[ad_1] Settin’, Thinkin’ – Monochromia 100 word fiction Just settin’ here, thinkin’ bout how far we come and what we got. It ain’t much, but it’s gold. Not real gold, mind you. Don’t need anybody come knockin down my door like they done with Carl. He’s got them bars on the door and window now. Afraid of losin’ somethin’ more. That’s all you really need, someone who’s got yer back. Day in, day out. Well, I got Ruthie and she…
[ad_1] Sony Announces the FE 20mm f/1.8 G Wide-Angle Prime Lens Sony has unveiled its thirty-fourth full-frame E-mount lens, the FE 20mm f/1.8 G. The new 20mm f/1.8 G measures in a 2.90 by 3.33 inches (73.5 x 84.7 millimeters) and weighs 13.2 ounces (373 grams). It has a small form factor given its ultra-wide frame of view and f/1.8 aperture, but has enough weight to it that makes it feel solid in the hand. The exterior controls of the…
[ad_1] 9 Beginner Tips For Editing Footage in Final Cut Pro X You can save yourself some time and headache getting started editing in Final Cut Pro X with these nine tips for your workflow. Video editing sucks. There’s nothing more frustrating, soul-crushing, and time-consuming than mastering non-linear editing software. However, it also just might be the most creatively rewarding and uplifting career you can get into. There are limitless possibilities once you master the basics of these programs, and…
[ad_1] Top Ten Tools for Quality Commercial Beverage Photography Beverage photography is a challenging and exciting niche in photography, often shot by photographers that specialize in food photography. The reflective nature of glassware makes it difficult to shoot. Moreover, photographing cocktails to look cold and icy, means having a few tricks up your sleeve. Having the right tools in your toolbox can go a long way in helping you get the look that you want. Items like a cocktail shaker, stir stick, and…
[ad_1] A Visit to the Ancient Native American Mound Site at Etowah, Georgia Georgia mound site is spectacular, but the marble statues steal the show The magnificent mound site at Etowah, in NW Georgia at Cartersville, was occupied by prehistoric people from about 1,000 – 1,550 AD. It was occupied by potentially several thousand people of the Mississippian culture, which predated the ascendance of more modern Native American tribes like the Cherokee. The Etowahans were ancestors of the Muscogee Creek people…
[ad_1] Need B-Roll Footage for your Media Projects? Engbretson Underwater Photography: Need B-Roll Footage for your Media Projects? skip to main | skip to sidebar News From Behind the Scenes at Engbretson Underwater Photo and Stories about the Freshwater Environments We Visit. Need B-Roll Footage for your Media Projects? We’re always interested in partnering with producers of outdoors related content who are looking for excellent high-quality underwater b-roll video footage of freshwater game fish to include in their programs and…
[ad_1] Can Visual Content Remain Trustworthy? The battle is on. The forces of truth against forces of deception. With visual AI making it easier to fake visual content, its credibility is at stake. And with it, the income of thousands upon thousands of people worldwide who depend on the credibility of visuals to thrive: newspapers, magazines, photographers, newswires, webcasters, television news, videographers, journalists, and photo agencies, among many others.The stakes are very high. If we no longer trust our photos…
[ad_1] Featured Photographer Rick Beldegreen | Waterdog Photography When it comes to wildlife photography, Rick Beldegreen is the wild cat’s meow! His captivating images have mesmerized viewers both above and below the water line. He seems to have a special relationship with animals, as by his own admission he seems to prefer being around animals more than people. Perhaps that explains why he became a veterinarian and served as the Supervisor of Animal Care for Sea World in Orlando. Originally…
[ad_1] Walking Couple, Brick Wall | G Dan Mitchell Photography A couple walks along a brick wall at a Manhattan church on a winter afternoon.Walking Couple, Brick Wall. © Copyright 2020 G Dan Mitchell – all rights reserved.A couple walks along a brick wall at a Manhattan church on a winter afternoon.There is, for this non-native, a feeling that is evoked by New York City in the winter — compared to California (where it is the green season) the place…
[ad_1] DEEP Indonesia 2020 – Deadline Two Weeks Away The deadline for the 2020 DEEP Indonesia International Underwater Photo Competition is just two weeks away! To be in with a chance of winning, you’ll need to enter by Saturday, March 7th at 11:59 PM PST. Along with the DPG/Wetpixel Masters Underwater Imaging Competition, the contest is part of the Underwater Competition Series, which is once again offering more than $100,000 in fantastic gear and dive travel prizes! Choose from…
