March 30th, 2010 by admin

Enlightening article from the New York Times.

For Photographers, the Image of a Shrinking Path (Click image)

March 29th, 2010 by admin

This week’s banner image belongs to DIG member Ira Thomas. Thanks Ira!

Image Details from Ira:
This picture was taken at the entrance to Coal Mine Canyon Nov. 2008 with a Nikon D70. Aperture priority, 1/90 sec @f/22 ISO200, 130mm focal length. It was converted to black and white in Photoshop CS4. Processed with High Structure and Selenium 13 in Silver Efex Pro.

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March 26th, 2010 by admin

It’s time for a Photoshop Upgrade again. How time flies!

March 23rd, 2010 by admin

Yet another beta but this comes with the good news that video is now supported!

Adobe TV with Julieanne Kost

March 22nd, 2010 by admin

If you enjoy HDR photography or you’re interested in it, you might enjoy this presentation.

March 21st, 2010 by admin

This week’s banner image belongs to Howard Wood. Thanks Howard!

Image Details from Howard:
Image of Camelback Mountain from the open desert behind Mayo Clinic, 136th and Via Linda in Scottsdale on December 21 2009 @ 5:21pm.

Shot with Nikon D300, 18-200 Nikon Lens, settings:
f/8
200mm
-2 EV preset
1/4000 sec
ISO 400
Matrix metering
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March 19th, 2010 by admin

There is an effort being made to develop some new laws and procedures regarding copyright abuse on the government level. As photographers, you have a unique opportunity to bring your opinions about copyright directly to the government. NANPA is distributing the following information to give you an opportunity to speak up.

The Obama Administration is asking to hear from YOU, about how intellectual property infringement affects YOUR livelihood. The Administration is also seeking advice on what the government could be doing to better protect the rights of artists and creators in our country. HERE’S A CHANCE FOR YOU TO BE HEARD!

BACKGROUND:
Last year President Obama appointed and the U.S. Senate confirmed Victoria Espinel to be the first U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator. Her job is “to help protect the creativity of the American public” by coordinating with all the federal agencies that fight the infringement of intellectual property, which includes creating and selling counterfeit goods; pirating video games, music, and books; and infringing upon the many other creative works that are produced by artists in this country.

As you know, the unauthorized copying, sale, and distribution of artists’ intellectual property directly impact the ability of artists and creators to control the use of their own creativity, not to mention their ability to receive income they have earned from their labor. This impacts U.S. employment and the economy, and our ability to globally compete.

As required by an Act of Congress (The PRO-IP Act of 2008), Ms. Espinel and her White House team are preparing a Joint Strategic Plan that will include YOUR FEEDBACK on the costs and risks that intellectual property infringement has on the American public.

Here’s how to make yourself heard!

1. Send an email to Ms. Espinel and the Obama Administration: intellectualproperty@omb.eop.gov
2. Begin your letter with “The North American Nature Photography Association has informed me of this welcome invitation from the Obama Administration to share my thoughts on my rights as a creator.”
3. Include in your email: your story, why intellectual property rights are important to you, how piracy and infringement affect you, and what the U.S. government can do to better protect the rights of creative Americans.
4. Also include in your email: your name, city, state, and what type of artist you are.
5. DO NOT include any personal or private information as all comments will be posted publicly on the White House website.

All comments must be submitted by Wednesday, March 24 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Read the entire call for comments online.

North American Nature Photography Association
email: info@nanpa.org
phone: 303-422-8527
web: http://www.nanpa.org

March 14th, 2010 by admin

This week’s banner image belongs to Bob Mishkin. Thanks, Bob!

Image Details From Bob:
This image was taken on Sept 14, 2007 at 6:14 pm. I was with two friends (Howard and Harvey) and we had been shooting in the Seven Springs area of the Tonto National Forest. As we returned home and after we started seeing housing on the north side of the road, we came around the corner and I think ALL three of us said ‘stop’ at the same time. The road was North Cave Creek at the far NE section of Scottsdale, AZ. After all the light was gone and we started driving, about 300 yards further west and around another corner I noticed a lone Saguaro what would have made a great addition to the image. Just the usual very minor levels, saturation, and sharpening in Photoshop.

Camera: Canon 1D Mark IIn
Lens: Canon 100-400
Focal Length 400
Aperture Priority
ISO 640
Exposure: 1/160th sec @ f/16 handheld.

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ALSO….please share a little information regarding your image. Suggestions: Location, time of day, equipment, etc. Also tell us if it is Photoshop art. Yes…Photoshop creations are welcome and encouraged! Just remember that the very bottom of the image will be barely visible.

March 11th, 2010 by admin

Excellent video describing how to use the Clone Tool and Healing Brush.

March 9th, 2010 by admin

Julieanne Kost gives a 3 part overview of the new features in the soon to be released Lightroom 3.