Humpday special. Superdope track from band Niki & the Dove, all wrapped up nicely in a superfresh animated video, cooked up by my pals over at Wintr Get it here on iTunes. Featured on The Fader also. ——
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Canon announced 24mm and 28mm f/2.8 IS USM wide angle lenses
Canon5Dtips8 Feb 2012 | 4:05 pmTweet Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon announced new EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM, the world’s first wide-angle prime lenses to feature optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology. They provide the highest levels of performance for modern digital photographers, combining premium image quality with durable, user friendly designs. Empowering landscape and wide-angle photographers with improved optical performance, Canon has upgraded both its EF 24mm and EF 28mm lenses with Image Stabilization technology and Ultrasonic Motor-powered auto focus. Both lenses feature Canon’s… -
Sony full-frame camera coming, 500mm F4 lens finally announced
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)8 Feb 2012 | 7:05 pmSony has confirmed it will be making a full-frame replacement for its flagship A900 DSLR. No further details were given during a round-table discussion at the CP+ show in Japan, but we find it hard to believe the result will step away from the SLT technology the company has invested so heavily in. The company has also finally announced the A-mount 500mm F4 lens that it has been showing in various states of preparedness since PMA 2007 will be available from late March. -
First deliveries of Nikon D4 delayed until mid-March
Rob Galbraith DPI8 Feb 2012 | 1:45 pmInitial shipments of the Nikon D4 to retailers have been pushed into next month. The pro digital SLR had originally been slated for worldwide release beginning late next week. Earlier today, however, Nikon USA told us - through their PR firm - that a "minor production delay" means that dealers should now expect to start taking delivery of the company's new flagship closer to the middle of March. -
How the Other Half Lives: George Holz' Beyoncé for Spin
Strobist8 Feb 2012 | 9:00 pmPhoto © George HolzYou know how people on the Strobist Flickr group like to talk about how it is technically possible to shoot blow-away white with just one flash?Yeah, this is not exactly that.Hit the jump for a walk-thru vid for the (ahem, eight-light) shoot, including a key light combo that you're prolly gonna want to rent rather than buy next time you are assigned to shoot Beyoncé. Read more »
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Chase Jarvis Blog
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Dope Music Video – Niki & the Dove [via Wintr]
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Famous Photographers Pose with Their Most Iconic Images
7 Feb 2012 | 11:52 amSteve McCurry When we gaze upon an iconic (or even just a really good) photograph, it’s difficult to think about the work or the passion behind it – we are seeing a documented scene or a crafted image and–unless you are a photographer–most people don’t wonder about the individual who was behind the camera. Sure, the majority of the populace will automatically recognize the photo of the Afghan Girl that was on the cover of National Geographic, but if you said the name “Steve McCurry” would the everyday person have any idea who you were talking about? Photographer Tim… -
Dead Mobsters Remind Us: Success in Your Work is in Your Quirk.
