Good Source of Reading

February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I have accidentally stumbled upon a rich source of photographic resource online, and more about how I got there in a later post. While previewing a book online, I noticed a list of related content being displayed on the side and followed one. I arrived at a Web site called issuu.com (read it as issue, leave it to the Internet!) I started looking around, did a few quick searches and found that there are a large number of photographic books, magazines, portfolios, etc. at least for viewing online and many being available to download. Let me give you a few quick links, but also suggest that you type in your search phrase, photographer or author name, subject, and find out what else is available. Fair warning though, it may become a time sink!

Minimalist Lighting

Photoshop CS5 Pocket Guide

Fotoblur Magazine

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and the list goes on. You will be surprised at the variety of subjects and the quality of available resources. Give it a try. Share your finds and comments here with others if you like.

 

 

 

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On Birds and Bees, a TED Talk

February 3, 2012 By 1 Comment

Although a fragment of this file was shared on YouTube, I thought the entire video was more important to share. The opening message is important to hear, although the “real show” starts later on. Also keep in mind that this kind of videography and related photography would have been impossible to create and share before the advent of digital imaging technology.

Here is the TED presentation by Louie Schwartzberg in its entirety.


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Webinars

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Web is full of useful information and many of the photography equipment and software companies provide extensive programs as Webinars. One of our sponsors, X-Rite has a series of them coming in February, take a look at their programs and catch the ones that catch your interest.

PocketWizard has been a brand name associated with remote flash triggers. Their new series of devices are quite interesting indeed, compact to boot. Their Web site has a bunch of videos that inform the viewer about their line of products and how to use them. They also have a Webinar coming on February 7, 2012. If you are interested in remote triggering flash gear you may enjoy the presentation.

Thanks Mike DiStefano for bringing these to my attention.

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When the Frost is on the . . . Window

January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Now that winter has finally kicked in, and the overnight temperatures dip into the single digits, there’s a good chance you’ll discover frost on your windows depending on the types of windows you have.  The best way to photograph frost is to have the camera on a tripod with the camera back parallel to the window pane.  It’s not always easy to accomplish, and here is a Photoshop technique to help.   If you have to take the photo at an angle and can’t get everything in sharp focus, you can take several imagess, each with a different section in focus, then merge them in Photoshop.

Instructions on how to combine images together, align them, and merge them in Photoshop can be found HERE.

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A Different Kind of Photography

February 14, 2010 By
Michael Paul Smith's Memories

A '58 Plymouth Fury in 1960

Flickr has millions of photographs; now I don’t know the exact number but it seems to house a huge volume of photographs. Many, obviously not all by any stretch of imaginations, are similar photographs of places people have visited, friends having good time, animals caught in interesting and cute poses, and so on. In that haystack, I have stumbled upon a photographer and his unique work that both amazed and very pleased me.

Michael Paul Smith's Memories

'55 Oldsmobile with Bungalow

Michael Paul Smith combines his mastery of model building with his photography and the result is akin to some kind of time-travel. His affinity to mid 1950s automobiles and his roots still strong in his hometown compelled him to build models of the era, cars, trucks, diners, car dealerships, country roads, and so on. I find his model building skills are extraordinary and his photography quite original and exacting. I have his permission to use these couple of photographs to give you a taste of what awaits you. I encourage you to visit his flickr collection and have a trip down the memory lane. Thank you Michael for your vision, and for your permission to use the photographs in this post.

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PSRI Magazine is Out

December 1, 2009 By
PSReye Magazine Cover

PSReye Magazine Cover

The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It is the result of the hard work of two Providence College students, Emma Hansen and John Vaghi with contributions from many photographers and the keen and critical eye of the editorial board of the magazine. It is published on an on-demand printing platform and anyone can purchase as many copies as they want. The photographic contributions are great so is the print and paper quality. It should make an excellent Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for the photo buff and art lovers.

Order it directly from MagCloud. The holiday price until January 1, 2010 is $12.50 plus shipping. After that the price will go up to $15.00 plus shipping. Shipping charges depend on the delivery speed, the lowest cost option at $1.40 per magazine arrives within about one week. MagCloud accepts PayPal or credit card payments and you will receive your copy in your mailbox within about one week although they indicate 1-2 weeks.

We hope that you enjoy the magazine, which is most likely a camera club first.

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Writings on Close-up Photography by PSRI Members

April 24, 2009 By

Close-up and macro photography can be enchanting, while taking it and surely when viewing it. We present a couple of articles that you may enjoy reading. They are informative and easy to follow.

Close Up Tools and Techniques by Dennis Goulet

Introduction to Close Up Photography by Dennis Goulet

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