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Leica Summilux-M 90mm f1.5 ASPH
Panasonic 70-200mm, 16-35mm Zooms
Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art Zoom
Canon RF 70-200mm Zoom, 85mm Prime
Tamron 20mm, 24mm, 35mm Primes
Sony E 16-55mm f2.8, 70-350mm f4.5-6.3 Zooms
Canon 15-35mm, 24-70mm RF Lenses
Sigma 35mm, 14-24mm, 45mm Lenses
Olympus MC-20 2x Teleconverter
Tokina Firin 100mm f2.8 FE Macro
Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm II Zoom
Pelican Vault V200 Medium Case
Datacolor's Two Color Management Kits
→ SpyderLENSCAL
→ SpyderCUBE
→ SpyderCHECKR
Installing High Sierra at Last
A Day in the Reviewer's Lab with Photo Mechanic
Capture One's Editorial Color Grading Styles
Tracking Santa After the Chaos
Crab Season Opens After Whales Migrate
The Michael Jang Retrospective
Napkin: A Keyboard Maestro Macro With Photo Filters
Green Apples (M.Zuiko 12-200mm)
A Colorized Portrait Redefines Machado de Assis
Using Keyboard Maestro For Imaging and Other Things
Archive Your Photos With a Script
And Then There Are Days Like This
A Deep Thought On Camera Reviews
Ansel Adams, The Grand Canyon and the Southwest
Two From Ilex on Wildlife Photography
Two From the V&A Photography Library
Antoni Arissa: The Shadow and the Photographer
The Shell Fisherwomen of Galicia
Mike Blabac -- Family Portraits
Jan Lukas: Manhattan Is The World
Portrait of a Photographer: McNally & Ghionis
State Fair of Texas Photographer Kevin Brown
Brian Day: Photographic Impact
A Studio Visit With Barry Phipps
How to Propose to a Wedding Photographer
Gianfranco Bernardo Photographs Love
Man With a Camera: Mute Evidence
The Man Who Made 12,000 Polaroid SX-70 Portraits
The Whites Explore 'Our Backyard'
Father's Day With Wong Lam & Aaron Wong
Walter Rosenblum Remembers D-Day
Celluloid Babylon: William Mortensen
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C O N T A C T • S P O N S O R S H I P • S U B S C R I B E • F O L L O W • A B O U T
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Happy New Year!
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As Dawn Dissipates
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Taken to the Cleaners
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A Holiday Medley
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Merry Christmas
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Tracking Santa After the Chaos
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Gump's Returns
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Christine Jean Chambers
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Ken Heyman
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Crab Season
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Walls
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DataColor SpyderCHECKR
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The Difference a Day Makes
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Empty Rooms
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Raeanne Rubenstein
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Tamalpais
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Out of Order
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Candelabra
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Cyber Monday
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Drains & Debris
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Black Friday
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Happy Thanksgiving
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Submerged
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DxO PhotoLab 3's HSL Tool
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Stuart Heydinger
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Michael Putland
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Scenes From a Crafts Fair
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A Difficult Edit
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Datacolor SpyderCUBE
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Terry O'Neill
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The Conservatory
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Pelican Vault V200 Case
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An Ordinary Sunset
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Robert Freeman
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Veterans Day
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A 1950s Ukulele
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Datacolor SpyderLENSCAL
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Datacolor's Kits
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Casting a Ballot
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Ghouls and Gourds
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Happy Halloween
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The Michael Jang Retrospective
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The Bunker at Night
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Napkin
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Inspiration
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DiMaggio's Grave
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Beauty Briefly Burning Bright
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Sally Soames
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Columbus Day Observed
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A Walk in the Valley
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Jill Freedman
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Beaters
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Sunday Sunset
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Monotones
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Adobe Elements 2020
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Gianfranco Gorgoni
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Twin Peaks North Access
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Exposure X5
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September Dahlias
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Congrats, Boch!
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Installing High Sierra
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Friday the Thirteenth
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Opera in the Park
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Charlie Cole
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Fred Herzog
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Robert Frank
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Green Apples
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Ferrari-Carano Winery
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September Apples
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Peter Lindbergh
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Labor Day
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Mallard Lake
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Steve Hiett
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Climbing the Ladder
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Bad Advice
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Mission Bay
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On the Road
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Now Showing
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Interactive Editing
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Summer on the Peaks
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Are You Paying Attention?
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Barbara Crane
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The Hollowed Out Log
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Miraloma
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Zoning With Zonin
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1966 Chrysler New Yorker
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Summer Rose
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Crystal Springs Trail
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Optical Plan C Kicks In
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Topaz Studio
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The Mind Makes the Picture
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Frayed
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Ida Wyman
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The Pelican
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The Leaf
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The Web
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The Brick
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Skyscrapers
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The Transamerica Pyramid
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The Fourth
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Old Hand
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An Obsession
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John Shearer
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Rexatar Progress Report
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Our Optical Plan B
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Edgehill Mountain
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Summer Solstice
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Topaz Labs Adjust AI
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Painter's Lens
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A Colorized Machado de Assis
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Garden Miracles
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How Did You Get That Shot?
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Truth Idealized
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Obscurity in the Bunker
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Archiving With a Script
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Porcelain Dolphin
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An Old Watch
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Mounting an External Drive
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The Florist's Van
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Memorial Day
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Beneath the Clouds
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Steps & Stairs
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You Know My Name...
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At the Doctor's Office
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Ansel Adams, the Southwest
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Photo Mechanic
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The Promise of Blossoms
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Holding the Fort
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Facts Online
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How Was Your Weekend?
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Doors
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Apple Blossoms
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Three Pewter Vases
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Lucky Elephants
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Michael Wolf
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Harry Gruyaert's 'Edges'
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Morning Light
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Two on Wildlife Photography
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Happy Easter
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Coloring Eggs
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Color Grading Styles
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Monetization
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Saint Lighting
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The Unicorn We Know
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Saving Time
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Blossoms in the Rain
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The Giving Tree
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So Much For Spring
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Alien Skin's Exposure X4.5
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Ed Westcott
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Spring Poppy
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SFMOMA's snap+share
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And Days Like This
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There Will Be Days Like This
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Peter B. Kaplan
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Pier Pilings
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Panorama of Alcatraz
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Sailing
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Happy St. Patrick's Day
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Portrait of a Fence
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Houses on a Hill
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Two Views
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Vivian Cherry
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Hot Wheels
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Camera Reviews
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Surviving The Morning
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Wil Riera
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Yannis Behrakis
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The Keys To Lost Locks
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Angels
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City College
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Guy Webster
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Presidents' Day
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The Mandolin
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SpyderLENSCAL
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Boats
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Retrospective 2.0 Series Bags
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Angry Sky, Happy Clouds
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A Model Neighborhood
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At The Ballet
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Topaz Labs JPEG to Raw AI
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Two From the V&A
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The Tea Garden
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A Reflective Moment
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Walter Chandoha
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Desmond Boylan
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A Walk To The Mailbox
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High Winds
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Rain
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August Sander
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Refreshed
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Sweets
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Marc Hauser
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First Sunset Of A New Year
Happy New Year!
31 December 2019
Once again we've asked Judy's Band to play Guy Lombardo to end one year and start the next with a little music. Lombardo, who did that for nearly 50 years on both radio and TV, was required viewing at midnight on Dec. 31.
As Dawn Dissipates
31 December 2019
We were up in time to catch the last sunrise of the year. But we were looking west rather than east. To the future, in a manner of speaking.
Around The Horn
31 December 2019
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 free Photoshop effects, the Panasonic GX85, prisms, high-resolution displays and suggested resolutions (New Year's style).
2019 Taken to the Cleaners
30 December 2019
The last days of the year always seem pretty quiet as far as news stories go. It would have been a great time to catch up on reviews if Cal, our alma mater, hadn't played in the Redbox Bowl today at Levi Stadium. Some events are so rare can't be missed.
Around The Horn
30 December 2019
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 Reuters, Yumi Goto, Ignant, Fatemah Hosein Aghaei, the iPhone 11 Pro Max, gear picks and Paul Melcher.
Matinee: 'Ode To The Rose Bowl Game'
28 December 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
28 December 2019
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 women's sport, Bruno Ceschel, an old portrait, Avalanche, an iPhone LED flash and New Year's resolutions.
Friday Slide Show: A Holiday Medley
27 December 2019
This time of year it's easy to find a concert of holiday music featuring some medley of traditional melodies. But what, we wondered, would a medley of holiday images look like?
Around The Horn
27 December 2019
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 Christmas again, Kodak's proprietary film formats, Contax, a steal and the Excire Search Pro 2 discount.
Around The Horn
26 December 2019
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 Christmas Day, #joinin, Holger Mischke, Earthrise and a Rocky Nook discount.
Merry Christmas
25 December 2019
Now and then incontrovertible evidence presents itself to us that you don't have to be wealthy to be rich. Christmas Day is one of those occasions.
Tracking Santa After the Chaos
24 December 2019
Christmas on a Wednesday is challenging. It makes for a hectic Christmas Eve in the city with a shortage of parking places and shopping carts (real ones) and cashiers and everything but holiday spirit. We know because we ventured out to shop for Christmas dinner today.
Around The Horn
24 December 2019
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 sports photography, new stars, the Staten Island Ferry, gifting photography, Christmas photography and Darktable 3.0.0.
Boinx Releases FotoMagico for iPad
23 December 2019
Boinx Software has released FotoMagico for iPad, bringing its powerful and easy-to-use application for creating slide shows to iOS.
Around The Horn
23 December 2019
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 Felipe Dana, Dresden's Christmas markets, White Sands Monument Park, photographing Christmas Day, moderately-priced monitors, face recognition software and exhibiting in space.
Matinee: 'Coal for Christmas'
21 December 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
21 December 2019
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 clouds, rentals, the Nikon 24-70/2.8 S, Tuck's recommendations, Google Portrait Mode, Instagram, the Getty and a Rocky Nook discount.
Friday Slide Show: Gump's Returns
20 December 2019
Last December we were saddened to walk by Gump's on Post Street only to see closeout signs in the windows. The venerable San Francisco department store that opened its doors in 1861 had filed for bankruptcy.
Around The Horn
20 December 2019
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 Bill Boswell, Maxim Dondyuk, St. Bride's of Fleet Street, Bernhard Lang, Mark Koskulitz, the iPhone 11 Pro, Capture One, Flickr Pro, Canon refurb deals and TheFilmCameraShop.
Leica Camera Debuts Leica M10-P White
19 December 2019
Leica has announced its flagship rangefinder, the Leica M10-P, has been recast in a new special edition with an all-white aesthetic. The Leica M10-P White comes with a unique silver chrome version of the Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH. lens, featuring white engravings on its barrel to match the camera.
Remembering Christine Jean Chambers
19 December 2019
Christine Jean Chambers passed away in Manhattan earlier this month from complications of a lung infection at the age of 39. She had suffered from lupus since she was 12.
Around The Horn
19 December 2019
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 photos of the decade, photography trends, Stephanie Galea, David Hobby, a Nikon D750, post-processing and Kirk Tuck.
Pier 24 Faces Eviction
18 December 2019
The Port of San Francisco has given the private Pilara Family Foundation run by Andy Pilara, which operates Pier 24, 30 days to vacate its space below the Bay Bridge. Pier 24 houses the permanent collection of the Foundation, which is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting photography.
Deals: DxO PhotoLab, Nik Collection 2
18 December 2019
DxO has extended its Christmas deal for PhotoLab, its image editing software, and added the Nik Collection 2 to it. The company is offering a 30 percent discount on both products...
NPPA Lawsuit Challenges California Contractor Law
18 December 2019
The National Press Photographers Association has filed a lawsuit challenging AB-5, the new California law defining the classification of independent contractors in accordance with the California Supreme Court's unanimous decision in the Dynamex case.
Around The Horn
18 December 2019
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 Getty Center, ML Super Resolution, Gilmar Smith, Saul Leiter, the Leica Q2, jewelry photography, Ilford darkroom printing survey and Trace.
Remembering Ken Heyman
17 December 2019
Ken Heyman, whose photography celebrated "feelings and relationships" over people and things, died in Manhattan last Tuesday. He was 89.
Sigma Announces January Photography Workshops
17 December 2019
Sigma has announced a January lineup of Photography Workshops covering a variety of subjects. In January, workshops will cover sports, dance, portraiture, aviation, street and outdoor photography.
Clarissa Bonet Wins Hasselblad X You Contest
17 December 2019
Hasselblad has awarded the grand prize in its Hasselblad X You contest to Clarissa Bonet for her dramatic composition of a woman in a green suit in front of a dark office building.
Around The Horn
17 December 2019
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 Jakob Schnetz, safaris, preparing for an exhibition, books, camera shopping and Nikon's Yellow program.
Crab Season Opens After Whales Migrate
16 December 2019
The whales have at last moved out of the area on their way to warmer waters. That means the crab season can open. We've only had fresh Dungeness crab from Oregon the last few weeks. At $20 a pound.
Excire Search 2 Has Arrived
16 December 2019
Excire has announced the launch of Excire Search 2, its intelligent Lightroom image searching utility, with a new Search for People feature that can find photos of particular people.
Barnack Award Adopts Nomination-Base Submissions
16 December 2019
The Leica Oskar Barnack Award is adopting a new, nomination-based submission process to further heighten the prestige of the award. The Award will now consider finalists and ultimately select winners based on nominations from 70 world-renowned photographic experts from over 30 countries.
Around The Horn
16 December 2019
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 Chrispher Nunn, Ignacio Palacios, camera repairs, a Photoshop for iPad update, 15 camera accessories, Steve Lazarides and JR Maddox.
Matinee: 'Be a Kid This Christmas'
14 December 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Deals: Think Tank Photo Emergency Rain Covers
14 December 2019
Think Tank Photo has introduced large-sized emergency rain covers that protect your camera with a huge telephoto lens mounted and, at the same time, discounted all its emergency rain covers 20 percent through Dec. 31.
Around The Horn
14 December 2019
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 Morgan Hornsby, Bill Cunningham, viewfinder follies, shutter sounds and upcoming Davis workshops.
Friday Slide Show: Walls
13 December 2019
We enjoyed working on last week's slide show Empty Rooms so much that we thought we'd challenge ourselves to do a complementary piece this week.
DataColor SpyderCHECKR
13 December 2019
This is the third in a series of five product reviews of Datacolor's color management tools, which the company has this year combined into two kits. SpyderCHECKR is part of the Capture Pro kit but can also be purchased separately.
Deals: Topaz Labs AI Editing Software
13 December 2019
Topaz Labs is offering a holiday sale of 25 percent off all of its products and bundles through Dec. 27. That includes the artificially-intelligent image editing applications we've recently reviewed...
Around The Horn
13 December 2019
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 female street photography, the Filter Photo Festival, Rodrigo Prieto, David Brandon Greeting, Robert Koch and Capture One tethering issue.
Leica, Hodinkee Collaborate on Ghost Edition M10-P
12 December 2019
Leica Camera has teamed up with Hodinkee to create the Leica M10-P Ghost Edition, a new special edition set inspired by the faded bezel of a vintage timepiece owned by Hodinkee founder and CEO Ben Clymer.
Leica Announces Summilux-M 90mm f1.5 ASPH Lens
12 December 2019
Leica has added a new telephoto lens to its line of fast M-System primes. The Summilux-M 90mm f1.5 ASPH. renders portraits with "a breathtakingly shallow depth of field -- allowing for the subject to stand out in perfect focus with amazing clarity while the background appears lusciously blurred," the company said.
Around The Horn
12 December 2019
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 Leica M, Robbie Lawrence, David Carson, Scott Rinckenberger, the Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens and infrared photography.
DxO Releases PhotoLab 3.1
11 December 2019
DxO has released version 3.1 of PhotoLab, its photo editing software. The update includes support for recently released cameras, Windows keyword management and other improvements.
Phase One to Host Free Webinar on Capture One 20
11 December 2019
Phase One will host The Top 5 Things to Know About 20, a free webinar covering Capture One 20, its recently released image editing software.