6 Feb 2012 | 10:37 amAll images courtesy of ICP Photos of dead mobsters lying prone, surrounded by articles of clothing and police chalk markings. The crime scene, the murder as art. Equal parts photographer and old-school sleuth Arthur “Weegee” Fellig had a otherworldly guidance that lead him straight to fresh crime scenes, like the plastic thing on a Ouija board. Working the streets of New York City in the 1930s and 40s, he consorted with both the good guys and the bad guys, as he documented crime and street life in his neighborhood. Ultimately, Weegee was an amateur photographer with a killer eye… -
Talent Imitates, Genius Steals: chasejarvisLIVE REMIX episode with MIKE RELM [coming Tues Feb 7]
3 Feb 2012 | 10:18 amMike Relm will move you. Photo: SF Weekly. UPDATE: if you’re reading this post now…The no “Talent Imitates, Genius Steals – REMIX” edition of #cjLIVE with one of the world’s leading multimedia (audio + video) DJ’s Mike Relm is TODAY 11:00 Seattle Time, 2pm NYC, 19:00 London! Tune in here to the live page to unlock your creative mojo and realize that inspiration is all around you. ——— There’s a saying that you should understand. It’s “TALENT IMITATES. GENIUS STEALS.” Now before your undies get in a wad,… -
The Freshman Yearbook of Power Nerds, Washington DC Style
2 Feb 2012 | 9:46 amAll images by Christopher Leaman Funny segue from yesterday’s political post… Got to thinking about politics and photography…. Though it seems otherwise at time, politicians aren’t actually celebs. Sure, they get their picture taken at press conferences, but–especially early on in their career–they’re not really used to having a photographer take a portrait of them like a rock star. They’re most often power nerds and people who do a job that’s -either wonderfully or catastrophically- public. All this is hyper-evident in this series of photos by…
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Canon announced 24mm and 28mm f/2.8 IS USM wide angle lenses
8 Feb 2012 | 4:05 pmTweet Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon announced new EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM, the world’s first wide-angle prime lenses to feature optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology. They provide the highest levels of performance for modern digital photographers, combining premium image quality with durable, user friendly designs. Empowering landscape and wide-angle photographers with improved optical performance, Canon has upgraded both its EF 24mm and EF 28mm lenses with Image Stabilization technology and Ultrasonic Motor-powered auto focus. Both lenses feature Canon’s… -
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
8 Feb 2012 | 5:16 amTweet Canon has a new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM professional zoom lens, an update to the popular EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM. It provides the highest levels of performance for modern digital photographers, combining premium image quality with durable, user friendly designs. Canon says that the new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM features completely redesigned optics to provide outstanding clarity, image quality and durability. Lens construction is now made of 18 in relate to previous 16 elements in 13 groups. With a redesigned optical system that includes two Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) and one Super UD… -
Nikon announced D800/D800E – waiting on Canon to make a move
7 Feb 2012 | 10:03 amTweet Nikon D800 While all eyes were on Canon, waiting to announce Canon 5D Mark iii or what ever will its name be, Nikon announced “super monster” Nikon D800 and D800E. The Nikon D800 incorporates a 36.3 megapiexel (7360 x 4912) resolution, full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) CMOS sensor, with Expeed 3 processor. Introducing a first of its kind in DSLR video, the D800 comes with the ability to stream uncompressed video footage through the included HDMI port onto a recording device, a feature that would have a large appeal to the film makers across the board. Something that Canon users… -
Talk with customers – don’t be a bad photographer
19 Dec 2011 | 10:41 amTweet Do you take pictures of people? Are they really happy with your work and performance? There are too many bad pro photographers out there. How do I know? Simple: I talk to customers who had bad experiences and didn’t like what they had to pay for. This may come a bit strange but expensive equipment and presentation, unfortunately, do not make a good photographer, although many of them like to think so. The main reason they fail to satisfy a client is that they don’t listen to their wishes and needs. Result? You get unsatisfied customers. They’ll be ok with the pictures, but their… -
Camera captures 1 trillion frames per second
