USB Hub You've Ever Seen!

What A Brilliant Design!

You'll Never Use A "Regular" Hub Again!!

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Sick of unplugging your hardware just to use a the USB Port? Even more sick of having to crawl around to the back of your computer and playing contortionist to find the free USB port? Well, have I got the cure to all your hardware sickness! This 4 USB 2.0 Hub!!!

Oh, but the big deal with this is the absolutely brilliant octopus-like arms that make plugging in your devices soooo much easier than a normal hub! I mean, you know how it goes - it's a huge hassle to pop a USB plug into a tiny, crowded port. We've all been there - adjusting, jiggling, flipping and pushing the plug just trying to get the stupid thing in.

Well, these arms make it so easy to plug in your USB devices you may find yourself buying computer accessories just so you can use it :-) Yup, finally a way to plug in your USB devices without the hassle! Just grab a free plug, turn it anyway you like, and pop your plug in! It doesn't sound like much, but let me tell ya, once you try it, you'll be hooked! I have one plugged into the front of my computer right now, and anyone who tries to "borrow" it is in for a serious hand-slappin'!!!

Oh, and it's more than just a pretty face too! It provides 4 hi-speed (2.0) USB Ports in a small compact size! This hub takes up almost zero space since it's mostly just cords! It will free up gobs of space your desktop! This guy is so small, that it could easily fit in your pocket!!! Really! You can take it anywhere, making it ideal for both notebook or desktop computers!!! (I can't wait to take this on the road)

Even Better- it even has 100% hot-swappable protection. What does this mean? Hot-swappable means that you can simply plug in your device when you need it, then yank it out when you're done. You don't need to take the time to formally eject it or have to worry about the stuff you have plugged in!!!! Cool :-)

Your price? Get this!! The coolest UBS hub on the planet can be yours today for just $12.97 and US Shipping is Free. I know, hard to believe you can get this much innovation for that kind of money! Run to the site before they sell out (Or before I decide just to keep them all for myself) Check it OUT:

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Computers 101

Q:
Now that you've told us some basics about adding memory to our computers, how do we actually get it in there? You promised you would tell us!

A:
You're right. I did promise you that and if you know anything about me, you know I always keep my promises! So, that's exactly what I'm going to do for you today. If you read yesterday's newsletter, you know that I started a three part "adding memory" series. The first part was figuring out if your computer really does need more memory and the second part was finding out what kind your computer needs, along with knowing where you can buy it from.

Now, the third part is actually getting the new memory into your computer. You know, installing it all by yourself! I know that probably makes some of you nervous, but you don't need to be. It really isn't as hard as it may seem. Let's take a look at the basic steps and go from there. When you're finished, your computer will have more memory and it will be able to run at its optimal performance once again. Here we go!

Part 3

The first thing you need to do is make sure the area you're going to be working with is free of dust. You can either vacuum the area or even just wipe it out with a soft piece of cloth. Next, you need to power down your computer. Turn your system off, unplug everything and disconnect any peripherals you may have hooked up to your PC. Once you've done all of that, you may continue.

Go ahead and remove the cover panel of your unit. You'll then be able to see inside your computer. (Cool, huh?!) Next, be sure to ground yourself by touching any piece of metal inside your computer. That will discharge any static electricity that may be running from you to the computer. If you don't do that, you're putting yourself at risk, so please be safe!

The next thing you're going to do is locate where the new memory sticks you have will go. There should be some empty slots or clips that are meant for additional memory sticks. Now, where those slots will be depends on how old your computer is. You'll either have a single in-line memory module (SIMM) or a type of dual in-line memory module (DIMM). More than likely, you'll be working with the latter of the two, which will probably be a 168 or 184-pin model.

Once you've found the slots, hold the memory stick by its edges. You need to be careful when you're doing this to make sure you don't touch any of the pins. When you feel ready, insert the new RAM into one of the empty slots. You'll want it to be perpendicular to your computer's motherboard and parallel to the already existing memory stick. With a SIMM, insert it into the open slot with an angle of about 30 degrees. You can then move it around until you feel it or hear it click into the right position. On the other hand, with a DIMM, there are clips on each side that will secure the memory stick in position.

When you're confident you have the RAM stick in the correct place, you can put the cover back on your computer and then connect everything again. Then power up your computer and make sure it recognizes the new memory. There should be a confirmation box of some sort that pops up for you. If your computer doesn't seem to recognize it, you may need to turn everything off again and reinsert the memory stick. You need to make sure your computer recognizes it, because otherwise, your computer will go on working with the same amount of memory as before. (And that would just be a complete waste of your time and money!)

