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The Semantics of Photography

The Semantics of Photography

November 8, 2011 5 Comments

Photographs, images, and pictures:  all of these words have similar dictionary meanings, but we all seem to have different notions of what the nuances are of these images?  Just like an SLR is a different kind of camera over a Point-and-Shoot, or a Medium Format Camera, those digital ones and zeros in our world of ...

Lightroom Slider Questions

Lightroom Slider Questions

August 19, 2011 No Comments

The back story behind this most comes from one of the more common questions I get these days about Lightroom. It comes in the Develop Module and confusion about the difference between the Exposure slider, the Fill Light slider, and the Brightness slider.

Who Makes the Best Media Cards?

Who Makes the Best Media Cards?

August 12, 2011 2 Comments

I get this question a lot too.  The problem with any ultimatum, is that it’s going to invite bias and subjectivity.  Whether it’s lenses, cameras, computers, software or even media cards, there is no objective and universal vendor or manufacturer of media cards that is head and shoulders above the others in the field.  What ...

How Fast Can You Shoot?

How Fast Can You Shoot?

August 11, 2011 3 Comments

On initial glance from the title, one might think this blog is segueing into a dialog from the Top Shot show over on the History Channel (very cool show btw), but I’m actually referring to the notion of speed often associated with shooting digital.

Depth of Field Matters!

Depth of Field Matters!

March 9, 2011 4 Comments

When we approach the topic of depth of field, most people nod along about how the composition can change pretty dramatically when moving between various apertures – but have you ever really studied the differences?  Take some time and do an exercise.  It’s not that difficult, and really seeing the differences in photos can totally ...

Hardware Review:  Sigma 70-200 f2.8

Hardware Review: Sigma 70-200 f2.8

November 2, 2010 16 Comments

The kind folks at Sigma have become quite the regular contributor to the review section here – as you keep asking for lens reviews, the Sigma brand keeps coming up, and they continue to be generous with my participation in the loaner program.  Thus far the lens line-up I’ve reviewed from the Sigma Collection include: ...

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Follow Up: Radio Station Photo Theft

Earlier today, I posted the article about a radio station stealing images from a competitor station.  After publishing the...

Radio Station Steals Photos

...the cost of hiring a lawyer and delay tactics that the station can make to draw out the process...

The Benefit of Company

...Socializing is a good thing - we are social creatures, and this is even more true with photographers. ...

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