Quick Tips to Improve Photos Video

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Please watch and share “Quick Tips to Improve Photos.”
The companion "cheat sheet" on this blog is located here: quick-tips-to-improve-your-photos.

This version is visual hot sauce to some. There is a slower version to savor each frame. It's located at "Savory Tips to Improve Photos."

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Although I will do some additional work in the future, this is my Magnum Opus.

Enough for now,

Know Your Rights as a Citizen Photojournalist

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Do you know your rights as a photojournalist?
Please watch “Know Your Rights as a Citizen Photojournalist.”


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What is a Photojournalist? (short video version)

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Have you ever wondered about the why, how or what of being a photojournalist?
Please watch “What is a Photojournalist?” – the shortened version.

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FC Dallas vs. Salt Lake soccer match

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FC Dallas' Tesho Akindele (13) kicks the ball away from Salt Lake's Nat Borchers (6) during a Major League Soccer match at Toyota Stadium in Frisco on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014.


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FC Dallas battles Salt Lake during a Major League Soccer match at Toyota Stadium in Frisco on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. FC Dallas won the game 2-1.

WOGA Classic Gymnastic Competition

Lauren Farley of WOGA (289) performs on the balance beam during the WOGA Classic Gymnastic Competition at Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

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World-class gymnasts compete during the WOGA Classic Gymnastic Competition at Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. WOGA Gymnastics is the home of Olympic champions Nastia Liukin (2008) and Carly Patterson (2004).

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FC Dallas vs. New York soccer playoff

FC Dallas' Andrew Jacobson (4) and New York's Teemu Tainio (2) battle for a header during a Major League Soccer playoff match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Oct. 26, 2011.
photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow. FC Dallas battles New York during a Major League Soccer playoff match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are:   Andrew Jacobson, Dax McCarty, Brek Shea, Jair Benitez, Andrew Jacobson, Teemu Tainio, Tim Ream and Marvin Chavez.

FC Dallas vs. Vancouver soccer

FC Dallas' Ricardo Villar (11) tries to chest the ball as Vancouver's John Thorrington (11) kicks the ball during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Oct. 15, 2011.
photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow. FC Dallas battles Vancouver during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are: Marvin Chavez, Michael Boxall, Jay DeMerit, Daniel Cruz, John Thorrington, Gershon Koffie, Jackson, Shea Salinas, Ricardo Villar, Brek Shea and Jordan Harvey.

FC Dallas vs. Houston soccer

Houston goalkeeper Tally Hall (1) punches away a high pass for FC Dallas' George John (14) during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Sept. 24, 2011.
photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow. Houston battles FC Dallas during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are:   Brek Shea (20) Andre Hainault, Jair Benitez, Jackson, Geoff Cameron, Adam Moffat, Ricardo Villar, Andrew Jacobson, Brian Ching, Tally Hall, George John, Luiz Camargo, Kevin Hartman, Marvin Chavez and Jack Stewart.

FC Dallas vs. New York soccer

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' Maicon Santos (9) watches as his shot gets past New York Red Bulls' goalkeeper Frank Rost (1) and Stephen Keel (22) but misses the goal during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Sept. 17, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. FC Dallas battles the New York Red Bulls during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Sept. 17, 2011. Named in this slideshow are:   Bobby Rhine, Jair Benitez, Juan Agudelo, Stephen Keel, Maicon Santos, Daniel Cruz, Teemu Tainio, Chris Albright, Ricardo Villar, Frank Rost, Carlos Mendes, Jackson and Andrew Jacobson.

FC Dallas vs. Tigres soccer

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FC Dallas' Bobby Warshaw (16) tangles with Tigres' Jesus Alberto Duenas (29) during a during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Sept. 3, 2011.


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FC Dallas battles the Tigres during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco.

Named in this slideshow are:   Bobby Warshaw, Jesus Alberto Duenas, Ruben Luna, Jorge Luis Valencia, Manuel Viniegra, Moises Hernandez, Danilo Veron, Lucas Armando Lobos, Chris Seitz and Danilo Veron.

FC Dallas vs. Seattle soccer

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' Maicon Santos (9) pushes Seattle's Lamar Neagle (27) away from the ball as Zach Scott (20) approaches during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Aug. 20, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. FC Dallas battles Seattle during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are:   Hooper, Erin Riley, Jackson Goncalves, Lamar Neagle, Ricardo Villar, Daniel Cruz, Marvin Chavez, Leonardo Gonzalez, Brek Shea, Kasey Keller, Maicon Santos, Jeff Parke and Erik Friberg.

FC Dallas vs. Portland soccer

FC Dallas' Zach Loyd (19) sneaks in for a header goal as Portland's Kalif Alhassan (11) and goalkeeper Troy Perkins (1) are occupied with Eric Alexander (24) during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on June 25, 2011.


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FC Dallas battles Portland during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. FC Dallas won 4-0.

Named in this slideshow are:   Andrew Jacobson, Darlington Nagbe, Jackson Goncalves, Diego Chara, Zach Loyd, Eric Alexander, Rodney Wallace, Mamadou "Futty" Danso, Kevin Hartman, Brek Shea, Kenny Cooper, Eric Brunner, Kalif Alhassan, Troy Perkins and Ugo Ihemelu.

