New Hahnemuhle Gallierie Wraps Make Canvas Easy

Inkjet-compatible canvas media looks its best when it's stretched over a framework, giving the print the appearance of a true painter's canvas. The problem: stretching canvas can be difficult and time-consuming (or expensive, if outsourced). To make canvas printing and mounting more accessible to photographers, Hahnemuhle introduces Gallerie Wraps. These new kits contain everything you need to easily produce a high quality fine art canvas presentation.

The Gallerie Wrap system is simple. In each pack, you receive a framework and two sheets of Hahnemuhle's Monet or Daguerre canvas. After printing your image, the pre-spaced framework is laid on the back of the canvas. A few basic folds and some quick cuts is all it takes to get an artistic look that can hang directly on a wall.

To see just how quick and easy it is, watch the brief video tutorial.

Gallerie Wraps come in 8.5 x 11" and 13 x 19" sizes in each of the following canvas types.

Daguerre Fine Art Canvas: High white brightness for fresh colors and exceptional contrast. 400gsm with a soft, honeycomb-structured surface.

Monet Fine Art Canvas: Neutral white color that is perfect for art reproduction. Traditional canvas texture, made of 100% cotton at a 410 gsm weight.

Watch the Tutorial Video »
Make Better Canvas Prints with Gallerie Wraps »

Try these to make a HDR (High Dynamic Range) image

From smashandpeas.com

HDR (High Dynamic Range) images have been around for a while, but have seen a surge in popularity in the last few years, due in part to the increased availability of HDR imaging software like Photomatix. These types of software go some way to taking the pain out of the creation process, by aligning and combining images, leaving the photographer to tweak various settings to achieve the desired result.

But before you start tweaking, you’ll need some images to play with: Series of images created from one image in Photoshop, final tone mapped HDR image at the end.

An Introduction to HDR
Images taken with most cameras today can only capture a limited range of brightness without under-exposing or over-exposing the image. HDR imaging looks to increase this range by combining the dynamic range (brightness values from shadows to highlights) from a series of images of the same scene into one HDR image. You’ll probably find that the best candidate for an HDR image will contain a large dynamic range ie shadows and highlights, and a scene with a similar spread of brightness i.e. all shadows, or all highlights, will tend not to work so well as an HDR image.

Read the rest here: http://www.smashandpeas.com/hdr-photography/

Tripod alternative

OK, I know that some of you loathe tripods even though you know that photos taken with one are sharper and ou can use slower and more creative shutter speeds -- well, check this alternative out!

From smash and peas.com http://www.smashandpeas.com/gorillapod-flexible-tripod/

The Gorillapod, a flexible tripod made by Joby is an ideal piece of photographic equipment. With flexibility, it can be twisted into positions where a normal tripod wouldnt be able to reach. From winding around a tree to clinging to a rockface, the Gorillapod is a sure fire hit for the more adventurous photographer.

Get Yourself One
Joby Gorillapod for your point and shoot camera
Joby Gorillapod for your SLR
Joby Gorillapod for your SLR Zoom

New birding platforms at Stone Harbor Point

Linda and I had a great weekend of birding here a few years ago. The platform is a nice addition.

New birding platforms at Stone Harbor Point

Stone Harbor, N.J., recently announced the completion of two viewing platforms that received approval by an esteemed guest, a Snowy Owl, to the south Jersey shore.

The platforms at Stone Harbor Point -- located about 15 miles north of Cape May -- were built with funds from a grant obtained from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (for which WildBird's Conservation Corner columnist, Peter Stangel, works). The NFWF grant also allowed for a stewardship program conducted by Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey; during nesting and shorebird stopover seasons, monitors will manage and conserve the area. New Jersey Audubon Society will help with educational signs at the platforms.

One last look at that beautiful owl on the new platform:

Easy Photoshop Technique to Make Your Pictures Pop!

Easy Photoshop Technique to Make Your Pictures Pop! by Darren Rowse. This tutorial with photoshop techniques for making your images ‘pop’ has been submitted by Elise Hennen from 28 Studios.

blur/overlay

1. Duplicate your picture layer by dragging the layer to the ‘new’ icon in the layers palette (ctrl+j).

2. Apply a gaussian blur (Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur…). Blur it enough that the detail disappears but the shapes mostly keep their form.

3. In the layers palette, change the blending mode from ‘Normal’ to ‘Overlay.’

4. If you look at the before and after, you can see that this method makes the light tones lighter and the dark tones darker while softening it a touch. Basically, it softly boosts the contrast. If you want a more dramatic effect, try changing the blending mode to ‘Vivid Light’ instead of ‘Overlay.’

Try it on all kinds of shots: portraits, nature shots, you name it. I use this method ALL the time. It works so well with everything!

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Photoshop Elements 7.0 $30 coupon Costco

Thank you Joe for passing this along!
Hello Friends,Now is your chance to get or update to Photoshop Elements 7.0. From March 16 to April 5th, Costco has a $30 coupon in their latest coupon book. I have a coupon for anyone that would like it. I don't know the going price is but Costco usually has Elements for $79.95. If you are a member but did not receive the coupon book, they normally have extra coupons at the register. Joe

Exposure Fusion: What is it? How does it Compare to HDR? How Do I Do It?

From Digital Photography School

http://digital-photography-school.com/exposure-fusion-what-is-it-how-does-it-compare-to-hdr-how-do-i-do-it

Exposure Fusion: What is it? How does it Compare to HDR? How Do I Do It?

Today Mark Evans from Smash and Peas Photography Blog shares an explanation and starting points with Exposure Fusion.

Lets set things straight from the start, Exposure Fusion is not a kind of HDR. Exposure Fusion is a fairly new concept that is the process of creating a low dynamic range (LDR) image from a series of bracketed exposures.

In short, EF takes the best bits from each image in the sequence and seamlessly combines them to create a final ‘Fused’ image. Or more technically, the fusing process assigns weights to the pixels of each image in the sequence according to luminosity, saturation and contrast, then depending on these weights includes or excludes them from the final image. And because Exposure Fusion relies on these qualities, no exif data is required, and indeed, if you wanted to, you could include an image with flash to bring darker areas to life.

Using this process actually has a few advantages over HDR.

