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The Trip Back
Back in 1999, I made this photograph of the Illinois River: I entered it in a photo contest (which really dates it, because I can’t imagine doing the same nowadays) and it won first place ($75 and a mention in a magazine). A decade later, I revisited the same
Cutting the Chord
I posted to Twitter [http://twitter.com/cjchilvers] a few months ago about how I was cancelling digital cable and going Roku. So, of course, as in all Twitter posts, it led to an interview with US News and World Report. From this month’s issue (March 2010), page 36:
Making Things and What's Next
Personally, I don’t like spending a lot of time pointing out how backwards photographers have gotten with their equipment fetishes. I’d much rather focus on who’s doing things right and what’s out there that’s truly original and unique. That’s where my little experiment here
From the Pocket
Loving the iphoneography portfolio of Jeremy Edwards. Maybe it’s because Chicago is the subject. Maybe it’s because most of the photos are in wonderfully high contrast Tri-X-like black and white. But it’s most likely because the photos from this guy and his phone are better than most
A Lesser Example
A Lesser Example [http://www.alesserphotographer.com/post/312015441/a-lesser-example]
There Are No Guarantees That If You Work Hard
> “There are no guarantees that if you work hard enough, or are talented enough, that you will be successful, be able to support yourself, or importantly, make a meaningful contribution to others. But in the meantime, if you are an artist, the art just comes – weather you like it
Its Time For You To Start Chasing Better
> “It’s time for you to start chasing better pictures, not better cameras.” — Thom Hogan [http://www.bythom.com/sonyenvy.htm] (via docdez [http://twitter.com/docdez])
G11 As Wildlife Camera
Despite telling me on Twitter “don’t waste your time” and “you get what you pay for” when I first argued what would become the main idea behind this site, photo guru Scott Bourne now takes the exact opposite point of view in his new article on Photofocus.com.
For Most Well Known Artists Limitation Of Some
> “For most well-known artists, limitation of some kind serves two purposes. It is a signature that allows the work of the artist to be recognized. Also, limitation allows these artists to work within their comfort zones. Because they have limited themselves, they have also set themselves free to soar
A Reminder for Those Considering Aperture 3.0
Remember what counts. Unless you’re a pro or have tens of thousands of images, don’t worry about upgrading or joining in on any of the endless Lightroom Vs. Aperture debates about to begin. Go out and make something.