Friday News Nuggets
Jun. 20
4:25 am
Howdy folks. I’m a bit under the weather (just a cold), so I’ll keep it short and sweet:
- John Hubb, one of my readers, sent me this article from the UK’s Gaurdian newspaper called “Are photographers really a threat?” and it’s worth the quick read. (Here’s the link).
- After I posted the NAPP discount on the Epson 1900, I saw a number of comments about the 1900 itself, and more specifically how it compared to the considerably more expensive Epson 3800. Lots of readers jumped in with some really great info (which is one of the things I love about this blog), but there was one thing I didn’t see anyone mention as a comparison, and that is; the 3800 makes up to 17″x22″ prints, whereas the 1900 only does up to 13″x19″ prints. Anyway, I hope that helps.
- MD (another reader) sent this link to National Geographic’s online Photo tips. You can check them out right here.
- Check out the video clip below, from USA Today’s Technology Writers Jefferson Graham, and Ed Baig, who host the technology podcast “USA Today Talking Tech.” They start this episode of their show with Ed asking Jefferson what the are first blogs he goes to each morning, and I’m incredibly honored that he included “The Photoshop Insider” among his first stops each day. Watch the video below to see their other favorite blogs picks (and more).
That’s it for this week folks. Lots to share next week! Have a really great weekend, have some fun shooting, keep intimidating those pixels, and we’ll see you back here on Monday. Ciao!
As usual, thanks for some great links. Might I also suggest the following? This week I released a free online tool that lets you easily create free lighting diagrams. No logos or anything on the final product. Very useful for the professional or casual photographer
You can check it out here:
http://professionalsnapshots.com/blog/archives/230
Hi Scott,
Again thanks for everything. The link to the National Geographic Photo tips is excellent. This is where I really need to improve my game. People tell me that I am quite a good photographer, but I don’t have the same feelings about my ability. I want to learn more than anyone can imagine.
See ya,
Mike
Get well soon =)
Scott,
If you’re keeping score, you are the first blog I visit in the morning too. Yea, the National Geographic site is a nice one. There’s also slide shows & video clip interviews with NG photogs that give a behind the scenes peek at what it’s like to photograph a particular assignment. “There we were, waves crashing over the bow…”
Hey Scott I’m sure other mentioned this, and I know your a Epson guy, but I have the Canon Pro 9000 and I love it. It was only about $300 after rebate and it does amazing 13×19 prints.
Just though I’d chime in. Get over that cold soon… Gav
Scott
You never know when a “tip” will save you from the School of Hard Knocks. I took your advice from Digital Photography vol 2 and labelled all my memory cards with my name, phone number etc. I never really gave it a second thought.
A few weeks ago I received a call from a woman stating her husband had found one of my memory cards while walking their dog. I did not even know I had lost one! After I got the card back from that kind woman, I pieced together what had happened. I had been at my son’s baseball game and took a lot of photos. I changed cards and put the full card in a case in my pocket. In between ball games, I was running around with my son and it must have fallen out of my pocket.
If I had not received the call, I would have went beserk ripping apart my camera bag, my car, my house - everything! So the tip not only saved my pictures but my mental well being as well!!! Thanks!
Scott, forgive me if I missed it, but have you tried and commented on one of the Lensbabies devices. I have read bout their features, but it seems that you can accomplish the same effect easily in Photoshop.
Hi Scott,
Hope you are feeling better soon.
I watched the you tube clip and got a kick out of those two guys.
Thanks for posting all the tips and links.
Not sure you’ll remember me, but I was in the 2007 Winter Yosemite DLWS.
We talked about my son the Navy Pilot, and at the time he was on deployment in the Persian Gulf.
Anyway…
My son is again on deployment due to return around Thanksgiving.
As the Carrier, the Ronald Reagan, returns to San Diego, it will make a stop in Hawaii.
I’m going to be flying to Hawaii and ride the carrier back with my son.
And hell yes, I’m bringing my camera.
As a pilot, he will be able to get me access to flight operations, cat shots off the front and landings on the back.
I can not wait, however, I’ve been searching for tips of in-flight pictures of planes, and I saw Moose’s blog today. (faithful reader of yours too!)
Any suggestions?
While there will be a lot of fast moving jets, there will also be helos and I like the prop blur on your plane shots. What shutter speed did you use?
I’ve been trying to practice panning on servo AF with my Canon 5D, but a few tips could really help me.
Can you point me to someone’s website or blog?
Thanks
Tim
Hi Scott,
When will Part 3 of Dan Margulis’ Picture Postcard Workflow be released? We’ve been waiting for almost 6 months for the whole thing to be released.
I’ve contacted KTO in May and they said, “a few weeks”–that has come and gone a few weeks ago.
Hi Scott,
My google reader show me a test photo of a april 2009 calendar.
Hey Scott,
My google reader also shows me a test photo of april 2009 calendar
Huh, oh well, you and your family have a great weekend
Scott, I have two quick questions for you or anyone else out there that might be able to answer them. Out of your vol. 2 Digital Photography book (pg. 21), how do you switch to rear sync on a Nikon D-70? Also, on pg. 24, does a D 70 have a white balance for Tungsten or something analogous to that? Thanks for your help and I hope you feel better!
David
Hello Mr. Kelby!
I am thinking of a career in photography, and I just realized the other day, once I complete high school and collage (I’m 14 now), I have no idea where I would start. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!
Thomas Daviet