Hummingbird webcam

http://phoebeallens.com/#.Tza1RLDNDKw.facebook

How the Live Webcam Got Started

Living in Southern California, we are blessed to be joined by numerous species of birds and several years ago we noticed a hummingbird setting up her nest in our yard. What amazed us is we thought it would be a one-time event, but she kept coming back year after year. After several years, we thought it would be fun to get a closer look and set up our first webcam in 2007. As the number of viewers grew, in March 2009 we moved the broadcast to Ustream.tv, and the number of viewers exploded and we had climbed to the most popular birding site on the web (Fat Birder's Top 1000 Birding Website). In less than a year, we had over 2 million views, and by the 2nd year are over 11 million. Phoebe has a dedicated community of followers from all around the world, and we love hearing that school children are learning about hummingbirds with the help of our webcam and that Phoebe has inspired visual artists, musicians, poets, and more.

Who is Phoebe?

Phoebe is a non-migratory Channel Islands Allen's Hummingbird (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen's_Hummingbird). She builds her nests in a rose bush, and the nest is about the size of a golf ball, with eggs being about the size of a tic-tac candy (Egg Pics). The season for nesting is October through May/early June, and Phoebe will lay four to five clutches per season. Two eggs are laid per clutch, they hatch after 17 days, and the chicks typically fly three to four weeks later. Phoebe will sometimes build a new nest, but frequently repairs old nests. For more information, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Canon 5D Mark III Photos and Specs Leak Ahead of Impending Launch

Canon 5D Mark III Photos and Specs Leak Ahead of Impending Launch

• Michael Zhang · Feb 27, 2012

We’re on the verge of seeing the successor to the Canon 5D Mark II, the 5D Mark III, and photos and specs are already starting to emerge ahead of the camera’s rumored March 2nd announcement. The camera will reportedly have a 22MP sensor, 61 autofocus points, 100% viewfinder coverage, a 3.2-inch LCD screen, dual CF/SD slots, and a price tag of around $3,500.

Here are a couple more leaked photos:




There are also a few new lenses rumored to be on the horizon: a Canon EF-S 18-125mm II, an EF 200-400mm f/4L IS 1.4x, and an EF 40mm f/2.8 pancake lens.
(via Canon Rumors Forum via Canon Rumors)

Untouched Sample Shots Captured with Nokia’s New 41MP Camera Phone

Untouched Sample Shots Captured with Nokia’s New 41MP Camera Phone

• Michael Zhang · Feb 27, 2012

Nokia has released a set of sample photographs in order to show off the camera quality of its new 41MP 808 PureView camera phone.

The 33.3MB ZIP file contains just 3 untouched JPEG images — the largest of which (seen above) is a 5368×7152, 38-megapixel photograph that weighs in at 10.3MB. The quality is quite impressive, given that the images were captured with a phone.

Here’s a 100% crop of the photograph shown above:


This sample shot is a 34-megapixel image (resized here, of course):



Here’s a 100% crop:



You can download the sample shots here if you want to check the out yourself.

Lexar 16GB Pack of 2 Cards - $39.95

Lexar 16GB, 133x High Speed Series, Professional Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card - Pack of 2 Cards -  $39.95 at Adorama until 3/04/12
http://www.adorama.com/ILXSD16GBPR2.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=cj_227502

