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About Us
April 15, 2009, 10:10
Photographic Society of Rhode Island is dedicated to expanding the love and appreciation of photography. With over 150 members it is the largest in RI
- Contact
  April 15, 2009, 20:04
  Meeting place Lakewood Baptist Church (green arrow) 255 Atlantic Avenue Warwick, RI 02888Click on the map to get directions from your location.To…
- Calendar
  April 15, 2009, 19:45
  Events calendar at Photographic Society of Rhode Island
Membership
April 15, 2009, 16:48
Membership rules and requirements at PSRI, Photographic Society of Rhode Island
- Registration
  June 18, 2010, 09:07
  This is a member registration page. The first step to become a member of PSRI starts here. If you do not have an account, create one. After successful login…
- Login / Logout
  June 18, 2010, 09:10
  This is the member login page. Please enter username and password in the login form. When entering user ID and password make sure there are no spaces at the…
- Edit Profile
  June 18, 2010, 09:11
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- Pay Dues
  June 18, 2010, 08:57
  PSRI membership can be purchased here but the actual purchase options at the bottom of the page are visible only after logging in with your user ID and…
Competition
April 15, 2009, 16:04
Photographic competition at Photographic Society of Rhode Island
- Size-Sharpen-Save
  September 26, 2009, 15:25
  Here are instructions to size, sharpen, and save digital images for projection during PSRI competitions.This technique permits the protographer to shape…
- MultiScreen Competition
  September 26, 2009, 19:25
  Multi Screen is a competition in which several clubs are assigned a list of subjects to photograph between 1 May 2010 and 1 May 2011. Each club projects their…
- Competition Rules
  April 15, 2009, 16:07
  PSRI holds five competitions in one season, see Calendar page for competition and login dates. Please read the rules carefully. The digital rules have been…
- Competition Results
  April 15, 2009, 16:44
  Competitions play an important role in the activities of the club. Many members participate in different categories and the competitive spirit compels all to…
OS Exhibition
April 15, 2009, 16:56
Ocean State Color Dual Projection Exhibition
- OSE 2011
  July 11, 2011, 10:45
  Information and forms about the 2009 Ocean State Color Dual Projection Exhibition
- OSE 2010 Acceptances
  December 23, 2010, 22:35
  The following are the segments of slide shows featuring accepted and winning images. You can view them by clicking on their link, which will open an overlay…
- OSE 2009
  December 23, 2009, 17:01
  Accepted Images The following is the slide show created for the purposes of showing at various club meetings. Here we are sharing, possibly for the first time…
- OSE 2008
  April 15, 2009, 16:59
  2008 PSRI 4th Annual Ocean State Color Dual Projection ExhibitionPhotographic Society of Rhode Island is proud to announce the 2008 Ocean State Color Dual…
- OSE 2007
  April 15, 2009, 17:01
  PSRI 3rd Annual Ocean State Color Dual Projection ExhibitionThe 2007 Open Color Dual Projection Exhibition has ended with many great photographs from…
- OSE 2006
  April 15, 2009, 17:02
  PSRI 2nd Annual Ocean State Color Slide ExhibitionThe 2006 Open Color Exhibition has ended with many great photographs from different parts of the world.…
- OSE 2005
  April 15, 2009, 17:03
  The 1st ANNUAL PSRI SPECIAL THEMES SALONThe theme for 2005: SCAPES - Land, Sea, Urban and Other.The First Annual PSRI Special Themes Salon was a great…
Resources
September 11, 2010, 16:16
PHOTOGRAPHY CONCEPTSGlossary of Digital Photography Terms and ConceptsCamera Metering and ExposureUnderstanding Camera LensesUnderstan…
- Member Sites
  September 2, 2010, 08:23
  Click on the member's name below to be connected to his/her website.Rodger BooothMary DooA. Cemal EkinMarion FariaJames FraserDennis…
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Category: Digital (53)
All about digital workflow and related tools
- Mac Attack by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 27, 2011, 11:19
  ... no, not that kind! This information came to me by way of Ted Haley who got it from Dennis Ryan. It informs the Mac users against a phishing attack. It is…
- A New Magazine ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 18, 2011, 21:50
  ... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- Slideshows for the Holidays by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 10, 2011, 23:30
  Photodex, the maker of the popular Proshow Producer and Gold, and a PSRI sponsor has nice ideas for the holidays. Visit their blog to get some idea seeds and…
- View RAW Images in Windows Explorer by: Dennis Goulet
  August 7, 2011, 19:34
  Microsoft has released a Camera Codec Pack that displays thumbnails of RAW image files from over 120 different camera file formats. Once installed, the thumb…
- Time-Lapse Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 12, 2011, 18:49
  Time-lapse photography has been around for quite some time, but new digital technologies are giving creative outlets to photographers interested in this form…
- Gallery to flickr by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 25, 2011, 22:36
  An account on the PSRI Gallery has been a membership benefits for quite some time. A few devout "Gallerians" kept a collection of their photographs there, and…
- Pixel Genius Sharpener by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 12, 2011, 17:21
  I have been using the PixelGenius sharpening workflow filter for quite some time now. All of my exhibit photographs have been sharpened using the same PG…
- On Color by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 9, 2010, 23:22
  Color representation and accuracy is one of the most important subjects in photography. Lately, we have had a series of conversations regarding color, more…
- Discounted Items at Hunt's by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 2, 2010, 13:50
  You might have received personal notifications that Hunt's is having a weekend show and there are many specials. One I would like to bring to your attention is…
- Proshow Producer Demo by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 4, 2010, 18:30
  A little while ago I posted a notice that Photodex updated Proshow series software with new features. I received a few questions related to its new features. I…
- Proshow New Release by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 23, 2010, 07:45
  As a Photodex Proshow beta tester, I would like to inform users of Proshow, Producer or Gold, that a new version of the software has been released. The new…
- Topaz DeNoise 5 Plug-In Review by: Dennis Goulet
  September 4, 2010, 16:39
  Denoise 5 provides fast noise reduction processing on large images while preserving detail. Added features include debanding and black level processing to…
- Canon 120 MegaPixel Sensor! by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 24, 2010, 15:39
  Yep, you read it right one-hundred-twenty megapixels, and on an APS-C size 1.6x crop factor format. That means, it will be a camera that may be called 89D!!…
- Manipulated Photographs - Adams' Take by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 20, 2010, 13:56
  During one of my presentations at NECCC last weekend I expressed my view that Ansel Adams never made realistic photographs. Every photograph he took never…
- Expo 2010 - Canon Wonder Camera by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 12, 2010, 08:37
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- Enhance Proshow by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 16, 2010, 16:04
  Proshow offers a rich set of tools with which top quality video shows can be produced. Style packs and other elements make the experience that much better
- Lightroom 3 Resources by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 9, 2010, 12:24
  In case you did not get a chance to explore the available resources elsewhere, here is a short list that will give you a kick-start with the new release of…
- Topaz DeNoise, Photoshop Plugin Review by: Dennis Goulet
  February 21, 2010, 22:28
  This is the second in a series of review of Topaz Labs plugins for Photoshop. I'm not a Photoshop expert, and the tools that I use have to be easy to…
- Discounts for PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 20, 2010, 18:39
  As the punch line from an old commercial goes "Membership has its privileges!" Our sponsors, in addition to their generous contribution to our fund raising…
- Topaz Adjust, Photoshop Plugin Review by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 17, 2010, 11:38
  Topaz Labs makes a series of very interesting plugins for Photoshop. Their software integrates with Lightroom, Aperture, and iPhoto but currently only on…
- Nik Silver Efex Pro Review by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 12, 2010, 09:55
  B&W photography gained more interest after the advent of digital photography as more photographers realized that it offered unique expressive and…
- Workshop Notes on Sharpening by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 11, 2010, 00:26
  The sharpening workshop on January 3, 2010 was well received. Dennis is going to share his notes with more detail, but until then you can view the slide show…
- Yet another white balance tool by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 28, 2009, 20:54
  White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
- HDR Imaging by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 21, 2009, 08:40
  On October 20, 2009 Cemal Ekin made a presentation on HDR imaging explaining the concept of HDR, its tools, and he demonstrated how to use his tool of choice,…
- Your digital camera and the Nobel Prize by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 17, 2009, 08:28
  This year, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to two American physicists "for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD…
- Category: Photoshop (24)
  - Editing Photographs Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 18, 2012, 17:12
    The presentation titled "Editing Photographs: Train Your Eyes to Pick the Right Tool" slides are below. They are viewable on screen.Editing Photographs&…
  - When the Frost is on the . . . Window by: Dennis Goulet
    January 17, 2012, 07:35
    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…
  - A New Magazine ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 18, 2011, 21:50
    ... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
  - View RAW Images in Windows Explorer by: Dennis Goulet
    August 7, 2011, 19:34
    Microsoft has released a Camera Codec Pack that displays thumbnails of RAW image files from over 120 different camera file formats. Once installed, the thumb…
  - Over Retouching Shunned in UK by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 27, 2011, 20:48
    UK Advertising Standards Authority banned an ad featuring Julia Roberts on the grounds that the photograph was "Over Photoshopped". I have been writing about…
  - Topaz Lens Effects by: A. Cemal Ekin
    June 9, 2011, 16:02
    Topaz Labs released a new filter, Lens Effects, for those photographs which could use a little shallower depth of field, or a bit darker background, or many…
  - A few useful resources by: A. Cemal Ekin
    May 1, 2011, 22:04
    A new post on KeptLight may be of interest to see, about Canon, and Photoshop.
  - Photoshop Print Size Display by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 20, 2011, 22:49
    If you want to view accurate print size image in Photoshop, you may want to read a new post I created recently.
  - Topaz DeNoise 5 Plug-In Review by: Dennis Goulet
    September 4, 2010, 16:39
    Denoise 5 provides fast noise reduction processing on large images while preserving detail. Added features include debanding and black level processing to…
  - Viva Viveza! by: A. Cemal Ekin
    August 22, 2010, 21:44
    Additional functionality for Photoshop, and later Lightroom and Aperture seems to come from an eternal fountain. This is in a way a tribute to human imagination…
  - Free Software by: A. Cemal Ekin
    May 5, 2010, 14:57
    onOne Software, makers of popular add ons to Photoshop and Lightroom offers some of their products for free
  - Photoshop CS5 Unveiled Today by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 12, 2010, 07:26
    Adobe takes the wraps off its CS5 suite today. Register for the live event
  - Photoshop CS5 processed photographs by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 27, 2010, 18:51
    Photoshop CS5 is around the corner, here are some photographs processed using the beta version of Photoshop CS5
  - Photoshop CS5 feature set, around the corner by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 25, 2010, 18:47
    Adobe Photoshop CS5 feature set will be announced on April 12
  - Printing Workflow Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 23, 2010, 23:02
    Printing remains the last mystery in photographic art for many. This presentation demystifies some of the concepts and recommends a printing workflow with good…
  - Topaz DeNoise, Photoshop Plugin Review by: Dennis Goulet
    February 21, 2010, 22:28
    This is the second in a series of review of Topaz Labs plugins for Photoshop. I'm not a Photoshop expert, and the tools that I use have to be easy to…
  - Photoshop Turns 20 by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 19, 2010, 08:38
    Four men who started the software that has become the standard talk about the "good old days."
  - Nik Silver Efex Pro Review by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 12, 2010, 09:55
    B&W photography gained more interest after the advent of digital photography as more photographers realized that it offered unique expressive and…
  - Workshop Notes on Sharpening by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 11, 2010, 00:26
    The sharpening workshop on January 3, 2010 was well received. Dennis is going to share his notes with more detail, but until then you can view the slide show…
  - PSRI Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 18, 2009, 10:30
    Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom are common tools in the arsenal of most of our members. Continuing on with the series of workshops I…
  - Yet another white balance tool by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 28, 2009, 20:54
    White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
  - HDR Imaging by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 21, 2009, 08:40
    On October 20, 2009 Cemal Ekin made a presentation on HDR imaging explaining the concept of HDR, its tools, and he demonstrated how to use his tool of choice,…
  - Writings on Digital Workflow and Techniques by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 24, 2009, 22:11
    Digital photography has liberated the photographers but also added a new set of tools and rules to learn. The writings here are meant to provide some tools and…
  - Don't Bruise the Pixels by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 15, 2009, 23:40
    On January 20, 2009, Cemal Ekin made a presentation titled "Don't Bruise the Pixels: Nondestrucitve Editing Strategies in Photoshop". The main message was to…
- Category: Lightroom (22)
  - Create Output From Lightroom for Printmakers by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 13, 2012, 23:38
    Our local print lab, Printmakers, Inc. does a great job producing excellent quality output. However, the third-party software used as the intermediary, E-FTP…
  - Lightroom 4 Public Beta by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 11, 2012, 16:26
    Adobe announced yesterday the availability of Lightroom 4 public beta which anyone can download and use free of charge (download link at the bottom). It is…
  - A New Magazine ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 18, 2011, 21:50
    ... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
  - Lightroom On Sale by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 3, 2011, 22:06
    I got the heads up from Ken Zirkel that B&H has Lightroom at 50% off, 9.99. This is a very attractive price if you were holding for a good time to…
  - View RAW Images in Windows Explorer by: Dennis Goulet
    August 7, 2011, 19:34
    Microsoft has released a Camera Codec Pack that displays thumbnails of RAW image files from over 120 different camera file formats. Once installed, the thumb…
  - Topaz Lens Effects by: A. Cemal Ekin
    June 9, 2011, 16:02
    Topaz Labs released a new filter, Lens Effects, for those photographs which could use a little shallower depth of field, or a bit darker background, or many…
  - For Lightroom or Aperture Users by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 23, 2011, 15:51
    A new software is on the horizon for Lightroom or Aperture users. It is from onOne Software. Read more about it.
  - Photoshop Upgrade Discount by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 29, 2011, 21:35
    Thanks to Jim Fraser, I am passing on another discount from Adobe. This one is for upgrades, Photoshop upgrade from CS2-CS4 and it comes at a terrific price of…
  - Save on Lightroom by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 29, 2011, 16:26
    Adobe has a sale going on that will drop the price of Adobe Lightroom to 9 for purchase or for upgrade. I got the notification today and wanted to share…
  - Exploring Lightroom 3 - Rescheduled from April by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 8, 2011, 16:35
    This presentation was originally scheduled for April 12, 2011 but postmponed to the new date shown due to a guest speaker arriving on April 12, 2011. Lightroom…
  - Exploring Lightroom 3 by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 2, 2011, 09:39
    Lightroom 3 Overview (Rescheduled in May) April 12, 2011 7:30PM Approximately 75 minutesPresenter: A. Cemal EkinLightroom and similar products…
  - Exploring Lightroom 3 by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 6, 2011, 22:59
    Lightroom 3 Overview January 18, 2011 7:30PM Approximately 75 minutesPresenter: A. Cemal EkinLightroom and similar products introduced a new way of…
  - Topaz DeNoise 5 Plug-In Review by: Dennis Goulet
    September 4, 2010, 16:39
    Denoise 5 provides fast noise reduction processing on large images while preserving detail. Added features include debanding and black level processing to…
  - Viva Viveza! by: A. Cemal Ekin
    August 22, 2010, 21:44
    Additional functionality for Photoshop, and later Lightroom and Aperture seems to come from an eternal fountain. This is in a way a tribute to human imagination…
  - Photoshop Lightroom 3 is Out by: A. Cemal Ekin
    June 8, 2010, 19:11
    After a long public beta, Adobe opened the doors on Lightroom 3. It offers a new RAW engine and many other refined tools.
