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Online Gallery

2010-01-03T17:53:48Z

Online Gallery

Thought it might be fun to create an Online Gallery of our favorite photographs..

I guess we have the photos section, but there is that copyright thing...

Dorothea Lange

(this one is pretty powerful and disturbing, but beautiful too!)

http://www.cartermuseum.org/Inspiring_Visions/Lange/P1965-172-8_LANGE_big.jpg

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Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T22:47:16Z

Happy New Year's!!!

Wishing everyone a wonderful year!

take care,

Jon

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Photo-Adventures with the Best!

2009-12-20T20:14:34Z

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPEDITIONS
http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/triptypes/photography

For more than a century, people have thumbed through the pages of our magazines and felt inspired by some of the best photography in the world. Now we’d like to invite you to travel to incredible places with some of the best photographers in the world. Our Photography Expeditions are designed for photographers of all levels. You’ll learn tips and techniques while exploring fascinating places with one of our renowned photographers. Our Photography Workshops, also led by a top National Geographic photographer, cater to those who seek more intensive instruction, and build photo editing, instruction, and critique sessions as well as photo assignments into each day’s schedule.

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Making a Living

2009-12-20T17:09:29Z

I've had the same career for 10 years now and need a change, so I'm going to go back to school. I have my choices narrowed down to a profession that will almost certainly be lucrative, if a bit boring, and the profession which actually excites me-photography. My husband, and others, are discouraging the choice of photography as one that is too uncertain. What are my chances of making a living as a professional photographer? Does it matter whether a person has a degree, or are you judge solely on your talent? Any info would be helpful!

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VT Prague

2009-12-20T08:45:15Z

http://www.360cities.net/prague-18-gigapixels

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National Geographic Photo Site

2009-12-19T19:31:28Z

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography?nav=TOPNAV

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Site with Great Photos

2009-12-19T19:30:13Z

http://photography-now.net/international_photography_index/

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This tribe sux total ass.

2009-12-15T06:52:22Z

Fuck you. I am unjoin now. : )

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Wedding Photography...

2009-12-14T20:27:59Z

Interesting article by a pro, discussing pro's & con's of different systems. I've x-posted this to a couple other relevant tribes.

Note that he's actually *used* all the stuff he talks about, not just "tested" it -- he doesn't seem to have any "brand loyalty" to speak of: he buys what helps him shoot in the way he wants to shoot (and therefore, his choices may not suit YOU in the way YOU want to shoot... ;-) . If he tries a new system and it helps him more than his old system, he moves to the new system. If it doesn't, he sticks with the old system.

Also, there's the caveat that (now we're shooting digital) cameras change really, REALLY fast; obsolescence (or at least, the frequent addition of new/desirable features) is a fact of life. So today's choices may be different tomorrow.

All of which he owns up-front. It's a good read, very interesting:
http://photo.net/wedding-photography-forum/00V98v

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where to print my digital photos?

2009-12-14T15:10:57Z

hello fellow shooters!

photography has always been a hobby of mine, but now that i'm getting better and poorer, i would like to start selling prints of my work. but one problem - i have no knowledge of printing services.

i want to begin my search online - does anyone have any recommendations for websites or online printing services for digital photographs?

i'm looking for something inexpensive (as in, not DeviantArt Print Shop), so that i can sell and profit from my work. i know of snapfish (through flickr), but from what i've seen the options are terribly limited.

your input is greatly appreciated!

dasha

and in case you're bored ... http://dashatron.deviantart.com/ ;)

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Camera recommendation, NEED HELP

2009-12-01T02:08:51Z

In need of a serious recommendation for a basic OR NOT digital camera for concert photography, basic because it will be easier to bring into the show.
Tired of taking photographs of great performances and having distortion .. In need of a recommendation for a camera that shoots well WITHOUT a flash in low light. Also if the camera offers a video option that has great sound? A MAJOR bonus!

PLEASE HELP! Thank you~

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recommendations and startup digital camera?

2009-11-27T17:13:20Z

I hava a little point and shoot camera right now but I want to get more serious about photography. I want to try working with models. What is a good, low-end, lightweight, camera to get for an amature? I want to just get something inexpensive until I get the hang of it and then maybe I'll move on to something else. So no price is too low as long as it's good to start out with. Any reccomendations?

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rights of photographers on Los Angles MTA

2009-11-14T02:12:34Z

And getting arrested:

http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2009/11/10/photographer-rights-activists-test-la-county-sheriffs-on-their-understanding-of-the-law/

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eric meola

2009-11-13T22:21:27Z

http://www.zoom-in.com/photography/conversations-in-photography/eric-meola-on-shooting-the-boss

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cool website

2009-11-13T01:47:16Z

interviews of people in the business:

http://www.zoom-in.com/photography/

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networking

2009-10-31T00:21:10Z

http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2009/10/30/a-note-from-a-young-photographer-on-the-way-up/

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DSLRs

2009-10-16T05:49:35Z

The Sony 380 looks real slick but doesn't have video cap but is supposed to have almost no lag time between shots

My old school Film Canon EOS rebel is a total PITA when I want just the right shot because the damn camera won't shoot until it's good and ready.

Are the new Canon and Nikon DSLRs like that?
I keel hearing from people that their digital DSLR won't shoot when they want them to.

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Cannon S20IS

2009-10-15T04:23:38Z

Got my old S3IS wet last year, and finally ordered the new S20IS today to replace it. Anyone have one already? Any surprises (good or bad) I should expecting? With a 20x optical zoom and 12.1 megapixels, it will be the nicest digital I have used yet.

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Win 30$ Amazon gift card and much more!

2009-10-13T07:23:34Z

Lifeblob invites you to participate in the Lifeblob "Life is fun" photo contest. Upload the funniest and wackiest photos you've got, share it with your friends and win big prizes!!

For more details check out: http://www.lifeblob.com/welcome/contest

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my Burning Man photos

2009-10-06T00:42:06Z

check them out peoples.
http://oaklandmofo.com/photography.html
I have 2008 and 2009 Photos on there.

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on my mind RIght now

2009-09-29T01:15:58Z

Sooo like dis be my first vibe of Xpressssion.

I don't know if i should edit it or..... go free verse off the tip of my cur..sor.

