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Not That Kind of Lesser Photographer
I discovered another use for keeping a small camera on myself at all times. While the local Botanic Gardens yesterday (which seemed to have more DSLRs per capita that any place on Earth), I found myself standing next to a certain actor/director/ghostbuster, who was scolding a little girl
Always Have A Camera In Your Hand Or Your Pocket
> “Always have a camera in your hand or your pocket or your purse or your car or all of the above. Always. No exceptions.” — Scott Bourne [http://photofocus.com/2010/04/07/seven-things-you-can-do-if-you-really-want-to-become-a-better-photographer/]
Evernote Review (1 Year Later)
A year ago there was nothing hotter than Evernote, the application touted as “your external brain.” I had high hopes. A long list of writers, podcasters and productivity buffs heralded it as the answer to information overload. I played with it for a few months, then paid for the premium
Going Pro
I see a lot of sites now trying to teach photographers how to “go pro." What I don’t see on these sites is anyone asking, "Should you go pro?” As author A.L. Kennedy wrote: > I wouldn’t be the first writer to point out that
Every Time Someone Tells Me How Sharp My Photos
> “Every time someone tells me how sharp my photos are, I assume that it isn’t a very interesting photograph. If it were, they would have more to say.” — Unknown
A Few Low Tech Links
A few [http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/2010/02/creative-advice-from-carl-jung.html] links [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1260946/The-stunning-pictures-sleeping-insects-covered-early-morning-dew.html] to photographers using low tech means to create original works and a few [http://weburbanist.com/
Three Step Guide To Photography 01 Be
> “Three step guide to photography: 01: be interesting. 02: find interesting people. 03: find interesting places. Nothing about cameras.” — Clayton Cubitt [http://twitter.com/claytoncubitt/status/10862263814] (via @patrickrhone [http://twitter.com/patrickrhone])
A Low Tech Solution for Your Lens Woes
“If you’re pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” - Robert Capa [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Capa]
Do You Know What Is The Most Valuable Asset You
> “Do you know what is the most valuable asset you possess?It’s your creativity. It’s what sets you apart from every other photographer; it’s the distinguishing value that is added to any great image you create. Without it, you could be replaced by a machine.” — Strictly
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