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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...

Motocross. Next letter is S.

Leverage. Next letter is E.

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...

Apple introduced an update today with iOS 4.1 that enables the iPhone to produce HDR images with the phone's built-in camera. Story

Statue. This is the Chief Leatherlips monument in Dublin, Ohio. Next letter is E.

Knockout. Next photo must begin with T.

Story link: The Mountain Times Online Official contest link: 8th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition Registration and submission for entries will begin Sept. 17th with the contest ending on Dec. 17th @ 5pm. Check it out, there's over $4,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs...

Do you shoot outdoors and often wonder when is the best time of day to take photographs? Or maybe you're just one of those photogs who loves taking pics of sunsets. Here is the ultimate tool for you! Check it out: The Photographer's Ephemeris This is a free program (there's even an iPhone...

Along the lines of recent discussions, check out this article. With digital making it easier for amateurs to break into the photography industry, many pros now feel the market is saturated, driving down prices and quality. In the article, a 15-year pro confesses that he might as well close up...

This isn't the finished product, just a rough draft. For starters, I'm not entirely happy with the actual photograph. The sun was right in his face, and he was trying very hard not to squint his eyes LOL. I shot this down low (my son is only 9) and was going for that looming sports star...

Digital Photography School has an excellent article today from photographer Ed Verosky. Check it out! The Classic Portrait: How to build and use your own portrait studio

Perhaps ethics is a poor choice of words, but I don't know how else to pose the situation. Here are the details... My son is part of a youth soccer league. This Saturday, a local pro will be doing the "official" team shoot. Photo packages have already been sent home, and naturally, I won't...

Check out Meetup. Plug in "photography" in the topic or interest section, then enter your zip code. I've found several groups near my area. One even has models come in to do photo shoots! It's a great way to find people with similar interests and make friends with some new shooting buddies.

Things like this are my favorite subject to photograph...abandoned old buildings and factories. As with all my images, this one saw some post work in Adobe Bridge and Photoshop. This image received my own signature style, so you'll have to excuse me if I don't provide intimate details on the...

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