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      <title>10 Semi-Good Reasons Why You MUST JOIN 123RF's Twitter Channel!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Oh God, not another Twitter group! Why would I want to join yet another Twitter channel? Well, the first question that would normally pop up in your mind would be what's the purpose of it all? What are the benefits, so on and so forth. Let's take a look at the advantages of joining 123RF's Twitter Channel. 
 Communicate with us Be a part of our family and share with us your thoughts, passion, ideas and whatever you feel like sharing. We'll be there to listen read.   
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000114</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-10-31 04:46:56</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF November Tutorial #2: Creating a Space Scene</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, we're going to see how we can use textures to create planets and also build an awesome space scene in Photoshop. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000113</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-10-31 04:58:11</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF November Tutorial #1: Create Custom Shape Brush, Pattern and Wrapping Text</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Brushes and patterns can be used to make many cool effects. You can customize practically any shapes that you want easily. Once created, it will be saved and stored in your presets, ready to be used in your design.  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000112</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-10-31 04:21:12</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF's Lightbox Upgraded</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ If you are a frequent lightbox user, you will be happy to know that we
have just introduced a few extra features to make lightbox-ing a much
faster and easier process for you.  
Look under Image Options and you should find the newly-added features
there. You can now Select or Delete images in bulk, Copy AND Move
selected images from your current lightbox to another lightbox in just a few
mouse clicks (talk about energy-saving)! 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000111</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-10-12 23:04:46</pubDate>
  
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      <title>The Magnified World of Macro Photography</title>

    <description><![CDATA[Macro photography is all about taking magnified shots of intricate details that can't be seen with naked eyes. It's definitely a subject worth exploring if you are into Nature or Stills (subjects which most macro objects fall into). With the right macro equipment, you'll be able to magnify an object at 1:1 or at larger ratios, without losing much image quality! You'll need lots of practice and experience to produce great macros but here are some basic tips that can help you get going.Manual FocusWhen dealing with intricate objects like those in Macro shooting, having the Auto Focus setting “ON” on your camera can give you more limitation than good. Your camera's Auto Focus isn't programmed to know your intended point of focus. Switching to Manual Focus on the contrary will allow you to manually choose and shoot your point of interest. Aperture SettingWhen it comes to shooting macro, it is always advisable to maximize your aperture setting to produce a shallow depth of field. This would help make your object stand out from the surrounding and be in focus. BackgroundThe golden rule of producing good macro shots is to avoid cluttered backgrounds or those with similar color hues as your object. This would either take the attention off the main object or make your object blend straight into the background! Either way, it's a definite no-no. A simple background or plain background with contrasting color to your object is the best pick, i.e having a lady bird set on a clear white background. LightingAlso, pay as much attention to your light settings as you would on your object because insufficient light could result in a dull and tacky image. Too much light and you'll risk washing out the colors. Being sufficient is bliss.  
  
  Natural Light – It's the best source of light, especially during bright overcast days and when the light is not too harsh or direct.  
  Flash – Flash can create harsh brightness and shadows on your object. If you do use a flash, check if you camera allows you to to lower its intensity. Alternatively, use a flash diffuser or point your flash indirectly.  
  Reflector – Helps bounce a soft and diffused amount of light to your object.  
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000110</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-09-30 02:13:41</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF October Tutorial #2: Photo Montaging – Halloween theme</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Photo montaging is all about combining a set of photos into one image while applying your creative ideas and graphics along the way to make the end effect more interesting. This tutorial will focus on creating a Halloween themed poster. This is how. The basic tools used for montaging will be the Path Tool or Lasso Tool, which we will be using to edge out the objects involved and the Adjustment Layers tool to help adjust the lighting and color of all objects involved. Step 1 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000109</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-09-30 02:23:11</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF October Tutorial #1: How to make use of the Background Eraser tool?</title>

    <description><![CDATA[  This tutorial will help refresh your memory as to how one can best extract/merge objects together within the shortest period of time using one of the most basic Photoshop tool many tend to overlook- the Background Eraser!The main function of the Background Eraser tool is to turn an image's color pixels to transparent so you can easily remove unnecessary objects from the image. With precise setting, you can maintain the edges of the foreground object while erasing the background.When this Background Eraser's pointer drag through the area you want to erase, pixels within the circle and similar color value as the pixel under the hot spot(shown as cross symbol) will be erased. If the circle overlaps your foreground object, and it doesn’t contain any pixels similar to the hot spot pixel, the foreground object will remain.This is a faster way to extract objects out as compare with the traditional Channel Mask. But it is also very difficult to modify the color pixel once you have erased the background. It is therefore crucial to determine the right setting before you start erasing unwanted color pixels. Or you can choose to duplicate another layer for back up purposes in case you need to retouch the foreground pixel in later stage.Let's have a look at the Background Eraser tool options as stated below: 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000108</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-09-30 02:30:38</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF September Tutorial #2: Mystic Ocean of Sunken Galleon and City</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Create an underwater seascape using a combination of filters and blend modes.Filters such as chrome and plastic wrap comes in handy as most of the effects (e.g. surface texture and light rays) are based on it. By transforming, masking, and blending those elements together, we will be able to achieve a different outcome to the items we are working on. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000107</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-08-31 22:38:40</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF September Tutorial #1: Create Lomography effect using Photoshop</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ 
Lomography, with the introduction of the Lomo LCA camera in the early 1980s, was founded in 1991, and has since gained a massive following worldwide. Photographs taken by the LCA are known for their vibrant, vintage looking, deeply saturated colors and vignette framing.In this tutorial, we'll show you how to manipulate your images to make them adopt the effects of Lomographs. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000106</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-08-31 23:32:11</pubDate>
  
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      <title>How to Photograph Children?</title>

