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Thinking Versus Seeing

"Some days I think too much and see too little. Other days, despite myself, I think I get it right," says photographer Jim Richardson.
Taking Photos in the Rain

When it starts to rain, Jim Richardson says, good photographers head out to make pictures. Get tips for shooting amid showers.
Patterns of a Lost World

This shot by Jim Richardson of St. Kilda was almost an afterthought—until it was rescued by a National Geographic photo editor.
Shooting With Available Light

In available-light photography, pro Jim Richardson says, you look for the interesting light, then figure out how to use it to make an interesting picture.

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