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	 		<title>IGPOTY winners announced!</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:02:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/winners-announced.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Philip Smith reflects on a very successful fifth International Garden Photographer of the Year at Kew, and how wonderful it is to see photographers develop their skills and do really well in the competition.<br/>
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	 		<title>Understanding colour for photographers</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/understanding-colour.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Philip Smith shows you how your garden and plant photography can benefit from a richer understanding of&nbsp; colour.<br/>
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	 		<title>Last chance to enter IGPOTY 2011</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/last-days-of-igpoty-2011.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Have you entered IGPOTY 2011 yet? If not, time is running out. Here, Philip Smith tells you everything you need to know, together with a run through of next year's exhibitions.<br/>
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	 		<title>Thinking of entering International Garden Photographer of the Year 2011?</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/thinking-of-entering-igpoty.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[International Garden Photographer of the Year has a first prize of &pound;5000 plus other cash prizes - here are some tips to help you net the big one!<br/>
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	 		<title>Autumn: the best time of year</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:59:06 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/the-best-time-of-year.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[International Garden Photographer of the Year's Philip Smith considers why autumn is such a good time to photograph gardens, plants and trees - and how to get the best out of the season's atmosphere.<br/>
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	 		<title>An eye for the weather</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/eye-for-the-weather.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Philip Smith, organiser of International Garden Photographer of the Year, discusses how the weather is an integral part of good garden and plant photography.<br/>
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	 		<title>The Earth laughs in flowers*</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/earth-laughs-in-flowers.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Philip Smith talks through his favourite photos from this year's International Garden Photographer of the Year competition, on display at Kew Gardens.<br/>
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			<item><guid>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/macro-photography-tips.htm</guid>
	 		<title>Top professional tips to improve your macro shots</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/macro-photography-tips.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Macro photography is one of the most popular techniques in the world of flower and plant imagery. Keeping focused on your subject is the key to successful close-up photography.<br/>
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	 		<title>Ready for your close-up: getting the most out of macro flower photography</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/ready-for-your-closeup.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[We love close-ups of flowers. But they are often a bit out of focus, or not very well lit &ndash; just not as exciting as you think they ought to be. How can this be improved?<br/>
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	 		<title>Black and white - the new colour</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/monochrome.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Your photography can be wonderfully enhanced by exploring black and white techniques. We share some practical tips and tricks.<br/>
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	 		<title>The judges&#39; scores are in</title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/the-judges-scores-are-in.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Ever wondered what happens to your IGPOTY entries once you have pushed the button to send them to us? We offer some tips and tricks to help your photographs get through the early rounds of judging.<br/>
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			<item><guid>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/raw-memories-part-three.htm</guid>
	 		<title>RAW memories Part 3: The imaging workflow - raw tiffs and jegs, and making sense of it all</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/raw-memories-part-three.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Philip Smith cuts through the competing claims of image management software and offers a simple workflow structure that you can use and adapt for your own situation.<br/>
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			<item><guid>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/raw-memories-part-two.htm</guid>
	 		<title>In the shadows - how to improve your photographs with one slick cursor move</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/raw-memories-part-two.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Previously on RAW passions, we left you with the tantalising prospect of exploring the world of RAW files to really push your photography forwards. In this second part - we deliver.<br/>
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			<item><guid>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/raw-memories.htm</guid>
	 		<title>A story of wistful memories and RAW passion</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/raw-memories.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[In the first of three parts, International Garden Photographer of the Year organiser Philip Smith mourns the passing of film but looks at how shooting RAW files on your digital SLR helps develop creativity and technique.<br/>
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	 		<title>This year&#39;s competition closes on 30 November 2010 - get involved!</title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/competition-closing-soon.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[It's your last chance to enter this year's International Garden Photographer of the Year competition. Find out more about the judging and the professional feedback on offer.<br/>
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	 		<title>Countdown to the photography competition deadline – your questions answered</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/igpoty-your-questions-answered.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[We have been answering competitors&rsquo; questions over the last few weeks as everyone prepares their entries for International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition 2010/11. The deadline for competition entries is 30 November 2010. Here we share those answers!<br/>
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	 		<title>The Wakehurst blues (and oranges)</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:58:01 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/wakehurst-blues-oranges.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Learn tips and tricks on taking great photos of trees - perfect for the autumnal displays that can be seen at Wakehurst this time of year.<br/>
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	 		<title>What do the International Garden Photographer of the Year judges look for?</title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/what-the-judges-look-for.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[We are now entering the final phase of the&nbsp;International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) competition 2010 and many people will be getting their entries ready for the November 30th deadline. So what are the judges looking for?<br/>
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	 		<title>Insect Beauties category winners announced</title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/insect-beauties-category-winners-announced.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[Ants, bees, bugs and flies all buzzed and crawled into the International Garden Photographer of the Year office as our &lsquo;4Seasons: Insect Beauties&rsquo; category inspired photographers from around the world to submit a variety of incredible photographs of our mighty micro friends.<br/>
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	 		<title>Coming to fruition</title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:32:54 GMT</pubDate>	 
	 		<author>webteam@kew.org (Kew)</author>
	 		<link>http://www.kew.org/news/kew-blogs/igpoty/coming-to-fruition.htm</link>
	 		<description><![CDATA[This time of year in Northern Europe provides fresh opportunities for photography. But sometimes it's a good idea not to take any photographs at all!<br/>
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