What do u prefer?? Or do you already know what trips your trigger. As for me I now will continue to hiberbate as the sun is long due and i'm in need of a shake.

shaka it maaa baby now... shake my baby... TWist and shout... twist and shout

Kemon n=

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assistants and their light tests

2009-09-25T00:42:13Z

http://light-test.com/

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List of Photography Websites

2009-09-23T18:48:01Z

http://photocritic.org/top-50-photo-websites/

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Losing a photo job because of twitter

2009-09-22T20:56:49Z

http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2009/04/22/facebook-and-twitter-lost-me-an-advertising-shoot/

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Digital Camera question

2009-09-22T20:50:47Z

I have a friend going to Singapore this year.
If she buys one of the better cameras Sony, Olympus, etc will all the chips, chargers, and other components be functional and interoperable in the USA when she brings it home.

I know CDs and DVDs can be zone coded I don't know about cameras memory chips chargers etc.

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Online Gallery II

2009-09-04T20:00:25Z

continuing from old thread:

http://gophoto.tribe.net/thread/3ee8fd88-a8e1-4856-b7db-84a0e94820bf

+++

some famous photos:

http://www.worldsfamousphotos.com/

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Need Photographer for new model.

2009-09-03T00:37:05Z

I am just starting out modeling and i need a few photographers in the PHX area, preferrably Tempe and Scottsdale to do some TFP or TFCD photoshoots. Please email me at skye_duncombe@yahoo.com. I will send some pictures and a phone number you can reach me. I am 5 foot 5. age 18. and weigh about 110 lbs. This is really important to me so please be professional. Also send me a link where i can view your work. THANK YOU!

- Skye

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New Canon SLR release?

2009-09-01T21:24:41Z

http://www.canonrumors.com/

Looks like the 7d is real, and coming pretty soon, maybe next week!

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Travel Photos Country next to Country

2009-08-29T18:41:16Z

France - Spain April 2009 Travel Pictures Country next to Country

Dear,

This website France-Spain displays several pages each one containing two comparative (similar, contrastive, ...) photos. Let your thoughts flow freely and enjoy:
http://www.dongo.org/france-spain/list_3_en/a_french_beach_and_a_spanish_beach.html
Click the "-->"-button on the page opened for the following pictures.

Best regards, BoBi

Annex: overview of the photos:

a French Beach and a Spanish Beach with deck chairs:
http://www.dongo.org/france-spain/list_3_en/a_french_beach_and_a_spanish_beach.html
a French Coastline and a Spanish Coastline:
http://www.dongo.org/france-spain/list_3_en/a_french_coastline_and_a_spanish_coastline.html
the North Sea and the Mediterranean Sea:
http://www.dongo.org/france-spain/list_3_en/the_north_sea_at_dunkerque_and_the_mediterranean_sea_at_valencia.html
French Gulls on the beach and a Spanish Bird on the beach:
http://www.dongo.org/france-spain/list_3_en/a_french_bird_and_a_bird_in_spain.html
the French Tower SwissLife and a Spanish Tower:
http://www.dongo.org/france-spain/list_4_en/a_french_tower_and_a_spanish_tower.html
Public transport with a Bus and Public transport with a bus:
http://www.dongo.org/france-spain/list_4_en/public_transport_in_france_and_public_transport_in_spain.html
French Internet Access with Free and Spanish internet access with TELE2:
http://www.dongo.org/france-spain/list_4_en/french_internet_access_and_spanish_internet_access.html
a French Street and a Spanish Street:
http://www.dongo.org/france-spain/list_4_en/a_french_street_and_a_spanish_street.html

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Is this the easiest way to coax a smile?

2009-08-27T22:54:14Z

Finger puppets or small toys? I find it hard to juggle keys and toys in an effort to get infants and toddlers to focus on my camera. If I place a birdie directly onto the camera, it gets them to "watch the birdie!"

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Ways to show your photos online?

2009-08-27T22:50:46Z

What are the best online venues to establish galleries of one's personal works for people - possible clients, etc - to view?

What are the best free ones? Is Flickr it?
What are the fee based ones?

Thanks.

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There is also the New Nikon D700 12MP DSLR Camera available for sale

2009-08-18T04:11:25Z

For sale Brand New Nikon D700 12MP DSLR Camera

Price:1000usd

Package Content

* 1 Nikon D700 DSLR Camera
* 1 EN-EL3e Battery Pack
* 1 MH-18a Battery Charger
* 1 UC-E4 Data Cable (USB)
* 1 EG-D100 AV Cable
* 1 AN-D700 Strap
* 1 CD-ROM
* 1 LCD Protect Cover

Shipping is via FedEx,delivery takes 2-3working days.

For More inquiries Contact us..

mobileshopltd60@yahoo.com
mobileshopltd60@gmail.com
mobileshopltd60@live.com

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For sale Brand New Canon EOS 5D Mark II Camera+24-105mm IS L Lens

2009-08-17T11:04:56Z

For sale Brand New Canon EOS 5D Mark II Camera+24-105mm IS L Lens

Price:1200usd

Package Content

* 1 Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body
* 1 Eyecup Eb
* 1 (EW-EOS5DMKII) Wide Neck Strap
* 1 (STV-250N) Stereo Video Cable
* 1 (IFC-200U) USB Interface Cable IFC-200U
* 1 (LC-E6) Battery Charger
* 1 (LP-E6) Battery Pack
* 1 EOS Digital Solution Disk
* 1 Software Instruction Manual

Shipping is via FedEx,delivery takes 2-working days.

For More inquiries Contact us..

mobileshopltd60@yahoo.com
mobileshopltd60@gmail.com
mobileshopltd60@live.com

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value of exposure

2009-07-27T00:15:50Z

http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2009/06/17/can-you-estimate-the-value-of-exposure/

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still images/stop motion animation

2009-07-27T00:04:49Z

http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2009/07/07/cool-stop-motion-videos-to-check-out/

this is cool.

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LOOKING FOR A PHOTOGRAPHER TO PIC ME NUDE !

2009-07-06T08:56:28Z

male or female ;France is the location

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THUNDERSTRUCK

2009-07-04T05:15:33Z

for those who like looking at pictures of storms I thought I would share my favorite place to go tp pick up pictures of lightning and cloud formations.... His name it Michael Bath and he has some spectacular lightning and thunderstorm photo..

enjoy..

http://www.lightningphotography.com/photos.html

Maureen

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A Bad Development in the Works?