16 Dec 2011 | 6:03 pmTweet This is just a public interest post, if you are a geek like me, I am sure you will like this video. It over simplify the process and the title is a bit misleading but it is still impressive technology. The question is: when will the 5DMrkII be able to shoot more than 30fps? :-) Related posts: The Rookie: Purchasing a camera
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Sony full-frame camera coming, 500mm F4 lens finally announced
8 Feb 2012 | 7:05 pmSony has confirmed it will be making a full-frame replacement for its flagship A900 DSLR. No further details were given during a round-table discussion at the CP+ show in Japan, but we find it hard to believe the result will step away from the SLT technology the company has invested so heavily in. The company has also finally announced the A-mount 500mm F4 lens that it has been showing in various states of preparedness since PMA 2007 will be available from late March. -
Ricoh reshuffle sees Pentax take control of cameras
8 Feb 2012 | 5:07 pmRicoh has announced that its Pentax Ricoh Imaging (PRI) business unit will take full control of the design, development and sales of the company's cameras, worldwide. PRI was created when Ricoh bought Pentax and is the business that has been responsible for the design, manufacturing and sales of Pentax cameras. It will now absorb the consumer businesses of Ricoh's Personal Multimedia Product Company, which was responsible for the design, manufacture and sale of Ricoh cameras. The change will take effect from April 1st 2012. -
Sony promises more NEX lenses in updated E-mount lens roadmap
8 Feb 2012 | 5:00 pmSony has said it will have 15 lenses ready for the NEX system by the end of 2013. It made the annoucement of an expanded E-mount roadmap at the start of the CP+ trade show in Yokohama, Japan. The roadmap includes a variety of zooms and prime lenses, including a high-end standard zoom with Sony's premium 'G' branding. There will also be a pancake prime and a mid-telephoto prime lens some time during 2013. -
Sigma DP series reinvented as DP1M and DP2M with 15MPx3 sensor from SD1
7 Feb 2012 | 11:00 pmSigma has totally reinvented its DP series of large sensor compacts with the DP1 Merrill and DP2 Merrill. The DP Merrill models are named after Dick Merrill, inventor of the Foveon sensor and include the most recent version of his technology - the 15x3MP APS-C sensor first seen in Sigma's SD1. Because the Merrill cameras feature full APS-C sensors, they also feature totally redesigned lenses, with the DP1M including a 19mm F2.8 lens to offer a 28mm equivalent field of view and the DP2M having a 30mm F2.8 lens to give a 45mm equivalent field-of-view. -
Sigma SD1 becomes SD1 Merrill and gains (much) keener price tag
7 Feb 2012 | 11:00 pmSigma's new CEO, Kazuto Yamaki has announced the re-branding and re-pricing of the company's flagship camera. The SD1 DSLR will now be know as the SD1 Merrill, in honor of Dick Merrill, inventor of the Foveon sensor technology on which it is based. The price will also be revised, falling to what should be a street price of around $2,299, which Yamaki attributes to work conducted to reduce production costs of the sensor. Despite these changes, his letter promises the performance and characteristics of the sensor have not changed. To avoid disappointing existing SD1 customers, Sigma will offer…
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First deliveries of Nikon D4 delayed until mid-March
8 Feb 2012 | 1:45 pmInitial shipments of the Nikon D4 to retailers have been pushed into next month. The pro digital SLR had originally been slated for worldwide release beginning late next week. Earlier today, however, Nikon USA told us - through their PR firm - that a "minor production delay" means that dealers should now expect to start taking delivery of the company's new flagship closer to the middle of March. -
The Atlantic features Civil War gallery
8 Feb 2012 | 12:15 pmThe Atlantic features The Civil War, Part 1, The Places, an historic gallery of interesting old black-and-white photos. -
Turnley slideshow features human condition
8 Feb 2012 | 11:15 amPeter Turnley features an interesting slideshow called Moments Of The Human Condition on his website. -
Photojournalist shares seven things learned
8 Feb 2012 | 9:30 amGetty Images photojournalist Peter Macdiarmid shares the Top 7 things I've earned as a Getty Images news photographer but what is more interesting is the video below the list. -
Sigma announces dramatic SD1 price reduction, updated DP1 and DP2
8 Feb 2012 | 7:45 amSigma today announced that the price of its SD1 DSLR camera has been reduced to US$2,299 in the U.S. (That is the Minimum Advertised Price, or MAP, which is normally also the actual street price.) This is a reduction of more than $4,500 from the previous MAP. At the same time, the company announced updated versions of the DP1 and DP2 large-sensor compact cameras, which now use the same 14.75 million image pixel, 3-layer Foveon sensor as the SD1.
