Wrapping Up Photography in 2024
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It’s time for the end of year perspectives from me, your somewhat fearless and grumpy host.
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Popular Lies in Photography
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Hello all, I was reminded (again) how much misinformation and disinformation surrounds and infests our most enjoyable pastime, so I thought it might be mildly entertaining to haul some out and shine a bring light on them.
Read MoreComputers and Digital Photography
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Hi folks. I saw an article that proposed that we as committed digital photographers could do everything we could possibly need to do using only a tablet or a smartphone. This struck me as so incredibly inane, that I had to look more closely.
Read MoreHow Much Lens is Enough?
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How much lens is enough? Enough of what? Focal length? Maximum aperture? Portability? These are important questions for us to consider.
Read MoreIs It Time to Replace Your Storage Drives?
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You might think that you can repair a crashed drive. Nope. You cannot. So why run the risk of losing critical information because your old spinning drive bought the farm and went legs up?
Read MoreGear as Crutch. Or Disincentive
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We understand the value proposition of a crutch when our mobility is challenged. But if you have ever been relegated to using a crutch for an extended period of time, you’ve also realized that while it can be beneficial, it’s also often a hindrance. What happens when you allow your gear to become a crutch?
Read MoreAI Has Started Killing Photography and Photographers Are to Blame
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AI destroys creative photography. Not sure? Read the article
Read MoreWhen Photographers Seek Darwin Awards
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What does one get for being so stupid as to be killed or maimed in pursuit of a picture? A Darwin Award!
Read MoreThoughts from Respected Photographers
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For this article I looked up some quotes from what the web calls famous photographers, and chose quotes from photographers whose work I respect AND enjoy.
Read MoreThe Point and Shoot is Dead. Or Is It?
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The once dead point and shoot is alive, and committed photographers are buying in, as powerful alternatives to smartphone.
Read MoreYour Challenge, If You Dare
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I have a challenge for every still photographer engaged in the craft of photography. Are you daring? Willing to try something new?
Read MoreThere's Nothing New in Photography!
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I am hearing that there is nothing new in photography more these days. Let’s examine this lament.
Read MoreI'm Going Shooting. What Do I Take?
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Taking too much gear when you go to make photographs is a recurring issue for many. The fix is simple. Don’t do it
Read MoreBeing Smart When Buying Lenses
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Hello folks. This time I want to talk about smart buying when it comes to glass and to do so share an abbreviated conversation that I had with a fellow creative over the holidays.
Read MorePrognostications for 2024
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My predictions for photography and videography for 2024. It’s not looking good
Read MoreWhither Photography Looking Ahead
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It’s the end of 2023 and time for my wrap-up of thoughts on the year.
Read MoreWhat Are You Getting from the Workshop?
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There are more photography workshops advertised now than ever. How do you avoid going on a lousy one? Easy, I tell you what to ask before you book/
Read MoreGenerative Fill : An Opinion
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In this article, I offer my thoughts on Adobe’s Generative Fill
Read MoreWhy Dynamic Range Matters and What to Look For
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Many photographers do not fully understand why dynamic range is so important, possibly the MOST important specification of a camera sensor.
Read MoreOld Man Yells at Clouds - A Perspective Against New Gear Lust
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Despite what you read and hear, new gear will not bring you better photographs
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