Category: Websites
Mike Johnston’s Sunday Morning Photographer column looks this week at the subjective issue of why some people like a photograph, and some don’t…
“The question, more bluntly put, is “Why the heck do you like that?” There’s no one right answer here, of course, so I can look at this from both sides. Most importantly, though, there ain’t no Emperor. What I mean is, I’m not privy to any secret Guild card or arcane knowledge that somehow bestows upon me the right to say what’s good and what’s not. When I say I like something, I just mean I like it. I’m not implying that you should like it, or if you knew more you would like it, or you’re a Philistine for not liking it. We all get to have our own taste.”
Mike Johnston’s Sunday Morning Photographer column looks this week at the subjective issue of why some people like a photograph, and some don’t… “The question, more bluntly put, is “Why the heck do you like that?” There’s no one right answer here, of course, so I can look at this…
I often find other photographers’ accounts of how they actually took a photograph as interesting, maybe more so, as the photograph itelf. Sounds like a good idea for a website…Michael Reichmann’s detailed report of his recent trip to Death Valley is once again well-worth reading, helped by some gorgeous sand-dune photographs.
“In mid-May 2003 I spent 5 days leading a photographic workshop in Death Valley, CA. I have shot in Death Valley on several previous occasions during the past few years, and likely would not have gone back there again so soon. But, there was a total lunar eclipse scheduled for the evening of May 15th, and I had decided that this was likely the best place for the eclipse photograph that I had visualized. My write-up on the eclipse shoot describes that event, but since we spent a total of five days working in the Death Valley area, here is a look at some of the photographs that were produced, and a discussion of some of the locations.”
I often find other photographers’ accounts of how they actually took a photograph as interesting, maybe more so, as the photograph itelf. Sounds like a good idea for a website…Michael Reichmann’s detailed report of his recent trip to Death Valley is once again well-worth reading, helped by some gorgeous sand-dune…
Michael Reichmann has posted a very detailed account of how he took the lunar eclipse photograph that I reported on Saturday. It’s a very interesting insight into the world of a professional photographer, and well worth reading even if astronomy isn’t your main interest.
Michael Reichmann has posted a very detailed account of how he took the lunar eclipse photograph that I reported on Saturday. It’s a very interesting insight into the world of a professional photographer, and well worth reading even if astronomy isn’t your main interest. Luminous Landscape
Well, it looks as though Michael Reichmann might have gone and won his own competition! This is by far the most interesting photo of the recent lunar eclipse that I’ve seen:
If you know of a better photograph (in your humble opinion) then send me the URL and I’ll take a look. It will have to be good to beat this one though..
Well, it looks as though Michael Reichmann might have gone and won his own competition! This is by far the most interesting photo of the recent lunar eclipse that I’ve seen: Luminous Landscape If you know of a better photograph (in your humble opinion) then send me the URL and…
Mike Johnston’s weekly column is intended this week “for people who want to learn how to take better pictures”. Count me in then…
“Are you perfectly happy with your photographs? Do you think you’re already as good as you can be? If you’re one of these lucky (or deluded!) few, then stop reading: this column isn’t for you.
If you’re more typical, you may be somebody who’s been interested in photography for a long time, knows a fair amount about it, and is reasonably well equipped, but still wonders about ways to improve.”
Website: Sunday Morning Photographer
Mike Johnston’s weekly column is intended this week “for people who want to learn how to take better pictures”. Count me in then…“Are you perfectly happy with your photographs? Do you think you’re already as good as you can be? If you’re one of these lucky (or deluded!) few, then…
Apparently on May 15th-16th there will be a total lunar eclipse, visible from North America and parts of Western Europe, including the United Kingdom. Luminous Landscape have organised a competition…
“The reason I mention this all again is ? if you live somewhere in the path of the eclipse, and most readers do, you might want to try your hand at shooting it. All it takes is clear skies and a willingness to stay up late, or get up early, if you’re in Europe. To make this a bit more exciting for everyone I’ve created a unique competition so that we can all see some of the better lunar eclipse photographs that readers produce. There are prizes as well as a chance for fame and glory (sort of).”