2009-06-10T12:08:04Z

.

I was reading a post by a member of Tribe's staff, and it looks like she might have spilled the beans on a policy change that's about to happen. Quoting her post (link to said post follows)

>> if I have a tribe page, from my blog, some discussion or
>> my photo album, can I paste that URL into a normal email
>> frame, send it and the friend can open the link from there
>> or do they get directed to the tribe welcome page and asked
>> to become members first?

> It depends -- a page from your blog can be viewed if it's not
> marked "friends only"; photos, however, cannot be viewed by
> non-members. You can test this yourself by logging out and
> then attempting to view your link.

http://bugs.tribe.net/thread/2d460ad8-224a-4df0-8abf-4c949c016c65#d21b0f90-a546-4a6b-bd63-9553e74f6086

At present, of course, this is not the case, so why would an employee of Tribe, the woman who represents the company over on Getsatisfaction.com

http://getsatisfaction.com/tribe

and so presumably would be in the know about such things, make such a mistake when photos posted by members have always been visible to the general public, at least since I joined in 2007? She is, after all, an official company representative, the voice of Tribe, somebody who could hardly be expected to explain Tribe's actions without knowing what Tribe has done.

A simple, logical explanation for this discrepancy, that fits in with past performance: Tribe decided to change the settings on its site so that member photos would only be visible to those logged in, and then got overly optimistic about the timetable in which this change would occur. Carolyn, being the spokesperson, was told about the change. The development team then fell behind schedule, as they always seem to, with the result that Carolyn was left reporting a change before it occurred, but after it had been scheduled to take place, the sending of that notice to the spokesperson saying "Umm, Carolyn, we haven't done that yet, so don't tell people about it" also falling behind schedule.

Why would Tribe implement such a change? Shortsighted, bottom line greed - in the short run, doing so would cut Tribe's bandwidth consumption and expenses. In the long run, doing so would also cut deeply into the profits, because the site, having lost its visual appeal to the lurkers - the vast bulk of the visitors on any site - would see far fewer visits, reducing its ad revenue. But then, as you might have noticed, Tribe's management doesn't tend to think long term. So, what does one do?

Having been on the Internet for a good, long time, I'll start by saying what one doesn't do - one doesn't "wait and see". I've seen an endless stream of users wait until after a new policy was announced to start a campaign against it. In none of these cases have I ever seen management give ground, even as their refusal to do so has visibly sent their part of the company into a death spiral (eg. Yahoo 360). The reason is simple. For management to give in, after they've made a public announcement, is for management to lose face. Managers don't like to do that.

If the users begin the campaign before the announcement, however, management is left with what it needs - plausible deniability. Having backed off from the intended severely unpopular change, it can pretend that it never intended to make such a change, and as far as most of the world knows, they're telling the truth. The users get what they want, management gets what it wants, and nobody is seriously harmed in the exchange, as each defines harm for himself. So, what I'm hoping is that users will be bold enough to get paste the cliche and make themselves heard, soon.

We're looking at a very small change that we would seem to have had advance warning on, just through sheer dumb luck. Our window of opportunity would seem to be very narrow, indeed. I hope that we will not be so rigid in our responses, that we miss it.

,

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Photomicography

2009-06-06T10:55:46Z

Does anyone have any experience or know anyone who does photomicography? How is it done?! Can I just use any camera and somehow attach it to a microscope or what?! I really want to learn how to do this, but can't really find much stuff online about it. Let me know if you have any advice or links. Thanks!

-Aura

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Camera Purchasing Question

2009-05-11T15:23:16Z

Hi Folks!

Wonder if any of you can help me with a question about purchasing a digital camera.

It's for my girlfriend at her job. She is in PR. She wants a camera to be on site for various kinds of work that they do. It would be a kind of back-up to the work of the professional photographers that they work with.

They need some very very easy to operate and cheap. Like under $200 if possible.

Is there something in that range? Or is that too low to get anything that functions well? I don't think they can buy a used camera, unless it is from a camera store/ official dealer of some kind.

Thanks so much,

Jon

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Literary magazine seeks black and white character-driven photography

2009-05-05T15:12:49Z

Conclave: A Journal of Character is once again open for submissions for the second issue of our annual print journal.

We seek character-focused photos of pristine composition and revelatory content, black and white photographs that evoke personality, an unforgettable story, a compelling emotion, the decisive moment.

The photographs chosen for our first issue appeared in our magazine and are now available to be viewed on our website:
www.conclavejournal.com/multimedia/Issue1Photos/Issue1Pho...

This year we have also added the Conclave Character Prize in Photography, as well as a new photography submission category for 2009. For 2009, we will select one non-news picture story or photo essay on a single theme.

* The story is limited to 8-10 photographs, and must be in black and white with a character-focus.
* We will accept submissions through our online submissions manager, as well as through our flickr site.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/conclave2008/

From more information, please check our submissions guidelines:
www.conclavejournal.com/submissions/submissions.html

We look forward to seeing your photographs!

Thank you

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Early Photographs

2009-04-22T03:16:31Z

In addition to the writings...some early photos included in this collection....

Humanity's earliest written works go online

http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090421/ap_on_hi_te/world_digital_library

works at:

World Digital Library — http://www.wdl.org

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copyright infringement on tribe

2009-04-19T23:18:55Z

There is someone who is using one of my photos as his profile photo,,,he didn't ask permission, it is copyrighted by me, and he won't acknowledge where the photo came from,,,he posts it as his,,,

I flag it and then its back up within two days,,,

what can i do

and also how can I block him from my profile ???

thanks

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Elle Magazine - Subjects without Make-up/ Airbrushing

2009-04-17T08:19:18Z

this looked interesting...

Eva, Monica, Sophie Without Makeup Cover French Elle April 2009

http://stylefrizz.com/200904/eva-monica-sophie-without-makeup-cover-french-elle-april-2009/

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outdated film

2009-04-15T02:55:00Z

I have a manual camera that I really like to still use,,,
and i found a box of film that is dated for 2 to 6 years ago,,
,in your experiences, can outdated film ( 35 mm ) be used

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help with makeup pics!

