India’s diverse culture is truly a photographer’s delight.

Chris answers some audience questions about Lightroom: How to backup and restore Lightroom and how to select and export thousands of photos over multiple folders. Chris also just made an observation about how his HomeKit cameras could breathe new life into his favorite photo exercise. Photo by Siarhei Horbach [sc:podlovebutton] Links: SPONSOR: Vistaprint: Get 500 … Continue reading "869 Home Automation and Photography"

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Don Komarechka is back on the show. This time he tells us about macro photography and about his latest book. The Kickstarter for it is almost finished. [sc:podlovebutton] Links: Kickstarter: Macro Photography: The Universe at our Feet by Don Komarechka Podcast: Photo Geek Weekly Homepage: Don Komarechka Photography SPONSOR: HoneyBook. Get 50% off with code … Continue reading "871 Frozen-UV-Macro-Stereo-Photography"

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Chris has spent months and years to get a grip on this: photography stresses us out. Let’s explore what we can do about it. Also Roger has a dying camera battery and wants to know if there’s anything he could have done about that. Photo by Chris Marquardt [sc:podlovebutton] Links: Tweet: What stresses you out … Continue reading "876 Photography Means Stress"

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Chris looks at wind speeds, slow drones, a mini assignment AND you’ll learn that telephoto compression isn’t really a thing. This week’s assignment is Aperture. Post your photos online and use the hashtags #tfttf #assignment #aperture Download the MP3 for this episode Receive TFTTF updates via email

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Chris discusses the Joy of Photography. Can we define it? What makes you pick up your camera? And Matt has brought us a new Slack Challenge… so we’ll review the last one and kick off the challenge for the year. For picture taking time, this week’s assignment is Break (as in “break the rules”). Post … Continue reading "886 The Joy of Photography"

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A new exhibit is on display at Williams’ historic train depot; and the eye-catching photographs were all taken by Arizona youth.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2009-12-18_photos.htm

An update to one of my early gallery demonstrations to bring it up to date using the latest CSS techniques.

A photograph gallery using just html/css to switch the contents of an 'object' for browsers that understand and an iframe alternative for IE.

Fixing a problem when having vertical divide lines between horizontal link and using rollover images.

(This is an excerpt from the introduction to the companion exercise book for the 9th edition of Complete Digital Photography. It can be downloaded free from the CDP 9 support page on the website.)  Throughout your life you have probably been told to practice one thing or another—musical instruments, sports, handwriting, whatever. If you’re like me, you […]

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Our January 2020 CDP newsletter, “Items of photographic interest” was sent via email this week to subscribers, and it is also now available as a free downloadable PDF. Download: Jan-2020-CDP-newsletter.pdf List of primary links found in this month’s newsletter: Delicate Arch, with Moon (photo) Managing Your Photo Library: Pruning Old Growth (CDP post) Complete Digital Photography ebook (CDP […]

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In a world where photographs are everywhere, displayed largely via web pages and small screens, the traditional career tracks for professional photographers have fallen by the wayside. So what do you have to do to make photography your livelihood in today’s world? I recently moderated a lively discussion on this topic with two professional photographers […]

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The past decade has seen resurgence in interest in gathering wild plants and fungi in cities. In addition to gathering by individuals, dozens of groups have emerged in U.S., Canadian, and European cities to facilitate access to nontimber forest products (NTFPs), particularly fruits and nuts, in public and private spaces. Recent efforts within cities to encourage public orchards and food forests, and to incorporate more fruit and nut trees into street tree planting programs indicate a growing recognition among planners that gathering is an important urban activity.

Acacia koa (A. Gray), native to the Hawaiian Islands, has both cultural and economic significance. Koa wood is world-renowned for its extensive use in furniture, tone wood for musical instruments, and other items of cultural importance. Old-growth koa is decreasing in supply, yet dead and dying koa is still being harvested for manufacture of products. Knowledge of wood quality in the trees available for harvest is limited and colloquial in nature. We selected logs from four geographically dispersed sites on the Island of Hawaii. Defects on the face and end surfaces of each log were measured and photographed. The four most commonly occurring defects found were seam, branch, decay (log face), and heart rot. Sawing patterns were recorded so that corresponding defects on lumber could be measured and impact on volume recovery calculated for a specific defect. Included is a pictorial accounting that captures the defect indicators on the exterior of the log and the interior manifestation of the defects as seen in the lumber sawn from the log.

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 17, 2020 – By issuing a final rule requiring large, graphic health warnings on cigarette packs and advertising, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today has taken a critical and long-overdue step forward in the nation’s battle...