Deals: DxO PhotoLab, Olloclip
11 December 2019
Both DxO and Olloclip are offering significant discounts on excellent products at the moment. Here are the details...
Around The Horn
11 December 2019
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 Americas in darkness, distilling the year in photos, journey orchestration, the Fujifilm X-H1, the iPhone 11 Pro, Twitter, portraits and your remote release.
The Difference a Day Makes
10 December 2019
Forty-four and eight. Two important numbers around here. Today we're celebrating our 44th anniversary with Joyce, which also happens to be the eighth anniversary of the launch of Photo Corners.
Think Tank Photo Introduces Urban Access Sling Bags
10 December 2019
Think Tank Photo has expanded its Urban Access line to two new sling designs, the $99.75 Urban Access 8 Sling and $109.75 Urban Access 10 Sling.
Around The Horn
10 December 2019
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 Gabriele Micalizzi, military photographers, a 40mm f0.85 lens, the Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 IS, calibration and Nikon's authorized repair program cutback.
Adobe Ships December Photography Releases
10 December 2019
Adobe has released December updates for Camera Raw and Lightroom Classic as well as Lightroom for Windows, Mac, Android, ChromeOS, iOS and iPadOS.
Nikon to End Third-Party Repair Program
10 December 2019
According to a report published by Kevin Purdy at iFixiIt, the teardown site, Nikon will end its authorized repair program in early 2020. Purdy estimates Nikon repair facilities in the U.S. will consequently drop from "more than a dozen independent shops to two facilities."
Reichmann's 20-Year Retrospective Available Again
10 December 2019
Josh Reichmann has announced the renewed availability of A 20 Year Photographic Retrospective, his father Michael Reichmann's 400-page, large format, 20-year retrospective.
Deals: SpyderLENSCAL, SpyderCHECKR
9 December 2019
Datacolor is offering a substantial discount on two of its calibration products exclusively through Amazon but only until tomorrow.
Around The Horn
9 December 2019
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 Maroesjka Lavigne, George Georgiou, black-and-white problems, Russell Brown's adventure, Cascable 4, dual-layer LED monitor technology, putting together a system and testing a new camera body.
Matinee: 'Antoni Arissa: The Shadow and the Photographer'
7 December 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
7 December 2019
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 hopeful images, a climate change protest, testing a new camera, the 16-Inch MacBook Pro, product photography, a daguerreotype preserved and a photo expo.
Friday Slide Show: Empty Rooms
6 December 2019
In 2003, we were cast our of our home of 28 years when new owners took over the property. We realized our time would be up because our rent-controlled unit wouldn't have paid the property taxes the new owners would have had to pay. An owner move-in was the most likely outcome.
Remembering Raeanne Rubenstein
6 December 2019
Raeanne Rubenstein, who died Saturday in Nashville, was known as a celebrity photographer. "It was just pure luck," she once explained her career. "It could've been somebody else."
Datacolor Updates SpyderPRINT Software For Catalina
6 December 2019
Datacolor has released Version 5.5 of its SpyderPRINT software for macOS. Both the application and installer are now 64-bit and fully compatible with macOS 10.15 Catalina.
Around The Horn
6 December 2019
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 Mark Rammers, Paul Kitagak, Rob Kessler, color confusion, the $1,000 camera, documenting dreams, photographing people, 75 photos from the Pilara Foundation and the Fujifilm Instax Mini Link.
Tamalpais
5 December 2019
This afternoon we used the new Capture One 20 to convert a recent DNG of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County into a black and white image. We shot the image from the corner up the street, about 20 miles away.
Around The Horn
5 December 2019
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 Jessie Rieser, 'Masters of Distraction', Ctein-Reichmann videos, the Color of the Year and Adobe Portfolio.
Out of Order
4 December 2019
One of our standard test shots when we were reviewing digicams was of the closets fire alarm box, which happened to be affixed to a telephone pole. The shot demonstrated how well the camera captured red.
That was a big problem in the early days of digital imaging. The reds of the fire alarm box we captured varied wildly.
We didn't have a true red with which to compare the capture of course but you could tell a bad red easily enough. It wasn't credible.
Times change.
Reds are not nearly as difficult to capture with modern sensors (although it pays to pay attention). On the other hand, though, replacement fire alarm box parts are impossible to find.
The telegraph-based system, which locates a box no more than two blocks away from any one place, goes back to the days when horses pulled the fire trucks.
Around The Horn
4 December 2019
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 Justin Bettman, Masako Metz, the reduction method, an $82,000 contract and Copyright Office invitation.
Phase One Releases Capture One 20
4 December 2019
Phase One has released Capture One 20, an update to its image editing software that was guided by user feedback. The new version features "a refined design with new processing capabilities and significant workflow enhancements," the company said.
Candelabra
3 December 2019
As we were taking a walk between showers yesterday, we were admiring the median strip on Portola to our right. It had recently been festooned with fresh wood chips surrounding new plantings.
Academy of Sciences Opens 'Big Picture' Contest
3 December 2019
The California Academy of Sciences is now accepting submissions to its BigPicture: Natural World Photography competition. Last year's BigPicture contest received over 6,500 submissions from photographers representing 67 countries.
Around The Horn
3 December 2019
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 top news photos, 'Splash Villains' calendar, Kristina Makeeva, Cyber Monday sales, Christmas lights, strangers and Creative Bursary grant winners.
Around The Horn
2 December 2019
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 National Geographic's best photos, new cameras, a full-frame dSLR on sale, food photography tricks, 22 free photography titles and alternatives to hanging (your photos).
World Press Photo Contests Open for Entries
2 December 2019
The 2020 Photo Contest and Digital Storytelling Contest has opened for entries. Entering the contests is free and open to all professional visual journalists around the world.
Around The Horn: Cyber Monday
2 December 2019
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. We're updating our continuing Black Friday deals with new Cyber Monday deals from a few unusual shopping resources. As always, shopping with our affiliates helps support this site.
November Archived
2 December 2019
We've just archived Volume 8 Number 11 of Photo Corners_ on the Archive page with 20 Features, 24 commented News stories, 26 Editor's Notes (which included 162 items of interest), five reviews and one site note for a total of 76 stories.
Matinee: 'Along These Roads'
30 November 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
30 November 2019
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 Mikko Lagerstedt, the Grinch, a garage sale, a meditation, David Hobby, Capture One sharpening, Ctein sale and the Ring camera.
Friday Slide Show: Drains & Debris
29 November 2019
It's hard to get out for our daily hike when the winter storms in. So we jumped at a break in the weather early Wednesday after the first storm of the season.
Around The Horn: Black Friday
29 November 2019
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. Our traditional Black Friday Horn looks at a few unusual shopping resources with links to their deals. As always, shopping with our affiliates helps support this site.
Around The Horn
29 November 2019
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 creativity, China, prison libraries, the Panasonic S1 vs. the Nikon Z 7, affordable gifts, larger sensor compacts, the Jollylook Mini camera and Kevin Raber.
Happy Thanksgiving
28 November 2019
We picked up the turkey yesterday. And the mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. All in one box. Cooked.
Submerged
27 November 2019
The less we say about this image, the better. So we'll keep it short. But we do want to say that when we looked down at the bay water below us, we knew we had to have it.
Olympus Unveils M.Zuiko Digital Lens Roadmap Updates
27 November 2019
Olympus has announced an update to its M.Zuiko Digital lens roadmap of Micro Four Thirds lenses.
Around The Horn
27 November 2019
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 Thomas Strogalski, Roger Steffens, a space photography auction, field curvature graphs, extra money and traveling with a baby.
Road Test: DxO PhotoLab 3's HSL Tool
26 November 2019
We're regularly disappointed by new interfaces to accomplish old tasks but for some reason we keep trying them out, hoping one day to find a new tool that extends our power over an image. Sometimes that happens.
Sigma Announces December Photography Workshops
26 November 2019
Sigma has announced a November lineup of Photography Workshops covering a variety of subjects. The new Sigma fp will also be on display during Sigma Demo Days events at a number of places and holiday savings will be available at participating dealer locations.
Around The Horn
26 November 2019
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 Historic Photographer of the Year, Malta, Leica M10 photographers, Lightroom tips, 40mm lenses, painting with light, downloading from iCloud, power washing and free Pixelmator.
Remembering Stuart Heydinger
25 November 2019
British photojournalist Stuart Heydinger has died at the age of 92.
Remembering Michael Putland
25 November 2019
British rock photographer Michael Putland, who photographed "everyone from Abba to Zappa" while reportedly never taking a day off in the 1970s, passed away last week at the age of 72. He had been suffering from prostate cancer.
Around The Horn
25 November 2019
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 jellyfish, Dennis Stock, Peak Design's revised Everyday Backpack, Hogan's buying advice and products introduced this autumn.
Matinee: 'The Shell Fisherwomen of Galicia'
23 November 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
23 November 2019
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 2019 Pano Award, big waves, photojournalists' suit against DHS, hand-made photo books, the future, the Panasonic Lumix S1, how color affects mood and a PayPal loophole.
Red Bull Illume Contest Winners Announced
22 November 2019
Winners of the Red Bull Illume competition were announced earlier this week at the Lumen Museum of Mountain Photography in South Tyrol, Italy. After receiving 59,551 images in 2019, a panel of 50 photo editors and digital experts revealed the top 60 finalists in 11 categories, illuminating the images on 6x6-foot light boxes in the snow following the ceremony.
Friday Slide Show: Scenes From a Crafts Fair
22 November 2019
Last weekend one of the pavilions at Fort Mason hosted a crafts fair. Well, actually, it wasn't a crafts fair so much as "a curated marketplace of makers, designers, doers and dreamers." That's what Renegade Craft calls it and who are we to disagree.
A Difficult Edit
22 November 2019
We knew the second we saw it that we liked the view of the bridge with the pier in the foreground. But our zoom didn't reach very far. And that included the huge pavilion sitting on the pier, which itself took up a good percentage of the scene.
Around The Horn
22 November 2019
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 Schnepp Renou, the Filter Photo Festival, digital baggage, how to break a lens, soft light, a better landscape camera and interpreting a photo.
DxO Releases Nik Collection 2.3
21 November 2019
DxO has announced the immediate release of the Nik Collection 2.3 by DxO. With 42 new pre-sets to the suite, improved support for high-resolution screens in Windows and Raw-file compatibility through DxO PhotoLab, DxO also added 10 new black-and-white films to the Silver Efex Pro 2 plug-in.
Leica Introduces Free, Pro Versions With Fotos 2.0 App
21 November 2019
The new Leica Fotos 2.0 app for Android and iOS is available in both a free and a Pro version. The $49.99 Pro version features support for DNG Raw files, remote video mode and the integration of Adobe Lightroom into the workflow.
B&H Responds to N.Y. Tax Evasion Lawsuit
21 November 2019
B&H Photo spokesperson Jeff Gerstel released a statement today in response to the lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James last week alleging retailer knowingly failed to pay sales tax on millions in receipts from manufacturers tied to instant rebates.
Ctein to Offer Final Dye Sub Print Sale
21 November 2019
Master printmaker and photographer Ctein will be selling the last of his "entire lifetime archive of rare traditional dye transfer prints.". The sale will be handled by The Online Photographer for seven days only beginning Nov. 29 at noon PST.
Around The Horn
21 November 2019
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 nature photography contest winners, Photoshop for iPad road map, scanning, faded film shots, Jessie Wender, lens filters and Macintosh options.
Leica Marks Anniversary With Special Edition Leica M Monochrom
20 November 2019
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, Leica Camera is announcing the limited edition Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Leitz Wetzlar.
Around The Horn
20 November 2019
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 May Parlar, beauty salon photography, Alvaro Ybarra, Steve Gosling, the photographer as poet and a used Sony A7R III.
Datacolor SpyderCUBE
19 November 2019
This is the second in a series of product review of Datacolor's color management tools, which the company has this year combined into two kits. SpyderCUBE is part of both the Capture Pro and Studio kits. It can also be purchased separately.
Around The Horn
19 November 2019
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 Lee Bey, Ziqian Liu, Ming Thein, David Burnett, film processing labs, Photoshop productivity, portrait photography poses and Blackblaze hard drive stats.
Sofie Mathiassen Awarded 2019 Bob & Diane Fund Grant
18 November 2019
The Bob & Diane Fund has announced Danish photographer Sofie Mathiassen has been awarded its $5,000 grant for 2019 for her project But Greatest is Love. With 58 submissions from 22 countries the contest was judged by a jury of two photojournalism professionals, both of who expressed unanimous high praise for the Mathiassen's work.
Remembering Terry O'Neill
18 November 2019
British photographer Terry O'Neill, who captured six decades of stars from the film, music and fashion industries as well as luminaries in the fields of sports and politics, passed away Saturday at his home after a long illness. He was 81.
Around The Horn
18 November 2019
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 An Rong Xu, Hiroshi Watanabe, Luminar 4, format size, a Photoshop tip, Avi Adelman and reputable lawyers.
Matinee: 'Memories'
16 November 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
16 November 2019
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 Walter Vogel, Star Wars Families, event photography and a pinhole camera.
Friday Slide Show: The Conservatory
15 November 2019
We were going through some old boxes looking for the combination of an old padlock that made an appearance as a prop in our Pelican review when we paused to admire an old HiTi dye sub print. We dug through our archive to find the original image, which took us back to 2003 where we ran across this old set of images.
Around The Horn
15 November 2019
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 Arnaud Freitas, Diana Bagnoli, the Filter Photo Festival, a better histogram, Edmund Optics Knowledge Center, portfolio Web sites, the power of images, the Malta Intl. Photo Awards, orgadisnization and the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art.
Leica Announces Leica CL Edition Paul Smith
14 November 2019
Leica has again collaborated with British designer Paul Smith to create the Leica CL Edition Paul Smith featuring a unique, colorful look with nods to Smith's artistic references.
Test Drive: Pelican Vault V200 Medium Case
14 November 2019
Late last month Pelican introduced the Vault Collection, its affordable line of lightweight line of cases for photography. We acquired the $80 V200 medium-size one for a test drive and this is our report.
Around The Horn
14 November 2019
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 See-thru, event photography, turning silver into gold, stock licensing and Lucas Zanotto.
An Ordinary Sunset
13 November 2019
The fog has been stealing the show at sunset this month, which is not how the script was written. But we're ever vigilant hoping to see an ordinary sunset again. When one appears, we run down to the bunker to grab the Nikon D300 and take a few shots.
Around The Horn
13 November 2019
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 Eiko Yamazawa, Cheyna Carr, Ragnar Axelsson, Victoria Krundysheva, an old vertical grip, Ming Thein, and Copytrack.
Adobe Sneak Peek: iOS Imports to Lightroom
13 November 2019
Adobe has released a 2:45 sneak peek "to seamlessly import photo files" directly into the Lightroom app on either an iPhone or iPad, beginning with iOS 13.2.
Remembering Robert Freeman
12 November 2019
The English photographer and graphic designer Robert Freeman passed away last Thursday.
European 6x6 Global Talents Announced
12 November 2019
The World Press Photo Foundation has announced the results of the second cycle of the 6x6 Global Talent Program in Europe. Selected from over 100 nominations, the six visual storytellers are...
Around The Horn
12 November 2019
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 Karen Khachaturov, critiques, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Edward Helmore, going beyond Portrait mode, Ming Thein, Joe McNally and holiday photo cards.
Veterans Day
11 November 2019
It always surprises us how many companies ignore our national holidays to conduct business as usual. And today being a national holiday of some weight, it particularly saddens us to think so many Americans have gone to work today as if it were any other Monday.
Matinee: 'Mike Blabac -- Family Portraits'
9 November 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
9 November 2019
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 Mike Goldwater, the Sigma fp, rain photography, wikiview.net, Jonathan Blaustein and Maria Perengo.