FC Dallas vs. Philadelphia soccer

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' Marvin Chavez (18) threads the ball between Philadelphia's Danny Califf (4) and Carlos Valdes (5) during a MLS soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on May 14, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. FC Dallas battles Philadelphia during a MLS soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are:   Brek Shea, Sheanon Williams, Carlos Valdes, Zach Loyd, Danny Mwanga, Fabian Castillo, Danny Califf and Marvin Chavez.

Stars vs. Coyotes Hockey

Stars' Krystofer Barch (13) is thrown to the ice by Coyotes' Paul Bissonnette (12) during a NHL hockey game at American Airlines Center on Dec. 26, 2010 in Dallas.


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The Dallas Stars battle the Phoenix Coyotes during a NHL hockey game at American Airlines Center on Dec. 26, 2010 in Dallas.

Named in this slideshow are:   Jamie Benn, Ed Jovanovsk, Brandon Segal, Vernon Fiddler, Loui Eriksson, Scottie Upshall, Jason LaBarbera, Mike Ribeiro, Kari Lehtonen, Krystofer Barch, Paul Bissonnette, Brenden Morrow, Sami Lepisto, Ray Whitney.

Dallas Stars vs. Calgary Hockey

Calgary captain Jarome Iginla (12) tries to see through the blood to land a counter-punch on Stars' Jamie Benn (14) during an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on Dec. 23, 2010 in Dallas.
photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow. Calgary battles the Stars during an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on Dec. 23, 2010 in Dallas. Named in this slideshow are:   Miikka Kiprusoff, Mark Giordano, Kari Lehtonen, Matt Niskanen, Matt Stajan, Tom Kostopoulos, Jamie Benn, Jarome Iginla, Steve Ott, Niklas Hagman, Curtis Glencross, Mike Ribeiro, Robyn Regehr, Jeff Woywitka and Brendan Morrison.

Rangers vs. Tigers baseball

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Rangers' catcher Mike Napoli (25) tags out Tigers' Danny Worth (29) at the plate during a Major League Baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on June 7, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. The Texas Rangers battle Detroit's Tigers during a Major League Baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Both teams eventually advanced to the current division series. Named in this slideshow are:   Mike Napoli, Danny Worth, Josh Hamilton, Austin Jackson, Mitch Moreland, Casper Wells, Brennan Boesch, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Maddux, Matt Harrison, Ron Washington, Ed Hickox, Dave Bush, Ian Kinsler, Jhonny Peralta, Ryan Raburn, Mark Lowe and Yoshinori Tateyama.

FC Dallas vs. Revolution soccer

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FC Dallas' Marvin Chavez (18) leaps over the diving save of Revolution goal keeper Matt Reis (1) during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on June 4, 2011.


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FC Dallas battles the New England Revolution during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. FC Dallas won the match 1-0 over New England.

Named in this slideshow are:   Kevin Alston, Brek Shea, Marvin Chavez, Didier Domi, Matt Reis, Eric Alexander, George John, Ryan Cochrane, AJ Soares, Fabian Castillo, Andrew Jacobson and Stephen McCarthy.

Stars vs. Canadiens hockey

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Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) blocks a shot from the Canadiens during an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Dec. 21, 2010.


Stars captain Brenden Morrow (10) plays against the Montreal Canadiens despite a broken nose during an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center.




Stars Brian Sutherby (20) and Canadiens P.K. Subban (76) fight during an NHL hockey game in Dallas.


Stars Brian Sutherby (20) throws Canadiens P.K. Subban (76) to the ice during a fight at an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center.


Stars Jamie Benn (14) scores a goal against Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) as Josh Gorges (26) approaches during an NHL hockey game in Dallas.


Stars Jamie Benn (14) and Stephane Robidas (3) celebrate Benn's goal against the Canadiens during an NHL hockey game in Dallas.


Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) saves a shot on goal by Canadiens Max Pacioretty (67) as Jeff Woywitka (44) follows during an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Even if we lose, we win

Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh returns to Dallas as a star to challenge the Mavericks for the NBA title. No matter which team wins the championship, Dallas wins.


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The future location of Chris Bosh and his basketball career is in the air as the longer-than-the-family-sofa NBA draft prospect poses for a portrait at his home in Lancaster on Sunday, June 22, 2003.


NBA draft prospect Chris Bosh (center) shares a laugh with his parents Noel (left) and Freida (right) at the family's home in Lancaster. Bosh is a former Lincoln High School basketball star. He is entering the NBA draft after his freshman season at Georgia Tech.


NBA draft prospect Chris Bosh poses with his 17-year-old brother Joel (left) during a portrait session at the family's home in Lancaster.




NBA draft prospect Chris Bosh (right) laughs as his 17-year-old brother Joel (left) hides following his own joke at the family's home in Lancaster.

Mavericks vs. Phoenix basketball

Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki (41) looks to make a move around Phoenix's Grant Hill (33) during an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas on April 10, 2011.



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Dallas battles Phoenix during an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Named in this slideshow are:   Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Grant Hill, Jared Dudley, Rodrigue Beaubois, Tyson Chandler, Peja Stojakovic, Vince Carter, Josh Childress, Rick Carlisle, Corey Brewer, Jose Juan Barea, Aaron Brooks, Hakim Warrick, Robin Lopez, Jason Terry, Brendan Haywood, Shawn Marion and Garret Siler.