    <description><![CDATA[Do you know that children images are one of the more popular subjects when it comes to photography? Children images cover up to 81,000 of the total images in our site and it's always one of the top-searched keywords here in 123RF!Reading back some of our Hear It! interview pieces, I cant help but to notice one thing - many photographers confessed that children are one of the toughest subjects to shoot! As much as they provide photographers with many unique opportunities, they cant help thinking that children are also one of the hardest subjects to control. They are easily restless, unpredictable and communicating with them can pose quite a challenge. Being a parent myself, I fully understand that it is indeed difficult to capture children behind the lens (I nevertheless kept good records of my child's growing up years! *Smug). To capture good children-images, you have got to first capture their heart. Try to put yourself in their position and ask why would you want to choose work over play? Children wouldn't care less about having their pictures taken. They have much better things to do than to be surrounded by lights, props and people directing them what to do in front of the camera. Children photography is therefore all about being quick and fun. You'll need to get them engaged without making it a chore for them. Having the right skills and equipment help as well. Here's how:PatienceIf you are expecting the shoot to be all according to plan, you are up for trouble. Sit back, relax and take your time to capture the right shot. Children might be self conscious of the camera's presence but this often wear off once they have loosen up. The right moment will often come to you when you least expect. If you are a short-tempered person, do tell yourself now that children photography is not for you.Have FunHave some fun playing or joking around as these are all good ice breakers and can help children be more at ease. Similarly, include their family or friends in the shoot, or replay some of the shots to hype them up. Last but not least, give them short break intervals! You wouldn't want to overwork them.Be NaturalChildren are usually more comfortable being in their own elements; either being in a familiar surrounding or at the outdoors. So why not transport your shoot to the nearby park and let the children have all the fun they want while you getting all the sunlight you need?! Best of both worlds!Going CandidAs mentioned earlier, you'll need to get the children engaged without making it a chore for them. You cant expect children to pose for you in front of the camera without having getting disappointed in the end. And the only way to get around this is to have your subject working candid. Take pictures of them while they are working, playing, reading, sleeping, chatting or eating and you'll be surprised how easy it is to get the results you want. PropsAnother simple technique while photographing children includes giving them an item that they have in their everyday lives; for example, a toy or a bolster. This provides a sense of security to the child during shoot and help gives the viewers some idea of the child’s personal character. Capture EmotionsWhen it comes to emotions, no one shows it better than children. Capture those special moments. Angle and Perspective 
  
  Get down and shoot from a child's perspective. This will give the child a greater sense of individual identity as well as giving the viewers a sense of equality. On top on that, the use of flash can also be distributed evenly on the child's face and the background, appearing much more natural.  
  Be adventurous, try taking the shot from below a child's eye-level as if the child is looking down at the viewer. This will give the child a sense of authority.  
  Shoot from some creative angles and perspective or tilt your camera to give your shot that sense of playfulness. 
  Have your subject placed at the side of the frame to make the entire composition more interesting and dynamic.  
  Fill your camera's viewfinder with your subject matter. The closer you get to your subject, the bigger the impact and message it creates. Use this technique to emphasize what is important as well.  
  If you are going to include the background and surrounding into your shots, remember not to have those elements distract you from the subject you are trying to capture.  
  However it might be, be sure to have the eyes in focus. Whether you are working with adult models, children or animals, it is always the eyes that speak a thousand words.  
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000105</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-08-31 00:59:32</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF August Tutorial #2: Frozen and Burnt Face</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Using a mixture of simple techniques, we are going to blend 2 different elements to a face. By adding minor details like Icicles and Melting Plastics, we are able to portray an extreme freezing effect on one side, and give a blazing hot effect to the other. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000104</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-08-02 00:59:42</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Website Maintenance</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Dear 123RF users,
 
  
Please be informed that due to site maintenance and server upgrading works, 123RF will be temporarily offline from 8.45am to 1.00pm Central Time (-5 GMT), July 25, 2009 (Saturday).

 
  Please bear with us as we work to serve you better. We apologize for any inconveniences caused. Thank you for your patience. 

 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000103</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-07-22 22:58:24</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF August Tutorial #1: Transforming Pictures into Illustration</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Have you ever thought of designing a wallpaper for your beloved pet? Or have you encountered a time where you wish to change a picture into illustration? That's what we are going to show you in this tutorial. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000102</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-08-02 00:50:26</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Geavity.com - An Introduction</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ “What's In Your Bag?”Geavity is about to answer just that - by showcasing your gear! And if you have never heard of Geavity yet, here's a little introduction for you.  
   
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000101</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-08-01 23:17:45</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Freezing Time - Capturing Wisps of Smoke</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ There’s been a fuss among photographers recently about smoke photography. We ran a search about it over the Internet and woila! amazing stuffs! 
  Last week, we have decided to head over to our studio and try on a few rounds ourselves. It’s really no easy job trying to shape and direct formless shape of smoke into masterpieces. But here are some simple techniques and work samples that will help you keep the ball rolling! 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000100</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-06-30 21:01:21</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF July Tutorial #1: Creating Glow Effects and Light Streaks</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ 
Using the blending options, path tool and a little imagination, we'll show you how to add mood to an image by creating stunning glow effects and light streaks.Before &amp;amp; After: 
   
   
    
     
       
       
     
    
   
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000099</link>
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      <title>123RF July Tutorial #2: Creating a Digital CD Cover Design</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ This is a simple way of creating a CD cover design with digitized background and neon lights text. This method was adapted from an old Photoshop tutorial which I've then modified and used to create this cool digital-concept CD cover design. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000098</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-06-30 01:24:38</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Freezing Time – Suspending Water Droplets</title>

    <description><![CDATA[As the old idiom states, “Time flies”. And to most of us, it cannot be said any better. 
 
 
 
  We often overlook the quiet beauty in the simplest things in life. But if we were to take our time to stop and look hard enough, we might just find all the splendor, majesty, and perhaps a little mystery that simply leaves one at awe. If diamonds are in the rough, then water is its equal.A body of still, calm water may look bland. But when little droplets form and time is suspended, the captured images are nothing less than breathtaking. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000097</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-05-28 22:08:38</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF June Tutorial #2: Lens Blur Filter</title>

    <description><![CDATA[Lens Blur Filter – an advanced blur filter unlike any other. As compared to other blur filters (Blur, Blur More and Gaussian Blur) which blur images in its entirety, Lens Blur Filter provides more control on how one wish to blur the image. By referring to the selected Greyscale, it is able to know where to apply blur and how much to apply. We are able to achieve gradual blur using this method. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000096</link>
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      <title>123RF June Tutorial #1: Creating a Glowing Sphere in An Inverted Image</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Learn how you can create an interesting image by adding in some simple Photoshop effects and by inverting its colors! Inverting an image can sometimes produce unexpected results, and in this tutorial, you'll learn and practice Filters – Liquify, Blur and Lens Flare tools to create additional effects and elements to make it more stunning.  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000095</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-05-28 00:46:17</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF May Tutorial #2: Free-transforming Rasterized Text to Wrap Around an Object</title>