2009-04-14T04:00:13Z

hey all,
i need some help with photographing makeup. my pictures always come out washed out and i lose much of the color and the effect that i created. here is a link so you know what i am talking about:
http://s662.photobucket.com/albums/uu349/hajeansonne/makeup/?albumview=grid
any help would be greatly appreciated!
thanks a bunch!

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Travel Pictures Country next to Country

2009-04-08T06:08:30Z

Kenya - Belgium February 2009 Travel Pictures Country next to Country

Dear,

This website Kenya-Belgium displays several pages each one containing two comparative (similar, contrastive, ...) photos. Let your thoughts flow freely and enjoy:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_34_en/a_city_view_1_of_the_kenyan_capital_nairobi_and_a_city_view_1_of_the_belgian_capital_brussels.html
Click the "-->"-button on the page opened for the following pictures.

Best regards, BoBi

Annex: overview of the photos:

a City view of Nairobi and a City view of Brussels:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_34_en/a_city_view_1_of_the_kenyan_capital_nairobi_and_a_city_view_1_of_the_belgian_capital_brussels.html
a City view of Nairobi and a City view of Brussels:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_34_en/a_city_view_2_of_the_kenyan_capital_nairobi_and_a_city_view_2_of_the_belgian_capital_brussels.html
a Kenyan Church and a Belgian late-Gothic Church:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_34_en/a_kenyan_church_2_and_a_belgian_church_2.html
the Kenyan Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Belgian Church Kerknet:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_34_en/a_kenyan_church_on_the_internet_and_a_belgian_church_on_the_internet.html
a Kenyan Bike with driver and passenger and Belgian bikes:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_35_en/a_kenyan_bike_and_belgian_bikes.html
a Kenyan Camel with children and a Belgian Horse:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_35_en/a_kenyan_riding_animal_and_a_belgian_riding_animal.html
a Kenyan Petrol station Petro and a Belgian Petrol station Energy:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_35_en/a_kenyan_petrol_station_and_a_belgian_petrol_station.html
Kenyan Matatus and Belgian Cars:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_35_en/kenyan_matatus_and_belgian_cars.html

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new to photography

2009-03-30T15:28:12Z

This year I want to start photography as a bonified hobby. I like taking nature pics, animals, landscapes, sun.

Q. What do I need in a digital camera to do this type of photography well?

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Old Topic New Twist - Model Release

2009-03-29T23:21:52Z

I had the opportunity to work with a stunning model at Burning Man. You can see some of the photos in my profile. We agreed that if I ever sold any that I'd give her a cut of the profit. I haven't sold any but will honor that. However, in order to sell these photos I need a model release from her. She wants her share of the profit as part of the contract. I have no issue with this. But I can not find any stock model release forms on-line that have compensation written into them.

Does anyone know where I can get one? Or would the compensation be in a separate contact?

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Reflectors.......

2009-03-28T06:36:00Z

So how's a newbie to know which to get for what....??

Silver, gold, white...?
Is each generally used VERY specifically for one thing...?

I will mostly b using it for nude models/fashion......
Thinking i'll get a medium one and a large one.........

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most power people in photography according to American Photography mag

2009-03-23T00:19:40Z

http://www.avisualsociety.com/2008/03/17/most-powerful-people-in-photography/

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Invite from my slide show

2009-03-09T15:23:20Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkHfZHFKz6

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I invite in guests http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkHfZHFKz6

2009-03-09T15:15:31Z

I invite in guests my Site and my slide-show on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkHfZHFKz6

Dear friends and colleagues, on my site http://www.kravchenko.at.ua new pictures are added.

With kind regards Roman Kravchenko

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The Obama Poster

2009-02-27T08:24:23Z

Interesting piece on the creator of the Obama poster and the Fair use principal.

http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=13

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Matching Photo Buyers with Photographers

2009-02-23T22:30:32Z

In consideration of members here, I'll only post this once. Not interested in spamming you guys. Here's the pitch...

I own a "matchmaking" service for photo buyers and photographers (www.stockphotorequest.com). Quite simply, I recruit photographers who pay me a yearly subscription fee which gives them access to my service.

How does StockPhotoRequest.com work?

As a subscriber, you receive emails with image requests from advertising and editorial Photo Buyers.

You can go to the site to upload images to one common light table per request. (Each uploaded image has links to your contact info next to it, so even if they don't use your image, you are advertising your work to your specific target market. You can see what other photographers are submitting as well and what the photo buyer has saved or deleted.)

Photo buyers contact you directly to license images. You pay NO commissions on sales.

You have your own Photographer Profile Page on the site, with a bio and portfolio of images. When we market our service to photo buyers we also market individual photographers.

Subscribers can upload, manage, and edit their personal images in our Searchable Image Collection (searchable by keywords you assign).

Photo buyers are able to search through images and license them directly from you. As with all your work at StockPhotoRequest.com, you keep 100% of your sales.

The standard annual subscription fee for individual photographers is $400.

That's it in a nutshell. Some of my registered buyers include: National Geographic Adventure Magazine, People Magazine, Islands Magazine, Orion Magazine, Backpacker magazine and many others. Presently I have 800+ buyers, and I'm recruiting new buyers all the time (they use my service for free).

Have a look at the site: www.stockphotorequest.com

You can also check out this SPR video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbAu1EvnG4s

I'm happy to answer any questions.

Thanks,

Clay Garrett

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interesting article on choosing images

2009-02-19T22:39:54Z

http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2009/02/19/choosing-photos/

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Lens quality

2009-02-12T00:18:11Z

2 years ago I purchased a Nikon D80. I went from a point and shoot to the D80 in search of a sharper image. I've quested for a razor sharp image but it continues to elude me. I've tried using the lowest ISO, good lighting, and a tripod, a remote shutter release. The dazzling clarity that I'm looking for continues to elude me.

I have begun reading a book on digital photography which says that it's all in the lens. Is this the case? Should I invest in a better camera or a better lens? I'm currently shooting with the Nikon DX Nikkor 18-55.