Read the whole article here: http://digital-photography-school.com/exposure-fusion-what-is-it-how-does-it-compare-to-hdr-how-do-i-do-it

7 Photoshop Dodge & Burn Tool Video Tutorials

From: http://www.metavophoto.com/blog/

7 Photoshop Dodge & Burn Tool Video Tutorials
December 30th, 2008

Photoshop has numerous powerful tools that can be used to make all or parts of the image brighter or darker. From levels, to curves, to contrast, to brightness, it can be difficult to choose which to use. This article rounds up some of the better video tutorials that demonstrate basic and more advanced uses of Photoshop’s dodging and burning tools. But first:
Read the rest…

PSA-CPID Individual Portrait Competition

PSA-CPID Announces Individual Portrait Competition

Color Projected Image Division (CPID) is happy to announce the newest opportunity for members to showcase their work… The New Individual Portrait Competition! This competition is for portraits of humans only.

There will be a Special Award for the Best Female and Best Male Portrait in each judging.

So… look thru your portfolio and sharpen up those pixels and send in your entry.

First Competition Deadline is: April 1, 2009. The results will be posted by: April 15, 2009

Click below for digital entry form:

http://www.psaexhibitionstandards.com/interclub-competitions/portrait/portrait-1-data-collection.php

Conditions of Entry…

• To Celebrate the 75th PSA Anniversary there will be no fee!
• A First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mentions will be awarded for each of the three competitions.
• A final End of the Year Judging for all images receiving Award and HM’s will take place after September 1, 2009.
• Two images per person per competition (digital or slides, can’t be mixed)
• Maximum digital Image Width (Horizontal) is 1024 pixels.
• Maximum Image Height (Vertical) is 768 pixels.
• Please keep each image file size to no more than 800 KB and the maximum aggregate size of all images to 20 MB
• You do not have to follow any naming convention for your jpg files when you enter. The web pages properly rename your files to meet the needs of the competition software.
• All Slide Entries Must be mailed to the P.O. Box below.
• This competition is not open to the Chairman or the judges.

Complete Rules available online at:
http://www.psaexhibitionstandards.com/interclub-competitions/portrait/2009-indiv-portrait-information-instructions.php

Slide Entry Information

Mail slide entries to:
Susan Cowles
P.O. Box 262
Norco, CA 92860

Slide Entry Form:
http://www.psaexhibitionstandards.com/interclub-competitions/portrait/indiv-portrait-slide-1-entry-form.php

How to Sharpen Photos: An Introduction

http://digital-photography-school.com/an-introduction-to-sharpening-photos
How to Sharpen Photos: An Introduction
by Helen Bradley

We’ve received quite a bit of feedback from Post production readers asking us to look at the issue of sharpening photos. Sharpening is one of those everyday tasks that most photos can benefit from. In this post I’ll explain what sharpening is, when you should perform it and how to do it. The information here, although it is explained using Photoshop, is relevant to all photo editing programs.

Please click images to enlarge in this tutorial - it will illustrate much better the points being made with images at full size.

Read te rest of the DPS article here: http://digital-photography-school.com/an-introduction-to-sharpening-photos

Photography Tutorial: Get the Right Light

When shooting portraits, good lighting is all-important. To make sure you have it, you can buy expensive lighting rigs and multiple flash units. Or you can spend a few bucks and carry just the right mix of sun and clouds in your pack.

Photography Tutorial: Get the Right Light

http://www.creativepro.com/article/photography-tutorial-get-right-light

Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2009 final reminder to enter

Hurry, last chance to enter the world’s greatest nature photography competition – and win £10,000

Closing date for postal entries (CDs only): Friday 20 March 2009

Closing date for online entries: Midnight (GMT) Friday 27 March 2009

‘To win this competition really is the crown jewels of wildlife photography – you cannot get anything more.’ Norbert Rosing, professional wildlife photographer

The contest is open to anyone with an imaginative eye, a love for nature and a passion for fresh, innovative nature photography.

How to submit your pictures

• Online in two easy steps
• Register and pay the entry fee (adult competition only)
• Upload your images Adult competition Young competition

OR

• By post save your pictures onto one CD (labelled as per rule 6)
• download an entry form and enclose your payment (adult entrants only)
• post to the competition office, to arrive by Friday 20 March 2009

All winning and commended pictures are showcased at an international exhibition that debuts at the Natural History Museum, London and are featured in a hardback portfolio book. Winning images will also be included in a special free supplement with the November issue of BBC Wildlife Magazine. Prize-winning and commended photographers are invited to London to attend the awards dinner held in the grand setting of the Natural History Museum’s Central Hall. The dinner is attended by industry greats and is where the overall winners are revealed.

Full details on how to enter, rules, category definitions, prizes and insider tips from the Chairman can be found on our website.

Hurry, don't leave it to the last minute If you have any questions, please email wildphoto@nhm.ac.uk

FREE Tim Grey Videos digital photography & imaging

http://www.youtube.com/timgreyvideos

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Videos from author and educator Tim Grey covering digital photography and imaging.
Tim Grey is regarded as one of the top educators in digital photography and imaging, offering clear guidance on complex subjects through his writing and speaking. He loves learning as much as he possibly can about digital imaging, and he loves sharing that information even more.Tims work combines several of his greatest passions: technology, teaching, photography, writing, and travel. All of these have been part of his life in some way for as long as he can remember, and became a major focus starting in high school. He has been focused on digital photography and imaging for over 10 years.

Tim has written more than a dozen books on digital imaging for photographers, including the best-selling Photoshop CS4 Workflow and Take Your Best Shot. He has also had hundreds of articles published in magazines such as Digital Photo Pro, Outdoor Photographer, and PC Photo, among others. He publishes the Digital Darkroom Questions email newsletter, as well as the Digital Darkroom Quarterly print newsletter. Tim teaches through workshops, seminars, and appearances at major events. He is a member of the Photoshop World Dream Team of Instructors.

This weekend

Sullivan Farm Open Sugar House , New Milford (860) 354-0047 The New Milford Youth Agency sponsors this great family event at Sullivan Farm. Stop by and walk through three centuries of Maple sugaring history. The day will include Costumed Interpreters, Maple Candy Making and Cooking Demonstrations. Drop by this free event Saturday & Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm

Photo Expo 2009 , Milford (203) 878-6647 The Milford Fine Arts Council will host this event at the Center for the Arts in Milford. Stop in to see a wide array of photographs taken by local enthusiasts whom wish to share their pieces with the public. The amazing photos will be on display Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm through the 27th.

March 15 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Greater New Haven – Downtown New Haven, Grove Street – Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Time: 1 p.m. Since the mid-1950’s the St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Greater New Haven has become one of New England’s premier Irish events. It is the largest, single-day spectator event in the State of Connecticut and is one event you won’t want to miss. Admission: Free. Phone: (203) 484-0556

Warning: These 9 Photoshop Techniques May Result In Great Photos

http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/17/warning-these-9-photoshop-techniques-may-result-in-great-photos/
Warning: These 9 Photoshop Techniques May Result In Great Photos
By Brian Auer

Post-Processing (or photo editing) is what makes a good photo great. Cameras produce a good starting point, but post-processing is where the magic happens. If you’re feeling a little bored with your current arsenal of Photoshop techniques, try out some of these creative post-processing tricks to boost your artistic style.