    <description><![CDATA[  Utilizing a few transform tools such as free transform, object warping, and/or shear tool, you'll soon realize how easy it is to create a smooth twist-and-turn effect of text to wrap around an object. This effect can also be enhanced by adding in necessary details like shadows and tones to create depth. With minimal trials-and-errors, you should be able to create a gracefully-flowing set of text through an object! 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000093</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-04-29 21:02:27</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF May Tutorial #1: Bringing a Static Car to Life</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, you'll be shown how to manipulate a static car to become one that looks like it is realistically speeding. First of all, we will need to understand the concept of lighting and reflection that will take place when a car is moving swiftly on the road at night. This tutorial focuses on how to apply the combination of layer mask and blending mode functions. The final outcome should be of a painted sports car driving rapidly at night.Before &amp;amp; After: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000092</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-04-29 00:39:01</pubDate>
  
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      <title>40 Incredulous Mid-air Suspensions!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Welcome! Over the weekend, we headed
over to a park for a small company picnic and it turned out to be a
very enjoyable outing. But what was interesting that day was that we
noticed a group of youths across us jumping around taking photos! I
couldn't help but feel a tinge of happiness inside me whenever they
burst out laughing and smiled with pride as they took a perfect “jump
shot”. At that moment I realized that this happiness wasn't
necessarily unique to them. Haven't we all taken those goofy shots
which left such a lasting impression inside us? Hopefully, the images
below will somewhat remind us that true happiness comes from within. 
   
   
   
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000091</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-04-29 01:05:28</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Getting to know your Camera LCD screen</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Reading the headline above, has it ever crossed your mind “What is there for me to learn about LCD screen?” Well, believe it or not, the LCD screen is easily one of the most ignored parts of a camera that many should learn to understand, be it for professional or amateur photographers. Too often, people do not see the need to “understand” their camera's LCD screen while others simply think they know the subject well enough, till they study about it!  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000090</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-03-31 19:59:35</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF April Tutorial #2: Photo Montaging - Blending a Human Head to a Tree</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ 
							This tutorial shows how to montage
human heads to a tree and to add in a dramatized effect. In a nutshell,
it is done by applying various blend modes on the relevant layers, and
simulating the tree texture using a simple combo of filters such as bas
relief and zoom blur to achieve that extrusion effect.First off, we have to hunt for photos that suits what we have in mind. I'll be using this set of photos: 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000089</link>
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    <pubDate>2009-03-31 19:58:59</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF April Tutorial #1: Creating Dynamic Dispersions</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ 
In this tutorial, we will travel back to the basic technique of Stamp Tool (S) and Brush Tool (B) to create dynamic and effective particles on the red cloth as shown below. This technique can be used on any objects that you wish to add more effects on.Along the way, we will go through the use of blending options, path tool, image adjustment tools, warp tools and other selection techniques.You will need a nice model picture and a vector graphic for this tutorial.  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000088</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-03-31 19:57:29</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF at Inmagine!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Wow!  
  After the initial post, we have been overwhelmed with enquiries and we have taken the time to reply every single one of them. Plus we also wanted to iron out all the concerns first before putting this out. 
  Anyway, we are excited to finally share
with you guys something that would put a smile on your
faces. 
 
  In an effort to maximize the exposure
of your images online we have managed to convince the guys at
Inmagine to include the largest resolution of your best images as
part of inmagine's search results! 
  What this means effectively is that
your images will be available at premium stock outfit Inmagine.com whereby contributors will be getting a 50% commission. This would be a great opportunity for
you to to get extra sales. Also,
this would pave the way for your images to have a different sort of
audience. 
  The image below is a screenshot of how your images will appear in Inmagine. (click to enlarge)  
   
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000087</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-02-24 19:22:34</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Only Moments Away From...</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ On February 23th this coming Monday, we will be unveiling something that we
have all been working hard to realize. But what is it you ask? And does it
apply to you?Well we will just have to wait and see don't we!  
  The full details of what's to come will be posted here soon. But if you cant
wait to find out what it is do hop on over to our official Twitter page at www.twitter.com/123rf 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000086</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2009-02-21 00:37:19</pubDate>
  