Website: The Great Luminous Landscape Lunar Eclipse Photography Competition
Apparently on May 15th-16th there will be a total lunar eclipse, visible from North America and parts of Western Europe, including the United Kingdom. Luminous Landscape have organised a competition… “The reason I mention this all again is ? if you live somewhere in the path of the eclipse, and…
Found via the excellent resource digicamera.net, the US magazine Popular Photography has posted reviews of the Canon EOS 1DS and the Sigma SD9 on its website in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
Website: Popular Photography
Found via the excellent resource digicamera.net, the US magazine Popular Photography has posted reviews of the Canon EOS 1DS and the Sigma SD9 on its website in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Website: Popular Photography
I’ve added a couple of new websites to my Links page. First up is “TS B/W photo-visual portfolio”, which features moody black and white photography, shot on travels in various countries around the world.
Website: TS B/W photo-visual portfolio
Next is “digital-photography resources”, which contains news, books, community groups and links on different digital photography categories.
Website: digital-photography resources
I’ve added a couple of new websites to my Links page. First up is “TS B/W photo-visual portfolio”, which features moody black and white photography, shot on travels in various countries around the world. Website: TS B/W photo-visual portfolio Next is “digital-photography resources”, which contains news, books, community groups and…
Following my recent brush with the law at Liverpool Street Station, Mike Johnston looks this week at the subject of where we are allowed to take photographs, and what we can do with them once we have taken them. “in Britain, where photographers are still considered harmless and are pretty much left alone (I know I’m going to hear it from you photographers in Britain, but I still think it’s better there than it is here)”. I guess I should write to Mike?!
“Where exactly are you allowed, and not allowed, to photograph?
I get this question all the time. Unfortunately, I’m not an expert on the subject, and I’m sure to make some errors in discussing it, whether of commission or omission. Also, all of what I have to say only applies to the U.S. of A., where I happen to live. The basic rule is that you’re allowed to photograph most anything if you’re on public property and you’re not going to do much of anything with the picture. There are exceptions to this.”
Following my recent brush with the law at Liverpool Street Station, Mike Johnston looks this week at the subject of where we are allowed to take photographs, and what we can do with them once we have taken them. “in Britain, where photographers are still considered harmless and are pretty…
As usual ePhotoZine have published a number of new digital photography articles and techniques. This month includes “Photoshop Masterclass 1”, in which the site’s editor improves a reader’s picture beyond all recognition, and “Tree time!”, which offers fresh angles on photographing trees.
Website: ePhotoZine - May Techniques
As usual ePhotoZine have published a number of new digital photography articles and techniques. This month includes “Photoshop Masterclass 1”, in which the site’s editor improves a reader’s picture beyond all recognition, and “Tree time!”, which offers fresh angles on photographing trees. Website: ePhotoZine - May Techniques
Completing the updates for the month of May, Phototexels’ “May Editorial” is a long, rambling but very enjoyable personal look at a number of digital photography issues, including the difference between a professional and amateur photographer (what category do you fall into?), and what the future may hold for 5-megapixel consumer digicams like the Canon Gx series.
Website: Phototexels - May Editorial
Completing the updates for the month of May, Phototexels’ “May Editorial” is a long, rambling but very enjoyable personal look at a number of digital photography issues, including the difference between a professional and amateur photographer (what category do you fall into?), and what the future may hold for 5-megapixel…
If you’ve reached the stage in your photography where you’re looking to sell your work, then Photoconnect.com may be the answer. Here’s the official press release:
A new way for photographers to sell images online
Photoconnect.net is a new affordable option for photographers wanting to sell online who want flexibility but do not wish to go as far as building their own website or hand over commission on sales. Compared to other options, photographers with confidence in the market for their images should find substantial time and cost efficiencies - there are illustrations on the site.
In designing its features, photoconnect.net surveyed the varied participants of the UK stock photography listing in Yahoo. As an example of its findings, the survey suggested that in web searches only one in fifteen sites stood any chance of having one of their images found directly in a search for a subject featured in the photography.
The features of photoconnect.net which emerged that differentiate it from online alternatives are:
- Individual images may be found directly and prominently by buyers from the major search engines or through two structured search options on the site
- It provides a collaborative non-exclusive environment which promotes participation and structured links to independent photographers and libraries
- Photographers may link images directly to their images at other websites - for example an agency such as Alamy or a fine art fulfillment outlet such as Caf? Press.
- A photographer’s work may be promoted by Photoconnect submitting mailings that feature highlights their work to buyers selected by the photographer
As an example of costs, a showcase of 100 images will cost ?80 (US$120), with a charge of ?24 pa (US$36) after the first year.