EXHIBITION AT CAFÉ GEORGE

CAFÉ GEORGE BY PAULA PROUDLY PRESENTS:

PHOTOGRAPHY OF: PATRICIA BRUNDAGE, LISA & TOM CUCHARA, FRED MOTT, JAMES SANTERRE AND LINDA THOMAS

DATE: MARCH-APRIL 2009 VIEW: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:00–4:00
PLACE: 300 GEORGE STREET NEW HAVEN, CT

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN ARTISTS’ RECEPTION ON TUESDAY EVENING MARCH 31st 2009 4:00 – 7:00 P.M.

EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHY
DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINK
MEET THE ARTISTS

Upcoming Classes in Photoshop and Lightroom

BusinessRules, Inc. Rhinecliff, NY

Adobe Photoshop Jump Start March 28, 2009. In this class, you will learn how to:

• Use, and customize, the basic Photoshop workspace
• Perform basic photo corrections
• Retouch, and repair, photos
• Use layers to enhance and composite images
• Create, and work with, selections to make isolated correction/adjustments
• Acquire, and correct, RAW images files from Digital SLR cameras
• We supply all courseware and a catered lunch.
• Save 10% when you sign up for both Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom JumpStart! classes!
• Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Jump Start March 29, 2009 BusinessRules, Inc. Rhinecliff, NY
In our 1-day Adobe Photoshop Lightroom JumpStart! In this class, you will learn how to:

• Navigate, and customize, the Lightroom workspace modules
• Import, categorize, and organize image files for easy retrieval using Library
• Color- and tone-correct, RAW, JPEG, PSD and TIFF files using the Develop module
• Output, and customize, slide shows and web galleries from your files
• Produce, and customize, high-quality print output
• Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS

Photography Show by Fred Rosenthal

Fred's reception is coming up on the 15th

Photography Show by Fred Rosenthal

Some of you may have already heard that I am having a one-man photography show at the Wellness Gallery in Branford. This is a collection of some of my favorite photos. To mark the occasion of the opening (of my first show), I’m having a reception on March 15th. Please save the date and I hope to see you there.

Best regards,Fred

Breathtaking Landscape Panoramics by Kirk Hille

Found on: http://www.smashandpeas.com/ Breathtaking Landscape Panoramics by Kirk Hille

Kirk Hille is an extremely talented amateur landscape photographer from Perth in Western Australia. Kirk has only been dabbling in photography for just over a year but the results are far from amateur! http://www.smashandpeas.com/breathtaking-landscape-panoramics-kirk-hille/

ebook about Macro photography

Scott just had a friend of mine contact him about an eBook he put together about Macro photography. It's really good!

He produced this eBook after receiving a lot of questions from his subscribers about this topic.

Roy Barker is well known in our market and knows a thing or two about photography. I've read through the eBook and it's filled with useful information you can use immediately.

I think you know by now, I don't promote other peoples products unless I reviewed it and see a lot of value in it. This is a no brainer if you want to learn more about Macro photography.

Roy's giving a special link for our subscribers to get a special discount. He's selling this to the public for $25, but he's giving it to us for only $18. So, if your interested in Macro photography and you would like to learn more about this style of photography...Check it out Here

Here's a few tips Roy wrote that should help you regardless if you get his eBook or not.

Macro Photography Equipment Tips
What is macro photography? Macro photography is the art of taking close-ups of small things and the subjects tend to become larger than life. It is the opposite of micro photography and often the subjects are things like a water droplet on the petal of a flower or a line of ladybirds as they go about their daily business.

What Camera to use for Macro Photography
You can get great results with just an ordinary point and shoot digital camera, but the serious macro photographer will want a single-lens reflex camera. You can attach special-purpose macro lenses and the viewfinder shows you what the end result will be on the sensor.

What is a Macro Lens?
It is easier to find a good quality single focus lens for macro photography than it is to find a good quality telephoto zoom lens. The best types of macro lenses have a ranging length of between 50 mm and 200 mm, and will focus continuously from infinity to 1:1. A macro lens helical has floating elements to change the optical design to give good quality results in close-up macro photography. This is why you get beautiful, sharp images that are focused at all distances in macro photography photos. So how do you choose a lens for macro photography? The same way you would choose a telephoto lens. You choose a macro lens to suit the purpose you want to use it for. For example, you may want to photograph that incredible butterfly perched on the edge of a pale pink rose petal early in the morning so you will need a 200 mm lens if you are going to capture it before it flies away. If your purpose is to compress the facial features of your subject then you will probably use a 105 mm lens over a short wide angle one.

Macro Photography Lighting
A hand held flash is handy for lighting your subjects and is powerful when used a few inches from the subject. Try using it on one side of the subject while someone holds up a white piece of paper on the other side as a reflector. This will give a harsh, stark effect. For softer light, experiment with other material to diffuse the light from the flash, for example, colored gels. If you have a fascination for capturing close-ups of small things then get out and experiment with different techniques for taking macro photographs, and see what amazing results you can get. Check it out Here

Scott 2172 Helderberg Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306, USA

Reminder: Irish Slide show Presentation

An Irish Slide show Presentation is taking place this "Wednesday night in Milford at 7:30 PM at the Milford Fine Arts Council building.

I hope that you and other members of your club can join us! It's going to be fabulous! We will be having a 50/50 raffle for cash and other great items......

Thanks and hope you can make it!

Best Regards, Monica

NEW Homer Bald Eagle workshop March 23-26, 2009

As I recently Blogged here Jean Keane has passed away and the end of an era of eagle feeding will soon be forever gone. If you can go on one of these types of trips this is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Lisa

NEW Homer Bald Eagle workshop March 23-26, 2009

This new workshop will be the last chance to attend a workshop targeting the legendary Homer Eagles before the Homer city eagle feeding ban goes into permanently effect on March 27th. This workshop is limited to 6 participants for maximum individual attention and value for your dollar. This workshop will feature three in the field photography sessions and one classroom session each day. We will have unbelievable opportunities for Bald Eagles in flight, feeding and perching. Also we should have chances to photograph Long-tailed Ducks, Golden Eye and Barrow's Golden Eye duck. Possibly Surf and Black Scoter, Sea Otter, Harbor Seal, Common Guillemot in basic plumage, cormorant, and different species of gull and even more.

