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sRGB Adobe RGB The proof is in the pudding. The difference is especially noticeable in the greens, yellows, and reds, which are more vibrant in sRGB. Another great read on why sRGB is better. Even Scott Kelby, one of the world's foremost authorities on Photoshop and photography, recommends...

Please take a moment to take this short (10 question) survey about Wedding Photographers. This is for my e-commerce class in college, and I need to get as many responses as possible! Also, in case you want to help spread the word (like on your Facebook page), the link is...

Night Photography Weekly Challenge Oct. 27 - Nov. 3 Your challenge this week is night photography. This is a very exciting and interesting challenge! Read up on how to take long exposure shots, because this subject is a challenge all by itself. Here is one great article to help get you...

I've been considering starting my own business for some time now. I told myself awhile back that I wouldn't jump into anything unless people started approaching me for work, instead of the other way around. That transition is starting to happen. Today I made it official and registered the dot...

How many times have you heard this?: It can be difficult to explain in words how you set up a shot. What kind of lighting did you use and where did you position it? What were your flash settings? Did you use reflectors and where were they at? Your worries are over...check out Kevin Kertz...

This may do a better job of explaining HDR. The first image is my "normal" exposure shot. Had I not been using bracket mode, this is what my camera would've given me. As you can clearly see, the second image shows much more detail and shadows.

Hi kids...it's been awhile since I've posted anything of my own, so I figured I'd let you all in on a little experiment. You can view a larger version in my gallery, here. B&W photography is made for HDR in my opinion. Contrast and tonal differences can really make a B&W photo incredible...

Recurring Patterns Weekly Challenge Oct. 13 - Oct. 20 Your challenge this week is to capture any pattern that appears over and over. In this example, the wood beams cross constantly in an interesting pattern. This is an interior shot of a wooden walkway that was made to look very old even...

Textures Weekly Challenge Sept. 29-Oct. 6 Your challenge this week is to capture some interesting textures. Use your imagination! Because we're still getting into the swing of things, I'm giving everyone some extra time, so get out there and take some pictures! Be sure to visit the Weekly...

Take the following for example. Here is a straight-out of the camera shot: Any schmoe with a camera could've taken this photo...in fact, one did. Me. I was recently at a MMA (mixed martial arts) event, and this is one of the fighters staring down his opponent between rounds. But because...

This product is specifically designed for the Nikon D80 and D90 DSLR cameras. The purpose of a battery grip is twofold. First and foremost, its main function is to add some power by doubling your battery capacity. This is especially important for event photographers (like those who do...

Changing Seasons Weekly Challenge Sept. 15-22 It's that time of year again. Here in the midwest U.S., fall is approaching and the tell-tale signs are popping up all over the place. In other parts of the world, it's time for spring. Your challenge for this week is to capture some of these...

I'm going to start a weekly photo challenge here on Nikonites. The goal of the challenge will be to keep you motivated to use your camera often, getting you out there in the field and taking photographs. Here's how it's going to work: How the Challenge Works Each challenge will run for 1...

This just in from Strobist... The Westcott double-fold umbrella just got a design update and now features a crush-proof staff. Sometimes photogs would over tighten the clamp on their stands and pinch the umbrella shaft, making it more difficult for the clamp to hold from then on. Beginning...

In light of a recent forum suggestion, here is a topic that we have touched on a few times in previous discussions. Our interpretations of how to define art, and our differences in technique as photographers. While we share the same medium of photography, our artistic visions can vary greatly...

The histogram is an excellent tool for photographers brought about by the digital age. If you're unfamiliar with it, the histogram is the small graph displayed on your camera's LCD screen, usually while in image review mode. This little-used graph can help you take better photographs, and can...

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Thanks again for the kind words, everyone. I may have to play with the B&W version some more and make a few tweaks to darken the helmet. Here's a selective color version in the meantime:

EXIF: Camera: D90 ISO: 200 Shutter: 1/250 Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 58mm If you're interested, you can read my blog post For the Fallen (external site) on this photograph for details. I'm particularly interested in critique on this one, guys. Be honest. I spent a lot of time composing...