[ad_1] Floral Friday on a Saturday It is getting bad here as I am doing my floral Friday post on a Saturday. I’m getting so involved in my house and kitchen so much that I’m not finding a lot of time for my blog. It isn’t that I don’t like blogging, but since I have cleaned out my kitchen I am loving baking all over again. Sad but true. Though I also want to get a lot better at food…
[ad_1] Canon U.S.A., Inc. | EOS C500 Mark II EOS DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTYFor The U.S.A. And Canada OnlyThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (Canon U.S.A.) in the United States or Canon Canada Inc., (Canon Canada) in Canada with respect to the Canon brand EOS Digital Camera (the “Product”) *, when purchased and used in the United States or Canada. The Product purchased with this limited warranty is the only EOS Digital Camera to…
[ad_1] Friday Inspiration: Photographing Furry Friends Animals on the internet have become household names: Doug The Pug, Lil bub, Boo the pomeranian, Grumpy Cat, Marnie The Dog, Hamilton The Hipster Cat, the list goes on and on. They have verified Instagram accounts with millions of followers, personal websites, branded merchandise and even endorsement deals. Along with the animal celebrity/pet influencer trend we’ve seen an uptick in everyday animals getting their own Instagram accounts. Simultaneously, we’ve also encountered animal lovers honing…
[ad_1] Editorial Photoshoot with Mira Mizrahi, CFP in Whippany, NJ for Proactive Advisor Magazine Here’s another editorial photoshoot I did for Proactive Advisor Magazine. If you’re not familiar with this publication, it’s mainly directed towards those in the financial planning industries. I had never heard of them until they contacted me to photograph people for their articles that were close to where I’m located.I like to make sure that these clients are comfortable and relaxed. I talk to them, get…
[ad_1] Landscape Photography | 23 Actionable Tips To Stir Emotions Landscape photography may be a popular subject among photographers, but it takes a lot of mastery, patience, and a certain frame of mind to capture imagery that will really stir the viewers’ emotions and minds. Just ask photographer Iurie Belegurschi, whose own jaw-dropping landscapes never fail to amaze us. In this 500px ISO exclusive, Iurie shares his personal tips that will help you improve your landscape photography from scouting locations…
[ad_1] How Bad is Instagram Fraud in the UAE? Take a Guess… How bad is fraud on the UAE’s Instagram scene? What’s your guess? Fraud isn’t a word to throw about lightly. And not much has been said about what’s going on in a market like the UAE, where Instagram has become the go-to platform for social media influencers and brands. There are 3.78 million Instagram users in the UAE, which is just under 40% of the population. Well, the…
[ad_1] Illustrating African Folktales of the Congo Basin in Photographs “The Rainbow Python“ The Story Tree from “Stories of Tees and Tree of Stories“ “The Mole and The Sun“ The Odzala-Kokoua National Park is the crown jewel of the Congo Basin— one of the largest, oldest, most intact preserves that has never been logged, or overexploited by poachers and hunters. In an age where the natural landscape is disappearing at a tragic rate, this corner of the world is one…
[ad_1] CIDH Construction | Construction & Industrial Media: Photography, Video & Time Lapse Drilling All Night Long One of the absolute joys of my life as a professional photographer is when I’m commissioned to photograph something I haven’t seen before. I arrived on this site at 7pm and left the following afternoon at 3:30. CIDH, (Cast in drill hole) is a process for drilling large diameter holes into the ground. As part of this process, drilling fluid is poured into the…
[ad_1] Nikon Z 24mm f/1.8 S Review Nikon introduced the wide-angle NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S in September of 2019 for its mirrorless Z mount. At the time of the announcement, it was the widest professional-grade prime lens for the system, although Nikon followed up with the Z 20mm f/1.8 S announcement just five months later. The Nikon Z 24mm f/1.8 S is yet another professional-grade lens that joins the ranks of high-quality f/1.8 primes that the company has been…
[ad_1] dog portraits Valentine’s Day South End Charlotte NC — BARKography I love partnering with other local, small businesses. Recently I held an event at 1501 South Mint (formerly Max and Lola South End) to take Valentine’s pet portraits. I offered 15 minute mini sessions and pet parents signed up in advance on my website. Pet parents could purchase 1-3 photos of their pets. After the photo shoot, I loaded the pictures into an online gallery and the dog moms…