Bald Eagle workshop March 23-26, 2009 4 DAYS: $1299. Limit 6, openings 3. This workshop is expected to sell out so please contact me ASAP if you would like to secure a spot, Don't hesitate and let me know by phone or email if you would like to join us. Please act quickly as my last 3 workshops in February sold out quickly. 2009 workshop schedule available here

e-mail: Robert@RobertOToolePhotography.com

February Bald Eagle workshop series update Recently I had the privilege of leading 3 sold out Bald Eagle photography workshops for a really great group of people. The workshops were all very successful and everyone on the workshops had plenty of chances to make dream images of Bald Eagles. The opportunities were just unbelievable. We had all different kinds of weather and great winds most of the time without any blizzards or extreme temperatures. Due to the overwhelming success of the February workshops I have scheduled one last 4 day workshop in March.

Images © 2009 Robert OToole Photography. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.

Photoflex One Week only FREE Shipping

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It's that easy! Take advantage of this limited time offer on Photoflex accessories, soft boxes, reflectors, lights and even lighting kits.

Filters (all, but especially Graduated Neutral Density Filters)

This post is dedicated to James Santerre. I have the privilege of being in an exhibition with Jim (and some other wonderful photographers) right now at Cafe George on 300 George St in New Haven. I photographed with Jim recently on a CAP trip in DelMarVa and I was very impressed that even in frigid conditions he took out his split graduated neutral density filter. My Singh-Ray was in my camera bag, but I was too cold to bring it out (I was afraid that I would drop the expensive but amazing filter). I actually took a photo of Jim using the filter because I was impressed that amongst ALL of the great CAP photographers on this trip he was the ONLY one using one! (I also admit that even in good weather sometimes I get too lazy to take it out.)

Well, you MUST go see the exhibit at Cafe George because after you see Jim's photographs that are on display (mainly taken right here in Connecticut) you will either google right over to Singh-Ray OR if you already own a split graduated neutral density filter you will be inspired to take it out of your camera bag on your next trip! Jim has a great eye, which make his compositions sing, but his use of the split graduated neutral density filter really makes his photographs pop and sing! Kudos to Jim!

Perhaps we can entice Jim to do a workshop for us -- he could show us some "with" and "without" split graduated neutral density filter images and then discuss how and when he used them.

In defense of my admittance that my split graduated neutral density filter often stays in my camera bag I do use other Singh-Ray filters quite often and my Moose warming polarizer is on my camera lens 75% of the time. My favorite two Singh-Ray filters are the vari-ND filter. This is an AWESOME filter for photographing streams and waterfalls!! http://www.singh-ray.com/varind.html. I see now they also have a Vari-N-Duo adds our LB Warming Polarizer to the Vari-ND -- both in one versatile filter http://www.singh-ray.com/varinduo.html. That will certainly go on my wish list. You can download the signh-ray brochure here: http://www.singh-ray.com/brochure.html

Filters are one of the more useful items in a photographers bag of tricks. Although, not only useful, they also give a photographer that creative edge when attempting something original. There is a vast array of filters to fit any lens, and of course almost any purpose, but only a few stand out as must haves for most photographers. Read the rest of the article here: http://www.smashandpeas.com/filters/

Polarisers, Neutral density, and Graduated Neutral Density filters can be an extremely useful addition to any photographers kit, but unless you know what you’re doing, and know when and where to use them, you may end up with more duff shots than you thought.

Graduated Neutral Density filters are the Landscape Photographers best friend. Great for balancing exposure of the sky with the land, these bits of glass or plastic are indispensable, although when you’re first starting to use them, they can be a little tricky. First of all you’ll probably need a set of ND grads, I have a set of Hitec ND grads with soft graduations, which come in 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 strengths, but you can also get hard graduations which basically graduate from clear to dark over a smaller area. Now when it comes to using them, you need to know what the difference in brightness between the sky and the foreground is, so that you can select the correct one to use and hence balance the exposure of the sky with the foreground. So for a 1 stop difference, you would use the 0.3 and for a 2 stop difference, use the 0.6, etc. To get the difference, you need to get the exposure for the sky, so point your camera at the sky (without the filter mounted). Lets say your camera is on Aperture Priority mode, set to f/16 and it gives you a shutter speed of 1/250s. You then point your camera at the foreground of your scene, and it gives you a shutter speed of 1/60s. From these settings, you can now see that the difference is 2 stops (1 stop from 1/250 to 1/125 and 1 stop from 1/125 to 1/60)and therefore you should use the 0.6 filter. All that is left is to compose the shot, align the filter so the graduation is in line with the horizon (dark part over the sky!) and take your picture. In tricky situations the use of a hand held light meter, such a Sekonic, might be needed but with a bit of experience you may even be able to guestimate which filter to use in most situations.

Read the rest here: http://www.smashandpeas.com/using-polarisers-and-nd-grads/

Assignment: The Rule of Thirds

Digital Photography School's Latest Assignment
This week's assignment is The Rule of Thirds
Read the rules and enter now!

16th Annual Fields of Lupine Festival June 5 - 21, 2009

Check out these winning photos from previous years.
Photo Contest Winners 2008 SlideshowMore Photos - Slideshow

16th Annual Fields of Lupine Festival June 5 - 21, 2009

Harmen's Cheese keep a photo log of the lupine blooms. They will update daily as the flowers start to grow. You can also take a look at previous years to determine when peak blooms were.

Visit this link to watch lupines grow, bloom, and scatter their seeds.
http://harmanscheese.com/lupinephotos.html
View Past Lupine Diaries: 2008 Photo Diary 2007 Photo Diary 2006 Photo Diary 2005 Photo Diary 2004 Photo Diary 2003 Photo Diary

Paying homage to the annual blossoming of this captivating wildflower, the Fields of Lupine Festival is a time honored regional event. The brilliant spikes of the lupine flower carpet local fields and pastures in a rolling sea of vibrant purples, pinks, blues and whites. The long-lasting blossoms attract equally dazzling butterflies and create a breathtaking floral display against the majestic backdrop of the Franconia, Presidential, and Kinsman Mountain ranges.
The Lupine Festival is a photographer's paradise! Enjoy the endless photo opportunities and then enter your best photo in the annual Lupine Festival Photo Contest.

Every visitor is guaranteed abundant photo and recreational opportunities in the Northeast's most spectacular mountain region. Our local greenhouses and businesses will be offering lupine plants and seeds so you to start your own field of lupine. Retailers and restaurants will be offering promotions, discounts, entertainment, and refreshments.