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      <title>10 Easy Steps to Master the Basics of Silhouette Shots</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ IntroductionSilhouettes are a wonderful way to convey drama, mystery, emotion and mood to the viewers of your photos. Because of its simplicity and vagueness, it is a silhouette's nature to leave part of the image to viewers' imagination and interpretation. There are a lot of very technical descriptions going around on how to take great silhouette shots but this article will expose you to the basic steps of capturing silhouettes. Silhouette DefinitionA Silhouette is defined as an outline that appears darker against a bright or lighted background. In the photography industry, silhouettes are perceived as an artistic part of photography expression that many photographers now employ to further refine their images. Occasionally, silhouettes can appear as a result from photographic “errors” and “accidents”, when your flash did not work when they are supposed to or when your auto-focus/metering camera has misread a scene/subject. However, when a silhouette is done under controlled environment, it can create really cool and dramatic effects. A silhouette can be made by photographing a subject placed in front of a bright light. The back-light will shadow everything towards you and produces this effect. A silhouette can also be created by having the right amount of correctly-exposed lighting in the background that forces everything else in the photo to be underexposed.Silhouette Tips and TechniquesThere are several factors which you need to take into account when preparing for a silhouette shot. Before you begin, make sure your back light is strong enough. Insufficient lighting will result in your subject matter being grayish instead of black. Keep in mind that when you have multiple colors of bright lights in the background, the effect will be multiplied as well. Next, make sure to minimize any source of lighting being reflected on the front of the subject matter. Too much unnecessary/stray lights will ruin the effect.Most experienced silhouette photographers will use a narrow aperture (high f/stop) to capture the whole scene with a higher depth-of-field and to ensure everything is in focus. Once you have mastered the basics, you might want to use the aperture manual mode. It will allow your camera to automatically select the right shutter speed necessary for the shoot. But if you are trying to create silhouettes with a point-and-shoot camera, make sure you compose the image with a background light first - by pointing the camera at the background. If you compose the image by pointing the camera directly at your dark object, the background will be over-exposed and you will not end up with a silhouette.The following tips will help you capture some dramatic silhouettes for both digital and film photography. It will take a lot of trial-and-error and experience but eventually, you will get it right!1. Backlit the Subject Matter The key to create a good silhouette shot is to have the main or strongest light source positioned behind the subject matter. Instead of lighting the front of your subject, you will need to ensure that there are sufficient lighting at the back of the image when shooting silhouettes – a direct opposite to the normal lighting practices in photography. Using a fast shutter speed in low light conditions will also help create the effect. Sunrises and sunsets are the best time of the day to capture silhouettes if you use natural light source. 2. Trick Your Camera’s Automatic Settings Most digital cameras nowadays are made with an automatic sensor to detect the lighting of your subject matter, thus automatically lighting-up your image when you take them. To get around this problem, try pointing it at a clear and bright section of the sky first. Press the shutter button halfway down and hold it there. The camera will then register and work out the exposure level (at the same time that they focus) of that scene. Quickly focus your camera towards the framed silhouette object again to complete the shot. With most digital cameras, this will result in a silhouetted subject. What you’re actually doing is to trick your camera into thinking that the bright part of the image is the mid tone of it so that anything darker than it will be exposed as a nice dark shadow. 3. Speed Up the Shutter SpeedIf your camera happens to allow manual exposure or exposure compensation, you might want to adjust your own settings. To adjust the brightness, check out the shutter speed that was suggested in automatic mode. Speeding up the shutter speed by one or two stops will allow half as much light into the camera, thus resulting in a darker image and vice versa. 4. Use the Right Aperture SettingTo adjust the depth of field, use the aperture to maximize the amount of your image that is in focus. Set a small aperture to increase the depth of field and you'll have a sharper foreground and background in your shots. 5. Meter the Light off the Background Whether you are using a manual metering on your camera or a hand-held meter, point it at a clear, bright section of the sun/light source to take the light readings. Set your camera following those meter readings as it will help you deliberately underexpose the subject and create silhouette effects. 6. Shoot from Different Angles Move around the subject matter or have your subject matter move/pose in different positions to achieve different silhouette shots. Positioning yourself nearer to the subject matter will also allow you to try on different shooting angles and to generate a wider variety of silhouette images. If neither you or your subject can move, zoom in to get the shot. 7. Turn Off your FlashRemember to the flash turn off, disconnect or disable the camera's flash setting each time you want to shoot silhouettes. The automatic setting on most cameras nowadays are made to sense potentially underexposed subjects and to fire a flash whenever needed, thus making silhouette shots a mission impossible.8. Choose a Strong SubjectMost objects can be made into a silhouette object, however some are better than others. Choose an object that will be interesting enough when viewed as a silhouette. Silhouettes does not have colors, textures and tones so it's important to choose an object with a strong and recognizable shape that will stand out on its own in its two dimensional form. 9. Make Silhouetted Shapes Distinct and UnclutteredIf you are trying to capture 2 objects in a silhouette shot, try to keep them separated or it will appear as if the 2 objects are merged together. Also, when you are silhouetting a person, it is always better to shoot side ways at eye's level. This way, you will get more out of his/her features outlined (nose, mouth, eyes) and are more likely to be recognized. For example, if you are shooting from a high angle, the model's chins might appear merged into the shoulders. 10. Partial SilhouettingBesides the common silhouette effect, you might want to try some partial silhouetting whereby some details of your object are maintained. This will make it look slightly more three dimensional and realistic. “Bracketing” your shots will leave you with total and partial silhouette options.Have fun trying!]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[ Every picture contains Shadows (darker parts of a picture), Midtones (middle ranged tones), and Highlights (brighter areas of a picture). This function is designed to enable a quick yet convenient way of controlling dark and bright areas of a picture in a detailed manner. 
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There is a quote by the great Aristotle “Pleasure in the job, puts perfection at work”. But in essence, what does it really mean to enjoy your job, or to love your work so much that it is not only fulfilling but also inspiring to others. As mundane a job can be to some, it has its moments. And it is in these moments where one realizes that a job is not merely just a job. It is one's passion. Therefore, we have compiled a list depicting some of these moments in a photographers life, to which fuels the passion to put perfection at work. 
  
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  Match Color is a useful Photoshop technique, generally used to change the color of one object to exactly match another.  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Selective color is a function whereby general colors can be changed/altered selectively using four sliders. One can either apply it as an adjustment layer (Layer &amp;gt; New Adjustment Layer &amp;gt; Selective Color) or straight to the image (Image &amp;gt; Adjustment &amp;gt; Selective Color). A more detailed explanation is available at the end of this tutorial. 
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this tutorial to good use from now on! Try it, the
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    <description><![CDATA['Lab' is an acronym that spells Lightness, channel A, and channel B. In 'Lab mode', greyscale channels are translated into the following instead of the more common RGB mode. 
  
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    <description><![CDATA[According to Wikipedia, “Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American holiday, which is a form of harvest festival”. This is a day one expresses thanks and appreciation for his/her material and spiritual possessions. Most people celebrate this day over a grand holiday feast, in the presence of their family and friends. Roasted turkeys are often served over dinner, so much so that Thanksgiving is sometimes known as “Turkey Day”. Other dishes commonly associated with Thanksgiving are also pumpkin pies, mash potatoes, ham, deviled eggs, green bean casserole, 'combread', salads and others served over cocktails, wine, unfermented apple cider or sweetened iced tea! How did it evolve?The history of Thanksgiving travels a long way back. As to when Thanksgiving truly started is still a mystery. Early evidence has it that the first Thanksgiving celebration was on September 8, 1565, in what now is Saint Augustine, Florida. With reference to the contrary, the first Thanksgiving occurred at Plymouth Plantation, in the autumn of 1621. In celebration of a good harvest year, the Pilgrims then had a three-day celebration/feasting with the local Indians. This “First Thanksgiving” however, was simply a gathering, not a holiday. The Thanksgiving we now know and celebrate can be traced back to 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln became the first president to proclaim it. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of each November in the United States (and the second Monday of October in Canada). Thanksgiving was officially proclaimed as a federal holiday in 1941 and the Friday after it (or more commonly known as the Black Friday) is often a paid-holiday for many U.S. Workforce, schools and colleges, marking the the start of the holiday season and also, Christmas shopping!In United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated with street parades, footballs, parties and family vacations. While many spend time at home, more people are using this holiday as a time for a short getaway. The Thanksgiving weekend is said to be one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Whatever it is, Thanksgiving should narrow down to one core significance – giving thanks and showing appreciation upon our blessings. As quoted from Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States:&amp;quot;Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.&amp;quot; Happy Thanksgiving and a big thank you to you – our valuable customers and contributors. We wouldn't have made it this far without your support. In view of this, we will be introducing more great images and services for all your creative needs.From all of us at 123RF!Till next time, here are some fun Turkey facts to share with everyone. 
  