Jerry Monkman NANPA Road Show Seminar Rye, NH April 14, 2012

Road Show 2012 Rye, NH

NANPA is pleased to announce the 2012 Rye, NH Road Show Seminar to be held in Rye, NH on April 14, 2012 at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye, NH. Road Shows are indoor seminars hosted by well-known leaders - your host for this event will be Jerry Monkman, a nature and adventure photographer. Cost will be only $99.00 for NANPA members... Online Registration is now open! Just the Facts... Date: April 14, 2012 Time: 9 am to 4 pm Cost: $99 for NANPA Members / $129 for non-members $110 for camera club members in groups of 4 or more... Camera clubs please contact the NANPA office for details on this offer. Location: Seacoast Science Center, Rye, NH [venue details] Last Date to Register: April 9, 2012 Share this event with your fellow photographers, both offline and online. Links, graphics, and printable material are available below to use on your website, blog, Facebook, or as a printed one-sheet flyer to hand out at club meetings and other gatherings. Link to this page: http://www.nanpa.org/2012rye Event graphics (right-click to save a copy): Adobe Lightroom in a Day In this seminar, you will learn how to maximize your time in Lightroom by efficiently managing your photo archive, developing a consistent RAW processing workflow, and taking advantage of Lightroom's powerful printing engine. In the morning session, Jerry will show how he uses Lightroom's Library module to easily track images and automate the process of entering keywords and other metadata. He will also simplify the process of editing RAW files using the Develop module. In the afternoon session, Jerry will get more in-depth with the Develop module and explore the use of Lightroom plug-ins, including Nik HDR EFEX Pro and Helicon Focus. Wrapping up the seminar will be a discussion of how to use Lightroom's Print module to automate the print process, and how to use print profiles and Lightroom's sharpening algorithms to produce fine art prints. Location Details... Located in New Hampshire's scenic Odiorne Point State Park, the Seacoast Science Center sits just yards from the Atlantic Ocean and the rocky New Hampshire shoreline. Several miles of walking trails skirt the shoreline and meander through oak-hickory forests. Inside is a state of the art education center with an aquarium and touch tank replete with marine life from the Gulf of Maine and nearby salt marshes. You can bring a lunch or pick one up in nearby Portsmouth, about a 10 minute drive from the science center. [Seacoast Science Center website] Address: Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH [map link]. About Your Host... Jerry Monkman is a nature and adventure photographer based in Portsmouth, NH. Specializing in adventure and conservation stories in New England, his work has appeared in publications around the world, including Outdoor Photographer, Audubon, National Wildlife, Backpacker, Men's Journal, and the New York Times. He has been leading destination workshops and teaching Photoshop and Lightroom seminars since 2003. Jerry is also the author of nine books, most recently, The AMC Guide to Outdoor Digital Photography. You can see more of Jerry's work at his [website]. NANPA, the North American Nature Photography Association, is the first and premiere association in North America committed solely to serving the field of nature photography. Our Mission: NANPA promotes the art and science of nature photography as a medium of communication, nature appreciation, and environmental protection. NANPA provides information, education, inspiration and opportunity for all persons interested in nature photography. NANPA fosters excellence and ethical conduct in all aspects of our endeavors and especially encourages responsible photography in the wild. www.nanpa.org