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new at tribe

2009-02-10T20:00:42Z

hallo all,

first iam from europe and my greatest hobby is digital-photography.
iam an nikon typ because my first kamera was a F2.
hope to have fun on this group of tribe.
some pics on my journal http://winnetou.livejournal.com

regards
winfried

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Questions regarding a cactus wireless trigger and my D40

2009-01-30T18:20:14Z

Hello all,
Own a D40 and love it. Recently was given a vivitar 285 HV flash and want to set it up off camera on a umbrella/lightstand. I have a cactus trigger but have not tried it yet on my D40. So my question is will it work w/out damaging camera or flash?

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Travel Pictures Country next to Country

2009-01-24T17:36:12Z

Kenya - Belgium September 2008 Travel Pictures Country next to Country

Hi,

This Kenya-Belgium website displays several pages each one containing two comparative (similar, contrastive, ...) photos. Let your thoughts flow freely and enjoy:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_26_en/a_kenyan_snack_and_belgian_snacks.html
Click the "-->"-button on the page opened for the following new pictures.

Best regards, BoBi

Annex: overview of the new photos:

the Kenyan snack cassava and Belgian Snacks:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_26_en/a_kenyan_snack_and_belgian_snacks.html
the Kenyan fruit papaja and the Belgian fruit Apple Jacques Lebel:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_26_en/a_kenyan_fruit_and_a_belgian_fruit.html
two Kenyan ostrich and a Belgian Heron:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_26_en/two_kenyan_ostrich_and_a_belgian_bird_2.html
Kenyan Zebras and a Belgian Mare and Foal:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_26_en/kenyan_zebras_and_belgian_horses.html
Public transport with matatus and Public transport with De Lijn and NMBS:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_27_en/public_transport_in_kenya_and_public_transport_in_belgium.html
Travel by road and Travel by road:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_27_en/travel_by_road_in_kenya_and_travel_by_road_in_belgium.html
Kenyan Housing blocks and Belgian housing blocks Ter Kimme:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_27_en/kenyan_housing_blocks_and_belgian_housing_blocks.html
a Kenyan Toilet and a Belgian Toilet:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_27_en/a_kenyan_toilet_and_a_belgian_toilet.html

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Obama staff and other elected and appointed dignitaries

2009-01-20T22:02:17Z

http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2009/01/16/nadav-kander-and-the-ny-times-magazine-the-real-behind-the-scenes/

Must read this is hilarious.

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Required Reading what do you consider most essential?

2009-01-02T22:20:33Z

25 years ago, we had required reading for photography some of the books then I hear of but never really got around to reading. Could you post your list of essential books for beginning photographer into intended Master's level?

I have my list but would like to hear yours. Please post several book list.

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holiday cards

2008-12-27T16:31:51Z

anyone have any tips on non-traditional/groovy looking holiday cards that are also affordable? i'm steering away from the snapfish/winflash, etc. groups ~ they look so contrived and boring.
any ideas would be appreciated.
thanks!

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Photographic Therapy

2008-12-27T16:17:20Z

Noted glamour photographer and author, Rolando Gomez, has started a new website, community, and forum: http://www.phototherapy.org. The premise is that glamour photography can help those with low self-esteem or poor body-image by helping them see themselves as beautiful. This parallels my own interests when I started photographing normal, mature women several years ago with the goal of presenting each one at their most beautiful. And I can attest that Photographic Therapy works. If interested, log on at http://www.phototherapy.org and check it out. Membership is free.

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Shameless self promo.....

2008-12-23T00:57:41Z

Subscribe or die....

Ok, so obviously not RILLY.................

http://brooklenz.blogspot.com/

My random, uneven, overly opinionated, biased visual head conditioning.......

Just started it up- DEF want feedback, comments.....
Namaste tribers.... hope see u there...

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Animated Daily Photos

2008-12-19T22:18:10Z

http://www.dailymugshot.com/

fun site..

load daily pictures of yourself and site will animate them ....

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MODELS NEEDED.

2008-12-19T02:48:04Z

http://flickr.com/photos/56288990@N00/

Looking for models available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for on location shoots (in various areas around San Francisco and the East Bay). I'm currently working on a BDSM fetish fashion related project for Fall 2008. I'm a fine art photography major at the Academy of Art University and am people specific. I love working with new people and am always willing to hear suggestions and ideas. If you like my portfolio (flickr offers more examples of my older images as well as my B&W and traditional color and alternative photography) please get in contact with me. I shoot only film and can provide prints and digital media as compensation. I'm also up to doing trades in exchange if you have an idea in mind as well.

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David LaChapelle on current tv

2008-12-17T00:59:00Z

http://current.com/items/89543547/david_lachapelle.htm

He is more edgier and risque than Annie Liebovitz

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Ethics and photography

2008-12-15T02:43:36Z

Rob Haggart via on the media from npr

http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2008/12/02/ethics-and-photography-discussion/

listen to mpg program

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Looking for a photography student or amatuer for photos in Zuid Holland....

2008-12-11T18:59:16Z

Hi Again,This is another post for me
I have never had a real good photo taken of me...ever.I am NOT photogenic one bit! its my coloring and my facial features and I squint when Im nervous. All my family wants a photo but I can never seem to have a pleasant sitting.
There must be a way with Lighting and position???
I cant pay anything but if you can use them for portfolio work.... and a grade.
I can also invite you for dinner !
Drop me a line ...anyone in the area...Thanks
Happy Holidays !!

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Would like to learn Dark Room/lighting techniques....

2008-12-11T18:51:05Z

I had only one photography class at the University of Idaho ,by the time I arrived they had eliminated dark room. Slide film was the only medium we could use !!!!!! I own a Nikon FM 10 Manual 35 MM and I am hopeing to find someone out here in Zuid Holland that has the time and fluent english to show me what I didnt get to learn. Any help would be great even if its written text...Happy Holidays!!! HOI !!