Website: Photoconnect
If you’ve reached the stage in your photography where you’re looking to sell your work, then Photoconnect.com may be the answer. Here’s the official press release: A new way for photographers to sell images online Photoconnect.net is a new affordable option for photographers wanting to sell online who want flexibility…
The second RAW conversion contest over at Outback Photo has just finished. This time a Nikon D100 RAW file was used as the source, and once again the range of different looks and effects that have been achieved are quite eye-opening. I particularly like entry #3 by Magne Nilsen, but then I do like bold colours having used Kodak EBX 100 and Fuji Velvia film for so long…
The second RAW conversion contest over at Outback Photo has just finished. This time a Nikon D100 RAW file was used as the source, and once again the range of different looks and effects that have been achieved are quite eye-opening. I particularly like entry #3 by Magne Nilsen, but…
Digital Outback Photo have been busy of late posting some very interesting articles. You can vote for the winner of the first RAW Conversion Contest, have a go at Contest #2 and catch up with Uwe’s experience with the Kodak 14n DSLR. There’s also an impressive monochrome entry to the RAW Conversion Contest #1, with details of how the overall effect was achieved.
Website: RAW Conversion Contest #1 - Monochrome Entry
Website: Outback Photo
Digital Outback Photo have been busy of late posting some very interesting articles. You can vote for the winner of the first RAW Conversion Contest, have a go at Contest #2 and catch up with Uwe’s experience with the Kodak 14n DSLR. There’s also an impressive monochrome entry to the…
Lil, a regular PhotographyBLOG visitor :-), has launched an impressively designed and regularly updated Tokyo-based photography blog. I’ve added it to my Links page…
Website: Esthet.org
Lil, a regular PhotographyBLOG visitor :-), has launched an impressively designed and regularly updated Tokyo-based photography blog. I’ve added it to my Links page… Website: Esthet.org
Stephen over at DP-Now recommended this website to me, and I’m recommending it to you in turn. If you’re looking for a completely-free, 200Mb online photo album, then look no further. Point your browser at Instantlogic.com and signup a.s.a.p…
Stephen over at DP-Now recommended this website to me, and I’m recommending it to you in turn. If you’re looking for a completely-free, 200Mb online photo album, then look no further. Point your browser at Instantlogic.com and signup a.s.a.p…
The Photo-i website has been quiet for some time, but has just been updated with some interesting articles, including a review of 3 completely free photography applications that may be worth downloading.
Website: Photo-i
The Photo-i website has been quiet for some time, but has just been updated with some interesting articles, including a review of 3 completely free photography applications that may be worth downloading. Website: Photo-i
The April issue of the excellent 28mm.org, “a webzine dedicated to the love of photography” has just been released, featuring 14 new photographer’s galleries. I particularly like the “View from above” gallery by Jeremy Clouser…
Website: 28mm.org
The April issue of the excellent 28mm.org, “a webzine dedicated to the love of photography” has just been released, featuring 14 new photographer’s galleries. I particularly like the “View from above” gallery by Jeremy Clouser… Website: 28mm.org
At the start of every month ePhotoZine always publish some interesting photography techniques. For April, there is a guide to taking photographs of skies that can then be added to photographs digitally, how to be more creative when taking photos of daffodils, and intriguingly the infamous UK interior designer, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, shares some hot tips…
Website: ePhotoZine - April Techniques
At the start of every month ePhotoZine always publish some interesting photography techniques. For April, there is a guide to taking photographs of skies that can then be added to photographs digitally, how to be more creative when taking photos of daffodils, and intriguingly the infamous UK interior designer, Laurence…
In the sixth and final part of this Review of Photo Sharing/Critique websites, I’ve reviewed Usefilm. “Usefilm is a very easy-to-use, good looking and popular website that has just got better with the recent site update. The standard of the photography is high and the site is worth visiting just to browse through some of the excellent images on show.”
As a reminder, I’m taking a look at some Photo Sharing/Critique websites and letting you know what I think about each one and the overall concept of posting your photos for review.
In the sixth and final part of this Review of Photo Sharing/Critique websites, I’ve reviewed Usefilm. “Usefilm is a very easy-to-use, good looking and popular website that has just got better with the recent site update. The standard of the photography is high and the site is worth visiting just…