[ad_1] Drones Feel The Heat Down Under For millions of years now, Australian bushfires have moulded the nature of the continent, and in the east of the country where the fires have become a frequent occurrence, its eucalyptus forests have evolved to thrive upon the phenomenon. However, just because ecological systems have learned to adapt to these conditions, doesn’t mean that when the fires rage, that they don’t cause significant harm and destruction to property, humans and wildlife. In fact,…
[ad_1] Here’s What No One Tells You About Being a Photographer Photography is a dream job, right? But no one sees the long hours, endless editing, and overflowing inbox. Here’s what it’s really like to be a photographer… (Featuring ERIC KELLEY and GILDED PHOTOGRAPHY)9 Things No One Tells You About Being a PhotographerAh, the adventurous life of a full-time photographer! You’re living the dream, right? But wait…Amid the creativity, inspiration, and freedom, most photographers also battle overwhelming administrative tasks, project…
[ad_1] Communication, Memory, And Heritage Are Central To The Work Of Iman Issa Beginning as a student of political science and philosophy, the work of Issa takes multiple forms, often combining sculpture, text, photography, sound, and video. Whilst the mediums may be varied, one recurring characteristic is the cryptic, investigative nature of her works which typically encounter archaeology, ethnography, and history. In ‘Material’ (2012), Issa’s sculptural works explore the presence and function of ten historic public monuments, all known to…
[ad_1] iPhone Art Girl — Coming Soon. © 2020, Meri Aaron Walker,… Coming Soon. © 2020, Meri Aaron Walker, iPhoneArtGirl. Talent, OR. All rights reserved. Camera+2, iColoramaS, TouchRetouch, VidLUT, LightBrushWe had such a rich conversation yesterday in my iPhoneography class! I wish all of you could’ve been there. A couple of the guys in this class have been trained as DSLR photographers. After five weeks of assignments and partnerships with other students, they broke through into understanding that what I…
[ad_1] Meeting The Timelapse Store in the UK At the beginning of the year 2020, our distribution network has expanded. You can now find our professional timelapse cameras and accessories at our retailer The Timelapse Store in the UK. In order to start in the best conditions, we went to meet them in their office near the British capital.Enlaps arrives in the UKAs a logical extension of its development, Enlaps is now available in the UK through its new partner…
[ad_1] roofers – Black and White I have some roof repairs to accomplish today. I am not looking forward to the work. Roofing is dangerous, 4th most dangerous occupation in the US. Fatal injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers: 51.5Total fatal injuries: 96Most common fatal accidents: falls, slips, and tripsTotal non-fatal injuries: 2,060Median annual wage: $39,970Number of workers: 160,600 Author: WmX I stumbled off the track to success in 1968, started chasing shadows that summer. Since then, In addition to…
[ad_1] Guide to the Pha Ngern Silver Cliff Hike, Vang Vieng Vang Vieng is an adventure seeker’s destination. From tubing (floating on a tube on the river), hot air ballooning, hiking, rock climbing, to renting a buggies and ATVs, it’s all about finding different ways to explore its outdoor beauty. As someone who loves hiking, it was no surprise that I wanted to go up Pha Ngern, the most scenic hike in Vang Vieng. Pretty much sums up Vang Vieng!…
[ad_1] Seraya Secrets – A Bali Dive Site Spotlight Seraya Secrets is one of the most famous critter diving sites in Bali. With dark volcanic sand covering the bottom, this series of sites is perfect for underwater photography. Often on the list as one of the sites that our guests want to dive, Seraya Secrets is a very productive dive site. What makes this dive so popular? Let’s delve into it.Seraya Secrets: Bali’s First True Critter Dive?With the advent of…
[ad_1] Commercial Dog Photography // JustFoodForDogs | Westway Studio If you’re a dog person who goes anywhere dog-related in Southern California, you’ve noticed JustFoodForDogs popping up all around town over the past few years. JFFD specializes in fresh, whole food for dogs made with USDA-certified ingredients. They make super-high-quality meals and treats, which are completely irresistible to our doggie companions! Roxy loves JFFD treats so I was extra excited when they got in touch with me about planning a lifestyle…
[ad_1] Review Rollei Compact Traveller No. 1 Carbon Field Notes of using the Rollei Compact Traveller Carbon Tripod. I’ve used the tripod on a few occasions so far. My first impression is excellent. The tripod is easy to handle. Basically, identical to my old tripod (and most likely, similar to many other travel tripods). You can look the ball head tightly, and it works perfectly with the Griptight mounts that I use to mount my iPhone to a tripod. It…