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Model Wanted! ~Fine Art Nude & Glamour~ New Models Welcome!!! 18+

2008-12-09T09:38:59Z

Hello all, My name is Robert Ocasio. A.K.A. Blackleatherhat
I shoot a Canon EOS1n and develop 35mm B&W Film. I think it gives Portraiture a feel unlike that of the Digital Camera.
I am looking for open minded Models that are willing work hard to create Fine Art Nudes and Glamour with me.
My intentions are very tasteful and creative so as not to offend the general public.
I am very open to suggestions and will concider any shots you need for your portfolio.
I will give the willing participant her choice of all the photographs to do with as she pleases.
My copies will be used to promote my skills as a photographer.
Please contact me via email reguarding this shoot.
Include your photo(s) along with your measurements and "VS" Bra and Panties size.
Thank you for your time in advance.
I hope to be looking at you thru the lens soon.
Robert Ocasio
732-877-8481
Robert-Ocasio@msn.com
www.myspace.com/blackleatherhat

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Start a Home base Business

2008-12-08T17:53:53Z

PROFILE CONTENT

Political views: I believe in a political system that is based on and governed by principles of secularism and democracy. A government for the people by the people is not only stable but a prefered alternative to general anarchy.

Religious views: Although I was born Jewish, I am firmly of the opinion that all religions regardless of their origin are divine pathways that lead to an identical destination. It is our foremost duty and responsibility to inculcate these values in the next generation since they will grow up in stressful times.

About me
I am the founder and CEO of an Internet-based company called You Taking Action http://youtakingaction.com which grooms would-be entrepreneurs as they plan and make the transition to self-employment. A robust personal development and personal wellness program provides the backbone to this home business strategy. It is ideally suited to those individuals who are looking for genuine income potential in the online space.

Activities: When I am not conversing with budding entrepreneurs and tomorrow's business successes, I am usually busy reading, traveling or playing golf which I specially enjoy doing on weekends.

Interests: I am particularly interested in eastern religions and philosophy.

Music: I am game for a broad spectrum of music tastes including rock, classic country, hip hop and even classical music. World music and experimental music such as Buddha Bar also interest me greatly.

Tv shows/movies: I like movies from the WW I and WWII era. I also like to watch current favorites, especially the ones with a clearly defined plot and story line.

Books: I like to read books on self-help, personal wellness and personal motivation. I also like to read books on how to start and operate a home business.

Full education details: I have attended both school and college in Canada and continue to attend seminars and conferences to this day.
School : Smyrna High School

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Most Alien Looking Place On Earth

2008-12-04T18:05:02Z

http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/09/most-alien-looking-place-on-earth.html

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Video on Annie Leibovitz using Profoto Pro-8a-air

2008-12-04T03:01:53Z

http://www.profoto-usa.com/news/press/pro8-leibovitz.asp?utm_campaign=MAC%20Group%20Newsletter%20December%202008&utm_content=jung_chin@yahoo.com&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_term=HTML%20Version%20-%20Image%20Link%203

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Networking Question

2008-12-01T20:45:43Z

Hey Folks:

Asking for a friend who doesn't have much computer access right now.

Fellow had been a professional in the arts.

I was thinking of helping him create a profile on one of the professional networking sites.

Do you know which is best for folks in the arts...Facebook? LinkedIn? Naymz? another one?

Thanks,

Jon

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Spain - Germany November 2008 Travel Pictures Country next to Country

2008-11-15T17:41:32Z

Hi,

This the Spain-Germany website displays several pages each one containing two comparative (similar, contrastive, ...) photos. Let your thoughts flow freely and enjoy:
http://www.dongo.org/spain-germany/list_1_en/a_spanish_monument_and_a_german_monument.html
Click the "-->"-button on the page opened for the following new pictures.

Best regards, BoBi

Annex: overview of the new photos:

the Spanish statue Fisherman's wife and the German Museum Hüsli - Schwarzwaldklinik:
http://www.dongo.org/spain-germany/list_1_en/a_spanish_monument_and_a_german_monument.html
a Spanish pink Flower and a German yellow Dandelion:
http://www.dongo.org/spain-germany/list_1_en/a_spanish_flower_and_a_german_flower.html
the Spanish Flag and the German Flag:
http://www.dongo.org/spain-germany/list_1_en/the_spanish_flag_and_the_german_flag.html
the Spanish village Lloret de Mar and the German Bonndorf im Schwarzwald:
http://www.dongo.org/spain-germany/list_1_en/a_spanish_village_and_a_german_village.html
a Can of Spanish Cruzcampo beer and a Glass of German Rothaus Beer:
http://www.dongo.org/spain-germany/list_2_en/a_spanish_beer_and_a_german_beer.html
the Spanish San Miguel beer and German Krombacher pils on the Internet:
http://www.dongo.org/spain-germany/list_2_en/a_spanish_beer_on_the_internet_and_a_german_beer_on_the_internet.html
a Spanish Tollgate on a motorway and Endless Traffic Jams:
http://www.dongo.org/spain-germany/list_2_en/on_a_spanish_road_and_on_a_german_road.html
a Spanish Fishing boat and a German Sailing boat:
http://www.dongo.org/spain-germany/list_2_en/a_spanish_fishing_boat_and_a_german_sailing_boat.html

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www.naturebeingart.org

2008-11-14T02:33:50Z

Hi there. Am new to this tribe. The website is a collection of my contemporary abstract photos from the Sonoma coast. Stop on by...

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Top 100 my @ss........

2008-11-10T17:01:23Z

Okay..., so i'm not even all that burned that out of several DOZEN thousand images, mine didnt get picked.......

but u call THIS a Top 100....... ???!!!

Whatthefuckever........

http://www.metrophotochallenge.com/us/gallery/top100

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New site for us creators

2008-10-29T04:13:56Z

Hey all. I just started a new social network for creative artists of all kind, including us photographers. Feel free to join up at www.creativemadness.ning.com

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Wanna help me choose....??

2008-10-26T22:31:47Z

I need some input.....

Gonna enter a photo contest...... http://www.metrophotochallenge.com/us

Want to see which 5 pics to put in....

I've put what i think should b final choices in the collection "Help Me Choose" - on my website..... http://stefographer.zenfolio.com/
The passwrd for it is ""whichones" - Let me know if it works......

So tell me which pics make the impact on u...... I value all ur opinions... so if u have the time... Pick and see..............

Thanks ya'll.......... (and whoever gives the best head can come 2 Paris with me, if i win..... lol) ;-)

all peace xox
ST.

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Aperture or Lightroom.......??

2008-10-15T21:44:45Z

Fishing fer opinions.....

