Hi all! I’m off on a holiday break. All new postings and Pic of the day selections temporarily suspended while I’m away. Will be back the first week of the new year.
Season’s Greetings, and may you all have a truly incredible ‘07!!!!!
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Although this wouldn’t have worked for the images I took on my trip to Rome last summer (no amount of Photoshopping will ever handle an endless stream of tourists!). But for less “busy” destinations, the technique described here will help you get that perfect travel scenic shot you’ve got in your mind’s eye… sans tourists!
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Need inspiration? Technical information and education? Or just good old diversion? The UK’s Digital Camera magazine’s webpages featuring its breathtaking Photographer of the Year multi-category selections (and entries) will keep you occupied for hours.
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From Parc Cruz, who took this Fotodirt Pic of the Day selection, comes these easy-to-follow instructions on how to capture and create your own “smoke art” photography. Looks like the technique is easy enough, but the ever-changing subject’s got to be tough. Enjoy!
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BY: Greg Lawler (zinkwazi)
SOURCE: Flickr
This shot is no doubt unposed, unplanned, spontaneous… and absolutely brilliant! A perfect example of why many us try to carry a camera around with us at all times. These rare moments pass by quickly — too quickly — and we’re all very lucky that Greg decided to share this with all of us.
Greg Lawler is a professional photographer in Santa Barbara, California. Check out his photo business site and photo of the day photoblog.
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BY: Mike Carter
SOURCE: Flickr
Mike Carter is a computer software developer in Huddersfield Yorkshire UK, England. He says, “I started to take photography seriously when I bought my first DSLR in Jan 2006, a Nikon D70. Upgraded to a D80 in November.” For someone who hasn’t long been “serious” about photography, the quality of Mike’s work is incredible! You’ve got the eye, sir… looking forward to much, much more!
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BY: Evan Williams (evhead)
SOURCE: Flickr
Evan Williams is from San Francisco, California. Some comments about this photograph: “Continued king of the surreal shot. nice one.” “Great shot! I like the otherworld atmosphere in this shot.” “Thought at first the background was of cars racing on the salt flats. Took a while to realize it was water. The ripples persist for so long, it makes it look like the boats are moving at super-high speeds… The foreground elements make the shot, of course, but they also make what’s happening in the background much more interesting. Has the feel of a photo from 1000 years in the future on some other planet, and a life of infinite possibilities — the white foreground element resembles an open, unwritten book (especially in the cropped thumbnail). Salvadore Dali might recognize the scene. Outstanding work!”
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For those of you who aren’t computer savvy, buying a digital camera can force the issue of learning a few things about computers if you wish to download, save, or print your pictures at home. Gaining knowledge about file formats is one example. Understanding a little bit about how pictures are recorded on a digital camera and subsequently saved to a computer is critical but fairly simple, even for a beginner.
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A few weeks ago I went with my friends to see an air show. The schedule was packed with acrobatics and many types of planes. The highlight of the show were the Blue Angels with their jets doing dangerous routines. I took my camera, hoping to capture some good digital memories of that show.
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BY: Michel Koury (noble4)
SOURCE: Flickr
Michel Koury is an amateur photographer from Limassol, Cyprus. he says, “[M]y camera is my best friend… I don’t have a specific style (yet!), so I shoot almost everything [that] can be photographed, trying to improve my hobby, and enjoying sharing my photos with you.” We’re enjoying it too, Michel. Great work!
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