The Fields of Lupine Program Tour Book acts as your admission ticket to many of the festival events and entitles you to many area business discounts and specials. It also includes a map of local Lupine fields, a day-by-day listing of all events and information about the area businesses and all they have to offer. 2009 Fields of Lupine TourBooks will be available May, 2009. Click here to see a sample of what this book has to offer.The communities of Franconia, Easton, Sugar Hill, Bethlehem, Littleton and Lisbon join together to showcase this colorful pageant.

Complementing the natural beauty of the floral show, the Fields of Lupine Festival offers: 2009 Schedule: (Events will be listed here as they are confirmed.)

June 6, 7: Fields of Lupine Art Show at the Sugar Hill Meeting HouseExhibits, demonstrations and sale of art and crafts. For more information, call 603-838-2300 or email Cheese@HarmansCheese.com.

June 6/7, June 13/14, June 20/21: Open Air Market in Sugar Hill with concerts each weekend (rain or shine) Vendors, Craft demonstrations, Concerts and More. 10 am - 4 pm

The Annual Lupine Photo contestWatch a slideshow of previous winning photos. The Best Overall Photo Winner will be featured on the cover of the 2009 Fields of Lupine Tour Book. The complete rules and application for the photo contest is included in the 2008 Fields of Lupine Tourbook.

Historic Inn Tours, Concerts, Walking path through a Lupine Field, Horse drawn Wagon Rides
Special Events and Sales at many Businesses

Museums and Attractions: Sugar Hill Historical Museum, New England Ski Museum, Franconia Heritage Museum, Iron Mine Furnace, Robert Frost Cottage, and the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway.

Here's a sample of what the festival had to offer in 2008:

June 1: Pine Hill Singers presents "Love is in the Air" Musical Variety at 4 PM, Sugar Hill Meeting House

June 7 & 8: Fields of Lupine Art Show at the Sugar Hill Meeting House Exhibits, demonstrations and sale of art and crafts. For more information, call 603-838-2300 or email Cheese@HarmansCheese.com. Sponsored by Lisbon Art Gallery.

June 10: Concert - An Evening of Song, 7 PM, Sugar Hill Meeting House, Performed by mezzo-soprano, Amy Mitz and Accompaist, Anita Bonnevie, Freewill Donation to Littleton Hospice
June 21: 6:00-9:00 PM - Fields of Lupine Festival Concert featuring the Wicked Smart Horn Band (Dow Field Gazebo, Franconia)

The 5th Annual Lupine Photo contest. Watch a slideshow of previous winning photos. The Best Overall Photo Winner will be featured on the cover of the 2009 Fields of Lupine Tour Book. The complete rules and application for the photo contest is included in the 2008 Fields of Lupine Tourbook.

Open Air Market in Sugar Hill with concerts each weekend

Historic Inn Tours, Concerts, Walking path through a Lupine Field, Horse drawn Wagon Rides
Special Events and Sales at many Businesses

Museums and Attractions: Sugar Hill Historical Museum, New England Ski Museum, Franconia Heritage Museum, Iron Mine Furnace, Robert Frost Cottage, and the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway.

Come for a day . . . Come for a weekend. . . Come for a week!

Discounts Available last year with your Festival Tour Book

Click on business name to visit their website. See Tour Book for more details.

The Adair Country Inn - Free Appetizer with DinnerFree Inn Tours with Tea and home-baked CookiesFree Admission to their Lupine Events

Bishop's Homemade Ice Cream - 10% Discount

Building Alternatives - Free Informational Energy Tour

Cannon Mt. Aerial Tramway - $2.00 Discount on Ticket

Cannon Mt. View Restaurant & Tavern - 10% off Dinner

The Flume Gorge & Visitor Center - $2.00 Discount

Garnet Hill - $25.00 off when you spend $125.00

Harman's - Discount on vintage 2005 Really-Aged Cheddar Only with your Tour Book - vintage 2004 Cheddar and other Daily Discounts

Path of Harmony - 20% Discount, Reiki or Qigong Healing

Pine Needle Card Company - 10% Discount
Plough-Wind Antiques - 20% Discount Enjoy Free Flavored Coffee and Baked Goodies

Polly's Pancake Parlor - 10% off one Meal

Stonybrook Motel & Lodge - 50% off Tramway
Tickets
Sugar Hill Inn - Free Admission to their Lupine Events Free Afternoon Tea with Inn Tour

Sugar Hill Sampler - 20% Discount on Designer Placemats
20% Discount on Fudge

Sunset Hill House - Free Inn Tours with Cookies and Tea
Pay for 9 Holes of Golf and Play 18 $5.00 Discount on Dining in the Inn's Restaurant or Tavern

Village Book Store in Littleton - 10% off one item

Sweet Deal on Two Drobos Through March 31st

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Adobe released two more updates this week

Adobe released two more updates this week, one update for Photoshop and one for Camera RAW.

Photoshop 11.1 downloads - Windows here and MAC here.

Camera RAW 5.3 downloads - Windows here and MAC here.

PhotoFreebies for Windows (plugins)

NEW: Version 2 of PhotoFreebies for Windows (including a 64bit version) is available!

PhotoFreebies is a collection of free plugins for performing useful photo manipulations and effects e.g. sepia effects, saturation gradients, b/w conversion, color space transformations and many more. Some of them have a dialog with adjustable controls whereas others are applied instantly without displaying a dialog.

PhotoFreebies works in dozens of graphics applications including Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop Elements, PhotoPlus, Photo-Paint, IrfanView and PhotoImpact under Windows and MacOS X. The plugins also run natively in Photoshop CS3/CS4 on Intel-Macs. There is also a 64bit version for the 64bit version of Photoshop CS4 for Windows. The Windows version supports 8bit and 16bit RGB images whereas the Mac version only supports 8bit RGB images. Additionally the Mac version does not contain the RGB2HSL, HSL2RGB and Color Blind plugins.
To celebrate the success of our PhotoWiz product series we decided to publish the free PhotoFreebies. Our intention was to create small and easy-to-use utilities for image manipulation. They are not as feature-rich as our other PhotoWiz products, which were engineered for special photo correction tasks. The PhotoFreebies produce more general effects that are needed from time to time and are only inconveniently reproducible in common graphics tools. The PhotoFreebies also include effects which are less suitable for commercial products, but nevertheless useful. Additionally you will also find some features of our other PhotoWiz products in a more simplified form in the PhotoFreebies collection. The PhotoFreebies collection will of course be expanded with even more useful plugins in future.