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How the Other Half Lives: George Holz' Beyoncé for Spin
8 Feb 2012 | 9:00 pmPhoto © George HolzYou know how people on the Strobist Flickr group like to talk about how it is technically possible to shoot blow-away white with just one flash?Yeah, this is not exactly that.Hit the jump for a walk-thru vid for the (ahem, eight-light) shoot, including a key light combo that you're prolly gonna want to rent rather than buy next time you are assigned to shoot Beyoncé. Read more » -
Lighting Inside the Box
6 Feb 2012 | 6:30 amAfter 15 years of long-term planning (and saving) Susan and I finally took the plunge with a full kitchen remodel. We were really pleased with the results, and at some point I had promised the contractor a nice photo of the final product.In a room like this you are basically illuminating the inside of a box by using hidden lights, which turned out to be an interesting exercise. And it's something I would recommend for just about any photographer. Read more » -
Core Knowledge: Working With Remotes
2 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amThere are two things you should always remember about radio remotes:One, radio can be fickle. This is true whether you are using your time-honored PocketWizards or a brand new Chinese offering.Two, radio waves -- and success with your remotes -- are all about the physics. So a little knowledge can go a long way toward ensuring good range and reliability. Some basics that every lighting photographer should know, inside. Read more » -
Tyler Stableford: Dispatches From the Underground
30 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amAspen, Colorado-based photographer Tyler Stableford generally shoots action and adventure, most of it aboveground. But this shoot for Timberland PRO would send him a half-mile deep into the earth. That far down, before adding light it is absolutely pitch black. As in, you cannot see your hand in front of your face. And the lights the miners use while extracting coal there aren't much friendlier -- low-level, and a mix of tungsten and fluorescents. So Stableford shot the entire campaign working on the edge of the quality envelope, and lighting with only a few speedlights. Read more » -
Q&A: Dealing with Glare from Dark Wood Backgrounds
26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amReader Jefferson, from California in the US, asked via Twitter:"How do you deal with glare on dark wood in background for portraits? Is this covered in Lighting 101 or 102?"Actually, it is covered in L102, if a little obliquely. And yes, pretty much any time you light into dark wood as a background you are gonna get some blowback.But rather than look at this as a problem, I prefer to think of it as a feature… Read more »
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8 February, 2012 - New Cameras, and New Pricing from Sigma
8 Feb 2012 | 12:04 pmSigma has announced that their controversial SD1 camera has been re-launched as the SD1 Merrill, in honour of Dick Merrill the late co-founder of Foveon. The new MSRP is $3,300, but the MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) will be $2,299, which likely means an actual retail price of around $2,000 when it's released in March. This is the price that it should have launched with last year. This re-launch and price reduction quickly follows the recent passing of Sigma's co-founder and CEO Michihiro Yamaki. The new CEO is Kazuto Yamaki, the founder's son and the company's previous COO. The SD1 has been… -
7 February, 2012 - Master Class in San Miguel with Michael Reichmann
6 Feb 2012 | 2:53 pmAs previous announced, Phase One is having a Master Class in San Miguel de Allende in early March. It is being taught by Michael Reichmann and Mark Dubovoy. There have just been a couple of cancellations and these spots are now open. If you do not own Phase One gear, a loaner system can be made available for use during the workshop. Find out more right away. NEW I normally don't do new product announcements unless they are really significant. There are two though today that will have far reaching implications. Nikon has announced the 36 Megapixel D800, also available in a version without an… -
