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Around The Horn
13 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the Greek wildfire, Ukrainians' wartime homes, Carlos Serroa, Julienne Kost, Jason Row, roof top camping, how to be a photographer, Veronica Cotter with Dennis Keeley and a celestial event.
- In Greek Wildfire Spreads to Edge of Athens, Reuters presents images of the fast-moving wildfire fueled by gale-force winds.
- InUkrainians' Wartime Homes, UK Words brings together different generations of Ukrainian photographers who offer distinctive approaches to image creation, and understandings of the word “home˛” The exhibit at Stills: Centre for Photography in Edinburgh runs until Oct. 5.
- Heidi Volpe interviews Carlos Serroa about shooting 20 Years of Olympic Imagery. "20 Years of Olympic Imagery. "With regard to the Olympics and photographing professional athletes, many of the changes I see are with the athletes themselves," he says. ?Most of these young athletes have grown up with social media and self-branding. That can be an asset, as many understand all the publicity and brand asks of being a sponsored athlete."
- Julienne Kost explains Texture, Clarity, and Dehaze in Lightroom Classic in her latest tutorial:
- Jason Row presents Three Quick & Useful Lightroom Tools he has come to rely on.
- Derrick Story describes his sleeping arrangement in Roof Top Camping asrrangment, which leaves him more time for photography.
- Mike Johnston suggests The Best Way to Be a Photographer is "to be interested in something, to have an aptitude that defines you or be willing to get engaged in things -- and use photography as your way in."
- Kevin Raber has posted Between Printing Paper and Music Photos his Photo Chat with Veronica Cotter and Dennis Keeley.
- Juliana Kim reports Mars and Jupiter Pair Up This Week in a Celestial Dance Unseen From Earth in Years. And, she notes, "On Aug. 27, the two planets will be accompanied by the crescent moon, creating a dazzling pack in the sky, according to NASA."
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