  Turkeys are able to adapt to a wide variety of habitats. However, most turkeys are found in hardwood forests with grassy areas.  
  The best time to see a turkey is on a warm clear day or in a light rain.  
  Turkeys have heart attacks. When the Air Force was conducting test runs and breaking the sound barrier, fields of turkeys would drop dead.  
  Turkeys can drown if they look up when it is raining.  
  Turkeys spend the night in trees. They fly to their roosts around sunset.  
  Turkeys fly to the ground at first light and feed until mid-morning. Feeding resumes in mid-afternoon.  
  Gobbling starts before sunrise and can continue through most of the morning.  
  A wild turkey has excellent vision and hearing. Their field of vision is about 270 degrees. This is the main reason they continue to elude some hunters.  
  A spooked turkey can run at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. They can also burst into flight approaching speeds between 50-55 mph in a matter of seconds.  
  Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be a turkey.  
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ See the image below? Transform this cloudy country side picture into a stormy and dramatic evening by adding simple lightning effects! 
   
  Start off by duplicating the default layer (CTRL+J) as Layer 1.Reduce brightness of duplicate image by dragging center point of the Curves tool (CTRL+M). Duplicate Layer 1 as Layer 1 copy. Go to Filter &amp;gt; Radial Blur &amp;gt; Zoom : 80. Set the blend mode for Layer 1 copy as 'Multiply'. You should get something like this:Now, create a new layer (Shift+Ctrl+N) and name it as “storm”. Go to Filter &amp;gt; Render &amp;gt; Clouds.Next up, select Filter &amp;gt; Render &amp;gt; Difference Clouds. Apply the same filter (Ctrl+F) several times (preferably 5 times or above).Bring out the Levels Window (Ctrl+L) and apply settings until you see lumps of clouds appearing (Input Levels: 30/0.75/175). NOTE: Results/settings may vary as each clouds/difference clouds rendered may differ.Once done, set storm’s blend mode to 'Color Dodge'.Transform (CTRL+T) and scale the image. You can also adjust the perspective a little, based on the nature of your chosen image. Press Enter to apply the transformation. Next, we should remove areas which are too bright. Follow these sub-steps:1) Go to Windows &amp;gt; Channel (to bring out the channels window).2) Hold CTRL and click on Red channel (to make a selection).3) Go to Select &amp;gt; Inverse (or press Shift+CTRL+I) to invert the selection. 4) Go to Select &amp;gt; Feather (or press CTRL+ALT+D) and set radius : 10 pixels.Click on the masking tool to hide the brighter parts of the layer.Select layer mask of 'storm' layer and further adjust the levels (CTRL+L) until you have something like this (Input Levels: 0/1.70/180):NOTE: Again, results/settings may vary as each clouds/difference clouds rendered from previous steps may differ. 
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    <description><![CDATA[ The Extract Command is useful for selecting and extracting complicated/fine outlines. If you have objects with a lot of fine details (like hair blowing in the wind, tree branches, grass, etc.), the Extract Filter is the best tool to use. It also work wonders for objects placed on solid-colored backgrounds. Take this image for example. It will be difficult to mask those hair from its background, but let's see how it is done. Original Image - Image ID: 1511842 © Ekaterina Solovieva  
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Good News! 123RF.com is proud to bring you a new revolutionary search engine – the Universal Search. From now on, users can have the privilege of searching from over 30 main languages from around the world, including your national language with a great deal of precision and accuracy!
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    <description><![CDATA[&amp;quot;You've been awfully bad;So here's the scoop. All you get in your stocking is snowman poop.&amp;quot; This is the poem that Santa includes if you ever receive a snowman poop (coal). Modern beliefs has it that Elves are true friends and helpers of Father Christmas. Right before Christmas, they would go from house to house, inserting coal into the stockings of naughty children. If children were to receive a lump of coal on St Nick's day, they would have up until Christmas Eve to behave. If so, Santa will return and present them with Christmas goodies instead.At first, it was believed that Santa and his Elves lived in the North Pole. But people soon found out that reindeer can't be be found in the North Pole. Instead, there is a huge population of reindeers in Finland! Since then, people started speculating that somewhere in Lapland, Finland, lives Santa, his family and his team of Elves!Some believes that Santa has as many as six to thirteen Elves living and helping him prepare for Christmas. The popular Western names of the Christmas Elves helping Santa Claus and their duties are as follows:1. Alabaster Snowball - Administrator of the Naughty &amp;amp; Nice list.2. Bushy Evergreen - Inventor of the magic toy-making machine.3. Pepper Minstix - Guardian of the secret of where Father Christmas's village is located.4. Shinny Upatree - The oldest friend of Santa and the co-founder of the secret village in Lapland.5. Sugarplum Mary - Head of the Sweat Treats, she is also known as Mary Christmas. She is an assistant to Mrs Claus and helps her in the kitchen.6. Wunorse Openslae - Designer of Father Christmas's sleigh and responsible for its maintenance. He also looks after the reindeers and it is believed that his reindeers reach speeds faster than Christmas tree lights.So who are they?The earliest descriptions of Elves are found in the Norse mythology. According to the Norse mythology, Elves are actually beautiful creatures with special powers. They are human-like, and are able to live a semi-divine life. In the Scandinavian folklore however, Elves are described as beautiful creatures who dance in the morning and evening meadows. Elves are generally friendly beings. But would you ever offend an elf, they are known to bring diseases ranging from a slight skin rash to a full on fatal disease. For such reasons, epidemics and other sicknesses in the Scandinavian society were often blamed on vengeful Elves. In German folklore, Elves are also regarded as “pranksters” who cast diseases and nightmares. Indeed, the German word for nightmare, Albtraum, actually means ‘elf dream’. Elves are called differently in different parts of the world. In the Netherlands, they are called Black Peter. In Iceland; Yule Lads, in Germany; Knecht Ruprecht, in many parts of France; Père Fouettard, and in Luxembourg; Hoesecker. But well, &amp;quot;What's in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet.&amp;quot; we might know Elves by hundreds of other names, but from what we see here, they sure are SEXY! ]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[ If you love comic books, you might want to know how you can convert ordinary pictures into comic style images! Using the Path Masking tool, some blending options and filters like the Film Grain and Halftone Pattern, transforming someone into a comic book character is just minutes away! Experiment with your own photos and get surprising results.Step 1Open the image and then duplicate the background layer by clicking CTRL+J. 
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    <description><![CDATA[ *Intermediate and above.This is a semi-automatic masking technique that enables users to mask or knock-out complex and unwanted areas of a picture with ease and accuracy.Most designs and artworks will require us to do montaging of several images. However, we can only use those images effectively if we are able to extract the “parts” out cleanly. Step 1To begin with, we need to extract the model from the background. Duplicate the layer (CTRL+J) as “Layer 1”. Then, create a “Layer 2” under “Layer 1” and fill it with a bright blue background. This works as a “blue screen” to assist us in identifying areas that are not properly masked.Model - Image ID: 2625298 © Claude Belanger 123RF.com  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Have you ever
desired to own a Wacom Bamboo* to create stunning designs? Well,
here's your chance to win one! 
  123RF is giving
away 10 packages of 20
123RF credits and 1
Wacom Bamboo* DAILY! For
photographers and customers alike - designing, illustrating,
sketching, editing or retouching photos, your workflow will never
seem more effortless! Here's how you can get your hands on one: 
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    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, you will learn how to create realistic-looking fire and flame effects that you can add to any image. Perfect as Halloween is just around the corner (well, sorta!).Part 1: Step 1 
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    <description><![CDATA[ Every month from now on, we will be bringing you 123RFs Top Creative Assets Recommendations; featuring ten of the most searched categories for the month and ten amazing lightboxes, each showcasing the best images for each searched category. 
  With the introduction of all these lightboxes, we hope to have eased your searching effort and given you an insight into the types of images that are on demand now. All lightboxes will be updated on a regular basis, so do come back for more! 
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    <description><![CDATA[ This Photoshop tutorial unveils a collection of must-know simple techniques that photo retouchers often use to enhance portraits including retouching the hair, skin, eyes, teeth and on improving the image's lighting and contrast.Before we even begin, always keep in mind: Duplicate a new layer for each effect and never attempt to flatten your image unless you have completed the whole task!By doing so, you'll safe-guard your original image and can always return to the original image as and when.Let's begin by opening the image file and pressing CTRL+J/CMD+J  to duplicate a new layer. 
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    <description><![CDATA[ The Ultimate Keyword GuideWelcome back to the second part of keyword guide everyone has been waiting for!! It has been awhile since the first edition in which we covered the Do's and Don'ts of descriptions. 
 