5 February, 2012 - A Photographer's Eulogy for Eastman Kodak
4 Feb 2012 | 2:25 pmIt's the end of an era. The Kodak that we knew and loved (or not) for the past hundred years is no more. Michael Chiusano shares with us today A Photographer's Eulogy for Eastman Kodak. "I have purchased many of your tutorials in the past and found them very helpful. However, Camera to Print and Screen is truly over the top in usefulness and helpfulness. I have gone back to it several times to get up to speed on a subject, or answer a question about sharpening, printing and/or moving photos to an iPad; it is great, and well worth the cost." … -
1 February, 2012 - The Game of Photography - What Are The Rules
31 Jan 2012 | 5:01 pmToday's new essay is by scientist, photographer and author Harold Merklinger. It is titled The Game of Photography – What Are The Rules? "You and Jeff did it again! A great series of videos. I've watched the earlier Camera to Print series as well as the LR 2 & 3 videos and as usual, I learned new technique and ideas even though I've been behind a camera for 45 years. Additionally, the rapport you two have is most engaging, enjoyable, and totally different than the sterile video tutorials from others (I'm afflicted with being a visual learner). -
27 January, 2012 - Learning Video Production The Hard Way
26 Jan 2012 | 4:33 pmHigh end video production is now within the reach of any modern DSLR owner. What does it take to achieve something really worthwhile though? Regular contributor Peter Cox shares the trials and tribulations of producing an hour long video tutorial/travelogue in Learning Video Production the Hard Way. "I have purchased many of your tutorials in the past and found them very helpful. However, Camera to Print and Screen is truly over the top in usefulness and helpfulness. I have gone back to it several times to get up to speed on a subject, or answer a…
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In Today’s News…New Classes at Kelby Training
6 Feb 2012 | 5:30 amJust finished two new classes for Kelby Training, which are in the pipe, and will most likely come out fairly shortly. They’re pretty in depth looks at creating, with just light and a plain wall, an environment in which dancers can thrive, create their own sublime shapes, which then, at camera, you simply hope to capture. I’m a big believer in the fact that when the camera observes a performer, it simply stands in service to their creativity. Consequently, the best thing a shooter can do is provide a comfortable place for them to experiment, light them simply and well, and then… -
GPP-A Reunion in the Desert
30 Jan 2012 | 1:52 amI’ve been away from Gulf Photo Plus for a couple years now, but heading back for 2012. Dubai remains fascinating, to be sure, but what really has rocked me, once again, is the gathering of talent in the city of the sands. I kinda wish I could go and clone myself for a week, and just shuttle around to hear some wisdom. I’m especially psyched for the return of Greg Heisler. I missed him there last year, and he knows light and color like no one else. Also, David Burnett is coming. David and I know each other now for thirty years. He’s simply one of the most intelligent… -
Nikon D4- Behind The Scenes Video
25 Jan 2012 | 3:53 amWe’ve got some major thank you’s to offer as we dipped our toe into the waters of video. First off to Nikon who trusted us with this project and their hand built, prototype D4 cameras. (See the video to reference the fact that I broke one--slightly.) And to Gen Umei, from the K&L agency in Tokyo, who is a wonderful friend and a wondrous art director. And as always to his colleague, Aoyagi Toshiaki, who we have known for years simply as Mr. Blue. Marco Tortato of the Manfrotto Corporation provided us with simple, wonderful tools to execute shots. And Victor Ha and Brian Hynes… -
Nikon D4 Video….The Blues in His Shoes….