  - Free Software by: A. Cemal Ekin
    May 5, 2010, 14:57
    onOne Software, makers of popular add ons to Photoshop and Lightroom offers some of their products for free
  - Adobe Lighroom 3 Public Beta 2 Available by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 26, 2010, 17:25
    Beta software will give you a feel for what may be coming down the pike. Lightroom 3 public beta 2 is available for download
  - Nik Silver Efex Pro Review by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 12, 2010, 09:55
    B&W photography gained more interest after the advent of digital photography as more photographers realized that it offered unique expressive and…
  - Workshop Notes on Sharpening by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 11, 2010, 00:26
    The sharpening workshop on January 3, 2010 was well received. Dennis is going to share his notes with more detail, but until then you can view the slide show…
  - PSRI Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 18, 2009, 10:30
    Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom are common tools in the arsenal of most of our members. Continuing on with the series of workshops I…
  - Yet another white balance tool by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 28, 2009, 20:54
    White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
  - A new public beta by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 23, 2009, 09:49
    Look at the image below, you will see version "3" of Adobe Lightroom. Yes, it is on the horizon with new and/or improved feature set including better noise…
Category: Photography (62)
- Shiv Verma Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 26, 2012, 15:47
  For those interested in Shiv's workshop, details for the the upcoming 2012 photo workshops to Florida and the Smoky Mountains are in the linked documents.…
- Photo Ops by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 25, 2012, 23:49
  Got the winter blahs? Cure them by spending the Saturday, February 11, at GLPA taking advantage of the photo opportunities (AKA Photo Ops) available to you.…
- Good Books at Deep Discounts by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 15:59
  One of our sponsors, O'Reilley Media has renewed the discount code for our members. If you are a dues paying member you can login to your account and see the…
- Pic Of The Day by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 10:53
  From Alan August Hunt’s Photo is sponsoring WPRI’s “Pic of the Day” contest. Details at WPRI Pic Of The DayWhether it’s on a hike, at the…
- MagCloud Contest Result by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 10:47
  As the followers of this site probably know, I had submitted my publication "The Hagia Sophia Experience" to a contest run by MagCloud on facebook. I thank all…
- Juried Exhibition by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 10:21
  Plymouth Center for the Arts invites entries to "The Fine Art of Photography, 2nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition." The submissions will be accepted…
- Griffin Museum of Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 22, 2012, 18:39
  Steve Tierney sent me an e-mail about the programs at the Griffin Museum of Photography. There are several interesting exhibits, presentations that will…
- Free eBook by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 14, 2012, 19:58
  Craft & Vision publishes useful ebooks at very reasonable prices. This one, 11 Ways You Can Improve Your Photography is really reasonable, as in free. The…
- Flickr Slide Show by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 16, 2011, 16:56
  Although the PSRI home page shows selections from the PSRI flickr group pool, that is limited to 50 photographs at a time. If you want to see more, here is…
- A Day With Joe McNally by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 16, 2011, 09:24
  Kelby Training is hosting a 3-hour live Webcast program "A Day With Joe McNally" today, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM. It is free to anyone who wants to watch…
- Resources by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 6, 2011, 10:58
  Ted Haley sent me a link that offered useful information about exposure. I added that link to the others in the "Resources" page and thought I would post a…
- Creative Minds by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 28, 2011, 15:27
  Some photography ideas are made for the digital world, the following stop-motion video would have been probably impossible to create, let alone distribute to…
- Analog Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 25, 2011, 10:15
  The medium, the methods, tools, techniques do not matter in photography. What matters is the final photograph, does it convey the intended essence to the…
- PSRI flickr Stream by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 3, 2011, 16:27
  We have been viewing photographs coming from the PSRI flickr group pool, thank you all who have joined flicker and PSRI and shared photographs with the PSRI…
- Time-Lapse Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 12, 2011, 18:49
  Time-lapse photography has been around for quite some time, but new digital technologies are giving creative outlets to photographers interested in this form…
- Photographs Wanted by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 2, 2011, 18:43
  The Pawtuxet Village Association will be publishing a calendar for 2012 and is looking for submissions for consideration. The photographs should be of and…
- PSRI Awards Banquet by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 26, 2011, 19:41
  Every year members of PSRI gather at an annual banquet to socialize and also to award the members whose work has gained them recognition. This year's winners…
- A Promising Webcast by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 3, 2011, 17:12
  KelbyTraining.com is offering a special program, "Another Day With Jay Maisel" on June 6, 2011 at 6 PM. This live event is free and will give the viewers a…
- Photographs for the Front Page by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 25, 2011, 23:25
  Featuring members' photography on the front page is a new addition to the PSRI Web with its new clothing. The current method is a self running slide show. You…
- Gallery to flickr by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 25, 2011, 22:36
  An account on the PSRI Gallery has been a membership benefits for quite some time. A few devout "Gallerians" kept a collection of their photographs there, and…
- How Big Is Your Camera? by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 9, 2011, 15:23
  For a unique approach to photography, take a look at the post I have just added to my site.
- David Middleton Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 16, 2011, 21:38
  PSRI Annual Photo Workshop & Seminar - 2011 Featuring David Middleton David Middleton is a nationally recognized professional nature photographer,…
- Passage to India by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 4, 2011, 11:40
  This is from Shiv Verma, see the post for details. After many months of planning, I am really excited to announce this fantastic trip to India. A photo…
- John Paul Caponigro Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 6, 2010, 10:46
  Yesterday evening we had a great presentation by one of the cerebral photographers working today. John Paul shared with us his approach to creativity,…
- Support A Photographic Cause by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 4, 2010, 21:42
  Mac Holbert is one of the digital printing pioneers and gurus. I received an e-mail from him today asking for a simple support by voting on a project proposal…
- NECCC 2010 Award Winning Photographs by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 24, 2010, 16:46
  Our NECCC connection, Barbara Houde sent a message to report the top placement of a couple of our members in the photography contest. Her message is below: The…
- John Paul Caponigro at PSRI by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 18, 2010, 08:17
  OK, let's let the cat out of the bag! You might have seen the small teaser on the sidebar "JPC", now the full announcement. The noted fine art photographer,…
- PSReye Focus Final Call 50% Off Sale by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 20, 2010, 17:32
  I wrote about the morning sale, there is another and final 50% off sale on the PSReye Focus Magazine. The following is from the MagCloud Web site: Final Flash…
- Manipulated Photographs - Adams' Take by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 20, 2010, 13:56
  During one of my presentations at NECCC last weekend I expressed my view that Ansel Adams never made realistic photographs. Every photograph he took never…
- PSRI Magazine Sale - Very limited time by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 20, 2010, 08:54
  MagCloud, the printer of the PSReye Focus Magazine is running very limited time sales with 50% off the production cost. The next one will start in less than 15…
- A Rich Collection Of Photographs by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 13, 2010, 21:52
  I have a new post about a rich collection of photographs. I am placing a link to it here to avoid duplication.View the post at KeptLight.com
- Splash - The Video by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 17, 2010, 20:50
  We all know what our friend Mike "Splash" Marceau can do in his basement with plenty of patience and tons of experience; recently Deb and Holly have also…
- PSReye Focus on Sale until March 21, 2010 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 17, 2010, 10:12
  Featuring the photographs of PSRI members, PSReye Focus has been a success in many ways. The magazine is now on sale 25% off until March 21, 2010.
- An Oldie Made Available Again by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 9, 2010, 14:17
  I moderated two panel discussions on the meaning, practice, and art of photography in the past. One of them was recorded and a streaming video of the program…
- Yet another white balance tool by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 28, 2009, 20:54
  White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
- Writings on Photography by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 24, 2009, 21:35
  Over the years, we have accumulated a good number of reading material produced by our members and guest presenters. On this page you will find several that…
- Category: Macro (6)
  All about macro photography
  - On Birds and Bees, a TED Talk by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 3, 2012, 17:47
    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,…
  - Webinars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 2, 2012, 23:00
    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,…
  - When the Frost is on the . . . Window by: Dennis Goulet
    January 17, 2012, 07:35
    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…
  - A Different Kind of Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 14, 2010, 00:22
    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…
  - PSRI Magazine is Out by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 1, 2009, 23:30
    The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
  - Writings on Close-up Photography by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 24, 2009, 22:01
    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…
- Category: Landscape (7)
  - Webinars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 2, 2012, 23:00
    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,…
  - Constructed Landscapes by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 15, 2011, 23:28
    The "constructed" in the title does not refer to making a model of a landscape and then photographing it, although there are photographers who do that. Here,…
  - Rolling Iceberg by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 28, 2011, 11:32
    An award winning and widely published photographer, Camille Seaman photographs her environment as she travels to Arctic regions of Svalbard, Greenland, and…
  - Manipulated Photographs - Adams' Take by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 20, 2010, 13:56
    During one of my presentations at NECCC last weekend I expressed my view that Ansel Adams never made realistic photographs. Every photograph he took never…
  - Sharpening Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 5, 2010, 22:55
    As you may recall, I had a workshop on sharpening strategies in Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom a few months ago. Not everyone could make it due to its…
  - PSRI Magazine is Out by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 1, 2009, 23:30
    The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
  - Writings on Nature Photography by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 24, 2009, 21:54
    Landscape is an attractive and popular subject, not only to photograph but also to write ideas about it and share with others. Here are a few that you may…
- Category: Portrait (7)
  - Webinars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 2, 2012, 23:00
    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,…
  - Member Photo in NY Time Square by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 1, 2012, 13:51
    As reported earlier, one of the photographs of Christina Richardson was selected to be in the Kodak display in NY Times Square. here is the actual view.…
  - Member Photo on Times Square Display by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 21, 2011, 10:36
    Our president Christina Richardson has received a significant recognition from Kodak. Her image (on the left) recently received recognition by Kodak and will…
  - American Photo Model Shoot Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 13, 2011, 21:42
    I have received the following information from the Workshop Coordinator for American Photo Magazine. It sounds like a very promising event, all day long, 15…
  - Over Retouching Shunned in UK by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 27, 2011, 20:48
    UK Advertising Standards Authority banned an ad featuring Julia Roberts on the grounds that the photograph was "Over Photoshopped". I have been writing about…
  - A Contest Winner by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 6, 2011, 09:18
    One of the two photographs I submitted to World Wide Gala Awards: Portraits & People was selected for inclusion in the upcoming book with the same title.…
  - Photographing Children by: A. Cemal Ekin
    May 31, 2011, 22:05
    Christina Beth made a very interesting presentation on photographing children this past Tuesday with many tips and tricks to deal with different aged subjects.�…
- Category: Nature (14)
  - On Birds and Bees, a TED Talk by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 3, 2012, 17:47
    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,…
  - Webinars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 2, 2012, 23:00
    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,…
  - It Gets Better! by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 25, 2012, 12:20
    I have just learned that another PSRI member, Syed Rizvi also placed in top 250 in 2011 “Share the View” International Nature Photography juried competition…
  - Member Photo in Top 250 by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 25, 2012, 09:56
    I have the pleasure of announcing another member achievement. One of Steve Tierney's photographs, Cedar Waxwings, was placed among the top 250 in 2011 "Share…
  - Member Wins HM in Contest by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 22, 2012, 13:34
    PSRI member Dennis Goulet’s image was selected as one of 75 honorable mentions in the 2011 National Wildlife Federation’s photography contest. The annual…
  - Now Open for Entries by: Dennis Goulet
    December 6, 2011, 09:24
    One of the most, if not THE most, prestigious nature photography competitions, the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition,…
  - Be Inspired by: Dennis Goulet
    November 22, 2011, 16:39
    We’ve spent much of the last five weeks learning about nature photography and how to make better nature images. Here are the winning images of two…
  - Rolling Iceberg by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 28, 2011, 11:32
    An award winning and widely published photographer, Camille Seaman photographs her environment as she travels to Arctic regions of Svalbard, Greenland, and…
  - Raptor Preview Photo Session by: A. Cemal Ekin
    August 3, 2011, 09:40
    (This message is a copy of the e-mail I received from Bora Lee of Audubon. Please direct your questions to him at the phone or e-mail below)Calling all…
  - Photographer Jailed for Baiting Wildlife by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 24, 2011, 16:34
    For nature photographers, beware of the local laws when photographing. One photographer found out the hard way in Montana and got sentenced for 10 days in jail…
  - Audubon Grand Prize Winner Dennis Goulet by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 25, 2010, 22:37
    Dennis Goulet Wins Audubon Magazine Grand PrizeIt is finally announced! I have been waiting to break this news for almost two months now. Dennis…
  - Dolphins and Bubbles by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 12, 2010, 16:35
    I smoked for many years and like many smokers I used to blow smoke rings, big heavy ones. They would sometimes settle on my desk surface and I used to think…
  - Raptor Photo Session by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 22, 2010, 19:22
    Raptor Preview Photo Session September 4, 2010 Calling all photographers – Audubon offers a rare photo session with birds of prey on September 4. Take…
  - PSRI Magazine is Out by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 1, 2009, 23:30
    The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
Category: Events (74)
- Now Open for Entries by: Dennis Goulet
  December 6, 2011, 09:24
  One of the most, if not THE most, prestigious nature photography competitions, the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition,…
- A Day With Joe McNally by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 16, 2011, 09:24
  Kelby Training is hosting a 3-hour live Webcast program "A Day With Joe McNally" today, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM. It is free to anyone who wants to watch…
- Photographs Wanted by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 2, 2011, 18:43
  The Pawtuxet Village Association will be publishing a calendar for 2012 and is looking for submissions for consideration. The photographs should be of and…
- A Special Waterfire Event by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 1, 2010, 16:42
  October 8-9, 2010 events organized by Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation will attract many. WaterFire, lighting, special events, procession
- Local Photography Seminar by: Dennis Goulet
  July 25, 2010, 12:46
  The Rick Sammon, one of Canon’s Explorers of Light, is coming to the Plymouth area for a full day seminar on November 20th.�Rick Sammon SeminarIf…
- Raptor Photo Session by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 22, 2010, 19:22
  Raptor Preview Photo Session September 4, 2010 Calling all photographers – Audubon offers a rare photo session with birds of prey on September 4. Take…