Friday Slide Show: A 1950s Ukulele +
8 November 2019
Looking for something else one day, we rummaged through our childhood closet only to find our old ukulele laying on an upper shelf, its bridge attached only by the three remaining nylon strings. How do you keep the music playing when your uke is like that?
Datacolor SpyderLENSCAL
8 November 2019
This is the first in a series of five product reviews of Datacolor's color management tools, which the company has this year combined into two kits. SpyderLENSCAL is part of the Capture Pro kit but can also be purchased separately.
Around The Horn
8 November 2019
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 another winning photo, Australia, the Panasonic 24-105mm f4.0, the advantages of "real" cameras and iPhone travel photo tips.
Christie's to Action Adams Prints to Benefit CCP
7 November 2019
Christie's has announced the sale of 150 Ansel Adams photographs to to benefit The Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona. The auction will be held Dec. 10 at Christie's New York and will follow with additional online sales in the spring and fall of 2020.
Datacolor's Two Color Management Kits
7 November 2019
In June, Datacolor introduced two SpyderX tool kits, the $400 Capture Pro and the $500 Studio.
Around The Horn
7 November 2019
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 Jen Ervin, the Snite Museum of Art, Hahnemuehle Natural Line paper, Ming Thein and Sandmarc hybrid filters.
Phase One Host Stand Out Photo Event in SF
6 November 2019
Phase One has announced it will host a Stand Out photo event in San Francisco on Thursday, Nov. 15. The event brings together a slate of high-end photographers detailing their approach to the game, an exhibit of exquisite prints, live models you can shoot with the latest medium-format gear and more.
Adobe MAX: Technology Sneak Peeks
6 November 2019
At Adobe Max today, comedian John Mulaney and Adobe evangelist Paul Trani hosted Sneaks, the research and development showcase that demos early-stage, cutting-edge technology being developed in-house by Adobe employees. There's no guarantee these innovations will make it into shipping products but it's always nice to see what the wizards are dreaming up.
Leica Unveils SL2
6 November 2019
Leica has announced its SL2, the successors to the Leica SL, featuring improved ergonomics with a more comfortable grip married to a simplified three-button control layout and in-body image stabilization. The full-frame CMOS sensor enjoys a sensitivity of up to ISO 50,000 as well.
Panasonic Introduces Two L-Mount Zooms
6 November 2019
Panasonic has introduced its Lumix S Pro 16-35mm f4 and the Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f2.8 O.I.S. for the Lumix S Series mirrorless system. Neither lens will ship until next year, the company noted.
Sigma Announces 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art Zoom +
6 November 2019
Sigma has announced its 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art zoom lens for Sony E-mount and L-mount. The new zoom features reduced size and weight while achieving "uniformity and high resolution from the center to the periphery throughout the zoom range," the company said.
Around The Horn
6 November 2019
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 Arlene Gottfried, Ibarionex Perello, Steve McCurry, evaluating vintage lenses, sourcebooks and an Affinity Photo for iPad discount.
Canon Announces Mirrorless Ra For Astrophotography
5 November 2019
Canon has announced the EOS Ra, the company's first full-frame mirrorless camera for astrophotography. The new R system model features four times greater transmittance of hydrogen-alpha light of 656.3 nm compared to the original EOS R.
Casting a Ballot
5 November 2019
In this era of renewed voter suppression, one of the most radical things you can do is walk over to the polling place and cast your ballot. Not many places are holding an election today but San Francisco is, so we hiked up the hill, filled out our circles and scanned our paper ballot.
Adobe, NYT, Twitter Launch Content Authenticity Initiative
5 November 2019
At Adobe MAX today, Adobe announced it has partnered with the New York Times and Twitter to launch the Content Authenticity Initiative. The opt-in system will allow creators and publishers to securely attach attribution data to content they choose to publish.
Around The Horn
5 November 2019
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 an outdoor studio, light painting, primes or zooms, Dell UltraSharp 27 4K monitor, Zach the Hard Drive, Laura Crawford Williams, Darktable, the CASE Act and a BorrowLenses discount.
Hoya Announces Starscape Filter
4 November 2019
Hoya has announced its Starscape filter designed for night photography. The new filter "reduces light pollution generated by artificial lights common in cities," the company said.
Adobe Accepting Applications for Creative Residency Program
4 November 2019
Adobe announced at MAX today that applications for the Adobe Creative Residency program opened on Nov. 2 and will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2020. The creative residency is a year-long program that helps an artist in the early stages of their creative career focus on building their portfolio.
Sigma Announces November Photography Workshops
4 November 2019
Sigma has announced a November lineup of both Sigma fp launch events and its regular monthly Photography Workshops covering a variety of subjects.
Adobe Introduces Creative Cloud Innovations at MAX 2019
4 November 2019
Adobe MAX began today in Los Angeles, bringing together over 15,000 creatives. In this morning's keynote, Adobe unveils its latest innovations in Creative Cloud as it welcomes creative luminaries from all over the world.
Around The Horn
4 November 2019
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 some honorable mentions, old images reprocessed, Lightroom Classic 9.0, more back stories and softer digital interpretations.
Matinee: 'Reuben Wu's Trip to Bolivia'
2 November 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Fall Back
2 November 2019
You might want to stay up with a stimulant or two before you hit the sack tonight. The occasion? The end of Daylight Saving Time (for those of us under its thumb) at 2 a.m. tomorrow. Which instantly becomes 1 a.m. again.
Around The Horn
2 November 2019
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 photos of the week, inspiration, selling Raw files, a Mare Island workshop plus Canon and Nikon deals.
Friday Slide Show: Ghouls and Gourds
1 November 2019
We did throw on a coat and wander the streets like Ichabod Crane last night at the height of trick-or-treating. It was just as we remembered it. Polite little kids accompanied by costumed parents, roving gangs of respectful adolescents wearing sweatshirts as costumes and a big Halloween Stroll in the village itself where every business handed out candy.
Around The Horn
1 November 2019
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 Worldwide Photo Walk winners, Andri Pol, Ming Thein, unwanted photo gifts, iPhone panoramas, a crop factor calculator and the Siena International Photo Awards.
October Archived
1 November 2019
We've just archived Volume 8 Number 10 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 17 Features, 34 commented News stories, 28 Editor's Notes (which included 199 items of interest), one review and three site notes for a total of 83 stories.
Happy Halloween
31 October 2019
One of the pleasures of living on the same block as a grammar school is, well, the kids. Today, for example, they came to school in their Halloween costumes. We observed them from our luxury box suite as we stirred the molten cauldron of our cappuccino.
Pelican Introduces Lightweight Vault Collection
31 October 2019
Pelican has introduced the Vault Collection, an affordable, lightweight line of cases for photography and outdoor enthusiasts. Handcrafted and designed for hard use, high-impact and supreme weather resistance, the new Vault cases come in a range of sizes and prices.
Around The Horn
31 October 2019
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 Marco Barbieri, Marko Durico, David Hobby, Joe McNally, Sebastiaan de With, Thom Hogan, copyright video series and the Magnum Square Print Sale.
The Michael Jang Retrospective
30 October 2019
In 2001 at the notorious age of 50, Michael Jang went through the prints he had saved of photos he took 20 and 30 years earlier. He put his favorites in a box and dropped them off at SFMOMA. A few weeks later, Sandra Phillip, curator of photographer, invited him to meet with her and three other curators.
Around The Horn
30 October 2019
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 Luke Shadbolt, Fred Baldwin, Kristina Makeeva, ImagePrint, a $10,800 bid, Glenn Randall, the Getty Fire and a Topaz webinar today.
Leica to Host 35th Leitz Photographica Auction
29 October 2019
Leica announced it will host the 35th annual Leitz Photographica Auction of vintage cameras and photographica in Vienna on Nov. 23. A large segment of the auction items are products manufactured by Leica Camera.
Around The Horn
29 October 2019
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 Yan Morvan, Helene Binet, Sony dust problems, social photography, the mirrorless market, a VR Mona Lisa and free Photoshop brushes.
Canon to Close Irista Photo Sharing Service
29 October 2019
An announcement on the main page of Canon's Irista site advises the photo sharing service will close on Jan. 31, 2020. The Photo Book service will remain available only until Jan. 14, 2020.
Photoshop Sneak Peek: Object Selection Tool
29 October 2019
Adobe has released a video sneak peek of Photoshop's upcoming new Object Selection Tool. Product manager Meredith Stotzner demos the intelligent, Adobe Sensei-powered feature that adds your direction to the technology behind Select Subject.
Autumn Fires, Fall Smoke
28 October 2019
The numbers for the Kincade Fire tell the story one way. Over 200,000 people evacuated. Less than five percent containment. Over 74,000 acres burned. Then you can add the numbers of the other northern and southern California fires burning now.
Adobe Granted License to Provide Creative Cloud Access to Venezuela
28 October 2019
In Adobe Continues Digital Media Access in Venezuela on the Adobe Blog, Chris Hall reports today that the company has "been granted a license to provide all of our Digital Media products and services in Venezuela."
Around The Horn
28 October 2019
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 Alison Pollack, the Olympus TG-4, Retroactive, sunrise shoots, the ubertification of photography and a Feature Shoot contest.
Matinee: 'Jan Lukas: Manhattan Is The World'
26 October 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
26 October 2019
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 Fabrice Monteiro, women of the 116th Congress, AmericanaFest, hydrangea blossoms, Paul Hollingworth, Topaz Mask AI, HDR editing, a favorite street camera and lens, exposed Adobe data and the Lucie Awards.
Friday Slide Show: The Bunker at Night
25 October 2019
Over the years we've had occasion to refer to the bunker as the place where Photo Corners gets made. And, frankly, where we spend most of our life.
Mitsubishi Introduces M1A Dye-Sub Printer
25 October 2019
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the M1A, a high capacity, high-speed photo printer designed for both photo booth operators and photo labs. The compact printer M1A is robust and easy to operate, quickly delivering prints on demand in large volume.
Around The Horn
25 October 2019
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 cholitas, Rian Dundon, bullfighting, conflict photographers, portrait lens selection and sharing iPhone photos.
Canon Introduces RF 70-200mm Zoom, 85mm Prime
24 October 2019
Canon has announced the expansion of its full-frame mirrorless RF lens lineup with the RF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM zoom lens and the RF 85mm f1.2L USM DS prime lens. The 85mm is the company's first lens to feature Defocus Smoothing lens coating.
Canon Reveals 1D X Mark III Development
24 October 2019
Canon has announced it is developing the 1D X Mark III, the successor to its flagship Mark II model. The company said the Mark III will offer an enhanced autofocus system, with improved still and video image quality and communication.
Canon Releases New Content Creator Kits
24 October 2019
Canon has released new Content Creator Kits for three of its newest cameras: the 90D, PowerShot G7x Mark III and M200. Each kit includes the camera, kit lens, one accessory and a 32-GB SD card.
Around The Horn
24 October 2019
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 DxO's new HSL tool, Canon Rumors, Capture One 12 catalogs, macro lenses and the Glo Up Club.
Lensbaby Announces Color Expansion Pack for Omni Filter System
24 October 2019
Lensbaby has announced a Color Expansion Pack for its Omni Creative Filter System launched in June.
Napkin: A Keyboard Maestro Macro With Photo Filters
23 October 2019
Recently we released Napkin, a Keyboard Maestro macro that is a small application in itself. It can record text notes, doodles and apply filters to photographs, the sorts of things you might abuse a napkin for.
Tamron Announces New Sony Primes, Zoom Development
23 October 2019
Tamron has announced three new close-focusing prime lenses for the Sony E mount and its plan to develop a 70-180mm zoom for that mount as well. The three new primes include a 20mm, 24mm and 35mm wide angle, all with a maximum aperture of f2.8.
Around The Horn
23 October 2019
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 Henry Wessel, Tom Hegen, Capture One 12, stopping down your lens, the Fujifilm GFX 100, storing Raw files online, wedding clients, the state of the industry and #HocusPhocus.
DxO Releases PhotoLab 3
23 October 2019
DxO has released PhotoLab 3, its image editing software, with a redesigned HSL color adjustment feature, optimized Repair Tool and new Local Adjustments Masks Manager. In addition, DxO PhotoLibrary now supports keyword searches to offer a more comprehensive workflow and improved compatibility with other photo editing software programs.
Site Note: Bandwidth Update
23 October 2019
We were distressed to see our bandwidth quota disappear in September, threatening to shut down the site near the end of the month. To keep the site live, we blocked all indexing by the big search engines. And we made it.
Fujifilm Introduces the X-Pro3
22 October 2019
Fujifilm has introduced the Fujifilm X-Pro3, the latest rangefinder in the X series range of mirrorless digital cameras featuring a low profile and reliable durability. Created with street photographers and photojournalists in mind, the X-Pro3 sports a hybrid OVF/EVF and hidden 3.0-inch LCD touchscreen.
ON1 Releases Photo Raw 2020
22 October 2019
ON1 has announced the release of Photo Raw 2020, its image editing software powered by artificial intelligence with four new filters, custom X-Rite camera profiles, SmugMug integration, improved noise reduction, a map view, a Print Module, performance enhancements and more.
BJP Commissions £3,000 Star Wars Families Grants
22 October 2019
The British Journal of Photography is launching a new commission with Disney/Lucasfilm to explore unique stories about the role that Star Wars has played in the lives of families all over the world, paying tribute to the universal and intergenerational nature of Star Wars fandom.
Around The Horn
22 October 2019
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 Freddy Warren, Valerie Belin, focusing in the dark, Photoshop for iPad, birthday parties and jack-o'-lantern photography.
A Deep Thought on Inspiration
21 October 2019
We played it straight this morning when we published Adobe Launches Inspiration Engine on Alexa. But we had to wait until we had stopped laughing. Particularly that bit about 89 percent of us consistently struggling to find inspiration.
Adobe Launches Inspiration Engine on Alexa
21 October 2019
In a blog post today, Adobe announced the launch of Adobe Inspiration Engine, a free Amazon Alexa Skill to rescue people from their creative ruts. "It's the ultimate source of on-demand inspiration and accessible through your Amazon Echo, Echo Show, Fire TV Stick or the Amazon Alexa app," the company said.
Around The Horn
21 October 2019
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 Blue Angels, Nikon Small World, Vitruvian Woman, The Hampton Album, Robin Hinsch, the Sony RX100 VII, iPad sidecar, Hogan, Kasson, cold weather, trends and CT scanners.
Matinee: Calm's Green Book Project
19 October 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
19 October 2019
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 Andrew Moore, color grading, the Pixel 4, Plantsnap, Photofocus and galleries.
Friday Slide Show: Returning to DiMaggio's Grave
18 October 2019
A bit over nine years ago we were testing a Canon A3100 and found ourselves at Joe DiMaggio's grave in Colma, Calif., as the sun was setting. We wrote about it in the Imaging Resource Newsletter, which we edited for 13 years. And we've reprised that piece below for old time's sake.
Tokina to Ship 11-16mm f2.8 Zoom in November
18 October 2019
Tokina has announced it will ship the atx-i 11-16mm f2.8 CF, its redesigned APS-C wide angle zoom, on Nov. 8. It will be available in Nikon F and Canon EF mounts.
Around The Horn
18 October 2019
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 Michael Jang, Montreal, medical debt collectors, two photo books, four editing tools, Photoshop for iPad and the ideal photography teacher.
Olympus Announces OM-D E-M5 Mark III
17 October 2019
Olympus has announced the addition of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III to its OM-D lineup featuring a compact, lightweight, weather-sealed body with a 20-megapixel Live MOS sensor, 5-Axis in-body image stabilization with up to 5.5 EV steps of compensation, 30 frames per second sequential shooting and autofocus with 121-point all cross-type on-chip phase detection autofocus.
Beauty Briefly Burning Bright
17 October 2019
We returned home last night exhausted. We'd taken the 19-year-old Honda in for its 90K service, which took four hours during which we clocked in our 10,000 steps. Which may not be a two-minute marathon but it sure felt like it. Unaided.