23 Jan 2012 | 5:44 amLittle Freddie King is the real deal. He hopped the rails at the age of 14, and went from his family farm in Mississippi down to New Orleans, ’cause that town was swayin’ with sound, and he knew he had to be there. The ever magical Lynn Delmastro in our studio got in touch with him, and his manager, “Wacko” Wade Wright, and we were invited, briefly, into his life, and his music. It was enriching and wonderful to be around Little Freddie. I doubt a nicer man ever picked up a guitar. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpo5AC-wETY We shot this short, sweet and simple,’cause… -
Buds
17 Jan 2012 | 8:21 amOne of the cool things about shooting for Nikon a bit of late has been hanging with my Italian and Jewish brothers, Mike Corrado and Lindsay Silverman. Among the three of us, we must have about eighty years of camera experience. (They would immediately assure you right now that they each have ten of those and the remaining sixty belong to me.) We collectively survived the acetate era, and arrived intact in the age of digital. Intact physically, anyway. Mentally, the three of us are a few pixels short of a full frame chip, if you know what I mean. I love going on location with Corrado. His…
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08 February 2012, Wednesday
7 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmI just got my film back from NCPS and added B&W shots to my route 66 trip photos. Check it out if you only saw color yesterday. Nikon D800E I added more details about the Nikon D800E to my Nikon D800 Review. Nikon D3 Needed to Defend Freedom One of you readers, US Army SPC Cory Lessard, a sniper fighting out in Iraq and Kuwait, would like to buy a Nikon D3 for about the same price as Adorama is offering for them, about $1,500. The sand is putting a beating on his D5100, and while his F5 holds up great, it's a bear having to wait 3 weeks for the film to go away and come back… -
07 February 2012, Tuesday
6 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmRoy's by Moonlight, hand-held with the Canon S100. NEW: Photos from Route 66. What I did this weekend. NEW: Nikon D800 Nikon D800. It's really 36MP! Nikon wins the DSLR race and blows Canon back to 1934! Nikon has done the honorable thing and rendered the D4 obsolete for most of us, even before the D4 shipped! The D800 is smaller, lighter and has over double the pixel count of the old D4. Of course pros know that anything over 10 MP isn't needed for anything, and will still prefer the D4 for its speed and durability. My D800 is already on order. If you hope to get yours anytime soon,… -
06 February 2012, Monday
5 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmTwitter and Facebook Yay! I just got on Twitter. A few of you also know me on Facebook. If anyone follows, maybe I'll share fun stuff. Who knows? Route 66 I just got back from Route 66, using my new Canon S100 (as well as my old LEICA M3). I love the S100's compact size (especially as carried my the tiny Canon PSC-900 belt holster case), zoom range and brilliant colors, but after having shot the Fuji X100 daily for all these past months, the tiny sensor of the S100, just like all pocket cameras, really makes its limitations apparent. The Fuji X100 really is extraordinary in its ability… -
03 February 2012, Friday
2 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmUpdate: Enter my Photo Contest to win an iPad - FREE! It's now open to anyone over 18 in any country to which Adorama ships. People outside the US asked why it was limited to the USA only, and I asked Adorama, and as I supposed it was because they didn't want to get stuck and have to ship something to some far-away country to which they can't ship. Therefore, all is now good as far as I know for all you folks in Canada, Germany, Netherlands, France, etc. With close to 200 countries out there, technology customs can get weird, and they didn't want to have a winner and not be able to ship the… -
02 February 2012, Thursday
1 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmCalifornia's Nuclear Disaster The media reported that the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) had a leak forcing a shut down at 3 PM local time on 31 January 2012. As my California Radiation Levels report shows, there is no change in San Diego's background radiation. As usual, the radiation level outdoors is only half the level inside my UCSD PhD friend's house, standing by his granite countertops. I love a good conspiracy, but nuclear power remains safe, clean and efficient. The Japanese were royally screwed last year, and many Japanese citizens and towns still are, however Japan…
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How Do You Prepare for Fashion Week?
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DIY Camera: John Chiara's Giant Camera Obscura
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3 Photo Book Picks
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Cookbooks Come Out of the Kitchen
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How To Land Environmental Portrait Assignments
31 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amPhoto editors explain what they need to see in photographers’ images before giving them the challenging job of shooting environmental portraits.