See, that wasn't so bad, was it?! With a little time and patience, it's a rather simple procedure. But if you're not 100 percent confident you can do it yourself, please ask someone else for help. Asking for help is easier than dealing with additional computer problems on down the road. Now, I hope you can go on and enjoy your new memory and your faster computer. Yes!

~ Erin

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MS Office

Text Can Be Such a Drag

Do you ever find yourself repeatedly copying and pasting from one file to another in the MS Office Suite?

It's a pain, isn't it?

It's a lot of highlighting, copying (Ctrl + C), moving to the new location and then finishing up with the Paste button (Ctrl + V).

I'm all for a faster way and that's exactly what I'd like to discuss today!

You can drag and drop text to both move it and copy it, even between different programs.

Of course, you have to start by opening both files and/or programs.

The next step is to highlight the text in question.

To move the text, you simply need to drag it to the new location.

You can access other programs and files through the Windows Taskbar. Move your mouse pointer (while still holding the left mouse button down) over the program/file you need to switch to and then pause.

After a couple of seconds, the other file/program will be displayed.

Move the pointer to the new location and then release the mouse button to drop it into its new home.

The process will move the text to make it a copy, so all you have to do is hold down the Ctrl key while you drag and drop the text elsewhere.

If you're good with your mouse movements, this is an extremely fast way to accomplish your goal without a lot of extra key combinations or button pressing in your programs!

~ April

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Perfect Amount Of Magnification!!

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When I saw these, all I could think about was my mom wearing her reading glasses over top of her normal glasses while reading the hymnal at church last weekend!! I am sure you have seen people do this before too! Sometimes you just can't see those fine details or small lettering with your normal glasses and need just an extra bit of magnification!

If you know someone who has done this, or have done it yourself, we have got the perfect solution for you. In fact, when I saw these clip on magnifiers, I immediately picked up a few sets for my mom because the next time she tries to wear two pair of glasses while reading the hymnal at church, I might laugh at her!

But these magnifiers are just too cool! Uniquely designed, these magnifiers clip right on to your normal prescription glasses, providing you with enough magnification to really read all of those fine details!

Plus, because they clip right onto your eye glasses, both of your hands are free to do whatever you would like! Now that is really cool especially if you are into needlework, crafts, or other hobbies that having a precise eye is extremely important!

Now, another thing that is really awesome about these clip on magnifiers is that when they are not in use, you can simply flip them up!!! (Think of clip on sunglasses!) What a great idea!!! Man, I wish I would have thought of something this clever!

Better yet, they are sooo lightweight, that you won't even be able to tell that they are on your glasses! WOW!

Cost? Yep, we have a mega deal for you! Buy one of these magnifiers for $10.97 and we will give you spare one for FREE! WOW!!! Now that is an amazing deal! Don't be like my mom wearing two pair of glasses to see that fine print or tiny details! Order these now! You will be glad you did!

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Wow! These are still just going and going! Thank YOU to the hundreds who have ordered - you're gonna just LOVE this software! You won't believe how much sheer office power you get for just $12.97! Next time you see someone running MS Office, you'll smirk and smile knowing that they paid hundreds - and your $12.97 software is better! If you missed out, here's one last chance at it! Get 'e while you can!!

Forget MS Office - Save BIG!!!

You've Gotta Try THIS Instead! 

And It's Only A Fraction Of The Cost!

It's More Than An Alternative To MS Office - It's BETTER!!

Full Featured - Everything You'd Ever Want And Then Some!

Discover What All The Excitement Is About!!

You know, we've offered some pretty amazing software in the past, but just wait till you see what we have for you today!! When it comes to bang-for-the-buck, our newest title, Office Suite 2008 just blows everything else away! I can't tell ya how absolutely impressed I am with this amazing software! It's a phenomenal MS Office alternative that has EVERY feature you'd ever want or need in an office suite at a price that's almost a give-away!!! PLUS - this is 100% MS Office compatible!

First off, I can tell you that MS Office no longer has a place on my computer - or any new computers that we get for the office! Office Suite 2008 is not just an alternative to MS Office - in my opinion, it's actually a WAAAAYY BETTER alternative! It's easier to use, faster, and just way more user-friendly! Seriously - just wait till you spend your first hour or so with it - you'll wonder why you haven't been using it all along! You won't believe how impressive this software is!

OfficeSuite 2008

In fact, most of the articles you see here in the newsletter were written either with one version or another of this software! Why shell out up to $800 for MS Office when these does everything it does - and then some - for a FRACTION of the price? Heck, I just installed this on my new laptop for an upcoming trip! I can tell you this - once you give this a try, you won't be back to MS Office and their insane prices - EVER!

What do you get? Well, EVERYTHING! This includes an absolutely fantastic word processor, a spreadsheet program on steroids (it just stomps Excel), presentation software that makes PowerPoint all but obsolete, an incredible drawing program (think easy to use TurboCad), an advanced calculating program, and even a souped-up, high-end database! PLUS it can even create PDFs with the push of a button from most applications! WOW! To get even close to that with MS office you'd be looking at a small fortune!

