Big Tips in Big Sur
A How To Guide to One of California's Greatest Landscapes.

Shooting in Hell
Voyage through the jungle and deep into the darkest heart of the earth. Then come back with great photos.

How To Photograph Smoke
Where there's smoke...there's a breathtaking photo you can make at home.

A Tale of Two Photos
Sometimes photography is like real estate. It’s all about location, location, location.

Shoot This Travel Cover
CITY Magazine has announced its new One City, Many Destinations contest.

User Review: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Andy Guarnieri writes us this week to tell us about his experience with the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens. Andy, who hails from Ayer, Mass., upgraded from the EF-S 17-85mm, and doesn't regret his decision. He says:

What's Hot: IS, low-light performance f/2.8, very sharp & contrast is high, images POP

What's Not: Expensive, no lens bag or hood, $50 lens hood

Read the complete review here.

(An exclusive for our newsletter subscribers)

Many museums forbid flash photography as well as tripods. No problem. Extend a monopod and use it as a walking stick. When needed, attach your camera and enjoy the stability.

Feel free to send your own tip to editor@popphoto.com.

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From Sound and Vision magazine

Panasonic & Sony 2007 Spring Line Shows

Check out the new products, including new 1080p plasma and LCD flat-panel HDTVs, a $600 Blu-ray Disc player, and low-price HDMI-switching receivers.