- Undersea, Land, and Air by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 5, 2010, 21:26
  Nature Photography by Bill DwyerJuly 11 - August 28, 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Local photographer Bill Dwyer takes us on a photographic journey with images…
- Sharpening Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 5, 2010, 22:55
  As you may recall, I had a workshop on sharpening strategies in Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom a few months ago. Not everyone could make it due to its…
- Workshop Notes on Sharpening by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 11, 2010, 00:26
  The sharpening workshop on January 3, 2010 was well received. Dennis is going to share his notes with more detail, but until then you can view the slide show…
- PSRI Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 18, 2009, 10:30
  Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom are common tools in the arsenal of most of our members. Continuing on with the series of workshops I…
- Category: Field trips (4)
  - Photo Ops by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 25, 2012, 23:49
    Got the winter blahs? Cure them by spending the Saturday, February 11, at GLPA taking advantage of the photo opportunities (AKA Photo Ops) available to you.…
  - Griffin Museum of Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 22, 2012, 18:39
    Steve Tierney sent me an e-mail about the programs at the Griffin Museum of Photography. There are several interesting exhibits, presentations that will…
  - Raptor Preview Photo Session by: A. Cemal Ekin
    August 3, 2011, 09:40
    (This message is a copy of the e-mail I received from Bora Lee of Audubon. Please direct your questions to him at the phone or e-mail below)Calling all…
  - RW Botanical Center Greenhouse Rules by: A. Cemal Ekin
    June 13, 2011, 14:51
    From Christina Beth RichardsonThe Greenhouses at Roger Williams Park is a very nice place to take photographs, however it has been recently learned that…
- Category: Competition (18)
  - Windland Smith Rice International Competition Open by: Dennis Goulet
    January 29, 2012, 10:46
    The 2012 Windland Smith Rice International Awards are now open for entries. The entry period ends 7 May 2012.This is one of the two or three high profile…
  - Greater Lynn International Reminder by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 29, 2012, 10:11
    Mike Di Stefano would like to remind all that the Greater Lynn International submission deadline is fast approaching. If you wish to compete in this exhibition,…
  - It Gets Better! by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 25, 2012, 12:20
    I have just learned that another PSRI member, Syed Rizvi also placed in top 250 in 2011 “Share the View” International Nature Photography juried competition…
  - Member Photo in Top 250 by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 25, 2012, 09:56
    I have the pleasure of announcing another member achievement. One of Steve Tierney's photographs, Cedar Waxwings, was placed among the top 250 in 2011 "Share…
  - MagCloud Contest Result by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 24, 2012, 10:47
    As the followers of this site probably know, I had submitted my publication "The Hagia Sophia Experience" to a contest run by MagCloud on facebook. I thank all…
  - Juried Exhibition by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 24, 2012, 10:21
    Plymouth Center for the Arts invites entries to "The Fine Art of Photography, 2nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition." The submissions will be accepted…
  - Login Night by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 8, 2012, 12:10
    I mistakenly marked the January 10 meeting as the login night after the last BoD meeting. After checking with Dennis, it has been corrected (thanks Dennis) as…
  - Now Open for Entries by: Dennis Goulet
    December 6, 2011, 09:24
    One of the most, if not THE most, prestigious nature photography competitions, the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition,…
  - Portfolio Publishing in LensWork by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 7, 2011, 00:30
    I am very pleased to inform my friends at PSRI that my Infrared Earthscapes portfolio has been accepted for inclusion in the LensWork Extended Edition. Being a…
  - A Contest at the Chateau by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 9, 2011, 21:11
    I received the following information from Bonnie Palmer of Chateau Charmant about a contest they are holding. It has a short deadline if anyone might be…
  - A Contest Winner by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 6, 2011, 09:18
    One of the two photographs I submitted to World Wide Gala Awards: Portraits & People was selected for inclusion in the upcoming book with the same title.…
  - PSRI Awards Banquet by: A. Cemal Ekin
    June 26, 2011, 19:41
    Every year members of PSRI gather at an annual banquet to socialize and also to award the members whose work has gained them recognition. This year's winners…
  - Canon Contest by: A. Cemal Ekin
    May 31, 2011, 22:08
    No, it’s not a typo. That’s the name of the new Canon contest in collaboration with Ron Howard, kind of “multi-screen” on a grand scale. You can…
  - Multiscreen Images Needed by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 16, 2011, 16:39
    This message is from Christina Richardson, chair of Multiscreen Competition Wanted! Images for the MultiScreen Competition! PSRI will be holding the…
  - 2010 Ocean State International Catalog by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 21, 2010, 15:10
    The digital catalog of the 2010 Ocean State Color Dual Projection Exhibition is ready for viewing. The presentation of all the accepted entries will be ready…
  - 2010 Ocean State International Scores by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 14, 2010, 11:49
    The judging of the 2010 Ocean State International Exhibition has completed. Although the catalog is under construction, we would like to share the score card…
  - Another NECCC Winner by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 1, 2010, 09:38
    A short while ago I posted several images by our members that won awards at NECCC. One was omitted due to incomplete information. This post should complete the…
  - National Wildlife Federation Photography Contest by: Dennis Goulet
    February 5, 2010, 08:34
    Today I received notice of the annual photography contest organized by the National Wildlife Federation. Prizes total ,000 in three divisions: Professional,…
- Category: Presentations (15)
  - Webinars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 2, 2012, 23:00
    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,…
  - Griffin Museum of Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 22, 2012, 18:39
    Steve Tierney sent me an e-mail about the programs at the Griffin Museum of Photography. There are several interesting exhibits, presentations that will…
  - A Day With Joe McNally by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 16, 2011, 09:24
    Kelby Training is hosting a 3-hour live Webcast program "A Day With Joe McNally" today, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM. It is free to anyone who wants to watch…
  - Rolling Iceberg by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 28, 2011, 11:32
    An award winning and widely published photographer, Camille Seaman photographs her environment as she travels to Arctic regions of Svalbard, Greenland, and…
  - A Promising Webcast by: A. Cemal Ekin
    June 3, 2011, 17:12
    KelbyTraining.com is offering a special program, "Another Day With Jay Maisel" on June 6, 2011 at 6 PM. This live event is free and will give the viewers a…
  - Discounted Items at Hunt's by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 2, 2010, 13:50
    You might have received personal notifications that Hunt's is having a weekend show and there are many specials. One I would like to bring to your attention is…
  - John Paul Caponigro Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 6, 2010, 10:46
    Yesterday evening we had a great presentation by one of the cerebral photographers working today. John Paul shared with us his approach to creativity,…
  - John Paul Caponigro at PSRI by: A. Cemal Ekin
    August 18, 2010, 08:17
    OK, let's let the cat out of the bag! You might have seen the small teaser on the sidebar "JPC", now the full announcement. The noted fine art photographer,…
  - Portrait Photography Session by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 26, 2010, 15:10
    I am sharing information that I received from Printmakers, Inc.; one of our sponsors. Clay Blackmore How to Photograph Everyone Fun and engaging, Blackmore…
  - Printing Workflow Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 23, 2010, 23:02
    Printing remains the last mystery in photographic art for many. This presentation demystifies some of the concepts and recommends a printing workflow with good…
  - An Oldie Made Available Again by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 9, 2010, 14:17
    I moderated two panel discussions on the meaning, practice, and art of photography in the past. One of them was recorded and a streaming video of the program…
  - An Afternoon with Robert O’Toole by: Dennis Goulet
    December 29, 2009, 09:57
    Hosted by Nashoba Valley Photo ClubSponsored by Sigma and Hunt’s Photo and VideoSaturday, February 6, 2010 1 to 4 PMSeminar Info: http://nvp…
  - PSRI Magazine is Out by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 1, 2009, 23:30
    The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
  - Annual Photographic Conference by: Dennis Goulet
    November 23, 2009, 13:29
    NECCC 65th Annual Photographic Conference JULY 16, 17 & 18, 2010 The New England Camera Club Council is once again orgainzing its annual…
  - Don't Bruise the Pixels by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 15, 2009, 23:40
    On January 20, 2009, Cemal Ekin made a presentation titled "Don't Bruise the Pixels: Nondestrucitve Editing Strategies in Photoshop". The main message was to…
- Category: Workshops (16)
  - Shiv Verma Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 26, 2012, 15:47
    For those interested in Shiv's workshop, details for the the upcoming 2012 photo workshops to Florida and the Smoky Mountains are in the linked documents.…
  - Photo Ops by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 25, 2012, 23:49
    Got the winter blahs? Cure them by spending the Saturday, February 11, at GLPA taking advantage of the photo opportunities (AKA Photo Ops) available to you.…
  - Introduction to Rainforest Photography by: Dennis Goulet
    November 27, 2011, 19:47
    Costa Rica Workshop July 28 - 6 August 2012 �Unlike the typical photographic tour, this brand new workshop is designed for those starting out…
  - Hunt's Seminars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 31, 2011, 19:29
    Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
  - American Photo Model Shoot Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 13, 2011, 21:42
    I have received the following information from the Workshop Coordinator for American Photo Magazine. It sounds like a very promising event, all day long, 15…
  - David Middleton Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 16, 2011, 21:38
    PSRI Annual Photo Workshop & Seminar - 2011 Featuring David Middleton David Middleton is a nationally recognized professional nature photographer,…
  - Passage to India by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 4, 2011, 11:40
    This is from Shiv Verma, see the post for details. After many months of planning, I am really excited to announce this fantastic trip to India. A photo…
  - Smoky Mountains Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 26, 2011, 21:10
    This message is from Shiv Verma I have just made arrangements for another 5 day photography workshop in the Smoky Mountains and Cades Cove in Tennessee. The…
  - Hi-Jink Day at GLPA by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 21, 2011, 16:11
    The following is from Susan Moser, an invitation to all Please Join Us The Greater Lynn Photo Assoc. would like to invite you all to join us at GLPA…
  - Florida Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 21, 2011, 16:10
    The following is from Shiv Verma, see attachments for more details I have just made arrangements for a 5 day fun filled photography workshop in South Western…
  - Local Photography Seminar by: Dennis Goulet
    July 25, 2010, 12:46
    The Rick Sammon, one of Canon’s Explorers of Light, is coming to the Plymouth area for a full day seminar on November 20th.�Rick Sammon SeminarIf…
  - Sharpening Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 5, 2010, 22:55
    As you may recall, I had a workshop on sharpening strategies in Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom a few months ago. Not everyone could make it due to its…
  - Workshop Notes on Sharpening by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 11, 2010, 00:26
    The sharpening workshop on January 3, 2010 was well received. Dennis is going to share his notes with more detail, but until then you can view the slide show…
  - PSRI Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 18, 2009, 10:30
    Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom are common tools in the arsenal of most of our members. Continuing on with the series of workshops I…
  - Digital Days Photo Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 15, 2009, 23:43
    A highly respected program is coming near us. Digital Days Workshop which presents programs all around the country will hold a workshop in Boston on April…
  - PSRI Workshop with Jeff Foott by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 15, 2009, 23:15
    Jeff Foott, a tour leader with the Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris will hold a 4-day workshop at PSRI Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, 2009. The workshop…
- Category: Exhibits (23)
  - Griffin Museum of Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 22, 2012, 18:39
    Steve Tierney sent me an e-mail about the programs at the Griffin Museum of Photography. There are several interesting exhibits, presentations that will…
  - Member Photo on Times Square Display by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 21, 2011, 10:36
    Our president Christina Richardson has received a significant recognition from Kodak. Her image (on the left) recently received recognition by Kodak and will…
  - Member Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 6, 2011, 20:14
    Our member Don Fife has his photographs on display in the Warwick Public Library. The show will be hanging during the month of December and the entry is free…
  - Yet another exhibit ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 7, 2011, 17:58
    This is the month of the exhibits! Here is the information for another by way of Mike Marceau. Enjoy them all."The Museum of Work and Culture located at…
  - Exhibit in Newport by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 7, 2011, 15:00
    Newport Art Museum has an exhibit titled 2011 Photo Guild's Members' Show. One of PSRI members, Janice Borodezt is one of the exhibiting artists. The photograph…
  - Portfolio Publishing in LensWork by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 7, 2011, 00:30
    I am very pleased to inform my friends at PSRI that my Infrared Earthscapes portfolio has been accepted for inclusion in the LensWork Extended Edition. Being a…
  - Member Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 6, 2011, 22:51
    One of our members, Leo van Dijk is one of the exhibitors in "Let the Light In" exhibit between November 1- 26, 2011 at the Norfolk Public Library. Described…
  - Exhibit Invitation by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 6, 2011, 21:47
    I received the following from Angelnook Gallery in Cranston, an interesting photography exhibit. Dear Members of PSRI,I am writing to you from Angelnook…
  - Walker Evans Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 22, 2011, 14:39
    One of the icons of photography, Walker Evans photographed America and American life. As indicated in the exhibit write up linked below "The photographs,…
  - Member Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin
    May 6, 2011, 08:16
    Mark your calendars to visit the photography exhibit of Steve Tierney. RI Historical Society will have the exhibit between June 19, 2011 - August 28, 2011 at…
  - Gallery Visit by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 23, 2010, 22:27
    This Sunday I will be giving a private tour of my photography exhibit, Touching The History: Photographs From The Dome Of Hagia Sophia, between 4:00 - 5:00…
  - Exhibit Opening by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 17, 2010, 08:37
    I would like to thank my friends from PSRI for visiting the opening reception of my exhibit, "Touching the History" at Hunt-Cavanagh Art Gallery of Providence…
  - The Art of Polaroid at Gallery 4 by: A. Cemal Ekin
    August 10, 2010, 13:52
    Polaroid was (it's a shame I even refer to the name in the past tense) one of the leading innovators in the photography field. Although most people may…
  - Richard Avedon at Boston MFA by: A. Cemal Ekin
    August 10, 2010, 13:37
    Richard Avedon's name has been inextricably tied to fashion photography for many decades. His iconic images of celebrities, ordinary people, towns, villages,…
  - Exhibit Announcement by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 26, 2010, 08:24
    I have just posted on my site the announcement of my upcoming exhibit in September-October. Note the opening reception on September 16, 2010, it will be great…
  - Undersea, Land, and Air by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 5, 2010, 21:26
    Nature Photography by Bill DwyerJuly 11 - August 28, 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Local photographer Bill Dwyer takes us on a photographic journey with images…
  - A New Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 25, 2010, 16:04
    I will have a new exhibit in the Cleveland State University Art Gallery between May 21 - June 21, 2001. You can read the details and see the exhibit catalog on…
  - PSRI Magazine is Out by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 1, 2009, 23:30
    The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
  - PSRI Member Public Galleries by: Dennis Goulet
    November 1, 2009, 09:33
    Ted and Louise Haley will exhibit their prints from 2 to 31 November 2009 at theHope Library Rt 116 Hope Village, Scituate, RI .Sandra Gaumont will…
  - Photography Exhibit at Newport Art Museum by: Dennis Goulet
    October 31, 2009, 08:29
    Through Four Pairs of Eyes The Newport Arts Museum presents "Focus on Four," an exhibit of four American photographers who worked in Rhode Island at different…
  - Point Judith Fishing Community by: A. Cemal Ekin
    May 6, 2009, 09:42
    Received the following announcement from Jessica Wilson. A visit to the photographer's website will show you the promise of a full print exhibit. Looks very…
  - Yousuf Karsh: Portraits of Artists by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 15, 2009, 23:21