Ron Rosenstock NANPA Road Show Seminar Boylston, MA June 9, 2012

Road Show 2012 Boylston, MA

NANPA is pleased to announce the 2012 Boylston, MA Road Show Seminar to be held in Boylston, MA on June 9, 2012 at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA. Road Shows are indoor seminars hosted by well-known leaders - your host for this event will be Ron Rosenstock, a nature and adventure photographer. Cost will be only $99.00 for NANPA members... Online Registration is now open! Just the Facts... © Ron Rosenstock Date: June 9, 2012 Time: 9 am to 4 pm Cost: $99 for NANPA Members / $129 for non-members $110 for camera club members in groups of 4 or more... Camera clubs please contact the NANPA office for details on this offer. Location: Tower Hill Botanic Garden - Theatre 11 French Drive Boylston, MA 01505-0598 508.869.6111 for information [venue details] Last Date to Register: June 4, 2012 Max Attendees: 85 Share this event with your fellow photographers, both offline and online. Links, graphics, and printable material are available below to use on your website, blog, Facebook, or as a printed one-sheet flyer to hand out at club meetings and other gatherings. Link to this page: http://www.nanpa.org/2012boylston Event graphics (right-click to save a copy): What is your calling? © Ron Rosenstock 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Introduction - Do you set expectations only on what YOU think is possible? Ron will help you shoot for your highest potential and show you how to listen to your inner voice. He will share with participants many of the creative things that he learned from Ansel Adams and Minor White. You will get to know your inner artist and how to be definite about goals that will help you find your creative soul. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break Time. An opportunity to get a cup of coffee and peruse the sponsors' tables. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Creating an audience: Being an artist is being self-reliant, self promoting, and most of all self-motivating. You will explore all the ways to get you and your work known through publishing, exhibiting, speaking and networking. Ron will show you how to stop letting ego get in your way and how to have it work to your advantage and bring you to your highest potential. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Twigs Café or on the grounds with a bring-your-own brown bag lunch. If time allows, exploration of this wonderful arboretum. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. What is your calling? Ron will help you explore how to become known for your "special talent." Through a slide show of work by "masters of photography," we will explore what can be learned from the "Masters" and from what has been done before. Participants will then explore with Ron how to get known for a style and an approach to subject matter. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Break Time - An opportunity to get a cup of coffee and peruse the sponsors' tables. 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Are you working at your highest potential? During this session we learn how to work at our highest potential-- how to work with all that is necessary to produce the work we want. Conventional visible light photography is challenging enough. Why bother with infrared? Because it opens up an otherwise unseen corner of the world - one of serene beauty and never-ending surprise. Digital cameras make this peak around the red end of the visible spectrum easier than ever before. Ron will help us explore infrared photography, showing many examples of Infrared vision, and help us to learn to pre-visualize what is possible. Do you know what software is best for your work? Ron will show you how to get the software program that is right for you. Location Details... © Tower Hill Botanic Garden The Road Show Program will be held in the Theatre of the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts, a 132 acre (53.4 ha) botanical garden with spectacular views of Mount Wachusett and the Wachusett Reservoir. It is located approximately 8 miles (12 km) north of central Worcester. Tower Hill hosts a number of interesting plant collections and gardens. Several new additions opened in 2010, including the Limonaia (Lemon House conservatory) and the Winter Garden-a 14,000-square-foot (1,300 sm) courtyard garden that features plants especially known for their winter attributes; a formal pool with twin turtle fountains is in the center of the Winter Garden. The Theater is a contemporary carpeted meeting room with 88 fixed seats designed for presentations and lectures. It's equipped with a large retractable viewing screen for slide and/or overhead projections. It is acoustically wired to accommodate the special needs of the hearing impaired and is accessible to the physically challenged. On the day of the Road Show you can either bring a Brown Bag lunch to be eaten on the beautiful grounds or purchase a lunch at the Twigs Café where their Chef creates a new sumptuous menu every Friday. [Tower Hill Botanic Garden website] Address: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston, MA 01505 [map link]. About Your Host... © Leslie Weidenman Ron Rosenstock retired from Clark University after teaching photography there for thirty years. He has published three books of his exquisite black and white photographs: The Light of Ireland, Hymn to the Earth, Chiostro (Cloister), and his new color book Journeys. Ron's work has been featured in more than one hundred exhibitions, both in the U.S. and abroad; and his photographs are found in the permanent collections of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Mass., The Polaroid Collection in Cambridge, Mass. and the International Center of Photography in New York City. Ron firmly believes that the photograph comes from within, not from without--meaning you can't buy creativity, however, you have to learn to recognize that creative spirit within. Ron teaches exercises that will help that creative spirit come to the surface. He doesn't focus on technical knowledge, rather places the emphasis on a more Zen approach such as ways of seeing, photographing in the NOW and practical aspects of printing, exhibiting and getting your work out there. View more of Ron's work at his [website]. NANPA, the North American Nature Photography Association, is the first and premiere association in North America committed solely to serving the field of nature photography. Our Mission: NANPA promotes the art and science of nature photography as a medium of communication, nature appreciation, and environmental protection. NANPA provides information, education, inspiration and opportunity for all persons interested in nature photography. NANPA fosters excellence and ethical conduct in all aspects of our endeavors and especially encourages responsible photography in the wild. www.nanpa.org

Portland camera Club Tony Sweet March

The Portland Camera Club will be hosting a photo seminar featuring Tony Sweet on March 18, 2012. I hope you’ll take a few minutes at your next meeting to also acquaint (or reacquaint) your members with program, as Tony is an excellent presenter.
       I’ve already mentioned in my earlier letter some of the details. The addition is that Tony has agreed to make a presentation discussing his own work only to those who have enrolled for the seminar. It’ll be at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 17^th at the Universalist-Unitarian church, 97 Main Street in Yarmouth, Maine, about eight miles north of Portland. The cost is $25. 

