They say a picture is worth a thousand words and it’s become a cliché. Not if you see the pictures [these include digitally manipulated pictures] at One Eyeland, a site for creative photographers — really creative artists. For an idea, just check out their Picture of the Week gallery. Why the name One Eyeland? What else would you call a place dedicated to people who use one eye to record any image for posterity?

Visit One Eyeland.

The Toronto Star showcases a selection of its best work.

[ View the photo gallery at: Toronto Star ]

The homeless are probably the worst indictment of a society, and Chicago Photojournalist Alex Garcia has captured a simple but poignant image.

[ Visit Alex Garcia's blog: Assignment Chicago ]

Beautiful photographs of Polar wildlife at: PDN

And, just in case you’re wondering, here is a list of Paul’s equipment

Note this part: “I even purchased my own ultralight airplane from which to shoot aerials in the Arctic. I usually fly with 14-20 cases weighing between 60-70 pounds each. Airlines really detest me when I show up with three or four luggage carts all linked together with rope.”

A graphic and compelling portfolio that brings the real cost of war home. No romaticising war here.

Do you love diving? Do you love taking stunning underwater photographs? Do you yearn to travel to the sea and tropical islands? If you love the marine outdoors, then the “FinePix Lagoon” is just the site for you.

[ Visit FINEPIX Lagoon ]

Most Leica camera users probably already know Thorsten Overgaard and his web site of “all things Leica” very well, but for those of us who view from afar, and would like to peek into this world, pay a visit to his site.

- Main Site
- Leica Pages
- Leica M9 Review
- Photographer for Sale

The Mindful Eye is a TIMELive.com production that is among the very best photography tutorials on the Web. I especially like the Daily Critique feature by Craig Tanner, where a photo is critiqued for what makes it a good photo. It is narrated professionally, and the point is made clearly and concisely with no detours, hemming and hawing, or time-wasting and hair-pulling digressions that we see on so many video tutorials.

You won’t waste your time there and will learn how to become a better photographer. You can join the community for free or simply watch the episodes on YouTube or 5min.com.

[ Visit The Mindful Eye ]