    The RISD Museum in Providence has an exhibit of Yousuf Karsh portraits. If you missed the opportunity to see his photographs at the Boston MFA, this is your…
  - MFA Boston: Herb Ritts (1952-2002)
    Photographic Figures by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 15, 2009, 23:17
    The first permanently dedicated gallery to photography at the Boston MFA, with an exhibition exploring the enormous and stimulating diversity of these…
Category: News (64)
- Shiv Verma Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 26, 2012, 15:47
  For those interested in Shiv's workshop, details for the the upcoming 2012 photo workshops to Florida and the Smoky Mountains are in the linked documents.…
- Member Photo in Top 250 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 25, 2012, 09:56
  I have the pleasure of announcing another member achievement. One of Steve Tierney's photographs, Cedar Waxwings, was placed among the top 250 in 2011 "Share…
- Pic Of The Day by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 10:53
  From Alan August Hunt’s Photo is sponsoring WPRI’s “Pic of the Day” contest. Details at WPRI Pic Of The DayWhether it’s on a hike, at the…
- MagCloud Contest Result by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 10:47
  As the followers of this site probably know, I had submitted my publication "The Hagia Sophia Experience" to a contest run by MagCloud on facebook. I thank all…
- Juried Exhibition by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 10:21
  Plymouth Center for the Arts invites entries to "The Fine Art of Photography, 2nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition." The submissions will be accepted…
- Member Wins HM in Contest by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 22, 2012, 13:34
  PSRI member Dennis Goulet’s image was selected as one of 75 honorable mentions in the 2011 National Wildlife Federation’s photography contest. The annual…
- Member Photo in NY Time Square by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 1, 2012, 13:51
  As reported earlier, one of the photographs of Christina Richardson was selected to be in the Kodak display in NY Times Square. here is the actual view.…
- Member Photo on Times Square Display by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 21, 2011, 10:36
  Our president Christina Richardson has received a significant recognition from Kodak. Her image (on the left) recently received recognition by Kodak and will…
- A New Magazine ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 18, 2011, 21:50
  ... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- Discount on Photographs and Related Products by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 1, 2011, 10:16
  As many of you know, I am retiring very soon. To celebrate my retirement, I am offering a healthy discount to PSRI members on products offered at Kept Light…
- Be Inspired by: Dennis Goulet
  November 22, 2011, 16:39
  We’ve spent much of the last five weeks learning about nature photography and how to make better nature images. Here are the winning images of two…
- Hunt's Seminars by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 31, 2011, 19:29
  Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
- Canon Introduces EOS 1Dx by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 19, 2011, 11:13
  After speculations and expectations, Canon announced the new flagship camera, EOS 1Dx. The new body combines the best of 1D and 1Ds with an 18.1 MP newly…
- A twitter contest by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 8, 2011, 11:29
  You will remember our friend in Boston, Lou Jones, who visited PSRI a couple of years ago and made a very interesting presentation on using speedlights (or…
- Photographs Wanted by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 2, 2011, 18:43
  The Pawtuxet Village Association will be publishing a calendar for 2012 and is looking for submissions for consideration. The photographs should be of and…
- PSRI Awards Banquet by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 26, 2011, 19:41
  Every year members of PSRI gather at an annual banquet to socialize and also to award the members whose work has gained them recognition. This year's winners…
- A Promising Webcast by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 3, 2011, 17:12
  KelbyTraining.com is offering a special program, "Another Day With Jay Maisel" on June 6, 2011 at 6 PM. This live event is free and will give the viewers a…
- Benefits of flickr by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 31, 2011, 22:09
  As more members join flickr and add photographs to the PSRI pool, we will be able to display them in a slideshow on our site. This may actually make image…
- Canon Contest by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 31, 2011, 22:08
  No, it’s not a typo. That’s the name of the new Canon contest in collaboration with Ron Howard, kind of “multi-screen” on a grand scale. You can…
- Photographs for the Front Page by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 25, 2011, 23:25
  Featuring members' photography on the front page is a new addition to the PSRI Web with its new clothing. The current method is a self running slide show. You…
- Gallery to flickr by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 25, 2011, 22:36
  An account on the PSRI Gallery has been a membership benefits for quite some time. A few devout "Gallerians" kept a collection of their photographs there, and…
- Fair Warning, No Alarm by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 15, 2011, 09:54
  The PSRI Web site has been undergoing some changes behind the scenes and more to come. In the next day or so, you may see some broken links, or missing images…
- Member Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 6, 2011, 08:16
  Mark your calendars to visit the photography exhibit of Steve Tierney. RI Historical Society will have the exhibit between June 19, 2011 - August 28, 2011 at…
- Audubon Grand Prize Winner Dennis Goulet by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 25, 2010, 22:37
  Dennis Goulet Wins Audubon Magazine Grand PrizeIt is finally announced! I have been waiting to break this news for almost two months now. Dennis…
- A New Web Service From Photodex by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 7, 2010, 22:39
  Photodex, one of our continuing sponsors and makers of the popular ProShow Producer and Gold series has just announced a new product: ProShow Web. I have been…
- Hunt's Show Deals by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 6, 2010, 19:33
  I was at Hunt's Melrose store today, my first trip there. It was jammed with people who all seemed to have a grand time. After making my presentation I…
- Discounted Items at Hunt's by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 2, 2010, 13:50
  You might have received personal notifications that Hunt's is having a weekend show and there are many specials. One I would like to bring to your attention is…
- Proshow New Release by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 23, 2010, 07:45
  As a Photodex Proshow beta tester, I would like to inform users of Proshow, Producer or Gold, that a new version of the software has been released. The new…
- Exhibit Opening by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 17, 2010, 08:37
  I would like to thank my friends from PSRI for visiting the opening reception of my exhibit, "Touching the History" at Hunt-Cavanagh Art Gallery of Providence…
- Dolphins and Bubbles by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 12, 2010, 16:35
  I smoked for many years and like many smokers I used to blow smoke rings, big heavy ones. They would sometimes settle on my desk surface and I used to think…
- Another NECCC Winner by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 1, 2010, 09:38
  A short while ago I posted several images by our members that won awards at NECCC. One was omitted due to incomplete information. This post should complete the…
- NECCC 2010 Award Winning Photographs by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 24, 2010, 16:46
  Our NECCC connection, Barbara Houde sent a message to report the top placement of a couple of our members in the photography contest. Her message is below: The…
- Canon 120 MegaPixel Sensor! by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 24, 2010, 15:39
  Yep, you read it right one-hundred-twenty megapixels, and on an APS-C size 1.6x crop factor format. That means, it will be a camera that may be called 89D!!…
- John Paul Caponigro at PSRI by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 18, 2010, 08:17
  OK, let's let the cat out of the bag! You might have seen the small teaser on the sidebar "JPC", now the full announcement. The noted fine art photographer,…
- Fair Warning for Amazon Prime Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 15, 2010, 09:57
  Like many users, I have been shopping at Amazon for quite some time and for things well beyond books. Recently I have discovered some questionable practices at…
- PSRI Has Lost A Dear Friend by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 12, 2010, 08:18
  The following is a message from our president Dennis Gignac Dear Friends:It is with my deepest regret and sorrow that I must inform you of the passing…
- PSReye Focus Final Call 50% Off Sale by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 20, 2010, 17:32
  I wrote about the morning sale, there is another and final 50% off sale on the PSReye Focus Magazine. The following is from the MagCloud Web site: Final Flash…
- PSRI Magazine Sale - Very limited time by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 20, 2010, 08:54
  MagCloud, the printer of the PSReye Focus Magazine is running very limited time sales with 50% off the production cost. The next one will start in less than 15…
- Expo 2010 - Canon Wonder Camera by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 12, 2010, 08:37
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- New PSRI Membership System by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 11, 2010, 20:02
  I am pleased to announce that PSRI has a new membership registration and dues payment system. With this system in place, we will be able to give every member a…
- PSReye Focus Magazine on Sale by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 9, 2010, 16:58
  In case anyone interested, Magclud is running a sale for fathers' day and the price of the PSReye Focus Magazine becomes .20 instead of with the…
- Lightroom 3 Resources by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 9, 2010, 12:24
  In case you did not get a chance to explore the available resources elsewhere, here is a short list that will give you a kick-start with the new release of…
- Photoshop Lightroom 3 is Out by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 8, 2010, 19:11
  After a long public beta, Adobe opened the doors on Lightroom 3. It offers a new RAW engine and many other refined tools.
- O'Reilly Media joins PSRI Sponsors by: Dennis Goulet
  May 20, 2010, 09:13
  O'Reilly Media joins the growing list of sponsors who offer discounts for PSRI members. A leading book publisher of technical subjects, including computers,…
- HUNT's Annual Digital Days Sale by: Dennis Goulet
  May 6, 2010, 14:12
  Hunt's Photo and Video is having its big weekend sale 7-8 May 2010, but prices are good until 3 PM on Monday 9 May. If you can't make it to one of their…
- PSRI Lost a Friend by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2010, 09:24
  It is with great sadness I remind you of the death of Shing Tak Doo, Mary Doo's husband, a kind and gentle man, a good man, a talented man. He will surely be…
- Photoshop CS5 Unveiled Today by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 12, 2010, 07:26
  Adobe takes the wraps off its CS5 suite today. Register for the live event
- Sharpening Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 5, 2010, 22:55
  As you may recall, I had a workshop on sharpening strategies in Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom a few months ago. Not everyone could make it due to its…
- Adobe Lighroom 3 Public Beta 2 Available by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 26, 2010, 17:25
  Beta software will give you a feel for what may be coming down the pike. Lightroom 3 public beta 2 is available for download
- Photoshop CS5 feature set, around the corner by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 25, 2010, 18:47
  Adobe Photoshop CS5 feature set will be announced on April 12
- PSReye Focus on Sale until March 21, 2010 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 17, 2010, 10:12
  Featuring the photographs of PSRI members, PSReye Focus has been a success in many ways. The magazine is now on sale 25% off until March 21, 2010.
- Discounts for PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 20, 2010, 18:39
  As the punch line from an old commercial goes "Membership has its privileges!" Our sponsors, in addition to their generous contribution to our fund raising…
- Photoshop Turns 20 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 19, 2010, 08:38
  Four men who started the software that has become the standard talk about the "good old days."
- ... and his drawings by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 14, 2010, 09:36
  If you liked Michael Paul Smith's time-travel photographs from the past, take a look at his drawings and paintings. They are rendered with great technical…
- A Different Kind of Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 14, 2010, 00:22
  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…
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 1, 2009, 23:30
  The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- A new site feature by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 26, 2009, 23:52
  If you like to be alerted when there is a new post on the site, you can subscribe to the alert service by entering your e-mail address in the field on the…
- A new public beta by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 23, 2009, 09:49
  Look at the image below, you will see version "3" of Adobe Lightroom. Yes, it is on the horizon with new and/or improved feature set including better noise…
- Your digital camera and the Nobel Prize by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 17, 2009, 08:28
  This year, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to two American physicists "for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD…
- A new color tool by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 28, 2009, 22:32
  Designed to be portable and used anywhere, X-Rite ColorChecker® Passport and the included Adobe Lightroom Plugin promises to make color correction,…
- A new blog and a new book by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 20, 2009, 16:21
  Boston based photographer Lou Jones has started writing a blog that is directed at camera clubs and related organizations. Some of you will remember Lou from…
- Tony Sweet Drummin' by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 10, 2009, 00:19
  Many of you know Tony, and only as a photographer. In this video, he will surprise you with his musical talent. Nice going Tony.
- Point Judith Fishing Community by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 6, 2009, 09:42
  Received the following announcement from Jessica Wilson. A visit to the photographer's website will show you the promise of a full print exhibit. Looks very…
- Epson Introduces Exhibition Fiber Paper by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2009, 10:10
  The presence of a silver gelatin print has eluded the digital printers since the advent of digital photography. Although excellent quality prints, the digital…
Category: Gear (61)
- Webinars by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 2, 2012, 23:00
  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,…
- Good Books at Deep Discounts by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 15:59
  One of our sponsors, O'Reilley Media has renewed the discount code for our members. If you are a dues paying member you can login to your account and see the…
- A New Magazine ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 18, 2011, 21:50
  ... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- Analog Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 25, 2011, 10:15
  The medium, the methods, tools, techniques do not matter in photography. What matters is the final photograph, does it convey the intended essence to the…
- On Color by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 9, 2010, 23:22
  Color representation and accuracy is one of the most important subjects in photography. Lately, we have had a series of conversations regarding color, more…
- Hunt's Show Deals by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 6, 2010, 19:33
  I was at Hunt's Melrose store today, my first trip there. It was jammed with people who all seemed to have a grand time. After making my presentation I…
- Discounted Items at Hunt's by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 2, 2010, 13:50
  You might have received personal notifications that Hunt's is having a weekend show and there are many specials. One I would like to bring to your attention is…
- Yet another white balance tool by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 28, 2009, 20:54
  White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
- A new color tool by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 28, 2009, 22:32
  Designed to be portable and used anywhere, X-Rite ColorChecker® Passport and the included Adobe Lightroom Plugin promises to make color correction,…
- GPS Marking for Everyone by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2009, 22:49
  Some new cameras have a built in or optional GPS that will mark the images with location data. For the rest of the photographers, ATP Electronics offers an…
- Category: Camera and Lens (12)
  - A New Canon G by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 11, 2012, 17:00
    Canon announced a more evolved, and refined rangefinder-style camera with very attractive features. The most notable feature is its very large sensor for such…
  - A New Magazine ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 18, 2011, 21:50
    ... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
  - A Day With Joe McNally by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 16, 2011, 09:24
    Kelby Training is hosting a 3-hour live Webcast program "A Day With Joe McNally" today, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM. It is free to anyone who wants to watch…
  - Hunt's Seminars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 31, 2011, 19:29
    Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
  - Canon Introduces EOS 1Dx by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 19, 2011, 11:13
    After speculations and expectations, Canon announced the new flagship camera, EOS 1Dx. The new body combines the best of 1D and 1Ds with an 18.1 MP newly…
  - Making of a Canon Lens by: A. Cemal Ekin
    June 7, 2011, 15:29
    Canon has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation for their L-series lenses. But have you ever wondered what goes into making one of these lenses? Here is a…
  - A few useful resources by: A. Cemal Ekin
    May 1, 2011, 22:04
    A new post on KeptLight may be of interest to see, about Canon, and Photoshop.