  Tony is the latest in a series of outstanding photographer/teachers PCC has brought to New England (others recently have been John Sexton, David Middleton and Brenda Tharp). As you are probably already aware, Tony is one of the best of the current crop of outdoor and nature photographers in the country. In addition, he’s also an impressive and inspiring instructor, leading seminars and workshops nation-wide.

        The title of Tony’s presentation is “Digital Photography in the 21^st Century,” His material covers both those just getting started in digital as well as experienced photographers. His goal is to help everyone to take outstanding pictures, whether from a technical or fine arts aspect. His approach is informal, and he welcomes questions.

And , here again, are the details of the seminar:
Date: March 18, 2012, 9:00a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium of the South Portland High School, 637 Highland Ave., South Portland, Maine. The auditorium has state-of-the-art projection facilities, with a 30x15 foot screen. And very comfy seats.

Cost: $99 if paid before March 12^th, $125 thereafter or at the door. (The cost of the Saturday night presentation is in addition to the fee for the seminar.) Moderately priced snacks, light lunch and beverages will be available on site, since the nearest restaurants are almost a mile away. Participants are also welcome to bring their own lunch.
We would appreciate your informing your club members of our programs.

For those wanting more details or information on getting to the high school, look in on our club web site,  www.portlandcameraclub.org. Those wishing to learn more about Tony Sweet, his web site is www.tonysweet.com. Tony has just revamped his website, and it’s a beauty.
Yours for great photography,

Steve Thomas
Chairman, Tony Sweet Seminar Committee  

Monte Zucker education

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In Kenya, Photographing on Safari

In Kenya, Photographing on Safari

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/02/24/travel/26onassignment.html#1

Slide Show: In Kenya, Photographing on Safari

A photojournalist takes a three-day safari in the Masai Mara, offering tips on how to take pictures of animals; technical specifications for each photo are included.

Related

• Article: How to Photograph a Safari
• Travel Guide: Kenya
• Times Topic: Safaris

EPSON International Pano Awards

EPSON International Pano Awards

Open categories

• Nature (including landscapes)
• The Built Environment (including architecture)

 

 

Amateur categories

• Nature (including landscapes)
• The Built Environment (including architecture)

*note: People, abstract/creative, B&W and vertical panoramic images can be entered in any category

-The competition is now open for all professional and amateur photographers with a combined prize pool of over US $25,000 in cash and prizes! Category winners in the Open competition will compete for the overall title of The Epson International Pano Awards Photographer of the Year 2012. Category winners in the Amateur competition will compete for the title of The Epson International Pano Awards Amateur Photographer of the Year 2012.

Regular entries close Friday 20th of April 2012. There will be a late entry period until Saturday 28th April 2012. Late entry fees will apply.
The Open and Amateur competitions share the same entry process.

You can choose which of the competitions you would like to enter in the Image Upload section after you have created your entry account.
(The VR/360 competition has a separate entry process - please enter via the Homepage)
Note that once payment is made your entries will be finalised and cannot be changed. You may however login at any time to add more entries until close of competition.

Please prepare your images for the Open and Amateur competitions as follows prior to entering;

sRGB, 3000 Pixels on the longest side (minimum ratio 2:1, therefore not more than 1500 pixels on the shortest side), 300 dpi, saved as a jpeg at a setting of 10 or higher.
Please include your own name in each file name.
Images are judged on calibrated monitors. Please ensure your own monitor is calibrated prior to entering your images.