OK, So how close is this to MS Office, really? 

Well, I was editing a document with a friend and for first half-hour he thought we were using MS Office. Finally he looked at it a little closer and said, "Hey - what program is this?" I told him about it - and how inexpensive it was - and he was blown away! He couldn't believe that you could get a program like this for less than $15!! In fact, at first he thought I was kidding around. Well, he's got a few on the way for himself now! Why shell out $400 - $800 for MS Office when you can get this for a small fraction of the cost? Check it out:

The 2 of the main components are a top notch Word Processor and a Spreadsheet Program. Both look a LOT like MS Word and MS Excel - in fact, if you just open it up and ignore the title bar, you'd swear that you were using an improved version of MS Office! It's THAT good. Oh, and like I said, this also comes with a phenomenal presentation program, drawing program, database and MORE! Let's look at the main two everyone use though - I just want to give you an idea why this program is sooo great!

The Word Processor is just fantastic! I mean, it really has everything - a spell checker, grammar checker, thesaurus, auto text, tables, password protection, mail merge, easy font selection, auto numbering, etc. Plus, everything is very intuitive - it just seems like things are where you expect them to be and work the way you'd expect them to work. It's like the person who wrote the software actually uses the software! Here's just a taste of what you can create with the word processor:

OfficeSuite 2008

Oh PLUS ~ You can turn your document into a PDF file with the click of one button ~ this is a terrific feature!!

Oh, and wait till you see the Spreadsheet Program! It looks and functions just like MS Excel! Even the menus are virtually identical - everything you're used to doing in Excel can be done just as quickly here. TONS of built-in formulas, formatting, and functions at your fingertips. Create charts in just a few mouse clicks, filter data easily, send spreadsheets via e-mail, you name it, this can do it! You'll never need Excel again (or wan to use it for that matter)!!

The really cool thing is that all of this is 100% MS Office Compatible. It not only opens MS Office files (.doc, .xls) but can also save in that format! That way, you don't need to have MS Office to create or save MS Office documents. Cool huh?

I tell ya what - I could go on and on about this one - it's really one of the most - if not the most - powerful office suites I've ever had the privilege of using! I'm really excited about having it on my computer and I can't recommend this highly enough! If you need office software, you just gotta give this a try!

Oh, your cost? Glad you asked! Just $12.97 and US shipping is FREE! It's almost a give-away for that kind of money - especially when you think that MS Office is $400-$800!! Try it, you'll thank me later :-)

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Frozen Computer

Has your computer ever frozen up on you? You know, you're in the middle of doing something and it just stops dead in its tracks. You're pretty lucky if that's never happened to you, but I'm sure most of you know exactly what I'm talking about. So, what can you do to get out of that situation? Well, you have a couple of options and if you check out the tip we have featured on our homepage today, you'll learn all about them!

Puzzle Parlor

Let me see a show of hands. How many of you enjoy putting puzzles together? Maybe you get out the old trusty card table, you pour all the puzzle pieces out and then go to town! Well, if you like to do that, you're going to love the cool site on our homepage today. It's called Puzzle Parlor and it's jam packed with fun puzzles you can try out for yourself. Try one or try them all, but you better get to it!

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Tip of the Day

Senior Citizen Web Sites

Another reader asks: Are there any Web sites out there today that are aimed directly toward senior citizens? I sometimes get bored with some of the other sites I use and I'd like to try something new.

That's a very interesting question and while it's not something we've really touched on before, I think it's worth going over. I know a lot of WorldStart's readers spend a lot of time on their computers and it's always good to have new and exciting Web sites to look at throughout the day. Whether it's while you work or in your leisure time, there are several Web sites designed just for senior citizens!

Okay, before I list some sites for you, I want you to know that these are all good for networking with other seniors, making new friends, learning more about computers, obtaining information about retirement, etc. If that sounds interesting to you, come along with me as we visit some of them!

1.) Senior Citizens Resources - This Web site is run by FirstGov and it provides several tips for senior citizens. It gives information on consumer protection, places senior citizens can volunteer, seniors and adult education, advice on estate planning and federal and state agencies for seniors. It also has links to the government sites that may be beneficial to senior citizens, such as the Administration on Aging, the Social Security Administration and the Veteran's Health Administration. Check it all out here.

2.) SeniorNet - This Web site's mission is to provide access to computer technology for older adults. As a result, senior citizens will be able to gain more knowledge and wisdom and eventually share it with others. This site is basically set up as a discussion board. Everyone is welcome to participate in the SeniorNet RoundTable discussion groups. You just have to sign up for the boards and you'll then be able to learn and teach others about computers and using the Internet. If you feel like you could share your wisdom with others or if you want to learn more, this site is perfect for you! Check out SeniorNet right here.