  - Hunt's Show Deals by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 6, 2010, 19:33
    I was at Hunt's Melrose store today, my first trip there. It was jammed with people who all seemed to have a grand time. After making my presentation I…
  - Canon 120 MegaPixel Sensor! by: A. Cemal Ekin
    August 24, 2010, 15:39
    Yep, you read it right one-hundred-twenty megapixels, and on an APS-C size 1.6x crop factor format. That means, it will be a camera that may be called 89D!!…
  - Expo 2010 - Canon Wonder Camera by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 12, 2010, 08:37
    No description found for this item.
  - Your digital camera and the Nobel Prize by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 17, 2009, 08:28
    This year, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to two American physicists "for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD…
  - Writings on Gear by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 24, 2009, 21:43
    A photographer's bag is filled with gear, even after leaving most of it back home. Learning what these tools do and using them effectively reauires patience…
- Category: Computer (3)
  - A New Magazine ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 18, 2011, 21:50
    ... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
  - Hunt's Seminars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 31, 2011, 19:29
    Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
  - On Color by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 9, 2010, 23:22
    Color representation and accuracy is one of the most important subjects in photography. Lately, we have had a series of conversations regarding color, more…
- Category: Software (41)
  - Webinars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 2, 2012, 23:00
    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,…
  - Editing Photographs Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 18, 2012, 17:12
    The presentation titled "Editing Photographs: Train Your Eyes to Pick the Right Tool" slides are below. They are viewable on screen.Editing Photographs&…
  - Proshow Producer Version 5 by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 17, 2012, 13:55
    Photodex has just released the new version of Producer and Gold, they are both now in version 5. If you qualify for the free upgrade, you should get it as it…
  - Create Output From Lightroom for Printmakers by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 13, 2012, 23:38
    Our local print lab, Printmakers, Inc. does a great job producing excellent quality output. However, the third-party software used as the intermediary, E-FTP…
  - A New Magazine ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 18, 2011, 21:50
    ... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
  - Electronic Book Sale by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 25, 2011, 11:03
    An affordable source of good ebooks is Craft & Vision. They offer PDF format books at very reasonable prices and I have purchased quite a few from them.…
  - Slideshows for the Holidays by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 10, 2011, 23:30
    Photodex, the maker of the popular Proshow Producer and Gold, and a PSRI sponsor has nice ideas for the holidays. Visit their blog to get some idea seeds and…
  - Hunt's Seminars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 31, 2011, 19:29
    Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
  - Lightroom On Sale by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 3, 2011, 22:06
    I got the heads up from Ken Zirkel that B&H has Lightroom at 50% off, 9.99. This is a very attractive price if you were holding for a good time to…
  - View RAW Images in Windows Explorer by: Dennis Goulet
    August 7, 2011, 19:34
    Microsoft has released a Camera Codec Pack that displays thumbnails of RAW image files from over 120 different camera file formats. Once installed, the thumb…
  - Tethered Shooting via an Android Device by: A. Cemal Ekin
    August 6, 2011, 09:23
    Although currently available only for Canon DSLR cameras, and only those that support LiveView, a new Android application allows using an Android phone or…
  - Topaz Lens Effects by: A. Cemal Ekin
    June 9, 2011, 16:02
    Topaz Labs released a new filter, Lens Effects, for those photographs which could use a little shallower depth of field, or a bit darker background, or many…
  - A few useful resources by: A. Cemal Ekin
    May 1, 2011, 22:04
    A new post on KeptLight may be of interest to see, about Canon, and Photoshop.
  - For Lightroom or Aperture Users by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 23, 2011, 15:51
    A new software is on the horizon for Lightroom or Aperture users. It is from onOne Software. Read more about it.
  - Photoshop Upgrade Discount by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 29, 2011, 21:35
    Thanks to Jim Fraser, I am passing on another discount from Adobe. This one is for upgrades, Photoshop upgrade from CS2-CS4 and it comes at a terrific price of…
  - Save on Lightroom by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 29, 2011, 16:26
    Adobe has a sale going on that will drop the price of Adobe Lightroom to 9 for purchase or for upgrade. I got the notification today and wanted to share…
  - Exploring Lightroom 3 by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 2, 2011, 09:39
    Lightroom 3 Overview (Rescheduled in May) April 12, 2011 7:30PM Approximately 75 minutesPresenter: A. Cemal EkinLightroom and similar products…
  - A New Web Service From Photodex by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 7, 2010, 22:39
    Photodex, one of our continuing sponsors and makers of the popular ProShow Producer and Gold series has just announced a new product: ProShow Web. I have been…
  - Proshow Producer Demo by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 4, 2010, 18:30
    A little while ago I posted a notice that Photodex updated Proshow series software with new features. I received a few questions related to its new features. I…
  - Proshow New Release by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 23, 2010, 07:45
    As a Photodex Proshow beta tester, I would like to inform users of Proshow, Producer or Gold, that a new version of the software has been released. The new…
  - Viva Viveza! by: A. Cemal Ekin
    August 22, 2010, 21:44
    Additional functionality for Photoshop, and later Lightroom and Aperture seems to come from an eternal fountain. This is in a way a tribute to human imagination…
  - Enhance Proshow by: A. Cemal Ekin
    June 16, 2010, 16:04
    Proshow offers a rich set of tools with which top quality video shows can be produced. Style packs and other elements make the experience that much better
  - Lightroom 3 Resources by: A. Cemal Ekin
    June 9, 2010, 12:24
    In case you did not get a chance to explore the available resources elsewhere, here is a short list that will give you a kick-start with the new release of…
  - Photoshop Lightroom 3 is Out by: A. Cemal Ekin
    June 8, 2010, 19:11
    After a long public beta, Adobe opened the doors on Lightroom 3. It offers a new RAW engine and many other refined tools.
  - Free Software by: A. Cemal Ekin
    May 5, 2010, 14:57
    onOne Software, makers of popular add ons to Photoshop and Lightroom offers some of their products for free
  - Photoshop CS5 Unveiled Today by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 12, 2010, 07:26
    Adobe takes the wraps off its CS5 suite today. Register for the live event
  - Photoshop CS5 processed photographs by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 27, 2010, 18:51
    Photoshop CS5 is around the corner, here are some photographs processed using the beta version of Photoshop CS5
  - Adobe Lighroom 3 Public Beta 2 Available by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 26, 2010, 17:25
    Beta software will give you a feel for what may be coming down the pike. Lightroom 3 public beta 2 is available for download
  - Photoshop CS5 feature set, around the corner by: A. Cemal Ekin
    March 25, 2010, 18:47
    Adobe Photoshop CS5 feature set will be announced on April 12
  - Printing Workflow Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 23, 2010, 23:02
    Printing remains the last mystery in photographic art for many. This presentation demystifies some of the concepts and recommends a printing workflow with good…
  - Topaz DeNoise, Photoshop Plugin Review by: Dennis Goulet
    February 21, 2010, 22:28
    This is the second in a series of review of Topaz Labs plugins for Photoshop. I'm not a Photoshop expert, and the tools that I use have to be easy to…
  - Discounts for PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 20, 2010, 18:39
    As the punch line from an old commercial goes "Membership has its privileges!" Our sponsors, in addition to their generous contribution to our fund raising…
  - Photoshop Turns 20 by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 19, 2010, 08:38
    Four men who started the software that has become the standard talk about the "good old days."
  - Topaz Adjust, Photoshop Plugin Review by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 17, 2010, 11:38
    Topaz Labs makes a series of very interesting plugins for Photoshop. Their software integrates with Lightroom, Aperture, and iPhoto but currently only on…
  - Nik Silver Efex Pro Review by: A. Cemal Ekin
    January 12, 2010, 09:55
    B&W photography gained more interest after the advent of digital photography as more photographers realized that it offered unique expressive and…
  - PSRI Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 18, 2009, 10:30
    Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom are common tools in the arsenal of most of our members. Continuing on with the series of workshops I…
  - A new site feature by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 26, 2009, 23:52
    If you like to be alerted when there is a new post on the site, you can subscribe to the alert service by entering your e-mail address in the field on the…
  - MS Office 2010 Public Beta by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 25, 2009, 20:40
    OK, this is not exactly photography related. But, it is a chance to try the next generation of Microsoft Office 2010 for almost one year. If you want to see…
  - HDR Imaging by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 21, 2009, 08:40
    On October 20, 2009 Cemal Ekin made a presentation on HDR imaging explaining the concept of HDR, its tools, and he demonstrated how to use his tool of choice,…
  - Writings on Software by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 24, 2009, 22:18
    Computer hardware and software have become a standard part of the toolchest of most photographers. There are many to choose and use for a myriad of purposes.…
  - Adobe Introduces CS4 by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 15, 2009, 22:48
    As expected, Adobe introduced Creative Suite 4 in several different bundles. The part that is most relevant to photographers, Photoshop CS4 brings some truly…
- Category: Printer (4)
  - A New Magazine ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 18, 2011, 21:50
    ... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
  - Hunt's Seminars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 31, 2011, 19:29
    Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
  - Discounts for PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 20, 2010, 18:39
    As the punch line from an old commercial goes "Membership has its privileges!" Our sponsors, in addition to their generous contribution to our fund raising…
  - Epson Introduces Exhibition Fiber Paper by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 15, 2009, 10:10
    The presence of a silver gelatin print has eluded the digital printers since the advent of digital photography. Although excellent quality prints, the digital…
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  - Webinars by: A. Cemal Ekin
    February 2, 2012, 23:00
    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,…
  - A New Magazine ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
    December 18, 2011, 21:50
    ... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
  - A Day With Joe McNally by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 16, 2011, 09:24
    Kelby Training is hosting a 3-hour live Webcast program "A Day With Joe McNally" today, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM. It is free to anyone who wants to watch…
  - Hunt's Seminars by: A. Cemal Ekin
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    Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
  - Music and Canon 60D (250 of them) by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 27, 2011, 21:35
    A Japanese group created an interesting music video using 250 Canon 60D cameras and hot-shoe mounted flash units as their animation engine. Each unit acted…
  - Hunt's Show Deals by: A. Cemal Ekin
    November 6, 2010, 19:33
    I was at Hunt's Melrose store today, my first trip there. It was jammed with people who all seemed to have a grand time. After making my presentation I…
  - Splash - The Video by: A. Cemal Ekin
    May 17, 2010, 20:50
    We all know what our friend Mike "Splash" Marceau can do in his basement with plenty of patience and tons of experience; recently Deb and Holly have also…
  - Yet another white balance tool by: A. Cemal Ekin
    October 28, 2009, 20:54
    White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
  - A new color tool by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 28, 2009, 22:32
    Designed to be portable and used anywhere, X-Rite ColorChecker® Passport and the included Adobe Lightroom Plugin promises to make color correction,…
  - Poor Man's Lighting by: A. Cemal Ekin
    April 15, 2009, 23:32
    PSRI had a couple of guests who shared their knowledge and experience on lighting on a small budget. Small budget does not mean the results have to suffer, as…
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- On Birds and Bees, a TED Talk by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 3, 2012, 17:47
  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,…
- Webinars by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 2, 2012, 23:00
  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,…
- Printmakers BIG Print Sale by: Dennis Goulet
  February 2, 2012, 16:19
  Printmakers, Inc has announced a BIG print sale for sizes ranging from 16 x 20 to 24 x 36 inches, each at or less. You can see all the details for the…
- Free HDR Photography Contest by: Dennis Goulet
  January 31, 2012, 09:02
  New Jersey photographer Roman M. Kurywczak is sponsoring a free HDR photo contest with Susan Candelario which may be of interest to PSRI members. For more…
- Windland Smith Rice International Competition Open by: Dennis Goulet
  January 29, 2012, 10:46
  The 2012 Windland Smith Rice International Awards are now open for entries. The entry period ends 7 May 2012.This is one of the two or three high profile…
- Greater Lynn International Reminder by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 29, 2012, 10:11
  Mike Di Stefano would like to remind all that the Greater Lynn International submission deadline is fast approaching. If you wish to compete in this exhibition,…
- Presentation on Bird Photography by: Dennis Goulet
  January 27, 2012, 20:32
  The Making of Avian Awakening: A PRESENTATION ON BIRD AND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Tuesday, February 7 7:00 p.m. Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St,…
- Shiv Verma Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 26, 2012, 15:47
  For those interested in Shiv's workshop, details for the the upcoming 2012 photo workshops to Florida and the Smoky Mountains are in the linked documents.…
- Photo Ops by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 25, 2012, 23:49
  Got the winter blahs? Cure them by spending the Saturday, February 11, at GLPA taking advantage of the photo opportunities (AKA Photo Ops) available to you.…
- It Gets Better! by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 25, 2012, 12:20
  I have just learned that another PSRI member, Syed Rizvi also placed in top 250 in 2011 “Share the View” International Nature Photography juried competition…
- Member Photo in Top 250 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 25, 2012, 09:56
  I have the pleasure of announcing another member achievement. One of Steve Tierney's photographs, Cedar Waxwings, was placed among the top 250 in 2011 "Share…
- Good Books at Deep Discounts by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 15:59
  One of our sponsors, O'Reilley Media has renewed the discount code for our members. If you are a dues paying member you can login to your account and see the…
- Pic Of The Day by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 10:53
  From Alan August Hunt’s Photo is sponsoring WPRI’s “Pic of the Day” contest. Details at WPRI Pic Of The DayWhether it’s on a hike, at the…
- MagCloud Contest Result by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 10:47
  As the followers of this site probably know, I had submitted my publication "The Hagia Sophia Experience" to a contest run by MagCloud on facebook. I thank all…
- Juried Exhibition by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 24, 2012, 10:21
  Plymouth Center for the Arts invites entries to "The Fine Art of Photography, 2nd Annual Juried Photography Exhibition." The submissions will be accepted…
- Griffin Museum of Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 22, 2012, 18:39
  Steve Tierney sent me an e-mail about the programs at the Griffin Museum of Photography. There are several interesting exhibits, presentations that will…
- Member Wins HM in Contest by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 22, 2012, 13:34
  PSRI member Dennis Goulet’s image was selected as one of 75 honorable mentions in the 2011 National Wildlife Federation’s photography contest. The annual…
- Glennie Memorial Nature Salon by: Dennis Goulet
  January 21, 2012, 19:26
  It's that time of year again. I'll be collecting nature images for the PSRI submission to the Glennie Memorial Nature Salon. Each club enters up to 10…
- Editing Photographs Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 18, 2012, 17:12
  The presentation titled "Editing Photographs: Train Your Eyes to Pick the Right Tool" slides are below. They are viewable on screen.Editing Photographs&…
- Focus Stacking -- Techniques for Increasing Depth of Field by: Dennis Goulet
  January 18, 2012, 11:20
  Back in November, Shiv Verma described Helicon Focus and how it combines several layers of focus to increase depth of field. I started exploring focus…
- Proshow Producer Version 5 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 17, 2012, 13:55
  Photodex has just released the new version of Producer and Gold, they are both now in version 5. If you qualify for the free upgrade, you should get it as it…
- When the Frost is on the . . . Window by: Dennis Goulet
  January 17, 2012, 07:35
  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…
- Free eBook by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 14, 2012, 19:58
  Craft & Vision publishes useful ebooks at very reasonable prices. This one, 11 Ways You Can Improve Your Photography is really reasonable, as in free. The…
- Create Output From Lightroom for Printmakers by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 13, 2012, 23:38
  Our local print lab, Printmakers, Inc. does a great job producing excellent quality output. However, the third-party software used as the intermediary, E-FTP…
- A New Canon G by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 11, 2012, 17:00
  Canon announced a more evolved, and refined rangefinder-style camera with very attractive features. The most notable feature is its very large sensor for such…
- Lightroom 4 Public Beta by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 11, 2012, 16:26
  Adobe announced yesterday the availability of Lightroom 4 public beta which anyone can download and use free of charge (download link at the bottom). It is…
- Login Night by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 8, 2012, 12:10
  I mistakenly marked the January 10 meeting as the login night after the last BoD meeting. After checking with Dennis, it has been corrected (thanks Dennis) as…
- Member Photo in NY Time Square by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 1, 2012, 13:51
  As reported earlier, one of the photographs of Christina Richardson was selected to be in the Kodak display in NY Times Square. here is the actual view.…
- Mac Attack by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 27, 2011, 11:19
  ... no, not that kind! This information came to me by way of Ted Haley who got it from Dennis Ryan. It informs the Mac users against a phishing attack. It is…
- Holiday Wishes by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 24, 2011, 16:22
  Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year to everyone. May 2012 be happy, healthy, & prosperous for all.