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8 historical figures who ate disgusting things
8 Feb 2012 | 11:26 pmBefore you read this article, you may have thought your dog had the grossest eating habits ever. But Fido's penchant for poo is nothing compared to some of these sickos highlighted in Cracked. For example, Victorian scientist William Buckland: He didn't just stop at the meat of animals, either. While on a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, a strange mark was found on the floor. A debate broke out as to what the stain could possibly be, at which point Buckland got on his hands and knees, licked the stain and confidently announced it to be bat piss. But the craziest thing Buckland ever did, at… -
5 explanations of why teenagers act the way the do
8 Feb 2012 | 11:22 pmUnderstanding the teenage mind could be a life's work. For those of you who don't have that kind of time, however, Mental Floss gives five things that could explain the mind of the teenager. For example, parents, have you ever wondered if your teenager is somehow getting dumber? Parents of teens often wonder what happened to the bright child they used to have. How can someone go from getting A’s to getting C’s when they seem to be doing the same amount of work? Once again, changes in the brain are to blame. While the merits of IQ tests are debatable, scientists used to think IQ… -
Surviving the loss of a star employee
8 Feb 2012 | 11:16 pmSome groups have stellar members who carry the team. That's all well and good until that member leaves. Then what? This Smartblog video will help you answer that question: Full story at Smartblog on Leadership. Top news for leaders. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Disneyland circa 1957 [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 11:14 pmThis video was shot in 1957, less than two years after Disneyland had opened. The footage is newly restored and ready to take you to the happiest place on earth as it was in its early days. Full story at Mental Floss. All the top Internet videos in one place. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
People unplugging their TVs during the Super Bowl
8 Feb 2012 | 11:08 pmThere's no faster way to ruin an American's day than to unplug his or her TV during the Super Bowl. Think we're exaggerating? Take a look at these folks go form 0 to 60 in less than a second, all thanks to Jimmy Kimmel's latest Challenge. Full story at Jimmy Kimmel Live. Top sports news. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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They Were Telling Me a Story
7 Feb 2012 | 1:30 pmThey Were Telling Me a Story - Silent speech portraits. Each model told me an intimate story in silence. I don't know what they told me and I didn't ask. This was the rule of the game.
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Rikki Snyder
8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 pmI took this photograph during the first couple of months that I was in photography school. At that point we were all just learning how to shoot tabletop photography, and this was our first still life assignment where we had the freedom to decide what we wanted to shoot. Before that, we had only shot a few things in the school’s commercial studio, such as a simple product on white seamless (now I call that “the boring stuff”). As you can imagine, I was very excited to finally be able to use my creativeness and create something that I really wanted to. I had so many ideas in my mind of… -
Kurien Koshy Yohannan: The Reds
6 Feb 2012 | 3:00 pmThe Red Arrows, the aerobatics team of the Royal Air Force, was formed in late 1964 and consists of nine BAE Hawk T1A aircrafts, the RAF’s advanced jet trainer. Frontline fighter jets are not used owing to the operational costs. By the end of 2009, the Red Arrows had performed a total of 4,269 displays in 53 countries. Their 4,000th display, and one that I personally witnessed, was at RAF Leuchars, Scotland during the Battle of Britain Airshow in the September of 2006. As mentioned earlier, The Reds are usually a nine aircraft team but only eight planes can be seen in these images and this… -
Tips on Fashion Photography
4 Feb 2012 | 5:30 amMy most recent work has been focused on Fashion and Food. Fashion photography is relatively new to me, but several colleagues of mine use models regularly to support their portfolio work. After recently winning the local Frederick, MD Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk and reading his “Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It” book I was inspired to work on my portrait lighting. Because I love to mix things up and challenge myself by taking the lovely studio lighting out of the equation, I chose to see what I could do with the sun’s harsh light. It sounds strange, but I learn better this… -
Chris Horner: Michigan Central Station
1 Feb 2012 | 3:00 pmThis is a picture of Michigan Central Station in Detroit, MI USA. It is considered one of the greatest urban ruins in the country. In fact this building is what first got me interested in photography. © Chris Horner Many plans have come and gone to restore MCS to its former beauty. Currently some renovation work is underway. It’s interesting to notice how the rise and fall of MCS has so perfectly aligned with the city it sits in. It would be a shame to completely let this building go. It was created in a time and with details unlike anything you’ll find today. Below is a link to other… -
Joe Decker: Beautiful Mono Lake in Winter
29 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pmEach January, I travel to the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada in California to photograph winter light and conditions near Mono Lake. It’s an exceptional time to visit, with few tourists and often-interesting weather.