   
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  This tutorial shows you
how to apply a wavy effect to a banner using highlights and shadows,
in the process creating a 3D effect to any object. Explore it now! 
    
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    <description><![CDATA[ This tutorial will show you how to create realistic effects of running water which you can apply to water taps, hoses, or even with some tweaking, a waterfall! 
  You will learn how to use blend modes, the warp tool and how to create realistic textures using clouds, plastic wraps and apply some chrome effects. 
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    <description><![CDATA[Photoshop comes with various sharpening filters built in. But why is the High Pass method a more preferred tool compared to the new Smart Sharpen feature that provides similar results? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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    <description><![CDATA[ About a month back, we introduced our Mini Lightbox that loads up when you're browsing and searching for images on 123RF. We had hoped that it will make your Lightbox experience a little more visual and would be fun to use too. 
  We understand the Mini Lightbox can get in a way a little, no worries though. Please notice that you can minimize the Mini Lightbox by clicking on the small tab towards the top right hand corner of the Mini Lightbox. It will definitely take up a lot less space this way :-) 
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Halloween, Halloween.  
  What do you know about Halloween? Do you see it as a night with aged-old creepy mysteries, witches, black cats and ghastly jack-o'-lanterns? Or do you perceive it as a big neighbourhood costume party with kids running from house to house to trick or treat? 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000053</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[ 
   Babies Rule! 
  There's a saying from Vincent Van Gogh, &amp;quot;If one feels the need of something grand, something infinite, something that makes one feel aware of God, one need not go far to find it. I think that I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the expression of the eyes of a little baby when it wakes in the morning and coos or laughs because it sees the sun shining on its cradle.&amp;quot; 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000049</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Ultimate Keyword Guide 
  Hello there 123RF contributors! Check out what we've come up for you with the aim to enhance the accuracy of keywording and description for 123RF Submissions. Here we are sharing a series of guides for you to follow that will lead to a better 123RF for everyone. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000048</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[ In the United States, Independence Day, or more commonly known as the Fourth of July is a federal holiday commemorating the &amp;quot;birth&amp;quot; of United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain on July 4, 1776. 
  This is a day when the entire nation come together to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed and fought for their country's independence. Similar to a summer-themed event, it is a common sight for firework displays, public parades, carnival, sports &amp;amp; games, family get-togethers and streams of red, white and blue decorations.  If you want a “picture” of what the Independence Day is all about, may we suggest you to take a short tour down our public lightbox section. The lightboxes there are specially dedicated for this up-coming celebration, thus you'll find great images that will provide you with valuable insights into this amazing celebration. 
  Independence Day Lightbox
 


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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000047</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-06-15 22:25:58</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF's Father's Day Lightbox</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ According to the Wikipedia, Father's Day is a celebration that came about in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating the joy of fatherhood and parenting. Thus, every Father's Day should just be as important a celebration as Mother's Day, right?For many of us, our father has always been our hero, our pillar of strength, the person whom we admire and respect. They have always come in handy especially when we need a free ride or get things fixed or getting some good-old advice (Confession: all advice will pass through a filter system called stubborness before we finally digest them). 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000045</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-05-23 03:36:28</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Mayday Special Extravaganza - 30% Extra Credits! 30% Off Subscriptions!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ With Prices Sent CRASHING DOWN for the whole month of May, it's only apt we unveil 123RF's May Day Special Extravaganza!For the entire month of May, 123RF customers will enjoy: 
  