- Competiton #2 Scores Posted by: Dennis Goulet
  December 23, 2011, 09:26
  The Competition Results page has bee updated to include the results of the 2nd competition held 6 December 2011. A list of winning images in each category…
- Member Photo on Times Square Display by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 21, 2011, 10:36
  Our president Christina Richardson has received a significant recognition from Kodak. Her image (on the left) recently received recognition by Kodak and will…
- A New Magazine ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 18, 2011, 21:50
  ... and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer's Field Guide, and online…
- Flickr Slide Show by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 16, 2011, 16:56
  Although the PSRI home page shows selections from the PSRI flickr group pool, that is limited to 50 photographs at a time. If you want to see more, here is…
- Constructed Landscapes by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 15, 2011, 23:28
  The "constructed" in the title does not refer to making a model of a landscape and then photographing it, although there are photographers who do that. Here,…
- Member Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 6, 2011, 20:14
  Our member Don Fife has his photographs on display in the Warwick Public Library. The show will be hanging during the month of December and the entry is free…
- Now Open for Entries by: Dennis Goulet
  December 6, 2011, 09:24
  One of the most, if not THE most, prestigious nature photography competitions, the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition,…
- Discount on Photographs and Related Products by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 1, 2011, 10:16
  As many of you know, I am retiring very soon. To celebrate my retirement, I am offering a healthy discount to PSRI members on products offered at Kept Light…
- Introduction to Rainforest Photography by: Dennis Goulet
  November 27, 2011, 19:47
  Costa Rica Workshop July 28 - 6 August 2012 �Unlike the typical photographic tour, this brand new workshop is designed for those starting out…
- Electronic Book Sale by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 25, 2011, 11:03
  An affordable source of good ebooks is Craft & Vision. They offer PDF format books at very reasonable prices and I have purchased quite a few from them.…
- Be Inspired by: Dennis Goulet
  November 22, 2011, 16:39
  We’ve spent much of the last five weeks learning about nature photography and how to make better nature images. Here are the winning images of two…
- Slideshows for the Holidays by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 10, 2011, 23:30
  Photodex, the maker of the popular Proshow Producer and Gold, and a PSRI sponsor has nice ideas for the holidays. Visit their blog to get some idea seeds and…
- Yet another exhibit ... by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 7, 2011, 17:58
  This is the month of the exhibits! Here is the information for another by way of Mike Marceau. Enjoy them all."The Museum of Work and Culture located at…
- Exhibit in Newport by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 7, 2011, 15:00
  Newport Art Museum has an exhibit titled 2011 Photo Guild's Members' Show. One of PSRI members, Janice Borodezt is one of the exhibiting artists. The photograph…
- Portfolio Publishing in LensWork by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 7, 2011, 00:30
  I am very pleased to inform my friends at PSRI that my Infrared Earthscapes portfolio has been accepted for inclusion in the LensWork Extended Edition. Being a…
- Member Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 6, 2011, 22:51
  One of our members, Leo van Dijk is one of the exhibitors in "Let the Light In" exhibit between November 1- 26, 2011 at the Norfolk Public Library. Described…
- Exhibit Invitation by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 6, 2011, 21:47
  I received the following from Angelnook Gallery in Cranston, an interesting photography exhibit. Dear Members of PSRI,I am writing to you from Angelnook…
- Resources by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 6, 2011, 10:58
  Ted Haley sent me a link that offered useful information about exposure. I added that link to the others in the "Resources" page and thought I would post a…
- Hunt's Seminars by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 31, 2011, 19:29
  Provided by Hunt's Photo and Video The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For…
- Canon Introduces EOS 1Dx by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 19, 2011, 11:13
  After speculations and expectations, Canon announced the new flagship camera, EOS 1Dx. The new body combines the best of 1D and 1Ds with an 18.1 MP newly…
- Lightroom On Sale by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 3, 2011, 22:06
  I got the heads up from Ken Zirkel that B&H has Lightroom at 50% off, 9.99. This is a very attractive price if you were holding for a good time to…
- Creative Minds by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 28, 2011, 15:27
  Some photography ideas are made for the digital world, the following stop-motion video would have been probably impossible to create, let alone distribute to…
- Rolling Iceberg by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 28, 2011, 11:32
  An award winning and widely published photographer, Camille Seaman photographs her environment as she travels to Arctic regions of Svalbard, Greenland, and…
- Walker Evans Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 22, 2011, 14:39
  One of the icons of photography, Walker Evans photographed America and American life. As indicated in the exhibit write up linked below "The photographs,…
- Deep Discount at Belkin by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 18, 2011, 11:46
  Belkin, the marketer of a variety of accessories for anything electronic seems to be running a big sale until the end of September. Everything you purchase at…
- American Photo Model Shoot Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 13, 2011, 21:42
  I have received the following information from the Workshop Coordinator for American Photo Magazine. It sounds like a very promising event, all day long, 15…
- American Photo Model Shoot Workshop Discount by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 13, 2011, 21:41
  American Photo Model Shoot Workshop is offering PSRI members very deep discounts, see details below and the workshop information on the main post about the…
- A Contest at the Chateau by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 9, 2011, 21:11
  I received the following information from Bonnie Palmer of Chateau Charmant about a contest they are holding. It has a short deadline if anyone might be…
- Analog Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 25, 2011, 10:15
  The medium, the methods, tools, techniques do not matter in photography. What matters is the final photograph, does it convey the intended essence to the…
- Membership System Is Up by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 9, 2011, 21:20
  Due to an oversight on the part of the Webmaster, it became possible to purchase membership without logging in to an account. Because of that, some accounts…
- Membership System Glitch by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 7, 2011, 21:28
  Thre is a minor glitch in the membership system. While it is being looked at "Pay Dues" page will not be visible. If you receive a notice that your membership…
- View RAW Images in Windows Explorer by: Dennis Goulet
  August 7, 2011, 19:34
  Microsoft has released a Camera Codec Pack that displays thumbnails of RAW image files from over 120 different camera file formats. Once installed, the thumb…
- Hunt's Camera Club Weekend by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 6, 2011, 21:52
  Hunt's Photo and Video is having two days of workshops, free for camera club members ( for non members). See the details on the Hunt's Web site, the…
- Tethered Shooting via an Android Device by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 6, 2011, 09:23
  Although currently available only for Canon DSLR cameras, and only those that support LiveView, a new Android application allows using an Android phone or…
- PSRI flickr Stream by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 3, 2011, 16:27
  We have been viewing photographs coming from the PSRI flickr group pool, thank you all who have joined flicker and PSRI and shared photographs with the PSRI…
- Raptor Preview Photo Session by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 3, 2011, 09:40
  (This message is a copy of the e-mail I received from Bora Lee of Audubon. Please direct your questions to him at the phone or e-mail below)Calling all…
- David Middleton recovering from a heart attack by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 29, 2011, 20:48
  I received a heads up note from John McLaine about David having a heart attack and wanted to share the unfortunate news with a good ending. I am not saying a…
- Music and Canon 60D (250 of them) by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 27, 2011, 21:35
  A Japanese group created an interesting music video using 250 Canon 60D cameras and hot-shoe mounted flash units as their animation engine. Each unit acted…
- Over Retouching Shunned in UK by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 27, 2011, 20:48
  UK Advertising Standards Authority banned an ad featuring Julia Roberts on the grounds that the photograph was "Over Photoshopped". I have been writing about…
- Time-Lapse Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 12, 2011, 18:49
  Time-lapse photography has been around for quite some time, but new digital technologies are giving creative outlets to photographers interested in this form…
- A twitter contest by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 8, 2011, 11:29
  You will remember our friend in Boston, Lou Jones, who visited PSRI a couple of years ago and made a very interesting presentation on using speedlights (or…
- A Contest Winner by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 6, 2011, 09:18
  One of the two photographs I submitted to World Wide Gala Awards: Portraits & People was selected for inclusion in the upcoming book with the same title.…
- Photographs Wanted by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 2, 2011, 18:43
  The Pawtuxet Village Association will be publishing a calendar for 2012 and is looking for submissions for consideration. The photographs should be of and…
- PSRI Awards Banquet by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 26, 2011, 19:41
  Every year members of PSRI gather at an annual banquet to socialize and also to award the members whose work has gained them recognition. This year's winners…
- RW Botanical Center Greenhouse Rules by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 13, 2011, 14:51
  From Christina Beth RichardsonThe Greenhouses at Roger Williams Park is a very nice place to take photographs, however it has been recently learned that…
- Topaz Lens Effects by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 9, 2011, 16:02
  Topaz Labs released a new filter, Lens Effects, for those photographs which could use a little shallower depth of field, or a bit darker background, or many…
- A Promising Webcast by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 3, 2011, 17:12
  KelbyTraining.com is offering a special program, "Another Day With Jay Maisel" on June 6, 2011 at 6 PM. This live event is free and will give the viewers a…
- Free Cloud Storage by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 31, 2011, 22:11
  Cloud storage has become a standard with many companies offering some variation of the same theme. Some are free, some at a small cost, others come at…
- Benefits of flickr by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 31, 2011, 22:09
  As more members join flickr and add photographs to the PSRI pool, we will be able to display them in a slideshow on our site. This may actually make image…
- Canon Contest by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 31, 2011, 22:08
  No, it’s not a typo. That’s the name of the new Canon contest in collaboration with Ron Howard, kind of “multi-screen” on a grand scale. You can…
- Photographing Children by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 31, 2011, 22:05
  Christina Beth made a very interesting presentation on photographing children this past Tuesday with many tips and tricks to deal with different aged subjects.�…
- Photographs for the Front Page by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 25, 2011, 23:25
  Featuring members' photography on the front page is a new addition to the PSRI Web with its new clothing. The current method is a self running slide show. You…
- Gallery to flickr by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 25, 2011, 22:36
  An account on the PSRI Gallery has been a membership benefits for quite some time. A few devout "Gallerians" kept a collection of their photographs there, and…
- Lightroom Resources by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 22, 2011, 18:20
  Photoshop Lightroom has grown into a mature product with many features to please the photographers. There are times I am sure you wished it could do "this," or…
- Lightroom 3 Instant Rebate by: Dennis Goulet
  May 20, 2011, 08:13
  Adobe is offereing a 0 instant rebate on the full version of Lightroom 3. I have found it advertised at B&H and Adorama. The advertised price with…
- New Canon DLC by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 19, 2011, 19:58
  And, no, it is not a deli sandwich acronym. Canon has had quite a bit of information for photographers for years but they were on disparate and usually…
- The New Face of PSRI by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 17, 2011, 22:43
  Welcome to the new face of PSRI. It now has a new, and richer design. You will find the structure easier to navigate and easier to find the information. Our…
- Fair Warning, No Alarm by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 15, 2011, 09:54
  The PSRI Web site has been undergoing some changes behind the scenes and more to come. In the next day or so, you may see some broken links, or missing images…
- George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon Results by: Dennis Goulet
  May 10, 2011, 10:04
  The George W. Glennie Memorial Nature Salon is an international competition of photography clubs entering nature and wildlife images. PSRI entere and…
- Member Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 6, 2011, 08:16
  Mark your calendars to visit the photography exhibit of Steve Tierney. RI Historical Society will have the exhibit between June 19, 2011 - August 28, 2011 at…
- A few useful resources by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 1, 2011, 22:04
  A new post on KeptLight may be of interest to see, about Canon, and Photoshop.
- For Lightroom or Aperture Users by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 23, 2011, 15:51
  A new software is on the horizon for Lightroom or Aperture users. It is from onOne Software. Read more about it.
- Competition Scores Posted by: Dennis Goulet
  April 10, 2011, 13:29
  The cumulative scores for the fourth image competition are now posted. A new feature is a list of all the first, second and third place winning images for…
- How Big Is Your Camera? by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 9, 2011, 15:23
  For a unique approach to photography, take a look at the post I have just added to my site.
- Photoshop Upgrade Discount by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 29, 2011, 21:35
  Thanks to Jim Fraser, I am passing on another discount from Adobe. This one is for upgrades, Photoshop upgrade from CS2-CS4 and it comes at a terrific price of…
- Save on Lightroom by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 29, 2011, 16:26
  Adobe has a sale going on that will drop the price of Adobe Lightroom to 9 for purchase or for upgrade. I got the notification today and wanted to share…
- Photographer Jailed for Baiting Wildlife by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 24, 2011, 16:34
  For nature photographers, beware of the local laws when photographing. One photographer found out the hard way in Montana and got sentenced for 10 days in jail…
- Photoshop Print Size Display by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 20, 2011, 22:49
  If you want to view accurate print size image in Photoshop, you may want to read a new post I created recently.