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Everyone pictured in this 12-person photo gallery has a mental illness. They live in this community. A daughter. An uncle. A sister. A friend. A neighbor. A co-worker. They are us. Photography by Lauren M. Whaley/CHCF Center for Health Reporting.

The workforce of the 21st century is more diverse than before. Over 85% of the total global workforce comprises frontline workers. Frontline workers are essentially the employees that have to be ‘present’ to accomplish their jobs. Unlike knowledge workers who can work from anywhere, frontline workers have to be on the ‘field’ which can be...

Phishing attacks are on the rise and have more than doubled from 2013-2018. In 2018, 64% of businesses experienced a phishing attack – costing nearly $2 million per incident. 1 in 3 consumers will stop supporting a business after they’ve undergone a security breach, and 74% of hackers say they’re rarely impressed by an organization’s...

There are so many things you need in order to take successful photos, from the correct composition to the best use of light. There is no doubt that your foundations need to be solid, but you can also take your great shots to the next level using online tools. Online tools are also useful for a range of things related to being a photographer, such as marketing yourself online or using your images for various mediums, such as Stickerit stickers. Here are our pick of the top 7 online tools that all photographers should use. Adobe Lightroom Editing and image

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Au carrefour de la mode et de l’image documentaire, Jessica Antola photographie des tissus, mais avant tout des personnes. Elle construit avec eux une relation de confiance et en retour, ses modèles lui offrent une petite fenêtre ouverte sur leur vie. Tout d’abord, vous avez travaillé dans l’industrie de la mode. Ainsi, votre amour pour […]

This trip solidified my conviction to learning photography. A lot has happened since this shot was taken.
Can you pinpoint the moment you decided to pursue photography? (at Toronto, Ontario)

Like most paddlers I have a tendency to shoot pictures in a horizontal (landscape) format. It is more tricky to shoot in a vertical format from my tippy kayaks, especially, when I have to use a paddle to stabilize my camera.

Refresh Seattle – February 2014 First off, what is Refresh? According to their website… Refresh Seattle is a community of designers and developers working to refresh the creative, technical, and professional culture of New Media endeavors in the Seattle/Puget Sound area. Promoting design, technology, usability, and standards, Refresh Seattle is a part of Refresh and […]

It’s that time of year when Spoon Graphics gets a little older, with 2020 marking 13 years of tutorial creating, freebie sharing and article writing on what started as a blog that was attached to my portfolio website in 2007. Every April I take some time to reflect on the past 12 months and talk […]

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You enjoy photographing in the field, whether its landscapes or events.  When it comes to viewing your captured images, polishing them up and showing to people, you need a laptop to make this possible, especially when you are far from home or office.  But you are not a techie and Cores make your head spin! How do you decide on Continue Reading

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Live your passion. That’s what you’d like to do, right? Spend your days doing what you enjoy? Unfortunately, you gotta eat and do adulting things like paying bills. For that, you need money and your passion might not be good enough. Or is it? There are many ways to turn your passion for photography into an income stream. None of Continue Reading

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Its hard to imagine a time without photography. With access to small but powerful cameras that will fit in your pocket a normal occurrence in the world today, not being able to capture a moment seems like such an alien concept. There are over 95 million photos and videos shared on Instagram every single day but not too long ago Continue Reading

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Print Peppermint is one of the most refreshingly creative online printers on the internet at the moment. Their endless range of high-end business cards with unique special finishes like: foil stamping, die-cutting, embossing, letterpress, and edge painting, coupled with a meticulously curated family of thick premium papers make them a rather deadly force. Move over Moo and […]

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Image from Wikimedia With photography and image-based social media flourishing, there’s no better time to get into this amazing hobby. Although many people do just fine with little or no guidance, there are certain common mistakes which a lot of rookies run into. To give you a better start in the world of photography, you need to keep a keen eye out for these slip-ups. Here are three of the most widespread. If you want to pursue photography as a career, then one of the worst things you can do is neglect to learn the jargon. I’ve met more than a few photographers who have a natural talent. Without playing with any settings or even glancing at the subject, they get shots which make even the blandest scenes look incredible. With some of these protégés, I’ve been totally shocked at how little technical knowledge they have. A good photographer is ... Read more