Plugins Descriptions:
B/W: Offers seven methods for removing the color from images and achieving a grayscaled look.
Color Blind (Windows only): Simulates red/green color blindness. It can also be used for special effects.
Chroma Negative: Inverts the colors without making the image a negative. Has a dialog with a blend slider.
Desaturation Gradient: Gradually desaturates the image in four possible directions.
Histo Fix: It fixes a chopped histogram by interpolating lost image information. You can regain 1/2 bit, 1 bit or 2 bit of image information. Works only on 8bit images, because 16bit images do not have this problem.
Luma Negative: Turns the image into a negative without changing the colors. Has a dialog with a blend slider.
RGB2HSL and HSL2RGB (Windows only): The RGB2HSL plugin converts the RGB channels into HSL channels without leaving RGB mode. This allows you to manipulate the HSL channels. The Hue component occupies the R channel, the Saturation component is in the G channel and the Lightness is placed in the B channel. The other plugin converts the HSL channels back to RGB. No Dialog.
RGB2YCC and YCC2RGB: The RGB2YCC plugin converts the RGB channels into YCC channels without leaving RGB mode. This allows you to manipulate the YCC channels. The Y-Luminosity component occupies the R channel and the two Chroma components are in the G and B channels. The other plugin converts the YCC channels back to RGB. No Dialog.
Remove Transparency: Makes a transparent layer fully opaque. No Dialog.
Sepia: Lets you apply uniform or colored sepia effects. Includes three controls. A sepia effect of this quality isn't that easy to achieve in Photoshop or PSP.

With which graphics applications can the PhotoFreebies be used? See the Compatibility List.
What's new in the latest version? See the Version History.
Not sure which Mac version to use? See the Mac Version Selection Chart.
Enter the PhotoWiz Discussion Forum if you have questions or comments on PhotoFreebies.

Download PhotoFreebies.

Red River paper sale

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iCorrect OneClick, iCorrect Portrait, & iCorrect EditLab Pro Plug-in Bundle

iCorrect OneClick, iCorrect Portrait, & iCorrect EditLab Pro Plug-in Bundle

iCorrect® OneClick 1.5 Photoshop Plug-in

One Click color correction plug-in for Photoshop and Elements

iCorrect® Portrait™ 1.5 Photoshop Plug-in

Point and Click Color Correction Software for Portrait, Wedding, Sports and Special Event Photographers

iCorrect® EditLab Pro 5.5 Photoshop Plug-in

Fast and easy color correction software. iCorrect EditLab Pro is the fastest and easiest way to color correct digital photos. Save corrections as ICC input profiles and edit ICC Digital Camera and Scanner Profiles

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what we birders do for those great bird photos...

what we birders do for those great bird photos...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NMM2YVZzzc&eurl=http://www.photoartgallery.com/birdy&feature=player_embedded

Photography Workshops -- The Adirondack Photography Institute

http://www.adkpi.org/workshop.html 2009 Workshop/Tour Schedule

Photography Workshops -- The Adirondack Photography Institute

Our workshops are led by well-known photographers who have many years of experience as instructors. Emphasis is placed on learning. Most workshops consist of hands-on outdoor photography sessions, as well as classroom time spent on presentations, discussions and group-critique of each other's work.

Digital Workflow fromCamera to PrintwithJohn RadiganMarch 7,8Willoughby, OhioSponsored byKodak & NEO Digital Imaging

The Making of aFine PrintwithJohn RadiganMarch 21,22Willoughby, OhioSponsored byKodak & NEO Digital Imaging

Call of the WildwithEric DresserApril 23-26North Bay, New York

Wonders of WildflowerswithKathleen ClemonsJune 11-14Inlet, New York

The Intimate ImagewithJohn RadiganJuly 30-August 2Inlet, New York

Adirondack WaterswithMark BowieAugust 13-16Lake Clear, New York

Capturing the EssencewithNancy RotenbergSeptember 17-20Inlet, New York

Fall in the MountainswithCarl Heilman IISeptember 24-27Keene, New York

Forever Wild -The AdirondackswithDavid MiddletonSeptember 24-27Inlet, New York

3rd AnnualAdirondack FallPhoto WeekendwithMark Bowie & John RadiganOctober 1-4Blue Mountain Lake, New York

Dream-Believe-CreatewithJohn BarclayOctober 1-4Inlet, New York

The Nature of PossibilitywithJohn RadiganOctober 8-11Inlet, New York

Photography Tours

Our tours are led by photographers who are experts in specific geographic and subject areas. Emphasis is placed on capturing spectacular images during outdoor photography sessions, where our leaders will also gladly answer your questions and demonstrate hands-on techniques. Some tours may also include limited indoor instruction and/or critiquing sessions.

Northern AdirondackFall Color TourwithMark BowieSeptember 25-27Saranac Lake, New York(2- or 3-day option)

Central AdirondackFall Color TourwithGary LeeOctober 2-4Inlet, New York(2- or 3-day option)

Denis Reggie March 12th

reminder Denis Reggie

Don't miss one of the best wedding photographers at work today. Berger Bros. Camera and Canon USA are pleased to present Denis Reggie March 12th, 7:30-9:30 at Molloy College Farmingdale Campus.

Adobe Releases Photoshop Plug-in To Disable Gestures for MacBook Pro Owners

From SCOTT KELBY
'Today I am the happiest camper in the forest, because Adobe has made me love my Apple MacBook Pro laptop again. They released a free downloadable plug-in for Photoshop CS4 which disables the trackpad gestures on Apple’s new MacBook Pro Laptops. No longer does my canvas rotate 40 or 50 times a day when I least expect it, and my document doesn’t zoom out to a 1% view 30 or so times a day.
No longer do I spontaneously string together groups of colorful adjectives, spoken at a high volume, as my blood pressure attains new heights. No today, there is nothing but love for Adobe, and now for my MacBook Pro as well. It’s a good day.
If you have been experiencing similar trackpad issues (which caused you to temporarily take on the vocabulary of Joe Pechi in the movie Casino), here’s the link to download the plug-in. Thank you Adobe. You had me at “disable.”

Carl Heilman photo workshops

A taste of springtime came and went over the weekend - but that means there is still some great winter photography left here in the Adirondacks! Still 2 feet of snow here and it's going down below zero again tonight...

We had a real good weekend of winter workshops about 10 days ago now, but they got us thinking of how best to change our offerings so the classes would best fit individual needs. As our workshops have gone from an emphasis on film to digital, the amount of discussion has lengthened considerably. Digital photography has opened up so many options - and questions.
Instead of informal discussion we now have a more formal outline to follow so we can cover the most important issues that people are interested in. There is also time enough for Q & A, and we have added a short critique session into our day long workshop.

The result is the workshop has become a lot different than the original intent. So, we have decided to rename our one day photo workshop to a Comprehensive One Day Photo Workshop. This now includes about 3 hours or so of instruction, discussion, and critique. The rest of the 8 hour day is spent with a camera.