A summary of some important rules;

• Entries in the Nature categories must be predominantly of natural subjects, although some man made objects within image are accepted. An example of this would be a jetty or a building within a landscape.
• Entries in the Built Environment categories must be predominantly of man-made subjects, although some natural subjects within the image are accepted. An example of this would be a park within a city environment.
• All images must be panoramic format, defined for this competition as a minimum 2:1 ratio (long side:short side). See Wikipedia for information regarding this definition. Images not complying with the minimum ratio rule will be given the lowest average score.
• 360 degree images are exempt from the minimum 2:1 ratio rule.
• Entrants are not encouraged to crop single shot 35mm files to fit the minimum ratio. If your entry is selected for the exhibition at PMA and is a cropped 35mm file, it may not be included due to quality and file size. Cropping from medium and large format is acceptable, however stitching and single captures from dedicated panoramic cameras are preferred. If you wish to crop from a single capture 35mm image, please ensure it originates from a high quality file (eg RAW) and quality DSLR camera.
• Winning and high scoring entrants must be able to supply a high res file of their entry suitable for exhibition printing, within 7 days of judging completion.
• The EPSON International Pano Awards recognizes that you retain full ownership of the copyright in each entry. Our sponsors, including Epson do NOT assume rights of use. Images are used for display of winning and highest scoring images, and promotion of the competition ONLY.
• Images may be from single capture or stitching software, film or digital capture, but must be 100% photographic in origin.
• VR/immersive/360 degree panoramic images are most welcome in the Open or Amateur competitions, however they must be entered as a 'flat' jpeg file if entered in Open or Amateur (not as formats such as .swf or Quicktime VR).
• An Amateur is defined for this competition as someone who earns less than USD$20,000 per year from photography as an occupation. Amateurs may enter the Open or Amateur competitions.
• A Professional is defined for this competition as someone who earns greater than USD$20,000 per year from photography as an occupation. Professionals may only enter the Open competition.
• There is no restriction on the date of origin of entries, or on the number of entries per entrant.
• *note: People, abstract/creative, B&W and vertical panoramic images can be entered in any category, with the exception of the VR/360 competition which does not accept vertical images.
• Amateur and non-professionals may enter an identical image into the Amateur and Open competitions if they wish, as they are judged as separate competitions.

Open awards

The Open category is open to professional, non-professional/amateur and student photographers.

Entry fees are US$20 per image, US$36 for 2 images, US$48 for 3 images, US$56 for 4 images and US$12 for each additional image. Includes GST for Australian entrants

There is no limit on the number of entries per entrant.

Categories:

Nature (including landscapes)
The Built Environment (including architecture)

The overall open winner will be decided from the two category winners in the Open Awards.

Amateur awards

The Amateur category is open to non-professional and student photographers only.

Entry fees are US$18 per image, US$32 for 2 images, US$42 for 3 images, US$48 for 4 images and US$10 for each additional image. Includes GST for Australian entrants

There is no limit on the number of entries per entrant.

Categories:

Nature (including landscapes)
The Built Environment (including architecture)

The overall amateur winner will be decided from the two category winners in the Amateur Awards.

VR/360 awards

The VR/360 category is open to professional, non-professional/amateur and student photographers.

Entry fees are US$18 per image, US$32 for 2 images, US$42 for 3 images, US$48 for 4 images and US$10 for each additional image. Includes GST for Australian entrants

There is no limit on the number of entries per entrant.

Category:

Open

The highest scoring image will be awarded the overall VR/360 winner.

NEBRASKA'S SANDHILL CRANE MIGRATION and WALKING TOUR OF CORNWALL, ENGLAND

It is not to late to join EcoTravel to one of these two amazing destinations!!

NEBRASKA'S SANDHILL CRANE MIGRATION  March 25-30, 2012 Nearly half a million Sandhill Cranes descend upon the broad valley of the Platte River. One may even find a few of their rare and elegant cousins, the endangered Whooping Crane. Witness one of North America's greatest wildlife spectactles led by James Restivo. Fee. $2,295   WALKING TOUR OF CORNWALL, ENGLAND April 19-29, 2012 Immerse yourself in heath-lands, tropical valleys, moors and legends. Take in the flora, fauna, geology, history and folklore as we walk the footpaths and explore the gorgeous cliffs and countryside of Cornwall. Enjoy the clean air and explore the southern most part of England. Led by Priscilla Wood. Fee: $2,798

All Photos Are Manipulated

All Photos Are Manipulated
By Ben Long

There is no such thing as absolute truth in photography. Understanding how and why photos are edited will make you a better shooter and a smarter viewer.