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Istanbul Photo Contest

2008-10-02T16:54:30Z

Istanbul Photo Contest
Check out !
http://www.istanbulphotocontest.com
Also
http://www.istanbulphotocontest.com/blog.php
ID

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Photo Plus at Javits center Oct 23-25, 2008 in NYC

2008-09-12T22:57:20Z

http://www.photoplusexpo.com/ppe/index.jsp

Sign on before Oct 3, for free registration

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photo attorney blog

2008-09-10T06:03:52Z

http://www.photoattorney.com/

cool

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Cheap Parabolic or beauty dish

2008-09-01T03:48:21Z

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90128179

They come in 10", 15" and 20" from $14.99 to $29.99 got to figure out how to mount this to a strobe head though.

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Photo Journalist story on a Feral child-Multimedia

2008-08-31T23:56:00Z

Really good documentary

http://www.tampabay.com/specials/2008/reports/danielle/

http://poynter.org/column.asp?id=101&aid=148208

http://www.poynterextra.org/audio/feralchild_use.mp3

Last link explains how the photographer and writer worked with multimedia crew to get this off the ground.

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( Protect the Moon )

2008-08-26T07:02:01Z

http://www.petitiononline.com/RTRRT/petition.html

Chandra must be free! Please help save the moon from NASA missiles.

http://tribes.tribe.net/2009

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Travel Pictures Country next to Country

2008-08-23T12:42:09Z

Kenya-Belgium June 2008 Travel Pictures Country next to Country

Hi,

This Kenya-Belgium website displays several pages each one containing two comparative (similar, contrastive, ...) photos. Let your thoughts flow freely and enjoy:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_22_en/a_kenyan_house_1_and_a_belgian_house_1.html
Click the "-->"-button on the page opened for the following new pictures.

Best regards, BoBi

Annex: overview of the new photos:

a Kenyan House - Indian style and the Belgian Cooremetershuys - Flemish renaissance style:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_22_en/a_kenyan_house_1_and_a_belgian_house_1.html
a Kenyan House - English style and the Belgian unfree skipper Guildhall:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_22_en/a_kenyan_house_2_and_a_belgian_house_2.html
the Kenyan Government square and the Belgian Sint-Veerle Square:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_22_en/a_kenyan_square_and_a_belgian_square.html
a Kenyan Mosque and a Belgian Church:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_22_en/a_kenyan_mosque_and_a_belgian_church.html
Kenyan children play and Belgian children play:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_23_en/kenyan_children_play_and_belgian_children_play.html
a Kenyan Baobab and a Belgian Gnome tree:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_23_en/a_kenyan_baobab_and_a_belgian_gnome_tree.html
a Kenyan Spider and a Belgian Spider:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_23_en/a_kenyan_spider_and_a_belgian_spider.html
a Kenyan Sunset behind Trees and a Belgian Sunset behind Trees:
http://www.dongo.org/kenya-belgium/list_23_en/a_kenyan_sunset_behind_trees_and_a_belgian_sunset_behind_trees.html

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Talk by National Geographic Photo Editor

2008-08-20T19:41:31Z

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/david_griffin_on_how_photography_connects.html

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Are we free to criticize?

2008-08-20T03:42:31Z

This may get me booted off here, but why are there so many "blah" photos posted on this tribe.
I know Photography like Art is subjective but clearly there are some just very ordinary photos, out-of-focus, etc being posted, that although may have special implications to the taker, to me as a viewer it invokes nothing.
Are we free to make comments of how we feel when we look at these?
Would anyone feel offended if I posted a criticism of their photo?

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Professional Photography in Exchange for Stellar Bodywork

2008-08-19T08:20:31Z

Is there anyone out there that is around this week and open to taking some profesional shots of me in nature with my canvas and brushes etc.
In exchange for bodywork time. I have an office in San Anelmo, and give stellar work. I have had a 11 yr massage practice.
It would be so helpful for me. Let me know!
In Beauty,
Tara

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Masters of Photography blog

2008-08-13T02:34:57Z

http://www.themastersofphotography.blogspot.com/

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Perseid Meteor Shower

2008-08-12T02:56:44Z

Is anyone heading out to photograph it tonight?

And.... does anyone in the East Bay want to meet up and head up into the Oakland or Berkeley hills to see if we can get some shots.

It's late though. It's going to be at it's best between 2am and 5am.

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Cornell Capa belated obituray

2008-08-06T01:04:10Z

http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/newswire/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003807907

Cornell Capa, Photographer And ICP Founder, Dies At 90

May 23, 2008

By PDN Staff

Renowned photojournalist, former Magnum president, and International Center of Photography founder Cornell Capa died Friday morning at age 90.

Capa's death was announced by the ICP, which said he died at home peacefully after battling Parkinson's disease for several years.

Capa is remembered for coining the phrase "the concerned photographer," describing those who use their photography to contribute to humanity’s well-being. The idea has been an inspiration for countless photojournalists over the last five decades.

"He was an extraordinarily warm-hearted guy who made incredible opportunities for an enormous number of us," said ICP director Willis E. "Buzz" Hartshorn. "The humanism that he expressed towards photography was something that he really did bring into his daily life. And the sense of loyalty that he engendered in his staff was extraordinary and unique."

"I think the other thing about him is that he’s probably the last of a generation," Hartshorn added. "I don’t think it is possible to do anymore in this field what this man has accomplished."

Robert Pledge, a friend and the head of Contact Press Images, called Capa "monumental."

"The legacy of the ICP, what he did, is so tremendous, and totally changed the understanding and interest in photography in this country and beyond," Pledge said. "The history of every art form... is always shaped by incredible individuals, and in our field he's one of those rare, special, amazing people."

Capa was the younger brother of pioneering war photojournalist and Magnum founder Robert Capa, whose 1954 death shaped the younger Capa’s commitment to humanity-centered photography.

Born in Budapest in 1918, Cornell Capa moved to Paris to study medicine in 1936. By night, he worked in a commercial photo lab, developing and printing photographs shot by his brother, Henri Cartier-Bresson and David ‘Chim’ Seymour. The work convinced Capa that he could affect more people through photography than through medicine.

In 1937, Capa followed his mother to New York, where he soon began working in the darkroom of Life magazine. His first published story, shot at the 1939 Worlds Fair in New York, appeared in Picture Post. During World War II, Capa served in the Photo-Intelligence Unit of the U.S. Air Force. Afterwards, he became a staff photographer for Life, shooting notable personalities such as TV star Jack Paar, painter Grandma Moses and actor Clark Gable for the magazine’s covers.