For those who are comfortable with a camera, we are now offering Photo Tours which are 8 - 10 hour days in the field. During the day I will be available for questions and will spend individual time with participants, but there will be minimal group discussion.

We are also offering Advanced One Day Workshops that will address specific topics, such as a Wide Angle / Panoramic / Depth of Field Workshops, or Creative Techniques Workshops, etc.
I still need to revise the original descriptions for the day long workshops, and have numerous pages to add for the new listings. It will take some time, but I'll try to keep chipping away at it here!

Since I have revised the whole format, I have also put up a page for photos taken by workshop particpants. I have a small start with a few images that have been sent over time, but would really enjoy being able to add more of the great photos I've seen taken in the workshops over the years. No need to write a quote - but if you have some thoughts you would like to add, please pass them along as well. If you add website information for any personal or commercial photo galleries you might have, I'd be happy to link to them as well from the photo acknowledgement. Images only need to be 300 pixels on the longest side - or we can size them down and put a copyright on for you. Looking forward to adding some great images to the site!!!

Check out the new and revised listings at http://www.carlheilman.com/photo-workshops.html .
Please contact us with any questions!

Best wishes,
Carl
www.carlheilman.com
www.naturepanoramas.com
Phone (518)-494-3072
Mon - Fri 9 - 5 Eastern Time

Converting to B&W - Photoshop Elements Tutorial

Directly From Iheartfacts

“Converting to B&W” - Photoshop Elements Tutorial by Andrea

We are so pleased to welcome Andrea back with another fantastic Photoshop Elements Tutorial. This week she has written a tutorial that teaches you not one...but six different ways to do a beautiful B&W photo conversion in Photoshop Elements.One of the ways you can convert your photo to B&W in PSE is by using free actions you can find online. What?! You can use actions on your photo without using the bigger, more expensive Photoshop program? We were thrilled to learn just how easy it is to do this!Have fun reading Andrea's tutorial and then be sure to head back here to leave her thank you's or questions in the comments section below.

Read Andrea's Tutorial here.

Concert Photography

From SCOTT KELBY Concert Photography Must-Read ArticlePhotographer and musician Scott Diussa did an absolutely excellent, in-depth article on concert photography on his blog this week, and if you shoot concerts, or ever wanted to learn how, this is a must-read article (plus, there are some great concert shots there as well). Here’s the link.

Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

Photoshop > Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts are keystrokes used to quickly invoke a command. As well, shortcuts usually (but not always) involve a modifier key such as Ctrl/Cmd, Alt/Opt, or Shift. For example, instead of choosing Select » Deselect from the menus, you could simply press Ctrl/Cmd+D.

Keyboard shortcuts can improve your efficiency, and in some cases, they can even invoke commands that might not otherwise be available (e.g., zooming while a dialog box is open, or inserting a Select forward layer command into an action).

One of Photoshop's strengths is that it makes extensive use of keyboard shortcuts; but, there are so many that it's difficult to remember them all. So, I've created a "cheat sheet" that's organized by menu, as well as alphabetically by key.

These "cheat sheets" are available in the following flavours:
Adobe Photoshop CS4
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS2
Adobe Photoshop CS
Adobe Photoshop 7
Adobe Photoshop 6
Adobe Photoshop 5
Adobe Bridge & Adobe Camera Raw

Note: In order to save the PDF files below, you may need to right-click (Ctrl-click on the Mac) and select "Save Target As". Also, you'll need to install Adobe Reader in order to open the PDF files.

Adobe Photoshop CS4
Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (October 31, 2008)All keyboard shortcuts organized into four pages, by menu, as well as alphabetically by key.
Download for: PC (45 KB) or Mac (45 KB)
Keyboard Shortcuts Presets (October 31, 2008)This set of keyboard shortcuts includes dozens of extra shortcuts for commonly used commands (all documented in the above cheat sheet). Installation instructions are included in the ZIP and self-installing MXP files.
Download as: PC/Mac (3 KB) or PC/Mac (3 KB)

Adobe Photoshop CS3
Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (July 6, 2007)All keyboard shortcuts organized into four pages, by menu, as well as alphabetically by key.
Download for: PC (43 KB) or Mac (42 KB)
Keyboard Shortcuts Presets (June 23, 2007)This keyboard shortcuts (KYS) file includes dozens of extra shortcuts for commonly used commands (all documented in the above cheat sheet). Installation instructions are included in the ZIP file.
Download for: PC/Mac (3 KB)

Adobe Photoshop CS2
Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (Nov 13, 2005)All keyboard shortcuts organized into four pages, by menu, as well as alphabetically by key.
Download for: PC (51 KB) or Mac (50 KB)
Keyboard Shortcut Presets (Nov 13, 2005)This package includes Keyboard Shortcuts (KYS), Menu Customization (MNU), and Workspace files, containing dozens of extra shortcuts for commonly used commands (all documented in the above cheat sheet). Installation instructions are included in the ZIP file.
Download for: PC/Mac (9 KB)

Adobe Photoshop CS
Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (Mar 3, 2005)All keyboard shortcuts organized into two pages, by menu, as well as alphabetically by key.
Download for: PC (49 KB) or Mac (49 KB)
Keyboard Shortcuts Presets (Mar 3, 2005)This keyboard shortcuts (KYS) file includes dozens of extra shortcuts for commonly used commands (all documented in the above cheat sheet). 100% compatable with default keyboard shortcuts. Installation instructions are included in the ZIP file. Download for: PC/Mac (2 KB)

Adobe Photoshop 7
Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (May 5, 2002)All keyboard shortcuts organized into two pages, by menu, as well as alphabetically by key.
Download for: PC (32 KB)

Adobe Photoshop 6
Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (Feb 17, 2002)All keyboard shortcuts organized into two pages, by menu, as well as alphabetically by key.
Download for: PC (31 KB)

Adobe Photoshop 5
Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (Jul 25, 2000)All keyboard shortcuts organized into two pages, by menu, as well as alphabetically by key. (Created by Steven.)
Download for: PC (74 KB)

Related Links and Useful Resources
Keyboard shortcuts for Adobe Bridge and Adobe Camera Raw 3 are also available from PhotoshopNews (courtesy of Ian Lyons, Computer-Darkroom ).

If you use the above shortcuts and cheat sheets, and find them useful, then please consider supporting this site. As always, I welcome your feedback and suggestions.

Refocus Imaging's technology -- change the focus AFTER the shutter is released

It's one of the oldest, most common problems in photography: that picture you thought would be the prize shot is out of focus.

Refocus Imaging, a Silicon Valley start-up, thinks its technology can be used to make cameras that can fix that problem--after you take the photo.