Getty Images Creative Grants

2012 Getty Images Photography Grants

Getty Images supports photographers who use their talents to promote positive change in our world by awarding each year two Getty Images Creative Grants and five Grants for Editorial Photography.

Getty Images Creative Grants

 

Grants:

 

The Getty Images Creative Grants provide two grants of $15,000 annually, to cover photographer (or filmmaker) and agency costs as they work together to create compelling new imagery for the nonprofit of their choice. Grant recipients may use the entire award to offset shoot expenses, or donate all or part of the funds directly to their charity and contribute their own time and resources to their campaign. At the completion of the project, all three partners: the photographer (or filmmaker), nonprofit and the communications agency involved will be showcased to the media and to Getty's customers.

 

Eligibility:

 

Photographers or filmmakers who are presently engaged in the business of creating and selling or licensing creative, conceptual imagery, and marketing or advertising communications agencies or individual professionals who create communication campaigns for nonprofits are eligible to receive this grant. Contributors to Getty Images creative collections are eligible. Getty Images employees may not apply. Photographers or filmmakers who work in documentary or reportage styles are not eligible, but are encouraged to apply for Getty Images Grants for Editorial Photography. Any party on a grant application may appear on only one grant application per year. New for 2012 is that nonprofits may not act as their own communications agency for the purpose of this grant. The participation of a separate communications agency is required.

 

Deadline: March 1st, 2012

Grants for Editorial Photography

 

Grants:

 

Getty Images offers five grants of $20,000 each to provide photojournalists with funding to pursue projects of personal and journalistic significance.

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be presently engaged as a professional photojournalist. A professional photojournalist, for the purposes of the Getty Images Grants for Editorial Photography, is one who derives the majority of his or her income from documenting issues and events through still photography. Applicants may apply as individuals or teams. Getty Images employees may not apply. Contributors to Getty Images who are not employees are eligible.

Deadline: May 1st, 2012

Emerging Talent

 

Getty Images is also offering an opportunity for student photographers to be added to the Emerging Talent roster on Reportage by Getty Images, and receive mentoring from Reportage editors. To apply, please email a CV or bio, your personal and school contact information, and a website or low res selection of 15-25 images to studentgrants@gettyimages.com. The deadline will be May 1. All applications will be reviewed at this time, and winners will be featured for one year.

For more information visit http://imagery.gettyimages.com/getty_images_grants/overview.aspx

Mitchell Kanashkevich's new travel ebook

Check this out!  Mitchell Kanashkevich's new travel photgoraphy ebook.

I opened the pdf and expected lots of pretty pictures, I did not expect the walk through the thought process, the composition, the compositions leading up to the final image, the details, the post processing and and everything it too to get to the final image, Unlike many ebooks this book shows you his shooting and his post-production, he holds nothing back!

The "what" and the "why" of post processing are explained and a before and after is shown. Camera settings and lighting diagrams are included too. He talks about challenges he encountered with the photograph, and how and why he chose the composition. He shows examples of images that did not work as well, and how he went about trying to capture what was in his head.

New camera buffs will definitely learn alot about composition, lighting, post-processing and camera settings, but experienced photographers will appreciate the level of detail coupled with the simplicity of the explanation and examples of each image.
Lisa

Rabari - Encounters With the Nomadic Tribe lets you look over Mitchell's shoulder and get to know his entire shooting and post-production process for 10 of his images (all of which made it into magazines, onto magazine covers or won prizes). This is as close to giving away the playbook as any photographer gets!

What Next?

Learning about photography is a never ending journey. At Light Stalking, we’d love to share that journey with you.

Our community is all about learning in a fun and collegiate environment. We have weekly challenges for shooters and our members all love to share their work with each other. Why not join us and sign up here:

http://www.LightStalking.com/register

Is There Any More?

We are glad you liked our very first guide. We’re planning to release a lot more of them as well as our regular free Quick Guides to photography. If you would like to be kept informed of them, don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter at

www.LightStalking.com/newsletter

Where to Find us Online!