Around The Horn
17 October 2019
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 Typhoon Hagibi, Shawn Tang, Michael Joseph, blurring iPhone photos, the iPhone as camera, dahlias, running Aperture or iPhoto on Catalina, classic code, 3D printing and aging.
Datacolor Updates Spyder5 Mac Software to 64-Bit
17 October 2019
Datacolor has released an update to its Spyder5 monitor calibration software for macOS 10.15 Catalina, which no longer supports 32-bit applications.
Remembering Sally Soames
16 October 2019
Photojournalist Sally Soames, who was admired for her charming photographs of the famous, died earlier this month at her home in London. She was 82.
Leica Announces Women Foto Project Winners
16 October 2019
Leica has announced three recipients of its inaugural Women Foto Project Award from over 600 submissions across the United States. Debi Cornwall, Yana Paskova and Eva Woolridge were selected to each receive $10,000 and a Leica Q2 to pursue a personal project that tells a story through the female viewpoint.
Around The Horn
16 October 2019
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 wildlife photos, Marc Levoy, William Hereford, phone scanning, Audrey Woulard, reciprocity, Generated Photos, Zeiss Photography Award, Portrait of Humanity and Dana Fradon.
Around The Horn
15 October 2019
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 Mark Schacter, Dan Wood, Curves, Clarence White, Roger Cicala, slow zooms, the Lost Coast of California, atmospheric perspective and Imaging Resource.
Columbus Day Observed
14 October 2019
As regular readers of this modest journal know, the editor and publisher never fails to observe national holidays by putting his feet on his desk instead of his fingers to the keys. Despite the evidence to the contrary.
Matinee: Mary Schroeder
12 October 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
12 October 2019
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 Howard Grey, Stephan Brigidi, Joseph Ford, computational photography, Sharon Tenenbam, the Exif orientation tag and an exhibit for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.
Friday Slide Show: A Walk in the Valley
11 October 2019
The house was like an oven the other day and the patio like Death Valley. The escape plan was to take a walk over the hill and down the other side to Noe Valley. We could wander around a while on the shady sides of the streets. And we could avoid climbing back up the hill in the heat by taking the bus back home.
Around The Horn
11 October 2019
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 China, Jeff Bridges, Indie Film Lab, vacation photography, Pixelmator Pro and Thanksgiving.
CCP Acquires David Hume Kennerly Archive
10 October 2019
The University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography has announced the acquisition of the archive of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly.
Remembering Jill Freedman
10 October 2019
Jill Freedman, who had a "pure passion for the god damn medium" of photography, passed away yesterday after battling cancer. She was a few days shy of her 80th birthday.
Around The Horn
10 October 2019
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 Shane Balkowitsch, Nigerian brides, more on the Nikon Z50, abstract photography, a street studio and the Sigma fp.
Nikon Announces DX-Format Z 50 Mirrorless Camera, Two Lenses
10 October 2019
Nikon has announced the DX-format Nikon Z 50 and two new companion Nikkor Z lenses, the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f3.5-6.3 VR and Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm f4.5-6.3 VR.
Nikon Releases Nikkor Z 58mm f0.95 Noct, Battery Pack
10 October 2019
Nikon has released the manual-focus Nikkor Z 58mm f0.95 Noct, fastest Nikkor ever made, paying homage to the Noct-Nikkor 58mm f1.2 lens on the Z mount.
Harvey Posts ExifTool 11.70 Production Release
10 October 2019
Phil Harvey has posted ExifTool v11.70, the first production release since v11.50 on June 11. The small download is available three formats, including a Windows executable and Macintosh OS X package.
Beaters
9 October 2019
We took a break this morning after putting up the news and working on what will be a seven-part series on color management. The sun was warm on the patio so we kicked off our shoes and caught a few rays.
Around The Horn
9 October 2019
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 Benjamin Dimmitt, Brad Zervitz, Hunter Barnes, Jessica Pons, George Schaub, Alan Hess, the Wacom Intuos Pro Small and lithium batteries.
ON1 Releases Photo Raw 2020 Beta 2
8 October 2019
ON1 has just released the second beta version of Photo Raw 2020, its image editing software. Version 2 of the public beta, available for anyone to download, includes a photo organizer, Raw processor, layered editor and effects application all rolled into one.
Photo L.A. Announces 2020 Exhibit
8 October 2019
The 28th edition of Photo L.A. will take place Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2020 with photography from more than 60 local and international galleries and dealers drawing over 10,000 expected attendees, including collectors, curators and art lovers. In addition to galleries, the historic Barker Hangar's 35,000 square foot space will host a curated roster of collectives, leading non-profit organizations, art schools and global booksellers.
Adobe To Deactivate All Venezuelan Accounts
8 October 2019
To comply with U.S. Executive Order 13884 issued on Aug. 5, Adobe has informed its Venezuelan customers by email that it will deactivate their accounts. The prohibition against conducting business with individuals in Venezuela also means no refunds will be issued and Venezuelans will be prohibited from accessing any free services as well.
Around The Horn
8 October 2019
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 Michael Zuhorski, the Sony A7R IV, urbanscapes, interactive panos, a Thom Q&A, Lau Norgaard and the online reality warp.
Sunday Sunset
7 October 2019
Quite a few sunsets can go by here undetected beyond the fog but as summer yields to autumn and the clouds appear, the drama returns. We had to wait until 7 p.m. last night for the sun to light up the bottom of the big clouds that had threatened to obscure the show.
Around The Horn
7 October 2019
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 Thomas Hoepker, Howard Greenberg, Fred Baldwin, Louis Foubare, Jessica Wynne, the Minolta Maxxum and DNG Converter.
Matinee: Helene Cyr
5 October 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
5 October 2019
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 Gab Bois, Ming Thein, William Wegman and Derrick Story.
Friday Slide Show: Monotones
4 October 2019
On several occasions last month, we found ourselves taking a break on the patio with the M.Zuiko 12-200mm zoom by our side. We thought we might get a shot of some wildlife if we sat around patiently for a while.
Around The Horn
4 October 2019
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 Albert Frisch, Hugh Mangum, Zoe Ghertner, Nathan Wirth, shooting the Blue Angels, an Apple Photos trick, Jonathan Calm and tomorrow's Worldwide Photo Walk.
Around The Horn
3 October 2019
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 Alfred Fried awards, Samy Al Olabi, Pixelmator Photo, Toy Story 4, the Nikon Z 7, your first wedding (as a photographer), 2019 photo printers and Spectra film.
Test Drive: Adobe Elements 2020 +
3 October 2019
The annual update of Adobe's Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements continues another tradition this year. It again profits from the company's continual investment in Adobe Sensei artificial intelligence to automate some compelling new effects.
Sony Introduces the Alpha 9 II +
3 October 2019
Sony has announced the Alpha 9 II with features designed "to support working professionals in the fields of sports photography and photojournalism."
Dawoud Bey Retrospective to Tour Next Year
3 October 2019
SFMOMA has announced the first full career retrospective of Dawoud Bay in 25 years will go on view in the museum's Pritzker Center for Photography from Feb. 15 to May 25, 2020. The exhib, co-organized with the Whitney Museum of American Art, will subsequently tour Atlanta's High Museum of Art and The Whitney in New York.
Christie's Auction Benefits Aperture Foundation
2 October 2019
Christie's has reported the results of its Oct. 2 photography auction, which included a special group of prints sold to benefit the Aperture Foundation's capital campaign to purchase new headquarters in New York.
Capture One Announces Three Free Webinars
2 October 2019
Capture One has scheduled three free webinars focused on editing with the experts. Topics cover using Kirk Mastin's presets, editing for different genres and editing portraits.
Around The Horn
2 October 2019
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 Sam Escobar, Sony contest, Vivek Prabhakar, Henry Ballot and Gordon Parks, the Fujifilm XF10, the Hasselblad X1D II, Tricia Buice, Mark Segal, shutter shock, a $30K contract and the CASE Act.
Site Tweak: Highlights
2 October 2019
The archeologist in us hates to throw anything out. We've sat him down and had a chat about his behavior, but he can't help it. He thinks everything is "history."
ROAM Establishes ROAM Awards With Photo/Video/Essay Contest
1 October 2019
The global adventure community ROAM has announced its first annual ROAM Awards to serve as an international platform for creators to submit their best photographs, videos or written essays for $45,000 in cash, countless prizes in gear, educational workshops and massive exposure of their work.
Epson Updates Two Wide Format SureColor Printers
1 October 2019
Epson has announced the 24-inch SureColor P7570 and 44-inch SureColor P9570, two new SureColor P-series printers featuring all-new UltraChrome PRO12 pigment ink and PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead technology with dedicated nozzles for both Matte and Photo black ink to deliver speeds up to 2.4 times faster than the previous generation.
Cotton Carrier Debuts Improved SlingBelt, Bucket System
1 October 2019
Cotton Carrier has introduced its SlingBelt and Bucket System. The upgraded product line combines the original patented twist-and-lock feature for easy access to your camera while keeping it securely stored with added storage features.
Around The Horn
1 October 2019
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 Jessye Norman, San Antonio, Shortcuts, Thomas Joshua Cooper, Halide 1.14, stock photography services, Kelby's Photo Walk and interactive image processing.
September Archived
1 October 2019
We've just archived Volume 8 Number 9 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 17 Features, 29 commented News stories, 24 Editor's Notes (which included 179 items of interest), two reviews and two site notes for a total of 74 stories.
Around The Horn
30 September 2019
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 Biscioni Torino, San Antonio, a mirrorless update, Jamie Livingston, fall photography tips, iPadOS's Files app, Sergio De La Torre and Cocktails With Creatives.
Matinee: 'Portrait of a Photographer: McNally & Ghionis'
28 September 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Remembering Gianfranco Gorgoni
28 September 2019
Gianfranco Gorgoni, who photographed some of the best-known images of art formed by land masses as well as portraits of the leading painters and sculptors of his time, has died. He was 77.
Mulvane Acquires Lanker's 'Black Women' Photographs
28 September 2019
On the occasion of its 95th birthday, the Mulvane Art Museum at Washburn University announced the acquisition of Brian Lanker's photographs from his book I Dream A World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America.
Friday Slide Show: Twin Peaks North Access
27 September 2019
We've taken the Twin Peaks shots you see on the site from the southern access route. Because, you know, that's how we get there. But the other day, in a fit of madness, we thought we'd hike up the other side.
Around The Horn
27 September 2019
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 D-Day photography, Hambach Forest's eco-activists, shooting on the water, Content-Aware Fill, using Instagram on the Desktop, Laura Aguilar and cheap wedding photographers. Plus a note about our expected outage.
Sigma Announces October Photography Workshops
26 September 2019
Sigma has announced an October lineup of six Photography Workshops that cover a variety of subjects. Workshops include...
Around The Horn
26 September 2019
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 Dennis Stock, Southern Namibia, Joe McNally, Jeff Bridges, Justin Dignwall, iPadOS, photo-editing apps and Chase Jarvis.
AKVIS Ships Neon 4 With Deformation Effect
25 September 2019
AKVIS has announced Neon 4.0, its software for converting photos into glowing drawings, with a new deformation effect, new built-in presets, advanced Batch processing, an improved Text/Watermark option, a Notification Panel, support for new Raw files, bug fixes and improved stability.
Canon Introduces Mirrorless M200
25 September 2019
Canon has introduced the compact, lightweight M200 entry-level mirrorless camera featuring the M mount, 24.1-megapixel APC-C sensor, tilting touchscreen and 4K video. It replaces the M100, adding a DIGIC 8 image processor and eye detection autofocus.
Around The Horn
25 September 2019
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 Environmental Photographer of the Year, misconceptions, Iden Ford, diversions, Topaz AI again, the Wellcome Photography Prize, Adobe Digital Academy and a Chrome update issue.
Female in Focus Award Winners Announced
24 September 2019
854 Media, publisher of British Journal of Photography, has announced the winning photographers of the inaugural Female in Focus award. Two series were cited as well as 20 winning single images.
Test Drive: Exposure X5
24 September 2019
Exposure Software has released Exposure X5, its flagship image editing software designed for creative photography with more extensive film emulsion emulation, special effects, and presets than its competitors.
Around The Horn
24 September 2019
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 Clemente Vergara, Andrew Hofstetter, personal projects, beginner's mind, fresh phone photography tips, photo transfer apps and Andrew Molitor.
Adobe Goes Around the World in 80 Days
23 September 2019
Adobe has challenged eight photographers from around the world to capture their local, unique concept of play in 10 images. Play may be universal but it means different things in different places, wrote Lex van den Berghe in announcing the new campaign.
Around The Horn
23 September 2019
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 sailing photography, Jim Marshall, Stephen Wilkes's documentary on Jay Maisel, Sharpen AI, fall foliage in the Bay area and camera shows.
Site Note: Another Bandwidth Quota Warning
21 September 2019
We received some alarming news from our Internet Service Provider this morning. "If your current usage trends continue, we estimate that your over-quota usage will result in a charge of $54.45 at the end of the month," its email said.
Matinee: 'State Fair of Texas Photographer Kevin Brown'
21 September 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
21 September 2019
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 Youth Climate Strike, Michael Jang, narrowband astrophotography, long term success, 10 fall color locations and after-hours access at Giverny.
Friday Slide Show: September Dahlias
20 September 2019
We were not able to shoot the annual Bouquets to Art exhibit at the de Young Museum this year. It was moved from spring to summer, which should have made it easier but it came and went while we were juggling one more ball than we practice with.
Around The Horn
20 September 2019
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 Nature Conservancy contest winners, Eric Tabuchi, Photolucida, Serge Ramelli's favorite trick and iOS 13.
ON1 Releases Photo Raw 2020 Public Beta
19 September 2019
ON1 today released the public beta version of Photo Raw 2020. An email notification was sent to anyone who requested the beta. Both a macOS and http://ononesoft.cachefly.net/photoraw2020/win/beta_7757/ON1_Photo_RAW_2020.exe" target="_new">Windows beta are now available for download by anyone.
Around The Horn
19 September 2019
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 climate change, how to tell when it's time for a new camera, technological evolution, animating a still, Matt Duclos, Austin Mann and email etiquette.
Congrats, Boch!
18 September 2019
The Bay area has been blessed with some extraordinary coaches. Not only were they successful in winning championships but they were the sort of role models every parent beatifies. Giants manager Bruce Bochy, who is retiring at the end of the season, is the latest.
The Power of Patience: Installing High Sierra at Last
18 September 2019
Apple's release of macOS 10.12 Sierra has been one of its most reliable but the promise of High Sierra dotting Sierra's i's and crossing its t's was something we looked forward to after it was announced. And until High Sierra was actually released, quickly gaining a reputation as a step backward rather than forward.
Photokina 2020: Leica, Nikon, Olympus Cancel
18 September 2019
In a press release today on the state of Photokina 2020, the organizers announced Leica, Nikon and Olympus have cancelled plans to exhibit at the event.
Around The Horn
18 September 2019
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 Bahamas, the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society photo contest, Emily McGonigle, Luigi Colani, motel life, photo books and a Miops deal.
CyberLink Releases Director Suite 365, PhotoDirector 11
17 September 2019
Cyberlink has announced updates to its multimedia editing products, including its flagship product Director Suite 365, which includes its image editor PhotoDirector 11.
Think Tank Photo Rolls Out Airport Advantage XT
17 September 2019
Think Tank Photo has announced its $299.75 Airport Advantage XT rolling camera case in a lower-weight 7.5 lb. design available in two colors.
Leica Introduces Andy Summers Signature M Mono
17 September 2019
Leica Camera and guitarist Andy Summers, a former member of the rock band The Police, have unveiled a combination of craftsmanship, rock & roll and photography in the Leica M Monochrom Signature, another of Leica's limited-edition camera sets.
Hasselblad X You Photo Competition Opens
17 September 2019
Hasselblad has announced it is open for submissions to its Hasselblad X You Photo Competition for X System photographers "to showcase what they can create with their X1D-50c or X1D II with a focus on the story behind their image and artistic process."