- David Middleton Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 16, 2011, 21:38
  PSRI Annual Photo Workshop & Seminar - 2011 Featuring David Middleton David Middleton is a nationally recognized professional nature photographer,…
- Multiscreen Images Needed by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 16, 2011, 16:39
  This message is from Christina Richardson, chair of Multiscreen Competition Wanted! Images for the MultiScreen Competition! PSRI will be holding the…
- Exploring Lightroom 3 - Rescheduled from April by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 8, 2011, 16:35
  This presentation was originally scheduled for April 12, 2011 but postmponed to the new date shown due to a guest speaker arriving on April 12, 2011. Lightroom…
- Passage to India by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 4, 2011, 11:40
  This is from Shiv Verma, see the post for details. After many months of planning, I am really excited to announce this fantastic trip to India. A photo…
- Yellowstone in Winter by: Dennis Goulet
  March 3, 2011, 20:16
  In early February I traveled to Yellowstone National Park to photograph the wildlife and landscape. Much of the park is closed to automobile traffic…
- Exploring Lightroom 3 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 2, 2011, 09:39
  Lightroom 3 Overview (Rescheduled in May) April 12, 2011 7:30PM Approximately 75 minutesPresenter: A. Cemal EkinLightroom and similar products…
- Pixel Genius Sharpener by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 12, 2011, 17:21
  I have been using the PixelGenius sharpening workflow filter for quite some time now. All of my exhibit photographs have been sharpened using the same PG…
- Smoky Mountains Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 26, 2011, 21:10
  This message is from Shiv Verma I have just made arrangements for another 5 day photography workshop in the Smoky Mountains and Cades Cove in Tennessee. The…
- Hi-Jink Day at GLPA by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 21, 2011, 16:11
  The following is from Susan Moser, an invitation to all Please Join Us The Greater Lynn Photo Assoc. would like to invite you all to join us at GLPA…
- Florida Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 21, 2011, 16:10
  The following is from Shiv Verma, see attachments for more details I have just made arrangements for a 5 day fun filled photography workshop in South Western…
- Exploring Lightroom 3 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 6, 2011, 22:59
  Lightroom 3 Overview January 18, 2011 7:30PM Approximately 75 minutesPresenter: A. Cemal EkinLightroom and similar products introduced a new way of…
- Audubon Grand Prize Winner Dennis Goulet by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 25, 2010, 22:37
  Dennis Goulet Wins Audubon Magazine Grand PrizeIt is finally announced! I have been waiting to break this news for almost two months now. Dennis…
- 2010 Ocean State International Catalog by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 21, 2010, 15:10
  The digital catalog of the 2010 Ocean State Color Dual Projection Exhibition is ready for viewing. The presentation of all the accepted entries will be ready…
- A New Web Service From Photodex by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 7, 2010, 22:39
  Photodex, one of our continuing sponsors and makers of the popular ProShow Producer and Gold series has just announced a new product: ProShow Web. I have been…
- 2010 Ocean State International Scores by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 14, 2010, 11:49
  The judging of the 2010 Ocean State International Exhibition has completed. Although the catalog is under construction, we would like to share the score card…
- On Color by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 9, 2010, 23:22
  Color representation and accuracy is one of the most important subjects in photography. Lately, we have had a series of conversations regarding color, more…
- Hunt's Show Deals by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 6, 2010, 19:33
  I was at Hunt's Melrose store today, my first trip there. It was jammed with people who all seemed to have a grand time. After making my presentation I…
- Discounted Items at Hunt's by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 2, 2010, 13:50
  You might have received personal notifications that Hunt's is having a weekend show and there are many specials. One I would like to bring to your attention is…
- Beavertail Lighthouse Sunset by: Dennis Goulet
  October 25, 2010, 19:23
  Details of the Beavertail Lighthouse Sunset photo opportunity are restricted to PSRI members.Date: Friday 29 October 2010.Beavertail Lighthouse is…
- A Journey Ended by: Dennis Goulet
  October 22, 2010, 08:01
  Lane Newquist, long-time member and good friend of PSRI passed away Tuesday, October 19 at his home at 70 years old. All of us at PSRI are so saddened to…
- PSRI Looses Longtime Member by: Dennis Goulet
  October 22, 2010, 07:56
  Marcia M. (Morris) Long, 89, of Barrington, passed away Monday, October. 4, 2010. She was a very long-time member, friend, and contributor to PSRI.A…
- Photo Opportunity -- Beavertail Lighthouse by: Dennis Goulet
  October 19, 2010, 15:52
  The time of low tide and sunset coincide on the evenings of 28 October. Even better, on Friday 29 October, low tide is one hour after sunset, which…
- Photo Opportunity -- Longfellow’s Wayside Inn by: Dennis Goulet
  October 19, 2010, 15:49
  Sudbury, MAA National Historic Site, this is America’s oldest operating inn and continues to offer lodging and dining, which is a good thing after a…
- It’s Not Too Late . . . by: Dennis Goulet
  October 17, 2010, 14:03
  . . . to capture some of the fall color around Rhode Island. While some areas may have peaked, there were plenty of green-leafed trees on my morning…
- Tips for Photographing the Jack-o-Lanterns by: Dennis Goulet
  October 17, 2010, 13:28
  Here are some tips for photographing pumpkins at the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Zoo. Click on this image to access the event website.…
- John Paul Caponigro Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 6, 2010, 10:46
  Yesterday evening we had a great presentation by one of the cerebral photographers working today. John Paul shared with us his approach to creativity,…
- Proshow Producer Demo by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 4, 2010, 18:30
  A little while ago I posted a notice that Photodex updated Proshow series software with new features. I received a few questions related to its new features. I…
- A Special Waterfire Event by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 1, 2010, 16:42
  October 8-9, 2010 events organized by Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation will attract many. WaterFire, lighting, special events, procession
- HDR Soft's Photomatix Pro 4.0 now available by: Dennis Goulet
  October 1, 2010, 13:53
  A new release of Photomatix Pro has been released by HDR Soft. If you purchased a previous version after March 2007 you are entitled to a few upgrade. …
- Gallery Visit by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 23, 2010, 22:27
  This Sunday I will be giving a private tour of my photography exhibit, Touching The History: Photographs From The Dome Of Hagia Sophia, between 4:00 - 5:00…
- Proshow New Release by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 23, 2010, 07:45
  As a Photodex Proshow beta tester, I would like to inform users of Proshow, Producer or Gold, that a new version of the software has been released. The new…
- Exhibit Opening by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 17, 2010, 08:37
  I would like to thank my friends from PSRI for visiting the opening reception of my exhibit, "Touching the History" at Hunt-Cavanagh Art Gallery of Providence…
- Dolphins and Bubbles by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 12, 2010, 16:35
  I smoked for many years and like many smokers I used to blow smoke rings, big heavy ones. They would sometimes settle on my desk surface and I used to think…
- Garden of Wings Butterfly Pavilion by: Dennis Goulet
  September 11, 2010, 15:06
  The Farmer's Daughter has a butterfly pavilion landscaped with flowering plants housing butterflies and moths indigenous to Rhode Island. They offer entry to…
- Field Trip -- Castle Hill Lighthouse sunset by: Dennis Goulet
  September 8, 2010, 19:00
  Details of the Castle Hill Lighthouse field trip restricted to PSRI members.Date: 22 September 2010.Sunset is at 6:30 PM so it is best if you…
- Support A Photographic Cause by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 4, 2010, 21:42
  Mac Holbert is one of the digital printing pioneers and gurus. I received an e-mail from him today asking for a simple support by voting on a project proposal…
- Topaz DeNoise 5 Plug-In Review by: Dennis Goulet
  September 4, 2010, 16:39
  Denoise 5 provides fast noise reduction processing on large images while preserving detail. Added features include debanding and black level processing to…
- Audubon Society of RI Raptor Weekend by: Dennis Goulet
  September 3, 2010, 16:23
  Audubon Raptor Weekend 2010 Audubon Environment Education Center 1401 Hope Street (Route 114), Bristol, RI September 11 & 12, 2010; 10:00 a.m. -…
- Another NECCC Winner by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 1, 2010, 09:38
  A short while ago I posted several images by our members that won awards at NECCC. One was omitted due to incomplete information. This post should complete the…
- New Canon Gear Announced by: Dennis Goulet
  August 26, 2010, 19:50
  Canon has announced a new DSLR, the 60D to take the place of the 50D in its lineup. Always eager to add new features to its cameras, this DSLR has a flip out…
- NECCC 2010 Award Winning Photographs by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 24, 2010, 16:46
  Our NECCC connection, Barbara Houde sent a message to report the top placement of a couple of our members in the photography contest. Her message is below: The…
- Canon 120 MegaPixel Sensor! by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 24, 2010, 15:39
  Yep, you read it right one-hundred-twenty megapixels, and on an APS-C size 1.6x crop factor format. That means, it will be a camera that may be called 89D!!…
- Viva Viveza! by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 22, 2010, 21:44
  Additional functionality for Photoshop, and later Lightroom and Aperture seems to come from an eternal fountain. This is in a way a tribute to human imagination…
- John Paul Caponigro at PSRI by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 18, 2010, 08:17
  OK, let's let the cat out of the bag! You might have seen the small teaser on the sidebar "JPC", now the full announcement. The noted fine art photographer,…
- Fair Warning for Amazon Prime Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 15, 2010, 09:57
  Like many users, I have been shopping at Amazon for quite some time and for things well beyond books. Recently I have discovered some questionable practices at…
- PSRI Has Lost A Dear Friend by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 12, 2010, 08:18
  The following is a message from our president Dennis Gignac Dear Friends:It is with my deepest regret and sorrow that I must inform you of the passing…
- The Art of Polaroid at Gallery 4 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 10, 2010, 13:52
  Polaroid was (it's a shame I even refer to the name in the past tense) one of the leading innovators in the photography field. Although most people may…
- Richard Avedon at Boston MFA by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 10, 2010, 13:37
  Richard Avedon's name has been inextricably tied to fashion photography for many decades. His iconic images of celebrities, ordinary people, towns, villages,…
- Northern Ligths by: A. Cemal Ekin
  August 3, 2010, 14:36
  I am posting a message I got from Steve Tierney, you may be interested to know.(article from Aug 2nd (yesterday) … so tomorrow means today)Sky…
- Portrait Photography Session by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 26, 2010, 15:10
  I am sharing information that I received from Printmakers, Inc.; one of our sponsors. Clay Blackmore How to Photograph Everyone Fun and engaging, Blackmore…
- Exhibit Announcement by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 26, 2010, 08:24
  I have just posted on my site the announcement of my upcoming exhibit in September-October. Note the opening reception on September 16, 2010, it will be great…
- Raptor Photo Session by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 22, 2010, 19:22
  Raptor Preview Photo Session September 4, 2010 Calling all photographers – Audubon offers a rare photo session with birds of prey on September 4. Take…
- PSReye Focus Final Call 50% Off Sale by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 20, 2010, 17:32
  I wrote about the morning sale, there is another and final 50% off sale on the PSReye Focus Magazine. The following is from the MagCloud Web site: Final Flash…
- Manipulated Photographs - Adams' Take by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 20, 2010, 13:56
  During one of my presentations at NECCC last weekend I expressed my view that Ansel Adams never made realistic photographs. Every photograph he took never…
- PSRI Magazine Sale - Very limited time by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 20, 2010, 08:54
  MagCloud, the printer of the PSReye Focus Magazine is running very limited time sales with 50% off the production cost. The next one will start in less than 15…
- Expo 2010 - Canon Wonder Camera by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 12, 2010, 08:37
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- New PSRI Membership System by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 11, 2010, 20:02
  I am pleased to announce that PSRI has a new membership registration and dues payment system. With this system in place, we will be able to give every member a…
- Undersea, Land, and Air by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 5, 2010, 21:26
  Nature Photography by Bill DwyerJuly 11 - August 28, 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Local photographer Bill Dwyer takes us on a photographic journey with images…
- Display Calibration: So Easy a Munki Can Do It by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 4, 2010, 20:09
  I have recently acquired an X-Rite ColorMunki Photo for display calibration and profiling. It is an amazingly simple device to use enhanced by equally…
- Post notifications flurry by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 19, 2010, 13:53
  In an attempt to improve the membership registration and payment system I have been working with a pair of plugins. Since I neglected to disable the notificatio…
- Enhance Proshow by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 16, 2010, 16:04
  Proshow offers a rich set of tools with which top quality video shows can be produced. Style packs and other elements make the experience that much better
- A Rich Collection Of Photographs by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 13, 2010, 21:52
  I have a new post about a rich collection of photographs. I am placing a link to it here to avoid duplication.View the post at KeptLight.com
- PSReye Focus Magazine on Sale by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 9, 2010, 16:58
  In case anyone interested, Magclud is running a sale for fathers' day and the price of the PSReye Focus Magazine becomes .20 instead of with the…
- Lightroom 3 Resources by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 9, 2010, 12:24
  In case you did not get a chance to explore the available resources elsewhere, here is a short list that will give you a kick-start with the new release of…
- Photoshop Lightroom 3 is Out by: A. Cemal Ekin
  June 8, 2010, 19:11
  After a long public beta, Adobe opened the doors on Lightroom 3. It offers a new RAW engine and many other refined tools.
- O'Reilly Media joins PSRI Sponsors by: Dennis Goulet
  May 20, 2010, 09:13
  O'Reilly Media joins the growing list of sponsors who offer discounts for PSRI members. A leading book publisher of technical subjects, including computers,…
- Splash - The Video by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 17, 2010, 20:50
  We all know what our friend Mike "Splash" Marceau can do in his basement with plenty of patience and tons of experience; recently Deb and Holly have also…
- HUNT's Annual Digital Days Sale by: Dennis Goulet
  May 6, 2010, 14:12
  Hunt's Photo and Video is having its big weekend sale 7-8 May 2010, but prices are good until 3 PM on Monday 9 May. If you can't make it to one of their…
- Free Software by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 5, 2010, 14:57
  onOne Software, makers of popular add ons to Photoshop and Lightroom offers some of their products for free
- A New Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 25, 2010, 16:04
  I will have a new exhibit in the Cleveland State University Art Gallery between May 21 - June 21, 2001. You can read the details and see the exhibit catalog on…
- PSRI Lost a Friend by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2010, 09:24
  It is with great sadness I remind you of the death of Shing Tak Doo, Mary Doo's husband, a kind and gentle man, a good man, a talented man. He will surely be…
- Photoshop CS5 Unveiled Today by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 12, 2010, 07:26
  Adobe takes the wraps off its CS5 suite today. Register for the live event
- Sharpening Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 5, 2010, 22:55
  As you may recall, I had a workshop on sharpening strategies in Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom a few months ago. Not everyone could make it due to its…
- 30 March 2010 Meeting Cancelled by: Dennis Goulet
  March 30, 2010, 16:13
  Due to the amount of flooding, closed streets, and water in people's homes, the meeting tonight, 30 March 2010, is cancelled. We will try to schedule…
- Photoshop CS5 processed photographs by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 27, 2010, 18:51
  Photoshop CS5 is around the corner, here are some photographs processed using the beta version of Photoshop CS5
- Adobe Lighroom 3 Public Beta 2 Available by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 26, 2010, 17:25
  Beta software will give you a feel for what may be coming down the pike. Lightroom 3 public beta 2 is available for download
- Photoshop CS5 feature set, around the corner by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 25, 2010, 18:47
  Adobe Photoshop CS5 feature set will be announced on April 12
- PSReye Focus on Sale until March 21, 2010 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 17, 2010, 10:12
  Featuring the photographs of PSRI members, PSReye Focus has been a success in many ways. The magazine is now on sale 25% off until March 21, 2010.