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Grand Opening of newly epxanded Digital Silver Imaging!!

Some of saw Eric present at NHCC, please join his Grand Opening!!!

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I am reaching out to each of you to ask for your support this coming weekend.  On Saturday, Feb 25th, we are celebrating our Grand Opening of our newly expanded 2500 square foot space in Belmont.  Digital Silver Imaging is a dream come true for me.  After working in the photo industry for over 25 years, I opened my digital imaging lab in the fall of 2008.  After three years of hard work, sweat equity and a lot of long hours, I am thrilled to be opening our doors in a new space that reflects our dedication to photography and museum quality printing services.

We have workshops planned throughout the day from 10-5 and a reception from 6-8.  See the flyer for complete details or our Facebook Event Page and suggest if to your friends, too. Please share the attached invitation with your friends and colleagues as well.  The workshops include Free Monitor calibrations with X-Rite software, ColorChecker Passport camera calibration and software demonstrations using the B&W Conversion tools from Nik Software.  We'll be raffling off software and providing free print promotions as well.  It will be fun and educational and we hope to see you there.

Thank you for your continued support!

Regards,

Eric

Eric Luden - Founder/Owner
Digital Silver Imaging
eric@digitalsilverimaging.com
www.digitalsilverimaging.com
617-489-0035

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Car: Conveniently located off Concord Ave near Fresh Pond
Bus: Take MBTA #78 to the Flanders Road stop

11 Brighton Street • Belmont, MA 02478 • 617.489.0035
www.digitalsilverimaging.com

GRAND OPENING EVENT!

Saturday February 25th

10 am - 5 pm

Stop in, say hello, see our new space and take advantage of these cool happenings:

FREE

Laptop Monitor Calibration throughout the day!

FREE

Live demonstration of the ColorChecker Passport System

FREE

Conversions of your digital file to B&W with Nik Color Efex Pro

(We will then make you a real Silver Gelatin Print from your file for FREE)

Enter to WIN one of these PRIZES RAFFLED during the day

Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 Software

X-Rite Color Munki Display

X-Rite Passport

16 x 20 Silver Gelatin Black & White Prints

20 X 30 Museum Quality Ink Jet Prints

Nik webinar

On Thursday Feb 28th between 2-3PM Pacific time, I'll be hosting a webinare "live" from the NIK Studio in San Diego. I'll be demonstrating some techniques to make the NIK package simple and user friendly! I hope some of you can join me. You DO have to register and I think there are a few spaces left. Please click HERE to register Regards, Jack

Jack Graham NPN 469 Sherwood, Oregon IMAGES at PHOTOSHELTER Photoshelter www.jackgrahamphoto.com JACK GRAHAM PHOTO WORKSHOPS: http://jackgrahamphoto.com/photo-workshops E-BOOK: www.jackgrahamphoto.com/jack-graham-e-book-series-1

PSA-EID CREATIVE COMPETITION FOR INDIVIDUALS

HELLO PSA MEMBERS.

The EID Creative Competition for Individuals Session-1 for 2012, is now ready for entry.

There is no fee for PSA members to enter.

Closing date: Feb 29, 2012

Here is the LinK;

http://www.photographybuynick.com/Page6.htm

Good luck,

Nick Muskovac: Chairman

Palm Harbor, Florida

Free HDR Photography Contest

Free HDR Photography Contest

William Gillette's Office at Gillette Castle in East Haddam, CT ~ ©2011 Susan Candelario SDC Photography

Photographer Roman Kurywzcack  and Susan Candelario are pleased to announce a free HDR photography contest. 

We are looking for your one best and most creative image using any software to convert your HDR image and you can also use additional software to further refine the image.  Anything goes!!!  The image can be natural to over the top.  You can find all the rules here.

The image at the top will give you one idea of what we will be looking for.  I used Unified Color’s HDR Express to convert the   HDR image.   You can find more HDR examples on Roman’s website gallery or by doing an HDR search here on my blog.  During the final judging, we will be looking for images with not only the best HDR processing but also images where the makers applied some creativity to further enhance the final image.  Remember that this is open to any subject!  The top 3 winners will be announced by us, on our blogs, on April 13^th.