Around The Horn
17 September 2019
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 Vietnam vets, Arch McLeish, Indonesia, The Grabhorn Instititute, Google Maps, nature macro photography, electronic shutters, the Fall Foliage Prediction Map and Adobe's Creative Catalyst Awards.
Deals: BorrowLenses Used Gear Sale
16 September 2019
BorrowLenses is offering 20 percent off the used price of its rental gear, including cameras, lenses, lighting equipment and accessories. An addition 50 percent discount is available on selected clearance items as well.
Around The Horn
16 September 2019
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 Rarindra Prakarsa, Linda McCartney, Ian Berry, mirrorless drawbacks, the Vanguard Havana 48 backpack and Grant for the Web.
Matinee: 'Brian Day: Photographic Impact'
14 September 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
14 September 2019
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 rust, funny wildlife, Tim Walker, bi-directional printing, panning and Robert Frank tributes.
Friday the Thirteenth
13 September 2019
We can't let the day expire without noting it's Friday the 13th. Ominous as that may sound, we had to really look hard for distress signals today. It was a stifling 90 degrees in the windless city as we labored through the news and a slide show, sustained only by a glass of water now and then.
Audrey Sands Named PAM, CCP Photography Curator
13 September 2019
Phoenix Art Museum and the Center for Creative Photography has announced the appointment of Audrey Sands, Ph.D., as the new jointly-appointed Norton Family Assistant Curator of Photography.
Friday Slide Show: Opera in the Park
13 September 2019
Once upon a time, we would pack a lunch and a bottle of wine before hiking over to first the Music Concourse then Sharon Meadow to join the crowd for Opera in the Park. But for the last few years, our annual picnic of overtures and arias has been less planned.
Remembering Charlie Cole
13 September 2019
Last week Charlie Cole died of sepsis in Bali, Indonesia, where he had lived for over 15 years. He was 64.
Around The Horn
13 September 2019
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 George Turner, more from Photolucida, Ash Adams, Ed Ruscha, the Epson P800 printer, a portable lightbox and WordPress print fulfillment.
X-Rite Adds i1Display Studio, Pro Plus Calibration Systems
12 September 2019
X-Rite has unveiled its i1Display Studio and i1Display Pro Plus calibration systems to calibrate and profile monitors, including "super-bright, HD and HDR" screens. The new products provide a lower-cost option and a higher-end version of the existing i1Display Pro.
Fujifilm Introduces X-A7 Entry-Level Mirrorless
12 September 2019
Fujifilm has launched its X-A7 mirrorless digital camera in a kit that includes a XC15-45mm f3.5-5.6 OIS PZ zoom lens. The X-A7 features a compact, lightweight body with a new 24.2-megapixel imaging sensor, fast auto-focus, quick face detection, 6 fps and an articulating LCD touch screen. Te newly-designed Smart Menu facilitates touchscreen operation as well.
YoungArts Foundation Competition Opens
12 September 2019
The National YoungArts Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2020 YoungArts competition, which includes photography. Approximately 700 15- to 18-year-old artists will be provided with funding, mentorship and creative and professional development opportunities throughout their careers.
Around The Horn
12 September 2019
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 Tommaso Protti, David Bacon, Dirk Dom, the Epson P800, filters, LaCie's Rugged BOSS SSD and a Copyright Office webinar.
Remembering Fred Herzog
11 September 2019
Vancouver photographer Fred Herzog, who was one of the earliest to explore artistic expression with color photography, died on Monday. He was only weeks away from his 89th birthday.
Around The Horn
11 September 2019
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 wildlife, IPA winners, Kathy Shorr, Antarctica, Apple's Keynote, Ming Thein, a mirrorless safari, the iPhone 11 Pro, Rick Sammon and RawTherapee.
Remembering Robert Frank
10 September 2019
Robert Frank, who could be considered the Alexis de Tocqueville of photography for his seminal tour of the country published as The Americans in 1958, passed away Monday in Nova Scotia, Canada. He was 94.
Phase One Unveils XT Travel Camera System
10 September 2019
Phase One has introduced its XT camera system designed for landscape photographers. The XT features a full-frame medium format camera in a travel-friendly package, pairing Phase One's IQ4 Infinity platform with Rodenstock optics.
Think Tank Photo Adds Black Retrospective Bag
10 September 2019
Think Tank Photo has added a black version of its Retrospective 2.0 series shoulder bags. The new color option joins the existing Pinestone (green) option.
Christie's Photo Auction to Benefit Aperture Foundation
10 September 2019
Christie's will hold an extensive auction of photographic prints dating from the 1840s to the present on Oct. 2 in New York. In addition, a special selection of 54 works by 49 artists will be sold to benefit the Aperture Foundation's search for a new permanent headquarters in New York.
Around The Horn
10 September 2019
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 St. Louis World's Fair, Melissa Schriek, Nanna Heitmann, San Quentin, the Felsen Photography Archive, Annie Flanagan, David Williams, a birth shoot, the Sigma 35mm f1.2 Art, inkjet dot gain, Lightroom snapshots, a beginner's primer and Alexis Berg.
Around The Horn
9 September 2019
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 Royal Photo Society winners, Faroe Islands, Washington Post travel photo winners, sensor resolution, print resolution, fill, a walk, Mike Johnston, RAW, aperture priority, carnets, Backblaze and one deal.
Green Apples
7 September 2019
One of the fun things about producing Photo Corners (and fun is what keeps the productivity producing), is misdirection. Here we've titled this piece as if it were another artsy shot of the apples growing in our orchard. But it's really our first report on the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-200mm f3.4-6.3 zoom that arrived yesterday.
Matinee: 'A Studio Visit With Barry Phipps'
7 September 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Rocky Nook Launches Book Club
7 September 2019
In an email today, Rocky Nook has announced the launch of its Rocky Nook Book Club. The club features several different discounts you can use each quarter.
Around The Horn
7 September 2019
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 Taylor Dorrell, the woods, a comet, the Fujifilm GFX 100, the Orton Effect, instant cameras and New York City exhibitions.
Friday Slide Show: Ferrari-Carano Winery
6 September 2019
While we are waiting for a new Micro Four Thirds lens to arrive, we returned to the archives to unearth these April 2000 images we shot mostly at the Ferrari-Carano vineyards and winery with a Nikon 900 (not a 990).
Boris FX Acquires Digital Film Tools
6 September 2019
Marco Paolini, co-founder of Digital Film Tools, has announced the company has been acquired by Boris FX. "Sharing technology and tools across all Boris FX products will make Digital Film Tools even stronger as the leader in these core tasks," he writes.
Around The Horn
6 September 2019
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 NASA's public library, the Bahamas after Dorian, a forested soccer stadium, a black & white webinar, Canon's New 24-240mm lens, Amazon, Fujifilm GF lens quality control, San Francisco and landslop photography.
September Apples
5 September 2019
In May they were just Apple Blossoms but now, as we await autumn on Sept. 23, those bright blossoms have become apples nearly ready to pick.
Adobe To Replace Premiere Clip With Rush
5 September 2019
In an email announcement today from the Adobe Creative Cloud team, Adobe announced it would discontinue Premiere Clip, its free video app for Android and iOs, on Sept. 17. It will continue to offer Premiere Rush instead.
Around The Horn
5 September 2019
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 Jake Mein, the state of the industry, Belgian Linen, printing photos, a Photo Mechanic workflow, photography Web sites, Getty Images Reportage grants and Sally Floyd.
Remembering Peter Lindbergh
4 September 2019
Fashion photographer Peter Lindebergh passed away yesterday in Paris after a career spanning over four decades in the industry he inspired with his unique vision.
National Geographic To Move Your Shot Platform
4 September 2019
A pop-up announcement on the Your Shot page at National Geographic advises that the platform will be discontinued on Oct. 31. "All engagement, assignments and promotion of photos" will subsequently occur on National Geographic's Instagram Your Shot feed.
Around The Horn
4 September 2019
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 Washington State, Gregory Halpern, Mustafah Abdulaziz, Spoonerismo, Sebastian Modak, the Crop tool, Om Malik and Mark Peterson.
Nikon Developing D6 dSLR, AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm f2.8E Zoom
3 September 2019
Nikon has announced it is developing the Nikon D6 dSLR as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of its D1, the first single-digit D series digital camera. The new model will become the company's "most advanced dSLR to date," Nikon said.
Nikon Announces Nikkor Z 24mm f1.8 S Prime +
3 September 2019
Nikon Inc. has announced it fast, wide-angle Nikkor Z 24mm f1.8 S, built to take advantage of Nikon's large Z-mount, delivering the a combination of fast, bright and sharp performance.
Leica Barnack Award Honors Abdulaziz, Heitmann
3 September 2019
Leica has announced the winners of its 2019 Oskar Barnack Award are American photographer Mustafah Abdulaziz in the main category for his series Water and German photographer Nanna Heitmann in the up-and-coming photographers category for her project Hiding from Baba Yaga.
Sigma Announces September Photography Workshops
3 September 2019
Sigma has announced a September lineup of 10 Photography Workshops that cover a variety of subjects. Workshops include...
Phase One Schedules Free September Webinars
3 September 2019
Phase One has scheduled three free webinars for this month. The interactive webinars offer pro editing tips from color grading different kinds of images to boosting your landscape shots.
Around The Horn
3 September 2019
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 Bill Cunningham, inside a Golden Gate Park windmill, Richard Ross, the Kamlan 50mm f1.1 Mark II, Patrick Cullis, shooting in canyons and PhotoZoom Pro 8.
Labor Day
2 September 2019
We never work on national holidays. Never. But we have a wooden door leading from the bunker into the garage that requires our attention. And since we work six days every week, that door screams for attention on a day like today (when it sees we aren't working).
August Archived
1 September 2019
We've just updated Volume 8, Number 8 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 20 Features, 29 commented News stories, 28 Editor's Notes (which included 187 items of interest), one review and two site notes for a total of 80 stories.
Matinee: Louis Mendes
31 August 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
31 August 2019
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 photos of the week, a five-year-old's vision, Fujifilm, the Pelican 1557 case, the FogCam saved and Sony's Alpha Female program.
Friday Slide Show: Mallard Lake
30 August 2019
It was one of those weeks. We started out bravely with a couple of features and then, late one night, Canon introduced two lenses and two cameras. We stayed up until midnight to get the news out. Only to awake the next morning to find Sony doing the same thing.
Remembering Steve Hiett
30 August 2019
The English fashion photographer Steve Hiett -- who was a graphic designer and rock star too -- drew inspiration from painting and the movies to inform his images. He passed away earlier this week at the age of 79.
BJP Announces Winners, Shortlist for 'Portrait of Britain'
30 August 2019
The British Journal of Photography has announced the winners and shortlist of its fourth annual Portrait of Britain contest.
Around The Horn
30 August 2019
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 welders, wide-angle MTF results, Blow Up and the Pentax HD 28-105mm WR.
Alien Skin Is Now Exposure Software
29 August 2019
Alien Skin Software has changed its name to Exposure Software, after its flagship product Exposure X4. At the same time, the company has revamped its Web site and logo to reflect the name change.
Around The Horn
29 August 2019
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 Margaret Bourke-White, Nicholas White, Lam Yik Fei, the open road, the Phase One IQ4 interface, Adobe's rising stars, Thomas Kellner, smart resizing, a pre-acquisition impressions review and Google.
Flickr Announces New Professional Print Service
28 August 2019
On a blog post today, Flickr product manager Matthew Roth announced a new professional printing service. Paper, metal and canvas prints are currently available to print your images.
Sony Unveils Alpha 6100, 6600 Mirrorless Cameras
28 August 2019
Sony has introduced two new APS-C mirrorless cameras today. Its Alpha 6100 and Alpha 6600 mirrorless cameras "bring many of Sony's most advanced imaging technologies into compact, lightweight APS-C bodies." The 6600 features image stabilization and enhanced battery life while the 6100 provides a bare-bones version of its 6400 with a lower price tag.
Sony Announces E-Mount 16-55mm f2.8, 70-350mm f4.5-6.3 Zooms
28 August 2019
Sony has announced two new APS-C zoom lenses in the G Lens series for its E-mount line-up: the E 16-55mm f2.8 G standard-range zoom lens and the E 70-350mm f4.5-6.3 G OSS super-telephoto zoom lens. The E-mount system now features a total of 54 lenses.
Around The Horn
28 August 2019
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 beauty, surfing Teahupo'o, the Pacific Coast, mistakes, billing a shoot, Prizmo 5 and the International Landscape Photographer of the Year contest.
Canon Introduces 90D, M6 Mark II
27 August 2019
Canon has introduced the EOS 90D and EOS M6 Mark II as "the next generation of Canon APS-C sensor cameras." Both cameras, while distinctly different, are designed for advanced amateurs who appreciate using a variety of lenses.
Canon Announces 15-35mm, 24-70mm RF Lenses +
27 August 2019
Canon has expanded its RF lens lineup for the EOS R system with the announcement of it RF15-35mm f2.8 L IS USM and RF24-70mm f2.8 L IS USM lenses, both scheduled to ship in late September. At the same time it will provide a free firmware update for R system cameras.
Panasonic Announces S1H Mirrorless, S Pro 24-70mm Zoom
27 August 2019
Panasonic has announced the S1H mirrorless camera with "cinema-quality video" at 6K/24p and the Lumix S Pro 2470mm f2.8 L-mount lens.
Climbing the Ladder
27 August 2019
We couldn't resist trying to frame this shot as we passed by the other day. It spoke to us. The imposing barrier that, frankly, would discourage most people from even trying. The allure of a ladder. The bridge's arching promise of a miraculous crossing.
In real life, of course, the three elements in this shot have nothing to do with each other. The bridge sits well above it all and remains oblivious to the waterfront below. The ladder merely ascends to the roof of the building and no further. That gate just closes off the roadway next to the building.
But from this angle they seem to be in conversation.
And tied together in this tall and narrow composition, we have to ask if the effect is to inspire or depress us.
The idea that if you surmount difficulties (the gate) and by your own effort (the ladder) ascend, you can span great distances (bridge) with ease is, as an idea, inspiring.
But seeing the attraction of the bridge only from outside the gate with an old wooden ladder required to get anywhere would, in contrast, be depressing.
Which element you give more weight to affects your reading. And that's where color comes into the equation.
Think Tank Photo Introduces Compact PhotoCross 13 Backpack
27 August 2019
Think Tank Photo has introduced the $149.99 MindShift PhotoCross 13 backpack featuring a compact design, rugged materials and large side access for all-day wear in the field.
Nikon Released 3D LUT for Z Series
27 August 2019
Nikon has released a dedicated lookup table for the N-Log feature on the Nikon Z 7 and Z 6 cameras to allow greater creative control in post-production.
Around The Horn
27 August 2019
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 Ivor Prickett, the International Festival of Photojournalism, Claire Harbage, edges, Adobe Portfolio, panning and getting press coverage.
Bad Advice
26 August 2019
We have assiduously avoided giving advice throughout our career. On the other hand, you won't find the magic phrases "It Depends" or "Your Mileage May Vary" spicing the thousands of articles at Photo Corners. We simply report our experience. Make of it what you will.
So when we were walking along the waterfront the other day and saw this peculiar advice posted prominently, we thought it was a sign.
Indeed it was exactly that.
We tried to figure out what this particularly placard was trying to say so emphatically.
It was, we noticed, posted on a gate blocking the entrance to a pier. It was not blocking any exit. Properly it should have said, "Unsafe Area. Do Not Enter." If it had, we would have passed by without removing our lens cap.
Around The Horn
26 August 2019
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 Rick McCloskey, Fabian Oefne, Alexandra Hootnick, Shane Taylor, reflections, a dye transfer print sale, skin softening, a 2-TB external drive and census photography.
Matinee: Noel Downey
24 August 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
24 August 2019
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 Photolucida, video production, the Sony a7R IV, Montserrat, social platforms for photography and Jim Dunne.