- PSRI Magazine in Providence College News by: A. Cemal Ekin
  March 16, 2010, 12:00
  The PSReye Focus magazine that was created by Emma and John made it to the college news. Take a look at it on the PC Web site.
- Printing Workflow Presentation by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 23, 2010, 23:02
  Printing remains the last mystery in photographic art for many. This presentation demystifies some of the concepts and recommends a printing workflow with good…
- Topaz DeNoise, Photoshop Plugin Review by: Dennis Goulet
  February 21, 2010, 22:28
  This is the second in a series of review of Topaz Labs plugins for Photoshop. I'm not a Photoshop expert, and the tools that I use have to be easy to…
- Discounts for PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 20, 2010, 18:39
  As the punch line from an old commercial goes "Membership has its privileges!" Our sponsors, in addition to their generous contribution to our fund raising…
- Photoshop Turns 20 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 19, 2010, 08:38
  Four men who started the software that has become the standard talk about the "good old days."
- Topaz Adjust, Photoshop Plugin Review by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 17, 2010, 11:38
  Topaz Labs makes a series of very interesting plugins for Photoshop. Their software integrates with Lightroom, Aperture, and iPhoto but currently only on…
- ... and his drawings by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 14, 2010, 09:36
  If you liked Michael Paul Smith's time-travel photographs from the past, take a look at his drawings and paintings. They are rendered with great technical…
- A Different Kind of Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin
  February 14, 2010, 00:22
  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…
- Flat Rate Book Sale -- winkflash ;) by: Dennis Goulet
  February 5, 2010, 08:44
  Winkflash, a North Kingston prining company, has announced a sale of their hard cover photo books. I've built two books using this company and was satisfied…
- National Wildlife Federation Photography Contest by: Dennis Goulet
  February 5, 2010, 08:34
  Today I received notice of the annual photography contest organized by the National Wildlife Federation. Prizes total ,000 in three divisions: Professional,…
- PSRI Competition Scores by: Dennis Goulet
  February 3, 2010, 14:40
  Scores from the third PSRI competition are now posted.
- Nik Silver Efex Pro Review by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 12, 2010, 09:55
  B&W photography gained more interest after the advent of digital photography as more photographers realized that it offered unique expressive and…
- Workshop Notes on Sharpening by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 11, 2010, 00:26
  The sharpening workshop on January 3, 2010 was well received. Dennis is going to share his notes with more detail, but until then you can view the slide show…
- An Oldie Made Available Again by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 9, 2010, 14:17
  I moderated two panel discussions on the meaning, practice, and art of photography in the past. One of them was recorded and a streaming video of the program…
- An Afternoon with Robert O’Toole by: Dennis Goulet
  December 29, 2009, 09:57
  Hosted by Nashoba Valley Photo ClubSponsored by Sigma and Hunt’s Photo and VideoSaturday, February 6, 2010 1 to 4 PMSeminar Info: http://nvp…
- PSRI Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 18, 2009, 10:30
  Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom are common tools in the arsenal of most of our members. Continuing on with the series of workshops I…
- PSRI Magazine is Out by: A. Cemal Ekin
  December 1, 2009, 23:30
  The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It…
- A new site feature by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 26, 2009, 23:52
  If you like to be alerted when there is a new post on the site, you can subscribe to the alert service by entering your e-mail address in the field on the…
- MS Office 2010 Public Beta by: A. Cemal Ekin
  November 25, 2009, 20:40
  OK, this is not exactly photography related. But, it is a chance to try the next generation of Microsoft Office 2010 for almost one year. If you want to see…
- Annual Photographic Conference by: Dennis Goulet
  November 23, 2009, 13:29
  NECCC 65th Annual Photographic Conference JULY 16, 17 & 18, 2010 The New England Camera Club Council is once again orgainzing its annual…
- PSRI Member Public Galleries by: Dennis Goulet
  November 1, 2009, 09:33
  Ted and Louise Haley will exhibit their prints from 2 to 31 November 2009 at theHope Library Rt 116 Hope Village, Scituate, RI .Sandra Gaumont will…
- Photography Exhibit at Newport Art Museum by: Dennis Goulet
  October 31, 2009, 08:29
  Through Four Pairs of Eyes The Newport Arts Museum presents "Focus on Four," an exhibit of four American photographers who worked in Rhode Island at different…
- Yet another white balance tool by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 28, 2009, 20:54
  White balance has become a well-known issue and benefit to digital photographers. There are several different products in the market from simple to more…
- A new public beta by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 23, 2009, 09:49
  Look at the image below, you will see version "3" of Adobe Lightroom. Yes, it is on the horizon with new and/or improved feature set including better noise…
- HDR Imaging by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 21, 2009, 08:40
  On October 20, 2009 Cemal Ekin made a presentation on HDR imaging explaining the concept of HDR, its tools, and he demonstrated how to use his tool of choice,…
- Your digital camera and the Nobel Prize by: A. Cemal Ekin
  October 17, 2009, 08:28
  This year, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to two American physicists "for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD…
- A new color tool by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 28, 2009, 22:32
  Designed to be portable and used anywhere, X-Rite ColorChecker® Passport and the included Adobe Lightroom Plugin promises to make color correction,…
- A new blog and a new book by: A. Cemal Ekin
  September 20, 2009, 16:21
  Boston based photographer Lou Jones has started writing a blog that is directed at camera clubs and related organizations. Some of you will remember Lou from…
- Tony Sweet Drummin' by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 10, 2009, 00:19
  Many of you know Tony, and only as a photographer. In this video, he will surprise you with his musical talent. Nice going Tony.
- Point Judith Fishing Community by: A. Cemal Ekin
  May 6, 2009, 09:42
  Received the following announcement from Jessica Wilson. A visit to the photographer's website will show you the promise of a full print exhibit. Looks very…
- Writings on Software by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 24, 2009, 22:18
  Computer hardware and software have become a standard part of the toolchest of most photographers. There are many to choose and use for a myriad of purposes.…
- Writings on Digital Workflow and Techniques by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 24, 2009, 22:11
  Digital photography has liberated the photographers but also added a new set of tools and rules to learn. The writings here are meant to provide some tools and…
- Writings on Close-up Photography by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 24, 2009, 22:01
  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…
- Writings on Nature Photography by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 24, 2009, 21:54
  Landscape is an attractive and popular subject, not only to photograph but also to write ideas about it and share with others. Here are a few that you may…
- Writings on Gear by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 24, 2009, 21:43
  A photographer's bag is filled with gear, even after leaving most of it back home. Learning what these tools do and using them effectively reauires patience…
- Writings on Photography by PSRI Members by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 24, 2009, 21:35
  Over the years, we have accumulated a good number of reading material produced by our members and guest presenters. On this page you will find several that…
- Digital Days Photo Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2009, 23:43
  A highly respected program is coming near us. Digital Days Workshop which presents programs all around the country will hold a workshop in Boston on April…
- Don't Bruise the Pixels by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2009, 23:40
  On January 20, 2009, Cemal Ekin made a presentation titled "Don't Bruise the Pixels: Nondestrucitve Editing Strategies in Photoshop". The main message was to…
- Poor Man's Lighting by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2009, 23:32
  PSRI had a couple of guests who shared their knowledge and experience on lighting on a small budget. Small budget does not mean the results have to suffer, as…
- Yousuf Karsh: Portraits of Artists by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2009, 23:21
  The RISD Museum in Providence has an exhibit of Yousuf Karsh portraits. If you missed the opportunity to see his photographs at the Boston MFA, this is your…
- MFA Boston: Herb Ritts (1952-2002)
  Photographic Figures by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2009, 23:17
  The first permanently dedicated gallery to photography at the Boston MFA, with an exhibition exploring the enormous and stimulating diversity of these…
- PSRI Workshop with Jeff Foott by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2009, 23:15
  Jeff Foott, a tour leader with the Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris will hold a 4-day workshop at PSRI Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, 2009. The workshop…
- GPS Marking for Everyone by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2009, 22:49
  Some new cameras have a built in or optional GPS that will mark the images with location data. For the rest of the photographers, ATP Electronics offers an…
- Adobe Introduces CS4 by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2009, 22:48
  As expected, Adobe introduced Creative Suite 4 in several different bundles. The part that is most relevant to photographers, Photoshop CS4 brings some truly…
- Epson Introduces Exhibition Fiber Paper by: A. Cemal Ekin
  April 15, 2009, 10:10
  The presence of a silver gelatin print has eluded the digital printers since the advent of digital photography. Although excellent quality prints, the digital…
- Member List by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 3, 2005, 10:33
  PSRI Member Roster
- Renew Membership by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 7, 2003, 10:41
  This page is for existing PSRI member to renew their memberships for another year. If you are not a member of PSRI and would like to join us, this is not the…
- Thank You by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 3, 2003, 12:18
  Thank you for paying for your membership. Your membership will be valid for one year, typically September to September. If you are joining PSRI as a new member…
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- Photo Shoot in the Park by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 21, 2012, 16:45
  From Christina Richardson PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - ROGER WILLIAMS PARKGrab your camera, snow boots and hot cocoa and join me at 6:30 a.m. at Roger Williams…
- Presentation Notes -- Attracting Wildlife for Nature Photography by: Dennis Goulet
  October 31, 2011, 08:48
  Gail Hansche Godin has provided a resource list that includes websites as well as the types of vegetation and other attractants to encourage bird and wildlife…
- Photo Trip by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 7, 2011, 20:06
  A photo trip to Buttonwoods Farm in Connecticut is being planned. This is a “meet there” kind of trip for interested members. See the details in the…
- PSRI Favorite Places to Photograph by: Dennis Goulet
  May 14, 2011, 19:24
  The directions for the form are found here: Favorite_Places_Form_InstructionsThe form is in WORD format. PSRI_Favorite_Places_Form
- Field Trip -- Castle Hill Lighthouse sunset by: Dennis Goulet
  September 8, 2010, 19:00
  Details of the Castle Hill Lighthouse field trip restricted to PSRI members.Date: 22 September 2010.Sunset is at 6:30 PM so it is best if you…
- Discount Codes by: A. Cemal Ekin
  July 12, 2010, 09:51
  PSRI members receive discounts from our sponsors. You can find the discount amounts and codes below. Sponsors offering discounts include Photodex, Nik…
- Category: Discount Codes (1)
  - Discount Codes by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 12, 2010, 09:51
    PSRI members receive discounts from our sponsors. You can find the discount amounts and codes below. Sponsors offering discounts include Photodex, Nik…
- Category: Information (7)
  Information of value to membes
  - Presentation Notes -- Attracting Wildlife for Nature Photography by: Dennis Goulet
    October 31, 2011, 08:48
    Gail Hansche Godin has provided a resource list that includes websites as well as the types of vegetation and other attractants to encourage bird and wildlife…
  - Favorite Places to Photograph Worksheet by: Dennis Goulet
    September 14, 2011, 19:31
    As promised, the blank form and instructions are now available in the members only information section. We are planning to make this information availalbe to…
  - American Photo Model Shoot Workshop Discount by: A. Cemal Ekin
    September 13, 2011, 21:41
    American Photo Model Shoot Workshop is offering PSRI members very deep discounts, see details below and the workshop information on the main post about the…
  - Photo Trip by: A. Cemal Ekin
    July 7, 2011, 20:06
    A photo trip to Buttonwoods Farm in Connecticut is being planned. This is a “meet there” kind of trip for interested members. See the details in the…
  - Beavertail Lighthouse Sunset by: Dennis Goulet
    October 25, 2010, 19:23
    Details of the Beavertail Lighthouse Sunset photo opportunity are restricted to PSRI members.Date: Friday 29 October 2010.Beavertail Lighthouse is…
  - Longfellow's Wayside Inn Photo Opportunity by: Dennis Goulet
    October 20, 2010, 18:44
    Details of the Wayside Inn photo opportunity are restricted to PSRI members.Date: 23 October 2010.Saturday may be a busy time later in the…
  - Field Trip -- Castle Hill Lighthouse sunset by: Dennis Goulet
    September 8, 2010, 19:00
    Details of the Castle Hill Lighthouse field trip restricted to PSRI members.Date: 22 September 2010.Sunset is at 6:30 PM so it is best if you…
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PSRI Sponsors
- O’Reilly Media by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 17, 2011, 22:05
  O’Reilly Media joins the growing list of sponsors who offer discounts for PSRI members. A leading book publisher of technical subjects, including…
- Printmakers, Inc. by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 17, 2011, 22:04
  We welcome our new sponsor, PrintMakers, Inc, a local printing facility with excellent quality output. Their product assortment includes a variety of print…
- Imagenomic by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 17, 2011, 22:02
  Imagenomic is our newest sponsor, we welcome them to our growing list of fine group of digital imaging prominent companies sponsoring the activities of PSRI.…
- Topaz Labs by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 17, 2011, 22:01
  The world of Photoshop and Lightroom is never complete without the many plugins that make the environment that much richer and the experience of using these…
- Nik Software by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 17, 2011, 22:00
  Nik Software joined the fine group of PSRI sponsors. We welcome them and express our thanks for supporting PSRI in its efforts to spread the love of…
- Kelby Training by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 17, 2011, 22:00
  Kelby Training offers online education on a variety of topics as well as their well known publications, books, DVDs. The online training section of their Web…
- NAPP by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 17, 2011, 21:59
  The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) has been giving us some of their top notch books and DVDs for raffles and auctions since 2006. We…
- Hunt's Photo by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 17, 2011, 21:58
  Hunt's Photo & Video provides us with financial support for our guest speakers and also offers a great selection of camera equipment at competitive prices…
- Photodex by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 17, 2011, 21:56
  Photodex makes several products of interest to photographers. Some of us used Compupix before there was Lightroom, a fine product indeed. Since 2006, Photodex…
- X-Rite by: A. Cemal Ekin
  January 17, 2011, 13:43
  The leading manufacturer of color-managed workflow products, X-Rite has joined the list of distinguished sponsors of our club. PSRI is proud to welcome…

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