If you don’t have HDR software you can download Unified Color Technologies HDR Express for a free 30 day trial.  It has full functionality on the trial version.  If you decide to purchase the software, don’t forget to use the code SDCPHOTOGRAPHY to receive a discount.  I do not receive compensation for promoting this product but have opted instead to offer you a better discount when using the promotional code, simply because I love the product.

The first place prize is being provided by Roamin’ with Roman Photo Tours and SDC Photography.  The winner gets to choose either the ½ day HDR Gillette Castle workshop on April 14^th in East Haddam, CT, the ½ day Macro workshop on May 20^th in Kennett Square, PA, or a ½ day High Speed Water Drop workshop on November 17^th in Secaucus, NJ.  Prize is valued at $150 – $195.

The 2^nd place prize is a Think Tank bag provided by Gary Farber of Hunt’s Photo and Video valued at $100

The 3^rd place winner will receive a copy of Unified Color Technologies HDR Express valued at $100.

All entries must be e-mailed to me by midnight, March 31^st, at: rkurywczak@gmail.com and check the complete rules for sizing and other restrictions.

Good luck to all who participate!

7 days left to enter the Competition!

Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012

© Peter Chadwick Do you have what it takes to scoop the top prize? You now have 7 days left to enter the Competition Enter now Deadline: 23 February (23.59 GMT)

Dates for WildPhotos 2012 announced

Make a date in your diary for this year’s WildPhotos – taking place in London on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 October 2012. WildPhotos draws the biggest names in wildlife photography from across the globe to deliver an inspiring programme of events, including the opportunity to view and discuss the winning Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 Competition images. Go to www.wildphotos.org.uk for the latest on this year’s event. WildPhotos - in proud association with Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Photographing on Location:

Photographing on Location:
People, Places, Wildlife and Landscapes

Rick Sammon

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Price: $25.00

Registration deadline for this event is February 20, 2012

Each attendee will receive a $25.00 coupon at the event in exchange for a copy of their registration receipt.
The coupon will be valid for 30 days towards the purchase of any merchandise when presented at either Adorama’s retail store at 42 West 18th Street, New York, or for an online purchase at www.adorama.com

Event Description:

 Join travel photographer Rick Sammon as he takes us around the world with his stunning pictures. Each picture will be illustrated with a photography or Photoshop tip, trick or technique, including some of Rick's HDR secrets. And since Rick's travels have taken him to more than 100 countries, he will also share some of this travel tips and stories.

During this evening's presentation, you can learn from Rick how make pictures, rather than simply taking pictures, how to see the light and control the light, and how creative composition can improve your photography.

In addition, Rick will also talk about marketing your work on Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and so on. But, you need to ask questions! Rick is a good photographer and teacher, but he is not a good mindreader. Bring your questions for this Lexar Elite Photographer.

Biography:

 Rick Sammon
A Canon Explorer of Light, Rick Sammon has published 36 books, including HDR Secrets for Digital Photographers, Field Guide to Digital Photography, Travel and Nature Photography and Exploring the Light. Rick also has 6 apps, for the iPhone and iPad; the most recent is his iPad app, 'Rick Sammon's HDR Portfolio', which features Rick's latest HDR images. He also hosts five shows on kelbytraining.com.

Rick, who has photographed in more than 100 countries, gives more than two-dozen photography workshops (including private workshops) and presentations around the world each year, which he says is a blast. He has been nominated for the Photoshop Hall of Fame, and is considered one of today's top digital-imaging experts. When asked about his photo specialty, Rick says, "My specialty is not specializing."

For more info, see: ricksammon.info

Register:

Price: $25.00

Each attendee will receive a $25.00 coupon at the event in exchange for a copy of their registration receipt.
The coupon will be valid for 30 days towards the purchase of any merchandise when presented at either Adorama’s retail store at 42 West 18th Street, New York, or for an online purchase at www.adorama.com

Schedule: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Location: The Adorama Building, 42 West 18th Street 5th floor.

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