Friday Slide Show: Mission Bay
23 August 2019
The first time we presented Mission Bay, we focused on the University of California at San Francisco's new campus. A year later, we showed you the Chase Center under construction there. Today we're taking a broader look at the area from UCSF to the about-to-open Chase Center to the Bay Trail to the ballpark and along the Embarcadero.
Sara De Antonio Wins Nikon Grand Prize
23 August 2019
On the 50th anniversary of the Nikon Photo Conest, Sara De Antonio has won the Grand Prize for her image of Ayimpoka, an albino girl who lives in a small town of Ghana.
Despite years of discrimination and persecution of albino children, Ayimpoka is loved and protected at home where she receives weekly care from a local NGO. De Antonio's photo was taken the day she was recovering from malaria only to suffer sunburns from exposure.
"For me, this picture captures a human story so successfully and succinctly that we can all interpret and sense it directly," lead judge Neville Brody commented. "The context is clearly one of suffering, yet the subject is tinged with hope and humanity. The positivity and strength of the child showing support is palpable, we want to reach out ourselves and lend our own."
Around The Horn
23 August 2019
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 Brooke Shaden, Beth Mitchell, Ben Chrisman and an ON1 Photo Raw discount.
The Luminous Endowment Becomes Reichmann Project Grant
22 August 2019
The Luminous Landscape's Josh Reichmann has announced his father's Luminous Endowment has "closed its operations completely" and "passed the baton into the prestigious, progressive and outstanding hands of Photolucida."
On the Road
22 August 2019
We've taken this shot a number of times over the years. It's the roadway on the west side of Twin Peaks, now two-way with the eastern circuit closed to vehicle traffic.
Around The Horn
22 August 2019
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 Transylvania, a projector len, FogCam, mirrorless manual focusing, packing for small planes and Google search tips.
Around The Horn
21 August 2019
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 National Parks, Alice Guy-Blache, Bluetooth, Facebook and Flat Earthers and Canon G5X II in Lightroom.
ON1: Photo Raw 2020 Coming With Mobile Apps, Sync
21 August 2019
In a blog post today, Patrick Smith announced a slate of ON1 product updates and introductions planned over "the coming months," incluing Photo Raw 2020, a Photo Mobile app, a Video app and ON1 Sync Service.
6x6 Global Talents Announced From South America
21 August 2019
The World Press Photo Foundation has launched the second cycle of its 6x6 Global Talent Program in South America. Six winners were selected from among over 100 nominations.
Around The Horn
21 August 2019
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 a photo quiz, Edingburgh, the Nikon Noct 58mm f1.2, safari tips, dancing girls, a free webinar and SnapBridge 2.6.
Book Bag: Recent Releases
20 August 2019
Our full book reviews gathered under this column's tag are reserved for titles we found particularly inspiring. But there are a number of releases that we read for review that are worthy of recognition if not a full review. Our short reviews of recent releases attempts to retrieve them from oblivion. Because, you know, we think you might enjoy them.
Now Showing
20 August 2019
We had to chuckle as we passed this little street scene. The abandoned TV was not yet ready to leave the stage. The parking sign leaned in out of curiosity. The manhole cover rolled over to see what the fuss was about.
DNP Brings Metallic Media to DS40 Printer
20 August 2019
DNP has announced its Metallic media from its Luxury media line is now available for the DS40 dye-sublimation printer. First announced in December 2018 for the DS620A and DS820A dye-sub printers, the new media brings enhanced contrast and saturation to its original dye-sub printer.
Around The Horn
20 August 2019
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 Max Siedentopf, Tom and Marj Green, the Newport Folk Festival, Jane Kim, printing in Lightroom and stopping copyright infringement.
Deals: Photoshop Elements for $60
19 August 2019
Adobe is selling the macOS or Windows version of Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019 for $59.99 to U.S. customers today only. That represents a $40 savings over the regular price.
Ramos, Osborne Create $1M Print to Benefit Afghanistan War Victims
19 August 2019
Tomas Ramos and Ken Osborne went to Afghanistan to document in one shot the impact of war on children, families and the small towns and villages caught in the middle of conflict. They'll sell that print for $1 million dollars on Aug. 28, with proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior project, Save the Children in the U.S. and families affected by war in Afghanistan.
Kevin Raber Launches PhotoPXL
19 August 2019
Kevin Raber, late of Luminous Landscape, has launched PhotoPXL, a new site dedicated to the subject of photography. The site debuted earlier this summer
Around The Horn
19 August 2019
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 World Photography Day, Tom Wood, Alvin Baltrop, Juan Jose Egusquiza, Ming Thein, illustration and photography, Mexican sodas, Joe McNally and metering modes explained.
Matinee: 'How to Propose to a Wedding Photographer'
17 August 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Site Tweak: Interactive Editing Details
17 August 2019
We hadn't planned on publishing Interactive Editing until today but it snuck in the back door yesterday when the automated upload for the slide show also updated our feeds. We hadn't used the special code word in our file name to prevent adding it to the feeds. Oops.
Around The Horn
17 August 2019
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 Mission Carmel, the moon handheld at 600mm, international plug adapters, old photos, GFX 100 eye tests and superheroes.
Interactive Editing +
16 August 2019
Some time ago we were thinking about what an online image editing tool would look like. We thought it might be instructive to use one here so you could play around with our edits for yourself.
Friday Slide Show: Summer on the Peaks
16 August 2019
Whenever we worry we're foisting images of Twin Peaks on you, we remember how Ansel Adams foisted images of Yosemite on people. We do realize even if we never tire of taking a camera up the hill, you may be weary of watching us.
Around The Horn
16 August 2019
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 Mother of Exiles, eye autofocus, black-and-white smartphone apps, Kelby's 12th Annual Worldwide Photo Walk, focus in macro photography and Hitcase iPhone lenses.
Are You Paying Attention?
15 August 2019
We were admittedly a little distracted as we walked through the UCSF campus yesterday after our annual physical. We'd checked out fine in person with every expectation that our blood tests would confirm we'd found the fountain of youth. And we were happily reliving the details of the experience in our mind.
Remembering Barbara Crane
15 August 2019
Barbara Crane, the pioneering fine art photographer and influential educator who explored the medium as a vehicle for self expression for over 60 years, died at the age of 91 on Aug. 7.
Leica Announces Summicron-SL 50mm f2 ASPH.
15 August 2019
Leica has announced its APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f2 ASPH. The new L-mount prime lens features 12 elements including three aspherical in 10 groups, apochromatic corrections for accurate color rendering and a weather-sealed mechanical design.
AKVIS Releases Refocus 8.5
15 August 2019
AKVIS has released AKVIS Refocus 8.5, updating its focus adjustment software with a new History Brush tool, new Notification Panel, support for more Raw files, other improvements and bug fixes.
Around The Horn
15 August 2019
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 Woodstock, Levan Kiknavelidze, fill flash, side-mount failures, scouting, rules of vision, Spectacles 3, Lightroom tips and a Molitor critique.
Nikon Remembers Its Coolpix W150 +
14 August 2019
In April Nikon announced its ruggedized Coolpix W150, designed to be kid-proof on vacation with "flower" and "resort" body option. But the company didn't mention either price or availability for the 13.2-megapixel digicam.
The Hollowed Out Log
14 August 2019
It's been unseasonably warm this week. For a summer in San Francisco, anyway. So we took a hike on Monday to get as far away from a frozen daiquiri as we could.
Around The Horn
14 August 2019
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 group photography, perspective, banding in the GFX 100, fighting ransomware and Keyboard Maestro 9.
Think Tank Photo Launches Urban Access Backpack
13 August 2019
Think Tank Photo has announced its Urban Access Backpack featuring a "stylish, modern design" appropriate to today's urban environment married to a well thought-out design that keeps your gear both protected and accessible.
Adobe Updates Lightroom Ecosystem, Camera Raw
13 August 2019
Adobe has announced updates to the Lightroom ecosystem featuring GPU-accelerated editing in Lightroom Classic and Camera Raw to provide "a smoother and more responsive experience" as well as a number of other improvements.
Around The Horn
13 August 2019
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 Golfo Paradiso, the Berlin Wall, learning, shooting wildlife and camera lifespans.
Around The Horn
12 August 2019
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 Caleb Stein, Kathy Ryan, Paddy Summerfield, the Fujifim 100-400mm, environmental framing, the attic, the Voigtlander 75mm, camera ransomeware and the Sony RX0 Mark II.
Matinee: Gianfranco Bernardo Photographs Love
10 August 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
10 August 2019
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 three year olds, Annie Leibovitz, Zakynthos, sensors outresolving lenses, Monsanto and a pink Olympus XA2.
Friday Slide Show: Miraloma
9 August 2019
We were in something of a quandary. What to have for dinner. We'd already been slaving over the hot stove all week and the ballgame was the YouTube MLB Game of the Week in half an hour so we decided to punt. Pick up burgers in Miraloma a quarter mile away. Unphotogenic (but useful) Miraloma.
Around The Horn
9 August 2019
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 Thomas Lohr, therapy dogs, the Cumberland Plateau, Martin Parr, rules of vision, reporting focal lengths, ChromaLuxe textured photo panels and the Perseid meteor shower.
Capture One Offers Student Discount
8 August 2019
Capture One has launched a new student initiative to provide students with the imaging editing software for as little as $7 a month. The initiative is part of Capture One's See Beyond. Trust your vision. Trust your tools. campaign, which also spotlights professional photographers using the software to inspire the students.
Adobe Offers Stock Contributor Bonus
8 August 2019
Adobe has emailed an Adobe Stock contributor bonus offer to Creative Cloud subscribers for a free one-year subscription to either the Creative Cloud Photography plan or the All Apps plan for contributions to its stock images platform this year. To qualify you must have submitted at least 300 assets this year, but you have all year to do it.
Around The Horn
8 August 2019
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 2019 Pan American Games, chasing storms, Mark Mawston, the iPhone XR, Hogan's Fujifilm roundup and Elon Musk.
Topaz Labs Announces Studio Photo Contest Winners
7 August 2019
Topaz Labs has announced the winners of its Topaz Studio 2 Photo Contest. The prizes included a free license to Topaz Studio or a Topaz credit worth $99.99.
Adobe Capture Adds Gradient Feature, Behance Integration, More
7 August 2019
Adobe has just released updates to its Capture app on iOS and Android that feature the ability to pull color gradients from images captured on your smartphone camera to use in artwork and designs.
Around The Horn
7 August 2019
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 Greenland, Profoto, Lightroom sharpening and transparent backgrounds.
Zoning With Zonin
6 August 2019
It's become a Sunday tradition. Lox and a bagel, the lox perhaps scrambled with some eggs and green onions, perhaps floating on a sea of cream cheese. And the prosecco.
We stare out the window looking for a certain tall old gent who strides up the hill about 10:20 every Sunday wearing his workout clothes, reliable as the quartz movement in a clock.
And while we are waiting, we amuse ourselves watching the churchgoers come and go, families in tow, the children who had run down the sidewalk head of their parents leaning over the curb at the corner until given permission to proceed.
You can see lifetimes in that small Sunday drama.
So we set about to pay tribute to it in a single shot. We picked up the Olympus E-PL1 and the 12-100mm Pro zoom we are testing, dressed in our Sunday-best circular polarizer, and fired away.
That was two Sundays ago. We tried it again last Sunday, too.
Around The Horn
6 August 2019
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 Tadas Kazakevicius, Terry O'Neill, tropical skies, Zadar, Santorini, an animated GIF, Backblaze hard drive stats, LG DVD writer, copyright infringement request and Kara Swisher.
Deals: HP Envy 5055 For $50
5 August 2019
When we reviewed Three Entry-Level All-in-One Devices last May, we reported on our real-world shopping experience at a big box store. Mom needed a new printer and we were the Calvary.
Around The Horn
5 August 2019
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 Anargyros Dropala, travel photography backup, Fujifilm XF cameras, two old 50mm Pentax lenses, group interaction, Rocky Nook deals and a BorrowLenses discount.
Matinee: 'Seaside: Photographed'
3 August 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
3 August 2019
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 Tami Bahat, Alessio Mamo, couples poses, cameras for hiking, cold brew and fitness.
Friday Slide Show: 1966 Chrysler New Yorker
2 August 2019
If you ever thought these Friday Slide Shows were an exercise in our vanity, today's presentation should correct that impression. It features what we can only call a disappointment. But if we learn from our failures, we can take encouragement from our disappointments.
Around The Horn
2 August 2019
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 old snapshots, Jason Wright, whales, Lizzy Gadd, a Pentax K1, perspective, writing a press release and a Leica Q2 firmware update.
Meyer Optic Gorlitz Releases Progress Report
1 August 2019
In a press release, Meyer Optic Gorlitz said it was on schedule to release the first Meyer Optik lens developed and produced by OPC Optics later this summer. The company also laid out a roadmap for several other lens introductions, including its Primagon brand.
Around The Horn
1 August 2019
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 Bryan Thomas, Chinguetti, the Warroad Pioneer, colorizing Hubble photos, Philip Pocock, Dana Pacifico, five lenses, Sony Pro Imaging Support and copyright trolls.
July Archived
1 August 2019
We've just archived the 80 stories we published in Volume 8 Number 7 of Photo Corners on the Archive page. In July, we produced 17 Features, 34 commented News stories, 27 Editor's Notes (which included 200 items of interest), one review and one site note.
Moment Launches 'There There' Photo Contest
31 July 2019
Moment, the smartphone lens converter company, has announced There There, a photo contest that kicks off a two-month travel photo festival.
AKVIS Sketch XXI Taps Into New 'Artistic Algorithm'
31 July 2019
AKVIS has released AKVIS Sketch XXI, its photo to drawing software with a "modernized Artistic Mode," improved blur effects, support for more Raw files, improved stability and some bug fixes.
ONA Launches New Classics Bag Collection
31 July 2019
ONA has just launched its New Classics collection of high-end camera bags, its first new styles in over a year.
Sigma Announces August Lens Workshops
31 July 2019
Sigma has announced its August lineup of Lens Workshops that cover a variety of subjects. Workshops include...
Around The Horn
31 July 2019
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 2019 Pan American Games, drive-in theaters, Soo Burnell, Ming Thein, Bryan O'Neil Hughes, Motion Blur, shutter sounds, a $19,750 contract and theater photography.
Nikon Announces Nikkor Z 85mm f1.8 S +
30 July 2019
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 85mm f1.8 S for its full-frame mirrorless Z System. The fast prime features a classic portrait focal length for the brighter, faster Z mount.
Topaz Launches Topaz Studio 2 Art Contest
30 July 2019
Topaz Labs has launched its Topaz Studio 2 Art Contest with a chance to win a free license to Topaz Studio or a Topaz credit worth $99.99.
Around The Horn
30 July 2019
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 ballooning, Bagan, the Ebony photo archives, Harold Davis, compositing images, a Sunrise Challenge, the Fujifilm GFX100 service advisory and David Skernick.
Summer Rose
29 July 2019
On Sunday we continued making our acquaintance with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS Pro. Which means we didn't wander too far from a comfortable chair. It was our day off, after all.
Nikon Photo Contest Winners Announced
29 July 2019
Nikon has announced the winners of its 2018-2019 Nikon Photo Contest. Started in 1969, the Nikon Photo Contest celebrated its 50th anniversary with a record 97,369 submissions by 33,000 photographers from 170 countries.
Around The Horn
29 July 2019
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 Grayson Morrow, Barry Lewis, E-M1 Mark II's autofocus, mirrorless notes, Photoshop in 2000, focus bracketing and smartphone product photos.
Matinee: 'Man With a Camera: Mute Evidence'
27 July 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
27 July 2019
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 shooting a solar eclipse, Andy Summers, GFX 100 dynamic range, dynamic range, the Kodak Smile digicam and a free Topaz Studio webinar.
Friday Slide Show: Crystal Springs Trail
26 July 2019
Ten years ago we were reviewing the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS, a 10-megapixel superzoom digicam that looked like a little dSLR. Behind its 20x zoom, it had one of the first Canon CMOS sensors not in the company's EOS cameras. So we took it on a little hike along Crystal Springs Reservoir.