  30% Extra Credits when you buy ANY 123RF Credit Package OR 
  30% Discount on ANY 123RF Subscription Package 
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000044</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-05-05 20:30:45</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[May 2, 2008 - Royalty-free stock image provider 123RF.com unveils EVO images today, which promises to deliver unique, high quality content with strong stock orientation to all customers.Stephanie Sitt, the VP of Sales and Marketing for 123RF states that, “The EVO Label represents a dawning of a new breed of imagery that is especially relevant to the dynamic and changing needs of clients. Clients can expect EVO images to be of the highest technical quality and with some level of exclusivity as the license for EVO image comes at a small premium. EVO is specially tailored for clients who are looking for something not too costly and yet not so readily available at all microstock sites.”Sitt adds, “Contributors to the EVO Label have been carefully selected for their impressive and consistent work and are well recognized figures among the ranks of Contributors at 123RF. We believe that contributors with a flair for excellence deserve due recognition and should be granted a position in EVO. Contribution to EVO is a by invitation-only and portfolios of possible candidates are evaluated by a panel consisting of experienced directors of photography and art directors. The criteria for selection are a good eye for highly stock related shots, good composition and lighting. To ensure that customers will only get the best, all EVO submissions goes through several stages of stringent approvals to ensure quality control and high relevancy. In addition to that, we will be sourcing for suitable partner suppliers to include their library into EVO as well in the near future. “Contributors who have been invited to EVO can submit up to 20 images a day for consideration. Available only under credit downloads, EVO Contributors will include their image under any of four price tiers. These tiers are Silver (5 to 20 credits), Gold (10 to 40 credits), Titanium (20 to 80 credits) and Platinum (40 to 160 credits).EVO images shall be included among the 123RF basic search results and will have a small EVO logo underneath each thumbnail. Clients with the help of advanced search filters, can opt to exclude or to search exclusively from the EVO Label. “123RF will only add 500 to 1,000 images per working day to ensure high relevancy and that the database remains fresh always.” adds Sitt.EVO will undoubtedly bring new clients seeking high quality images at reasonable prices into 123RF and level the playing field as the entire image collection at 123RF continues to be diverse and yet relevant. 123RF will be at the forefront by developing new tools, generating new ideas and revolutionizing new concepts all in an effort to bring clients ever closer to alternative sources of imagery. Sitt concludes by saying that, ”EVO is the beginning of a whole new evolution in the industry.”]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000043</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-05-02 04:59:56</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ In 2008, 123RF gears up for a change... 
  Come March 2008, we're introducing some welcomed changes to 123RF! With this change however, all things pleasant will still remain. All 123RF content will stay just as good if not better. In addition to that, this transition will see 123RF offering new and interesting tools that will help you locate better images faster and at a fraction of the effort.  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000041</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-03-03 21:29:41</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Change Your Watermark Positions for Better Visibility!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ For some time now, we have thought that perhaps we should reposition our watermark but for the life of us, we can't seem to figure out the perfect position! So we thought, why not give the Contributors the chance to decide for themselves?
   And a few months down the road... you now can! The tool can be found at: http://submit.123rf.com/watermark_pos.php so do log in first before heading there.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000037</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-01-03 21:36:44</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Merry Christmas &amp; Happy New Year!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[   ­May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, The gladness of Christmas ­give you hope, The warmth of Christmas grant you love.Merry Christmas &amp;amp; Happy New Year to all 123RF Members &amp;amp; Contributors alike! Warmest regards from all of us at 123RF.com!(C) Burcu Arat Sup (BADBOO) - 123RF.com  ]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000036</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-12-23 23:51:16</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ What happens when you combine a Lightbox and a Slideshow? Well, you get a LightShow! What is it? Here's a sample:
   To make it even more useful, we've even built in a referr­al program right into the LightShow! So show it off to the world! 
Images used for 123RF's 2­008 Calendar


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  How to Create Your Very Own LightShow:
  
   Start by creating a new Lightbox!­ 
   Then, you go about adding great visuals into your Lightbox. You may add any image on 123RF to your LightBox, not only your own images! 
   Next, edit the Lightbox and change it into a Public Lightbox! 
   Give it the necessary comments etc. 
   Access your profile page. 
   Locate the list of your public lightboxes towards the right of the screen.
   Click the link to your newly created Lightbox. 
   L­ocate the LightShow section, copy and paste the code to your Blog or Web Site!
   Do feel free to customize the LightShow to fit your needs. Remember to alter the ref code b­ecause that will bring you referral fees when someone you send to us clicks on your LightShow!
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000034</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[ It was indeed an unforgettable day for Lee Sze-Min
as she picked up her prizes at 123RF's office recently. Lee, the
overall Grand Champion of 123RF's Flaunt-It Design Competition and Winner
of Round 3, took home a 15&amp;quot; Apple MacBook Pro and a 6&amp;quot; x
11&amp;quot; Wacom Intuos 3. 

  The petite Malaysian was thrilled to
receive her prizes -- not one, but TWO incredible gadgets that most
creative people would love to get their hands on. (Pic: Ms. Karen Lee Sze-Min (left) and friend posing with her Prizes.) ...]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[ The judges have sat down, tallied and processed all of the votes and our winner emerges....
   Now for the moment we have long anticipated for, the final round of the Flaunt It! Design Competition has ended. Throughout this competitive round, Lee Sze Min from Malaysia's entry titled &amp;quot;GloboTrecker advertisement&amp;quot; bags the grand prize, a 15&amp;quot; Apple MacBook Pro. A big congratulations to our grand prize winner!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000032</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[ With the end of Round 4, we have a proud owner of the Nintendo Wii Game Console. Congratulations to Chian Meng P'ng from Malaysia with his winning entry titled &amp;quot;Intrique.cc Flyer Brochure Cover&amp;quot;. An impressive piece which uses the most combination of images from the 123rf library with a touch of masterful blending. 
 Winner of Round 4 (Prize: Nintendo Wii Game Console) 
   Intrique.cc Flyer Brochure CoverChian Meng P'ng from Malaysia  
 Other 4 eligible submissions for Round 4 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000029</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-08-27 22:47:44</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ As the final round draws nearer and the suspense intensifies, we have yet another winner from Round 3 of Flaunt It! Design Competition. Victorious Lee Sze Min from Malaysia clinches the top prize for Round 3, a Wacom Intuos 3 (6&amp;quot; x 11&amp;quot;). Her winning entry titled Hymux PC.com advertisement is a clever combination of cool and warm colors that simply add life to the original image. 
 Winner of Round 3 (Prize: Wacom Intuos 3 [6&amp;quot; x 11&amp;quot;]) 
   Hymux PC.com advertisement Lee Sze Min from Malaysia  
 Other 4 eligible submissions for Round 3 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000028</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[
    A winner emerges from the skirmish with the conclusion of Flaunt-It Round 2. Congratulations goes out to Jonathan Illig from United States with his winning design simply entitled &amp;quot;Freedom&amp;quot;, a truly magical design which has gathered an astounding 20 well deserved comments from impressed individuals. Jonathan has just won a Nintendo DS + $100 Amazon Vouchers for Games.
  Winner of Round 2 (Prize: Nintendo DS &amp;amp; $100 Amazon Vouchers)
    FreedomJonathan Illig from United States
  Other 4 eligible submissions for Round 2
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000027</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-07-31 01:12:49</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hey there Illustration Folks,
   We've adjusted the flow a bit, for when you submit your illustrations to 123RF.
   So what can you expect with this new system?
  