3.) Web Pointers for Seniors - If you're looking for even more sites to try out, this is the place you'll want to go. It's managed by a retired couple from Oregon and they have set up a whole Web site full of links they feel would be of special interest to senior citizens. There are links to such topics as senior issues, grandkids, senior guides, caregiving, health, nutrition, legal issues, financial planning, travel and others. Do keep in mind that this site hasn't been updated in awhile and some of the links no longer work, but it's still worth taking a look at. There are still working links to a lot of helpful information that's useful for seniors. Check it out here.

4.) SeniorLink - This site is mainly helpful for senior citizens in maintaining independence in their own homes. The developers of this site want seniors to be able to do that safely and with dignity. This site even offers some help for children who have aging parents. It gives advice on making the difficult choices that come with the elderly care of their parents. This site does have some parts that require a paid subscription, but you can access free information in the Caregiver FAQ and Top Elder Risks sections. Take a look at it here.

5.) Write a Senior Citizen - Here's one more site I thought some of you might be interested in. It's more on the fun side of things! This Web site was actually created by two teenagers who wanted to bring senior citizens together. You can use it to write other seniors by e-mail or even by snail mail as a pen pal. If you're wanting to get connected with other seniors, this is the best place for it. Check it out here.

Now, I know this isn't something we usually share at WorldStart, but I thought some of you might get a kick out of it. Start fresh with all of these new Web sites and bring new life to your Internet experience!

~ Erin

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Today's Feature

Ransomware

I'm sure all of you have heard of worms, Trojans, adware, spyware and viruses, right? Those nasty little bugs are the reason for troublesome computer problems throughout the world. Well, today, I have a new type of attack to add to the list. This type of bug is called ransomware. Ransomware has been around for awhile in the computer world, but it hasn't really taken off until recently.

So, what is ransomware, you ask?

Well, ransomware is technically a program. It basically takes over your computer and then requires you to pay to get your system back to normal. Usually, it will infect your system through a bad Web site or via a pop up window, but it can also come in through an e-mail attachment or a download. Once your system is infected with the bad software, it will let you know right away. More than likely, you'll see a screen come up that tells you what damage will be done to your computer if you don't pay in time. It will require you to pay in a certain way and in turn, you'll be given a code to turn off the software and stop the damage from continuing.

There are a couple well known ransomware programs currently in use around the Web. One is called Ransom.A. That program will tell you it will destroy one file every 30 minutes until the ransom is paid. That program seems very bad, but in reality, it does no damage to your system. It's simply a scare tactic to get you to pay the fee. While that specific ransomware causes no damage to your system, there are several others that truly do what they say. Those programs can cause serious harm to your computer or they simply just embarrass the infected user by popping up pornographic material on their screen.

No matter what the damage, it's important to protect your computer against these growing threats. The good news is you don't need to have any additional protection on your system to shield you from ransomware. If you keep your antivirus software up to date and have a good pop up blocker, you'll remain safe from the threats. If your system should end up infected with one of these programs, do not panic and do not pay the ransom! It's best to run a full system scan with your antivirus software instead. The program can then be found and removed. If it's not removed, your antivirus company should give you a link to a Web site with removal steps. Until next time, stay safe out there, my friends!

~ Gary

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Amanda's Coolsite

Newseum

Wouldn’t it be great if you could get the front page for newspapers all over the world? Well, now you can with Newseum! Just select the country you want to see the newspaper for from the tabs at the top of the map. You can choose from: USA, North America, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, Oceania, South America and Africa.

If you don’t like clicking around on the map, you can view the front pages of today’s newspapers two more ways. You can view them as a thumbnail gallery by selecting Gallery or you can view them as a list by selecting List. You can also always go back to viewing the map by selecting Map.

I like this Web site, because I can read the front page news from my hometown of Lorain, Ohio! It gives me a brief glance into what’s going on back home. I just go to the USA map and mouse over Ohio until I see the Morning Journal come up. I click on it and it opens the front page in a new window for me.

Now, I also want to mention the navigation links at the very top of the page. Those links give you the option to print out the front page you're looking at, view it in a .PDF format, as well as, closing the page out.

I think this Web site is bookmark worthy. Check it out today!

http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/

~ Amanda

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Yellowstone Rainbow

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Yellow Flower

This was taken last spring in the Smoky Mountains. The light was soft and just right, so I spent an hour or so shooting flowers just like this one.

Antelope Canyon Light Beam

This is from the famous Antelope Slot Canyon in Arizona. In the summer, these fantastic light beams shine down from above and I loved the look of this one.

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