Capa decided to remain at Life even after his brother, along with Seymour and Cartier-Bresson, formed the Magnum Photos cooperative in 1947. “One thing that Life and I agreed right from the start was that one war photographer was enough for my family,” he said later. “I was to be a photographer of peace.”

But Capa had a change of heart when his brother died in 1954 after stepping on a landmine while on assignment in Vietnam. Within weeks, he resigned from Life and joined Magnum, where morale was low after the sudden deaths of the elder Capa and Werner Bischof. As Capa explained in a cable to Magnum’s Paris office, “My decision to join is personal, firm and conditional. It is based fully on belief of importance of Magnum idea and loyalty to friends.”

When Seymour was killed while covering the Suez Crisis in 1956, Capa assumed the role as president of Magnum, a position he held until 1960.

Capa continued working as a full-time photographer until 1974, gravitating toward politics and social issues. “I have aimed to be a credible witness, one who cares about the world he inhabits,” Capa said of his work in the introduction to his self-titled 1992 book. “My aim has been to share my vision with the world.” He shot photo essays documenting the destruction of indigenous cultures in Latin America (the subject of three of his books, including Farewell to Eden), the elderly in the United States, mentally challenged children, the Six-Day War, Soviet culture, and various presidential campaigns.

One of Capa’s favorite subjects was President John F. Kennedy, whose 1960 campaign he covered for Life. Struck by the inspirational tone of President Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural address, Capa wanted to assemble what he called an “instant book” on the first hundred days of Kennedy’s presidency. For help, he enlisted eight Magnum photographers, including Elliott Erwitt, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Marc Riboud and Burt Glinn and several writers and historians. Capa covered the White House, where he struck up a rapport with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, who later became an important supporter of the International Center of Photography. The resulting book, Let Us Begin, was published on day 110 and is often cited as the first topical book of photojournalism.

In 1966, Capa teamed up with Bischof’s widow, Rosellina Bischof, and Seymour’s sister, Eileen Schneiderman, to establish the International Fund for Concerned Photography. The Fund sought to keep alive the work of his brother, Bischof and Seymour by promoting what Capa called “concerned photography.” The fund sponsored its first traveling exhibit in 1967. Aptly titled “The Concerned Photographer,” it featured the work of Bischof, Robert Capa, Seymour, Leonard Freed, Andre Kertesz, and Dan Weiner.

Recognizing that the Fund needed its own gallery, Capa opened the International Center of Photography in New York 1974. Since its founding, ICP has hosted more than 500 exhibitions and displayed the work of more than 3,000 photographers.

“ICP was an outgrowth of Cornell’s determination to see that his brother would not be forgotten and so that became his cause, and it was very much a one-man institution to begin with,” Capa’s friend and Magnum colleague John G. Morris recalled earlier this year. “He had supporters, of course … but it was his determination and his taste that established ICP.”

The demands of running the ICP left Capa with no time for his own photography. “This I had not foreseen or planned,” Capa wrote in his self-titled 1992 book, but he added that he had no regrets about it.

Capa stepped down as ICP Director in 1994, and began devoting more time to publishing and exhibiting his work. In 2000, the ICP honored its Founding Director by inaugurating the Cornell Capa Infinity Award for Distinguished Achievement in Photography.

British photojournalist Don McCullin, who met Capa in Jerusalem in 1967, was the subject of an ICP exhibition in the 1980s and received ICP's Cornell Capa Award in 2006. "To have my name associated with the great name of Capa made me really thrilled," McCullin said.

"We wish we had a Cornell Capa on this side of the Atlantic, somebody who gave photography a kind of respect on a spiritual level," McCullin said.

Anthony Bannon, director of the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film in Rochester, N.Y., said Capa created a community and passed his concerns on to others.

"He lived 'concerned photography': through his extraordinary images, through Magnum, through the institution he created, and even more important, the community and culture embodied in the International Center of Photography," Bannon said.

Capa is pre-deceased by his wife of 61 years, Edith Capa, who died in 2001.

Funeral information

A private burial service will be held Wednesday, May 28. Capa will be burried at the Capa family grave site at Friends Cemetery in Amawalk, N.Y.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 10 at 10 a.m. at The Times Center, 242 West 41st Street between 7th & 8th Avenues in New York.

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Basic lighting gear video on u-tube

2008-08-05T00:45:26Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMAqD081Wm8&feature=related

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? about the moon and taking a photo of it

2008-07-24T20:52:39Z

I like taking pictures of the moon at night. Oh before I go on I have a cannon digital S3-IS.
It seems to look a bit spotty or not enough pixels when I'm taking the picture. I look at it on the pc and I'm just in shock that it doesn't look the same when I take the picture of it.
I found that putting it on sports it takes a faster shot. I know we are moving and the moon is moving so to have it focus automatically without it blurring is tricky so I'm told. I can get close, however it looks pixelated for lack of a better word I don't know. I've put it on night and it only takes a worse pictures and automatic forget it.
Anyone have any idea on how I can get a clear shot of the moon, without the blur, and with the pixels'?
Thanks I can use help on this.
I hope you all don't get tired of me asking questions about taking pictures, with all this experience in the tribe I feel here is the best place to ask certain questions.

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Using reflectors - what size?

2008-07-24T06:35:30Z

Does anyone here use reflectors in their photography?

I'm looking at upgrading my photo kit, and taking a collapsible reflector with me when I head down to Nicaragua. I'm moving down there semi-indefinitely.

I'll probably just buy one 5 in 1 reflector.

But if I have to pick just one size, what size is the most useful/convenient?

Thanks for any info.

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SF pride

2008-07-21T22:01:34Z

SF pride is this weekend. Anyone have good advice for taking pictures?

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Contact sheets in PS CS.....

2008-07-19T18:04:41Z

It is making them well enough - but only with a white background....
Anyway to change this (can't find any preference for it...), to the more traditional looking 'contact sheet' with black background...??

I only have Photoshp CS....

Or anybody know of any free, downloadable programs that make good contact sheets (not to print, just for on screen)....??

Thanks all who respond...

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