Optical Plan C Kicks In
26 July 2019
After grinding out our review of Topaz Studio yesterday, we launched ourselves out of the old swivel chair to take a walk around Edgehill Mountain. We call that a break.
Around The Horn
26 July 2019
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 2019 iPhone Photography Awards, Tour De France fans, Harold Davis, "that", adapter mount format filters, Pixelmator Pro 1.4 extension, long exposures and Google's Gallery Go.
Test Drive: Topaz Studio
25 July 2019
Topaz Labs has launched Topaz Studio, an image editor focused exclusively on creative post-processing. "It's designed specifically around the artisanal post-processing workflow of carefully crafting a single image to your vision," the company said.
Sony Announces RX100 VII Digicam
25 July 2019
Sony has announced the RX100 VII featuring technology previously available only in its Alpha 9 full-frame mirrorless camera. The RX100 VII, with a 24-200mm zoom, sports a new 1.0-type stacked 20.1 MP Exmor RS CMOS image sensor and the latest generation BIONZ X image processor to deliver peak autofocus and speed performance that has never before been available in a compact camera, the company said.
Around The Horn
25 July 2019
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 Disneyland, Chandler Bondurant, Joe McNally, Brian Matiash, Jolie Ruben and AI imaging news.
The Mind Makes the Picture
24 July 2019
We don't like to repeat ourselves but looking at the illustration accompanying this piece, you might thing so. Another iris? Two of them? What giveth?
Around The Horn
24 July 2019
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 Portugal, new UNESCO World Heritage sites, Terence Donovan, shooting outside your comfort zone, a robot photographer, finding focus and shoes.
Pixelmator Pro 1.4 Hummingbird Released
23 July 2019
The Pixelmater team has released Pixelmator Pro 1.4 Hummingbird with an Apple Photos Extension with all its tools, enhanced Zoom, an improved Crop tool, new templates, drag and drop layered file and a number of other improvements and fixes.
Smith Fund Names Finalists
23 July 2019
The W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund has announced the list of finalists in the 40th annual W. Eugene Smith Grant for Humanistic Photography. Finalists have also been named in the Smith Fund's 2nd annual Student category and 23rd annual Howard Chapnick Grant, which is awarded to an individual for leadership in any field ancillary to photojournalism, such as picture editing, research, education and management.
Frayed
23 July 2019
We had pulled the car out of the garage, clicked the remote and rolled backwards into the street when we noticed the garage door going back up. Unconvinced, we insisted with another click. It came down a foot and reversed again.
Around The Horn
23 July 2019
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 Puerto Rico, Pete Bartlett, tough lighting assignment, retouching portraits, 70-200mm f4 zooms, Catalina, sky replacement, Harold Davis and photo pedagogy.
Around The Horn
22 July 2019
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 Tokyo, Nathanael Fournier, the redwoods, the Viltrox 85mm f1.8, fake ISOs, resolution, modularity and Harold Davis.
Leica Launches Women Foto Project
22 July 2019
Leica Camera USA has announced the Leica Women Foto Project designed to support diversity and inclusion in photography through ongoing programs, events and a new photography award that jointly serve to inspire narratives through a female perspective. By spotlighting those who are underrepresented in photography, Leica aims to help provide a more dynamic and diverse view of the world around us, the company said.
Matinee: Robert Macpherson
20 July 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
20 July 2019
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 moon landing, a world captivated, Ida Wyman, a Color Picker tip, Kerstin Rodgers, photographing the moon and film years vs. digital years.
Remembering Ida Wyman
20 July 2019
She was easy to miss. Born in Malden, Mass., to immigrants from Latvia, she moved before anyone noticed her to the Bronx when her parents opened a small grocery store.
Friday Slide Show: The Pelican
19 July 2019
There is just something about the pelican that grabs us. We've long tracked them sailing above the bay or along the coast, hoping to get a photo that would do them justice. But it never happens. Never.
Austin and Esther Mann to Lead Dunton River Camp iPhone Workshop
19 July 2019
Dunton River Camp resort in the Colorado Rockies will be the site of a three-day iPhone photography workshop hosted by Austin and Esther Mann from Sept. 27 to 30.
Around The Horn
19 July 2019
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 Caroline Catlin, Apollo 11, hummingbird wings, Photolucida, Dylan LeBlanc, Luca Marianaccio, April Dawn Alison, ON1 Effects, Topaz Labs updates, five tripods and the Fujifilm GFX-100. But the first two items stand apart as a tribute to our species...
Joop Swart Masterclass Masters Announced
19 July 2019
The World Press Photo Foundation has announced the masters selected for the 26th edition of the Joop Swart Masterclass, taking place September 17 to 21. The five masters will lead the sessions on the conception, production and distribution of high-quality visual reports and stories in the contemporary economy of media and photography.
Hasselblad Launches 907x Special 'Moon' Edition
18 July 2019
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Hasselblad has announced the limited 907x Special Edition, which includes a 907x camera body and CFV II 50C digital back, both in matte black with commemorative "On the Moon Since 1969" anniversary text.
Fujifilm Announces GF 50mm Prime Lens
18 July 2019
Fujifilm has announced the weather-sealed, pancake GF 50mm f3.5 R LM WR lens weighing 11.8 oz. and featuring a f3.5 aperture. The 50mm prime lens is the tenth GF lens in the lineup.
Fujifilm Announces 16-80mm X Series Zoom
18 July 2019
Fujifilm has announced a small and lightweight, weather-sealed Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 R OIS WR zoom lens for its X Series mirrorless digital cameras. The new zoom features a constant maximum aperture value of f4 and a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 24mm to 122mm.
Olympus, CreativeLive To Present 'Step Outside'
18 July 2019
Olympus and CreativeLive will present Step Outside, free online photography classes that will stream live Aug. 14 to 16.
Around The Horn
18 July 2019
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 Apple Store boardrooms, Jay Maisel, JP and Mike Andrews, Garuda Indonesia, a portfolio review, microphones, the Kodak Mobile Film Scanner, Web site mistakes and Florence Merriam Bailey.
The Leaf
17 July 2019
Yesterday the sun came out inadvertently. So we grabbed the E-PL1 with the Lensbaby Composer Pro and the +4 macro converter to take a few more garden shots.
Hex Launches Glacier Series Photo Bags
17 July 2019
Hex has introduced four camera bags designed for the urban environment. The four new bags include...
Around The Horn
17 July 2019
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 artistic-swimming, Cecilia Poupon, Walls of Power, climate scientists, Avani Rai and getting a Web site.
Michael Nye Wins National Federation of the Blind Award
16 July 2019
The National Federation of the Blind has announced five winners of the 12th annual Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards. Among them is San Antonio photographer and author Michael Nye, recognized for his portraits of the blind and visually impaired.
The Web
16 July 2019
This image was among the garden shots we took on our sunny day recently. The sun hit the spider's web like a spotlight and we were, like an insect, drawn to it.
Sony Introduces A7R IV With 61-Mp Sensor
16 July 2019
Sony unveiled its A7R IV full-frame mirrorless camera, the company's highest resolution full-frame camera with a 61-megapixel sensor and 15-stop dynamic range coupled with impressive focusing performance and 10-fps continuous shooting wit full autofocus tracking as well as high-end video features and accessories. WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity is also built-in.
Around The Horn
16 July 2019
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 Apollo 11, Ebony archive, the Argus A and FA, Robin Schwartz, crime scenes, formats, 70-200mm f2.8 zoom lens MTFs, virtual copies, LomoChrome Metropolis and a Copyright Office webinar.
The Brick
15 July 2019
Coastal fog blankets our garden most of the summer but every now and then the sun keeps the marine layer at bay and we have a well-lit garden begging for photos.
Nikon Announces Women Photograph Grant Winners
15 July 2019
Nikon has announced the winners of its 2019 Women Photograph + Nikon Grants, celebrating talent and diversity within the photojournalism community. For the second year in a row, Women Photograph and Nikon are awarding five women and non-binary photographers with $5,000 each to support their documentary projects.
Flying Meat Releases Acorn 6.5
15 July 2019
Flying Meat has updated Acorn, Gus Mueller's image editing software for macOS X to version 6.5 The new version features nine new features, 13 changes and several bug fixes.
Around The Horn
15 July 2019
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 Lucia Fainzilber, Morocco's Chefchaouen village, Helen Levitt, Gabrielle Voinot, historical Hasselblads, the Fujifilm X-Pro, photography competition tips and a Black and White cookie.
Matinee: 'The Man Who Made 12,000 Polaroid SX-70 Portraits'
13 July 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
13 July 2019
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 Gohar Dashti, the Louis Roederer Discovery Award winner, Pitlane and the U.S. women's soccer team.
Friday Slide Show: Skyscrapers
12 July 2019
Last week we searched our image collection for images of skyscrapers using Excire Search Pro only to be distracted by the Transamerica Pyramid photobombing its way into the mix. We yielded to temptation and featured the pointy-headed landmark.
2019 Audubon Photography Awards Winners Announced
12 July 2019
The National Audubon Society has announced the winners of its 2019 photography awards, which this year included two new categories for birds in native plants and the Fisher Prize, which recognizes a creative approach to photographing birds that blends originality with technical expertise.
Around The Horn
12 July 2019
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 Pamplona, Gordon Parks, Photolucida, Angel's Trumpets, intentional camera movement, wonderful small treasures and an adventure with copyright.
Sigma Announces Sigma fp Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
11 July 2019
Sigma has announced its development of the Sigma fp, a "pocketable" full-frame mirrorless camera designed "in a more flexible and true-to-life manner, without conforming to manufacturers' ideas of camera-centric categories and hierarchy," according to the company.
Sigma Unveils Three High-Performance Lenses
11 July 2019
Sigma Corp. has announced three Global Vision lenses as the first in its lineup optimized for high-performance, full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new lenses include the Sigma 35mm f1.2 DG DN Art, Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 DG DN Art and Sigma 45mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary.
Around The Horn
11 July 2019
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 Latin American photography, the ticker-tape parade, Sinziana Velicescu, Susan Wright, underwater photography, a Nikon D700, color management and preserving laptop stickers.
Nikon Announces Winners of Storytellers Scholarships
11 July 2019
Nikon has announced the 10 recipients of its 2019-2020 Nikon Storytellers Scholarship program. Now in its second year, the program awards each student a $10,000 academic scholarship to support their growth as creators and celebrate their commitment to visual storytelling. The winners each created a photo or video showcasing this year's theme of "Capture Tomorrow."
CHF To Host Art-Business Conference
10 July 2019
The Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists has announced it will host an Art-Business Conference at the University of Mary Washington in Fredricksburg, Va., on Nov. 7-9.
Leica Introduces V-Lux 5
10 July 2019
Leica has announced its V-Lux 5, the newest iteration of the compact V-Lux line, featuring a 25-400mm equivalent zoom lens and large 1" sensor along with high-speed autofocus and 12-fps burst shooting.
Around The Horn
10 July 2019
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 Sydney surf, Robin Wong, Roberto Valenzuela, Photo Requests from Solitary, iPhone flower macro photography, Micro Four Thirds lens roundup and photo critiques.
Sony Introduces Lightweight FE 35mm f1.8 Prime
9 July 2019
Sony has announced its full-frame FE 35mm f1.8 wide-angle prime lens optimized for both still and video shooting with corner-to-corner sharpeness and quick autofocus and close tracking.
Around The Horn
9 July 2019
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 Peter Turnley, Hellen Van Meene, oe Pugliese, PhotoBooth 60 PBS, changing colors, sunrises, a lens aberration solution, Fracture's new image editor, Daido Moriyama and the Cameradactyl Homonculus 69.
Canon Announces G7 X III, G5 X Mark II PowerShots
8 July 2019
Canon has announced its PowerShot G7 X III and PowerShot G5 X Mark II cameras, successors to the PowerShot G7 X II and PowerShot G5 X respectively. Among the new features are wireless live-streaming via YouTube, a pop-up electrical viewfinder and 4K video shooting.
Canon Introduces RF 24-240 Zoom
8 July 2019
Canon has announced its RF 24-240mm f4-6.3 IS USM telephoto zoom lens, the sixth lens in the RF family. The first telephoto zoom designed for R System, the compact and lightweight 10x zoom also features a price under $900.
Ricoh Announces Redesigned Pentax Fish-Eye Zoom
8 July 2019
Ricoh has announced its HD Pentax-DA Fish-Eye 10-17mm f3.5-4.5 ED zoom lens, featuring a compact and lightweight redesign that includes the latest HD coating.
Around The Horn +
8 July 2019
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 U.S. women, Edouard Sepulchre, tech hype and myths, a new working methodology, Joe McNally, an electronic contact sheet and torque tests.
Matinee: The Whites Explore 'Our Backyard'
6 July 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
6 July 2019
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 Sea of Tranquility, photos of the week, the Black Pumas, Urszula Tarasiewicz and Andrew Molitor.
Friday Slide Show: The Transamerica Pyramid
5 July 2019
We never really made a point of shooting the Transamerica Pyramid. But when we were testing cameras, we would be obliged to shoot dozens of test shots and inevitably the Pyramid would appear in them.
Around The Horn
5 July 2019
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 Earth's glow, Edgar Berg, Jojakim Cortis and Adrian Sonderegger, Edward Burtynsky, photo filters, two stock photographers and social media.
The Fourth
4 July 2019
Well, folks, when you have a clown playing president (was he really elected?) you get a circus on the Fourth. Toy soldiers, tank models, fly-overs, the whole silly shebang. Two scoops of ice cream to boot. Oh boy.
Meanwhile, Rome burns. And our commander in chief can't even play a musical instrument.
But today is a day to celebrate freedom from tyrants, not subjection to them.
So imagine, if you will, a day (coming soon to a polling place near you) when all the wrongs are put right.
The census will be free from bias. The emoluments clause will be upheld. The children in cages at the border will be released into their parents' arms. Dictators will not be fawned over. Allies will once again be embraced. Climate change will be confronted. The wealthy will not inherit the earth.
That's the nation we celebrate today. Our nation. One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Old Hand
3 July 2019
We misread a quote by the American poet Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962) last night before dinner as we collapsed onto the couch. "The heads of strong old age are beautiful beyond all grace of youth," is what he actually wrote in the poem Promise of Peace.
Around The Horn
3 July 2019
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 Irene Tondelli, David Bergman, Joe McNally, Abhishek Joshi, monopods, fireworks, Luminar 3.1.2 and a Frontier rental fee.
Around The Horn
2 July 2019
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 Glastonbury, Zack Seckler, Peggy Moffitt, Jesse Rieser, Derek Holmer, tethering, Photos in iOS 13, the iPad Mini 5, lens adapters, the GFX 100 and California's Fair Pay to Play Act.
Sony Announces RX100 III Video Creator Kit +
1 July 2019
Sony has announced its RX100 III Video Creator Kit, a new tool for vloggers and video creators based on its Cyber-shot RX100 III with a 180° tiltable LCD screen, 1" Exmor R sensor, BIONZ X processor and 24-70mm f1.8-2.8 Zeiss lens.
Hasselblad Celebrates 50 Years on the Moon
1 July 2019
After the Lunar Module Eagle touched down at Tranquility Base fifty years ago, astronauts Aldrin and Armstrong aboard the Apollo 11 mission took a small step and giant leap with a Hasselblad along for the ride.
Around The Horn
1 July 2019
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 street photography, San Francisco, using the X-Rite ColorChecker, a portrait session, the Fujifilm X-Pro2+, Thom Hogan and camera company support programs.
June Archived
1 July 2019
We've just archived Volume 8 Number 6 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 18 Features, 39 commented News stories, 25 Editor's Notes (which included 179 items of interest), three reviews and one site note for a total of 86 stories.
Matinee: 'The Camera Maker'
29 June 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Synology Announces Compact, 4-Bay DS419Slim NAS
29 June 2019
Synology has introduced its DS419Slim, a compact, four-bay network attached storage device with a capacity of up to 20-TB using 2.5-inch drives.