By fitting a camera's image sensor with a special lens and then processing the resulting data with new methods, Refocus Imaging's technology will let photographers fix their photos and exercise new creative control after the shutter is released, founder and Chief Executive Ren Ng said.

Scott Kelby Nikon podcasts

The new weekly show for Nikon DSLR users is now available as a free video Podcast on Apple’s iTunes (here’s the link). Now you can watch it on your iPod, iTouch, etc. or from right within iTunes itself. Whoo Hoo!

Denis Reggie coming to Farmingdale, NY next week

$19.99 per person
FREE for students and camera club members

Denis Reggie coming to Farmingdale, NY next week
Thursday, March 12th, 7:30 — 9:30 PM

Molloy College Farmingdale Campus 7180 Republic Airport East Farmingdale, NY 11735

BUY TICKETS ON LINE

OR REGISTER BY CALLING Ashley at (631) 264-4160

OR Email ClassInfo@Berger-Bros.com

Hailed by Town & Country as "the great wedding photographer of our day" and by Oprah Winfrey as "the best in the business," Denis Reggie and his impact on wedding photography have become legend. Sensing the frustration of many brides with the posed look of traditional and pseudo-fashion wedding photography, he set out to refine and popularize the truly natural, editorial style he termed "wedding photojournalism." The wedding photography industry has never been the same.

In the 2007 American PHOTO cover feature naming "The 10 Best Wedding Photographers in the World," Denis Reggie was listed first. At the request of the Smithsonian Institute, several Reggie photographs will become part of the permanent collection of the National Museum of American History in Washington.

His images have been featured on the cover of LIFE, and named in "Photographs of the Year" by People, Life, Time and Newsweek among other publications. He has be interviewed at various times as a guest on NBC's Today show as well as on Oprah! A Denis Reggie photograph of Oprah Winfrey and Jackie Onassis was featured on a broadcast highlighting "Oprah's favorite things.
Denis Reggie's celebrity client list reads like a Who's Who among America's elite and includes Vera Wang, John Kennedy, Jr., Susan Lucci, James Taylor, Mariah Carey, Rudy Giuliani, Peter Jennings, James Garner, television anchor Campbell Brown, Alan Greenspan, Ted Turner and Don Henley to name a few.

He has been featured on Entertainment Tonight, VH-1, E! Entertainment Television, CNN and Fox in national broadcasts. He has also been the subject of feature stories in each of the major wedding and photography magazines and in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and numerous other publications. His photographs are frequently used in books on weddings, etiquette and photography including titles by Vera Wang, Letitia Baldridge and Town & Country.
Denis Reggie was the first wedding photographer named Explorer of Light by Canon and was named by Microsoft as its first Icon of Imaging.
WWW.BERGER-BROS.COM800 542-8811

actions for elements

For all the Elements users out there, I found an excellent action resource place. They are really nicely done and work well, too. Cool stuff for the price (donations only) especially if you've never tried an action before. Check it out at www.coffeeteaphotography.blogspot.com

Safari to the Lakota Wolf Preserve

Want some adventure this Spring?

Don't miss our safari to the Lakota Wolf Preserve in New Jersey this March 28th

or our visit to Caumsett State Park for bird photography on April 11th.

http://www.berger-bros.com/page/BBCVD/PROD/Lakota_Wolf_Preserve

Free Photoshop CS4 Update

Free Photoshop CS4 Update

The update adds the ability to correctly recognize 3D textures edited by plug-ins. It also improves the quality of Auto-Blend Layers (Stack Images), and it fixes issues that can be caused by corrupt fonts and by pasting formatted text.

Written on February 26, 2009

Adobe has released an update to its Photoshop software, available immediately for existing Photoshop CS4 users.

The Photoshop 11.0.1 update addresses key issues reported by customers that may impact performance.

The update also includes the following enhancements: the ability to correctly recognize 3D textures edited by plug-ins; improved quality of Auto-Blend Layers (Stack Images); and fixes for issues that can be caused by corrupt fonts or when pasting formatted text.

The Photoshop 11.0.1 update is available as a free download for existing Photoshop CS4 customers at www.adobe.com and through the Adobe updater via the application itself.

onOne discount 20% off any of their products

PhotoshopSupport.com

The March 2009 Photoshop Newsletter has an exclusive deal from onOne that will save you 20% on any of their products, and Adobe has extended it's $200 savings on CS4 upgrade deals. Plus we have some great new Photoshop brushes, and some new Photoshop tutorials and videos for you. So enjoy!

Follow the link below to read the March 2009 Newsletter online.
http://www.photoshopsupport.com/newsletter/09-03.html
The PhotoshopSupport.com Team

Adobe Launches free Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3 updates

Adobe Launches free Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3 updates

Get the free updaters that offer new Camera Support as well as Snapshots. www.adobe.com/downloads/updates/

website to compare sensor performance on different cameras

thank Vic for passing along!
http://www.dxomark.com/ Check out the above website, it is great for comparing the sensor performance on different camera's. You can compare up to three cameras at a time for sensitivity, noise, dynamic range, etc. Vic

CTPhoto Workshops is now in Connecticut!

CT Media/Photography Institute (CTPhoto Workshops) is now in Connecticut! Located in the brand new facilities on the campus of Tunxis Community College in Farmington, the inaugural workshops will be held from July 5 – August 1 and will offer intense one-week courses with a unique “workflow” format. Taught by 26 of the leading digital photography and computer masters, classes will focus on the “total experience” of digital photography. Joint teaching sessions provide interrelated instruction in digital photography, lighting, digital manipulation, and digital printing.

Subjects include:
Digital Studio
Portraiture
Lighting
Photojournalism
Fine Art
Nature/Landscape

More information about CTPhoto Workshops
A message from the Program Manager
Information for Applicants
Campus & Facilities
Schedule & Brochure
Instructors

How to photograph waterfalls

One of the most common questions that I’m asked is ‘how do I photograph waterfalls?’
Waterfalls do present themselves as a wonderful and challenging subject matter to photographers. Firstly they’re beautiful places, secondly they are often in tricky lighting situation and thirdly they’re a dynamic subject as they’re moving (and of course movement means a challenge but also a real opportunity for a more dynamic shot).

A lot has been written about the finer points of photographing waterfalls but the basics are fairly simple.

Read Waterfall Digital Photography by Darren Rowse Here http://digital-photography-school.com/waterfall-digital-photography

"Van Gogh Effect - Van Gogh's Sunflowers"

Photoshop Fine Art Effects Cookbook

"Van Gogh Effect - Van Gogh's Sunflowers"

http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tutorials/or/van-gogh-effect.html
step by step directions