This has been around for a while now, but I am always going back to find it for readers who ask. So, here it is again, a Do-It-Yourself lightbox for product shots using a cardboard box and some tracing paper. No need to...
Archive - 2009
Photographing Children
This is the first part of a three-part series on Photographing Children, written for the Canon Digital Learning Center by Heather Lickliter. [ Read the tutorial at: Canon ] Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky...
Esquire Magazine: Augmented Reality Issue
Where are they going with this? Why are they not going online 100% with an interactive magazine? [ via: digitalbuzz ] Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest...
Canon Flash Masterclass
An in-depth video guide to getting superb pictures using Canon’s Speedlite flash system. [ The original but unfortunately now missing Canon Flash Masterclass ] Jan-09-2010: Sorry, the original video (which was...
Canon G11 Review @ DCRP (dcresource)
“You won’t be disappointed with your purchase.” DCRP (dcresource) has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot G11 [Specs], with 10MP resolution (1/1.7-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm...
What is ISO?
Todd and Diane are at it again with a good tutorial on understanding ISO. [ Read the tutorial at: White On Rice Couple ] Related Link: What Is… ISO Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest...
Google Interview Questions
OK, I know it’s nothing new but, hey, it’s the week-end. Y’all know that Google hires some of the smartest people on the Planet (and, suspicion is that they may also go off planetary): Phds and the...
Assignment Chicago
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 ] Share on Bluesky...
Use Shutter Speed to Control Motion
A good tutorial on how to use shutter speed to control motion from Todd and Diane. [ Read the tutorial at: White On Rice Couple ] Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)...
Canon G11 Review @ Imaging Resource
“The Canon PowerShot G11 is the G10 done better.” Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot G11 [Specs], with 10MP resolution (1/1.7-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv...
Advice to 10 Great Photographers on the Internet
This (hilariously funny) article spoofs the advice we read so often from other well-meaning photographers about our pictures. So, what if 10 great photographers posted their pictures on Flickr or some other galleries...
A Physics Paradox: Holes That Block Light
High school science teaches us that light can act either as a particle or a wave. So, theoretically, light should not be able to squeeze through a hole whose width is smaller than the wavelength of the light...
World’s Largest Earthquake-Safe Building…
… is in Istanbul and it is the new international terminal at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport. It stretches across more than 2 million square feet and sits on more than 300 isolators which move side-to-side during...
Anatomy of a Black Hole
Maybe too much an “academic” explanation, but it’s the week end… [ See it at: thinktechnologies.com ] Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)...
Canon S90 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
“The [Canon] S90 is an excellent point and shoot camera – one of the best around.” DigitalCameraReview has published their review of the Canon PowerShot S90IS [QuickPrice Check], with 10MP resolution...
5 Things Facebook Is Good For
5. Waste company time talking to friends, updating profile and playing games Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new...
Samsung DualView Contest
Samsung has launched a contest on its Facebook site where you can enter outrageous, funny and spontaneous photos of yourselves for a chance to win the revolutionary new Samsung DualView Digital Camera! [ View the...
Adorama Deals November 20, 2009
Adorama Deals: Lenmar Digital Camera Beginner Starter Kit with Tripod, Camera Case, Card Reader with 2.0 USB Cable , Cleaning Kit & Media Case Save 50% Regular Price $19.95 Sale Price $9.99 Free Shipping RCA S2001...
Pentax WS80 Review @ PhotographyBLOG
“An easy-to-use camera that should survive most family holidays.” PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Pentax Optio WS80 [QuickPrice Check], a waterproof (up to 1.5 m / 5 ft) ultra compact digital...
Paul Nicklen Polar Obsession
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...
UNICEF Make A Photo-Pledge For Children’s Rights
Join celebrity UNICEF Ambassadors Ewan McGregor and David Beckham as well as world renowned photographers to make a photo-pledge in support of children’s rights. Amateur and professional photographers can show...