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Kelvin scale chart

What is the Kelvin scale and where can I find a Kelvin chart?

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Snow dotted lines

A few months ago I went out with my camera during a heavy snowfall. I was fascinated by the way the snowflakes were being lit up by the sodium streetlights, so I shot some images of them. Instead of seeing nice smooth trails, the results show (at 100%) dotted lines. Could you tell me why my camera has represented a moving subject in this way? I used a Minolta A1 handheld at maximum aperture and quite a low shutter speed. The image stabiliser was on.

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Slopping horizons

How do I combat a slopping horizon in some of my landscape pictures?

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When you post images online are you worried they will be used without your consent?

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