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Many photographers think that learning how to find the ideal location and take a picture at the right time is all they need to know. However, this isn’t the case, and in a world where CGI rivals reality and touch-ups via photo editing software are now seen as a necessity to customers, relying on point and click will kill your photography business. Here are seven reasons every photographer should learn how to use Photoshop.   Royalty Free Photo Touch-Ups Are Essential When a family orders school photos, they pay a flat fee for copies of the school pictures and a little more if the child’s name is embossed on the picture. They pay a separate fee if the picture is touched up, whether it is hiding acne or reducing glare on the child’s glasses. Photographers who know how to touch up photos without making it look artificial or cartoonish can ... Read more

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There’s a school of thought which says anyone with a camera could take pictures. Why should pay high to hire someone to do it for you, if you can simply whip out your phone or fancy digital camera and snap away? With regards to wedding photography there’s even of school of thought who says you simply get all your visitors or guests to take pictures and upload them to a website for everyone to see. That is great, if you have some visitors who are skilled with a camera and are ready to spend your memorable event looking through the lens, rather than enjoying the occasion. In general, you’re much better off putting yourselves in the hands of an expert wedding photographer, in order that you end up with an amazing set of pictures which do justice your very special day. Here are the reasons why you need to get ... Read more

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Over at All Things Photo, I’ve shared a video detailing a scam targeting photographers selling prints online. Also included in the video are 7 tips to avoid being scammed online. While the video is on the long side it’s worth a listen to protect yourself and learn the limitations of fraud protection with your bank and insurance companies. If you’re driving you can also listen to the podcast recording via the All Things Photo podcast. If you haven’t already I welcome you to follow All Things Photo on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

You can do everything today. There are certainly no limits to what the mind can achieve, and that includes floating. With simply manipulating layers using Photoshop, a floating image has never been...

Photos and other images are used in different fields, so those who know how to work with high-resolution mockups are in demand as professionals. It is useful to be able to take photos, draw, edit...

You’ve probably had the experience of browsing other people’s graphic projects and wishing you could achieve such effects too. In order to accomplish that, you should expand your knowledge by...

It is in every case critical to pay special mind to any computerized photography insights and tips. A few people can truly take awesome photos without truly trying, yet most of us need whatever...

COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) has obviously been a hot topic recently, especially within the media. But how dangerous is this new virus?

The Covid-19 #Coronavirus Infographic Data Pack on Information is Beautiful gathers the current data around the world (version above is from March 31, 2020) and makes the virus more tangible to understand. The infographic makes comparisons to other diseases when it comes to incubation times and number of deaths, as well as reporting who is dying from it.

Created by David McCandless, Omid Kashan, Fabio Bergamaschi, Dr Stephanie Starling, Univers Labs

From Information Is Beautiful:

We made an infographic of the best COVID-19 / Coronavirus charts floating around, plus some of our own – all with the latest data

We’ll plan to keep it updated every few days.

They have also made all of their data accessible with a Google Sheet link: bit.ly/COVID19-DATA

With so many good and bad COVID-19 charts being published at a frantic pace, I can appreciate the design and effort here to gather some of the best data and the best visualizations together in one place.

Cinematic Street Photography by Victor Cambet

Artwork may be mountains, hills, water bodies such as rivers, lakes, ponds and the sea, living elements of land cover including indigenous vegetation, human elements [...]

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Prizes: Grand Prize Winner will receive $500 USD Cash 1st Place Winner will receive $300 USD Cash 2nd Place Winner will receive $200 USD Cash 3rd [...]

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Prizes: One overall winner receives the grand prize of $1000 and title of World Nature Photographer of the Year. Categories: Animals in their habitat Animal [...]

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The Biodiversity Photography Contest has as main objective to promote the theme of biological natural heritage, namely the natural regions, the ecosystems, the habitats and [...]

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Every holiday season, I get an influx of DMs, tweets, texts and messages from followers, friends and family asking for my photo gear recommendations. This year, rather than putting together a list of all the high-tech cameras and lenses that come with high-price tags to match – I wanted share some affordable add-ons that thrifty photographers should have in their arsenal. As I like to say, the best camera is the one you have with you and most of the time that’s the one in your pocket ????  If you are looking for gift ideas for the photographer on your list these are my go-tos under $100(ish).   Moment Lens  These pocket size lenses will transform your mobile device into a lightweight DSLR. With a variety of lenses from fisheye to macro, Moment add-ons are durable, easy-to-use and have incredible clarity. Compatible with almost every smartphone, these compact lens take the camera in your pocket up a notch.          Shure Mic Shure has transformed mobile audio with its line of mobile mics. Regardless of your price point, the audio company creates options that will take your sound from distorted to crystal clear. As a photographer and podcaster […]

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