   Approved illustrations will be added to your portfolio within 24 hours. 
   Less problems with images turning out in a wrong color as a result of improper rendering. 
   You can now keyword your accompanying JPG image and we will extract the IPTC data from there. 
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000026</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that we now have a winner for Round 1 of the Flaunt It! Design Competition. The proud owner of the Apple TV (40 GB Hard Disk) is Marcia Wechsler from Brazil, with her winning entry titled &amp;quot;invitation and bookmark&amp;quot;. The creative outcome of the party invitation is perfectly portrayed by the innovative use of vibrant colors and most of all, the actual birthday song notes are cleverly used as part of the design elements! 
  Winner of Round 1 (Prize: AppleTV)
    Invitation + bookmarkMarcia Wechsler from Brazil
  Other 4 eligible submissions for Round 1
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000025</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-07-17 20:48:45</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ We're pleased to bring to you our enhanced Referral Program links!
   Now you have 4 ways to link to your Referral Program
  
   Main Pagehttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID 
   Profilehttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID/profile_UID 
   Portfoliohttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID/portfolio_UID 
   Image detailhttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID/photo_123123.html 
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000024</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-07-16 04:41:48</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ We know many of you had a hard time with model releases especially when you're having 2 or more models, our crack team of developers have just enhanced the Release Folder a lot and well, it certainly does allow you to do a lot more with more accuracy!
   So, where's the new stuff?
  
   Go to : http://www.123rf.com/submit/myrelease.phpThere you'll find that all your release have nice check boxes next to them. If you have 2 or more models, select the releases that apply. 
   Next, click on the button that says Attach Selected Releases  
   You will see a page containing all your images, 20 in a page to be exact. 
   Notice now, under your filter options you have 2 more check boxes: 
    
     PendingPending images are those that are in your pending queue. They have not been reviewed by our reviewers yet. So you can start clicking on the nice check boxes underneath the images to start attaching them to your photos. 
     Rejected for No or Incomplete MRFor images that have been previously rejected for not having an MR, please use this filter to &amp;quot;rescue&amp;quot; them out from the reject bin and once you alter their MR or keyword status, we will re-review them again.  
    
   
   Hint: There is a a nice ATTACH ALL or DETACH ALL button right at the bottom to save your time clicking on all the images. 
   To get back to your Model Release folder click on the Return to Release Folder button! 
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000023</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-07-11 04:29:55</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ So you think you're REALLY creative? Well, PROVE IT!
   From June 25 till September 9, 123RF will be having a Design Competition to launch our &amp;quot;Flaunt-It!&amp;quot; Design Section which goes live on June 25, 2007! 
   For DesignersWith great prizes up for grabs like an AppleTV, Nintendo DS Lite, Wacom Intuos 6&amp;quot; x 11&amp;quot; and Nintendo Wii, we would like to invite you to submit your designs for the competition. The earlier you submit, the higher the chances of you getting more votes and hence, winning the grand prize of an 15&amp;quot; 2.2 GHz Apple MacBook Pro! 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000022</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-06-25 00:47:04</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Dear 123RF Contributors,
   For your benefit, we have compiled a list of need-to-know stuff for photographers. 
  
   Photographer's Rights - PDF Format 
   The Picture Archive Council of America 
    
     List of items and places that require special releases or may be problematic 
     Copyright Commandments for Photographers 
    
   
   More on Copyright from the US Government 
   When does a work become Public Domain material? 
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000018</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-06-05 05:38:36</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ 123RF's Lightbox has just gotten better!!! Designers can now search for images and when required, export its contents to Adobe PDF for printing.  
   We're confident that you will find this feature really useful! ­]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000013</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[ Hey there 123RF Contributors,
   Great news for those who are donating their images. Now you can set the length of time you'd like to donate your images up to 30 days!
   Thank goodness! No need to do this every single day huh!]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000012</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-05-21 05:48:29</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ Are you a Windows XP User? You are? Well we just made it even easier for you to upload your images over to 123RF.   This really cool tool will help you bulk upload photos to 123RF easily and effortlessly. Just install the registration file, navigate to the directory where your images are kept and start the upload process. Everything is done from within Windows XP itself. Choose as many as you like, the uploader will be able to handle them efficiently and painlessly! Grab the detailed printable PDF version instructions!]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000010</link>
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    <description><![CDATA[ Watch out for these Advertisements in relevant magazines!
   June - GD USA (USA)July - Desktop (Australia)July/August - Print (USA)
   Max's Designer Journals
   Immediately from the copy provided by Ean, I get a strong impression of a compact but magical package being offered to 123RF's customers! Good things come in small packages, just like 123RF - a wonderful gift that comes with many exciting surprises. 
   Open the present, and you'll find 123RF as your one-stop royalty-free image library. A joyful and refreshing 123RF - beaming with radiant aura. 
   These are the images that I used to deliver a magical feeling to the entire advertisement; A nice blend of photographic images and vector based illustration to complete the entire look.
   Good luck for the upcoming months!
   Peace &amp;amp; Luv,Max
   © 2006 123RF (Exclusive)
   © 2007 Pavel Potapov (PaulPaladin)
   © 2007 Olga Telnova (TolChik)
   © Melanie Taylor (Velusariot)
   © 2007 Kristy Pargeter]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[ Great News! Another enhancement roll out from 123RF. This time it's for the Customers! Customers can now easily download the contents of a lightbox. Here's how:Click My LightboxOn the left hand side, locate Download LightboxChoose the required size from the drop down menu:Then click on the Download button.A smaller window will pop up showing you the contents of the lightbox.Click on the Download links to begin downloading the selected images at the selected sizes. ...]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000008</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-05-14 04:52:16</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ May 8, 2007 - 123RF.com Contributors will now have a peace of mind with the newly implemented Portfolio Recovery Download. 
   With this service, Contributors can now download their own portfolio without being charged for the download. In the past there have been Contributors who experienced personal dilemmas such as house break-ins, crashed hard disks and corrupted backup drives which resulted in loss of precious works.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000006</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-08 05:15:15</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ With the recent spate of new and creative enhancements that have come to grace 123RF.com's Contributor Community, please accept another first from 123RF.
   Hot and freshly baked from our ovens, an absolutely lovely and yet powerful AJAX based PROFILE view!
   What do you get with this offering?
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000005</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-08 03:50:49</pubDate>
  
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    <description><![CDATA[ This advertisement appeared in Print (May/June 2007) and GD USA (April 2007) Keep a sharp lookout for it, all right?    Our in house designer used these images for the Advertisement  ...]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000004</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-05-08 01:53:16</pubDate>
  
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