Around The Horn
29 June 2019
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 paired shots during the World Cup, National Camera Day, the Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM and Johnston returns.
Friday Slide Show: An Obsession
28 June 2019
It's an obsession, this photography thing. That's what we were thinking when we finished this series. And, for that matter, when we started it. An obsession.
Remembering John Shearer
28 June 2019
John Oliver Shearer began a career in photojournalism at the age of 16 when he captured the image of John Jr. saluting the assassinated president, his father, with his sister, mother and uncles behind him. On Saturday, he succumbed to prostrate cancer at the age of 72.
Think Tank Photo Introduces Digital Holster 150
28 June 2019
Think Tank Photo has announced its $109.75 Digital Holster 150 designed to offer quick access and transport for super telephoto zoom lenses.
Around The Horn
28 June 2019
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 Pride, Marcus Yam, Lauren Vied Allen, Photo London, the Leica Q2, an orange filter, a new background and Rob Decker's national park posters.
Rexatar Progress Report
27 June 2019
In We Concoct an Optical Plan B, we revealed our intention to shoot with an antique Rexatar 28-50mm lens on our Olympus E-PL1 while we tried to resign ourselves to replacing the defunct kit lens.
Around The Horn
27 June 2019
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 Jupiter, Wolff & Tritschler, the drowned migrants photo, the Mexico-Guatemala border, Sam Gregg, averaging images, Steve, chocolate, Linda Eastman, ExifTool, Photohab and Photo Creator.
Around The Horn
26 June 2019
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 a searing photo, John DeFeo, ambifacial portraits, Life magazine's early female photographers and a winning bid.
Sigma Announces Free July Workshops
26 June 2019
Sigma has announced its July lineup of free Dealer Workshops covering a variety of subjects from aircraft to wildlife photography. Workshops include...
Pier 24 at 10 is 'Looking Back'
25 June 2019
Pier 24 Photography is celebrating its tenth anniversary with the first of two exhibitions planned for the occasion.
We Concoct an Optical Plan B
25 June 2019
As we mentioned in the Friday Slide Show, our seven-year-old Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens with which we've taken 7,192 photos (exactly, according to Lightroom's count in the filter bar Lens listing) started reporting a status error to the camera rendering it useless. The funeral was yesterday morning.
Around The Horn +
25 June 2019
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 weird black-and-whites, new street shooters, Jack Latham, Kost's 10 tips, Polar///D Super 70, pros blame themselves and the return of color.
Phase One Updates IQ4 Infinity Platform +
25 June 2019
Phase One has announced its first IQ4 Infinity Platform enhancement with redefined Raw capture functionality and new features to boost creative control.
Adobe Partners with Live Nation for Adobe Creative Tour
24 June 2019
In a blog post today, Adobe announced the launch of the Adobe Creative Tour, an online hub where music fans and creators have the chance to be creative partners to musicians and chroniclers at 2019 music festivals and Live Nation venues.
Leica Camera Announces Leica M-E
24 June 2019
Leica has announced a new member of the Leica M family, priced for newcomers to the M-System. The Leica M-E (Typ 240) is a new take on the established formula from the popular Leica M (Typ 240) cameras, with some changes and improvements.
Around The Horn
24 June 2019
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 Paul Johnson, Paris, the GFX 100, a small zoom, the 2019 iMac 5K, Bye Bye Camera, USB plug design, GIMP, Pratik Naik, reading image ratings and ageism.
Matinee: 'Personal Effects'
22 June 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
22 June 2019
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 Elizabeth Bick, Selfie Harm, DeepView, the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm zoom and an old-fashioned shoot.
Friday Slide Show: Edgehill Mountain
21 June 2019
We live across the street from a mountain. And it makes a nice neighbor, shielding us from northern winds and eclipsing the glare of the setting sun in the summer.
Summer Solstice
21 June 2019
Today is the longest day of 2019 and the start of summer for those of us living north of the equator. We're blessed with about 14 hours of sunlight today where we live.
Phase One Announces Capture One CH Windows, iXG 150-Mp
21 June 2019
Phase One has refreshed its Cultural Heritage program with the release of Capture One CH 12.1 for Windows and the announcement of the iXG 150-Mp Camera System, based on the Phase One Infinity Platform and with Back Side Illuminated sensor technology.
Around The Horn
21 June 2019
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 summer solstice, the Battery Park City landfill, Roy Decarava, Jarrod Boord, five photo papers, a 5x7-inch holder, DAM plus CMS and a story to remember.
Test Drive: Topaz Labs Adjust AI
20 June 2019
Topaz Labs has introduced Adjust AI, its intelligent image enhancer, to "give your photos more" using artificial intelligence to sharpen detail and saturate color. With one click its AI-powered modes bring out "colors, shadows, details and more to make your photos as vivid as intended."
Apple Issues Voluntary Recall for MacBook Pro Battery Issue
20 June 2019
In Important Notice for Batteries in Certain MacBook Pro Units, Apple issued a voluntary recall for 15-inch MacBook Pros "sold primarily between September 2015 and February 2017." The Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015 models affected have "a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk," the notice warned.
Capture One Releases New Latitude Style Packs
20 June 2019
Capture One has released two new Styles in its Latitude series, crafted by photographer John Schell and Fujifilm X photographer Bryan Minear. The new and Infinity Peaks and Pacific Styles mark the first time they have been made available to anyone on any platform.
RBA Packages DNP Printers With Its Photobooths
20 June 2019
Rey Borja and Associates Photobooths has announced complete portable photo booth solutions with custom road cases that feature a DNP DS-RX1HS printer.
Museo Italo Americano Museum: Italian Neorealism, 1932-1960
20 June 2019
The Museo Italo Americano Museum in Fort Mason has announced the free photography exhibit NeoRealismo: The New Image in Italy 1932-1960 that will run from June 26 to Sept. 15. Photographers who documented life in Italy before, during and after World War II, provided a powerful portrait of their country and helped to effect monumental social change.
Around The Horn
20 June 2019
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 Claude Cahun, Donna Ferrato, child refugee Polaroids, Evgenia Arbugaeva, tips for b&w iPhone photography, a duotone effect, a Luminar 3 bundle, Oskar Barnack Award finalists and ten iconic photographs.
AKVIS Releases Coloriage 12.0
19 June 2019
AKVIS has released a major update to AKVIS Coloriage, its photo colorization software. Version 12.0 features a Color History palette with last used colors and includes support for more Raw files plus a few other changes.
Hasselblad Introduces X1D II 50C, XCD 35-75 Zoom, More
19 June 2019
Hasselblad has announced its X1D II 50C camera and the XCD f3.5-4.5 35-75mm zoom lens and its Phocus Mobile 2 software for iOS. In addition, the company revealed development details of its CFV II 50C digital back and 907x camera body.
Olympus Announces MC-20 2x Teleconverter
19 June 2019
Olympus has announced its dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof MC-20 2x teleconverter. The focal length doubler is compatible with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO and M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO, as well as the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO currently under development.
Olympus Releases Firmware Updates For M1 Mark II, M1x
19 June 2019
Olympus has released firmware updates for its Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Version 1.1 for the Olympus OM-D E-M1x. At the same time, the company announced an update of its Olympus Workspace software to version 1.1.
Leica Introduces Pigozzi's CL Urban Jungle
19 June 2019
Leica has introduced a special edition of its Leica CL compact system camera created in collaboration with French-Italian photographer, entrepreneur and art collector Jean Pigozzi.
Around The Horn
19 June 2019
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 Monument Valley, Photo Wake-Up, shooting stock photography, Robin Wong, a new Free Transform preference and creating a double exposure. And happy Juneteeth!
Elia Locardi Launches 'Moments in Time' Video Series
18 June 2019
Elia Locardi has launched the first episode of his new YouTube series Moments in Time, created in partnership with Flickr + SmugMug.
Datacolor Launches SpyderX Tool Kits
18 June 2019
Datacolor has announced two new product bundles to manage your color workflow: SpyderX Capture Pro and SpyderX Studio. Both include the recently launched SpyderX color calibrator for monitors.
Lensbaby Launches Omni Filter System
18 June 2019
Lensbaby has introduced its Omni Creative Filter System engineered "to create distinct and compelling in-camera effects," the company said. The system attaches any of several Effect Wands to a magnetic ring that screws into a len's filter threads.
Toyo Tires Announces 2019 Shutter Space Contest
18 June 2019
Toyo Tires has opened its 2019 Shutter Space Automotive Photo Gallery contest for submissions. This year's theme is "blue" and the First Place prize package includes a Toyo Tires branded Pelican 1535 Air Carry-On Case with a TrekPak Divider System; a Pelican Sport Camera Backpack, Utility Go Case and water bottle; and a trip for two to the annual Shutter Space Automotive Photo Gallery and Car Meet. The First Place Winner's entry will also be featured at the event and in Super Street magazine.
Around The Horn
18 June 2019
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 Mark Power, Hong Kong, Creative Cloud on Windows, iPhone insect macro photography, Sigma sale and Jim Olive's legal options.
Painter's Lens
17 June 2019
We got our hands on Painter's Lens, a free iOS app by Nandakumar Vadakkath, that takes what your camera sees, processes it with an artificial intelligence library called Fritz.AI to produce an artistic rendering based on a painting style you've selected.
Around The Horn
17 June 2019
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 Sophia Loren, Nik Bhatt, disinformation, Joe McNally and deepfakes.
Matinee: Father's Day With Wong Lam & Aaron Wong
15 June 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
A Colorized Portrait Redefines Machado de Assis
15 June 2019
Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, who lived from 1839 to 1908, is among Brazil's most revered authors, comparable to Flaubert, Kafka, Henry James and other literary lights. But recently the mixed-raced writer, who lived in the age of black-and-white photographs, has had his portrait colorized.
Around The Horn
15 June 2019
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 Instagram, Brad Elterman, Studio Holger Kilumets, a nearly perfect poppy, Lightroom's gesture shortcuts, on-sensor PDAF misconceptions and Jim Olive.
Friday Slide Show: Garden Miracles
14 June 2019
Two halves make a whole. By definition. But in the world we inhabit, it can be hard to tell if something is a half. And even if you can, it can be even harder to find the other half. So we go along picking things up in pieces.
National Geographic Travel Photo Contest Winners Announced
14 June 2019
National Geographic has announced the winners of its 2019 Travel Photo Contest. The $7,500 grand prize went to Weimin Chu for Winter in Greenland, depicting the fishing village of Upernavik in northwestern Greenland.
Book Bag: How Did You Get That Shot?
14 June 2019
David Skernick's How Did You Get That Shot? is an unusual photography book. You notice that right away from its 10x7 page size with the binding on the short side, landscape style. Even the bookmark supplied by the publisher was tucked in horizontally.
Around The Horn
14 June 2019
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 Albania's bunkers, Stephen Dupont, detecting facial manipulations, Drakes Beach and the Canon RF 50mm vs. the Olympus 25mm f1.2 Pro.
Around The Horn
13 June 2019
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 fans of the 2019 Women's World Cup, Charlotte Hansel, Birgit Jurgenssen, Arielle Bobb-Willis and Brittney Cathey-Adams, the Panasonic Lumix G95, five monitors, the FlexTilt Head 3D, the NASA Image and Video Library and phrases designed to trap freelancers.
Phase One Releases Capture One 12.1
13 June 2019
Phase One has released Capture One 12.1, an update to its comprehensive image editing software, featuring additional camera and lens support as well as important bug fixes.
Capture One Launches Capture One Studio
13 June 2019
Capture One has launched Capture One Studio, a version of its image editing software tailored for "enterprise level production" that includes scriptable enhancements and advanced automation technologies, allowing anyone to build custom workflows, the company said.
Private Equity Firm to Acquire Shutterfly, Snapfish
12 June 2019
Reuters is reporting that Apollo Global Management LLC has announced an agreement to acquire Shutterfly Inc. for $2.7 billion and Snapfish, which it intends to merge with Shutterfly.
Google To Change Sync Between Drive and Photos
12 June 2019
Google has announced that beginning in July new photos and videos from Drive won't automatically show in Photos and vice versa. " This change is designed to help prevent accidental deletion of items across products," Dan Schlosser, Google Drive product manager and Jason Gupta, Google Drive product manager, wrote in a blog post.
Using Keyboard Maestro For Imaging and Other Things
12 June 2019
We've described the usefulness of the macOS macro software Keyboard Maestro written by Peter N Lewis in 13 separate articles (so far). And that doesn't cover all the applications we've built using it, some of which have replaced paid software on our system.
Fujifilm Announces LiPlay Hybrid Camera/Printer
12 June 2019
Fujifilm Corp. has introduced its hybrid instant camera instax mini LiPlay, which supports credit-card-size film and prints on the spot in the smallest and most lightweight instax package yet.
Around The Horn
12 June 2019
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 Alex Rothmeier, Lorenzo Tugnoli, Zack Seckler, Tobias Friedrich, a Reuters photograph trumps the president, silhouettes, the Sammons and Robert Doisneau.
Skylum Releases Luminar 3.1.1
11 June 2019
Skylum has released Luminar 3.1.1 for macOS and Windows with improved usability and enhanced performance.
Epson Announces SureLab D870 Minilab Photo Printer
11 June 2019
Epson has announced its SureLab D870 Minilab photo printer featuring Epson UltraChrome D6r-S dye-based ink technology and print speeds up to 430 4x6, 275 5x7 or 140 8x10 photos per hour.
Sony Announces 200-600mm Zoom, 600mm G Master Prime Lenses
11 June 2019
Sony has introduced its FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 OSS and FE 600mm F4 GM OSS lenses for its E mount with August shipping dates for both.
Harvey Posts ExifTool 11.50 Production Release
11 June 2019
Phil Harvey has posted ExifTool v11.50, the first production release since v11.01 on June 11, 2018. The small download is available three formats, including a Windows executable and Macintosh OS X package.
Around The Horn
11 June 2019
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 Hong Kong protests, Iceland aerials, failure, wireless trigger options and a debate.
Truth Idealized
10 June 2019
When it gets hot around here, we like to put the big green sun umbrella out on the patio and sit under its shade with a big fat book we've been reading with pleasure a few pages at a time for years.
Around The Horn
10 June 2019
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 Mark Thiessen, Karl the Fog, the format rhetoric, Harold Davis, urban environments, frustration, Magnum Square Print Sale, NeoFinder, a Borrowlenses sale and a camera guide discount.
Sigma Advisory: 60-600mm f4.5-6.3 Sports, 70-200mm f2.8 Sports
10 June 2019
Sigma has issued a product advisory for its Sigma 60-600mm f4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports and the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lenses. The company is offering a firmware update to resolve a freeze after pressing the shutter button.
Matinee: 'Walter Rosenblum Remembers D-Day'
8 June 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
8 June 2019
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 LensCulture's street photography awards, Lee Fields & the Expressions, Michael Wolf, Cindy Sherman, three LGBTQ+ photographers and Mike Johnston.
Friday Slide Show: Obscurity in the Bunker
7 June 2019
We get to work rather early in the morning, stumbling down the stairs to the bunker with a cup of coffee sloshing in front of us like a lantern with dead batteries guiding the way. Still, we get there.
Archive Your Photos With a Script
7 June 2019
If you read our piece on Mounting an External Drive, you may have been waiting for the other shoe to drop. What, after all, do you do with your mounted external drive. Well, you copy (er, archive) your photos to it.
Around The Horn
7 June 2019
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 cliff honey harvesting, two Nikon S lenses, pricing portraits, how social media works, fisheye fun and free stock photos.
Canon Announces Two PIXMA All-in-One Tank Printers
6 June 2019
Canon has announced its PIXMA G6020 all-in-one printer and the PIXMA G5020 MegaTank single-function printer. The new PIXMA G-series MegaTank printers are designed for high-print volume printing with low maintenance.
6x6 Global Talents Announced From Southeast Asia, Oceania
6 June 2019
The World Press Photo Foundation has launched the second cycle of its 6x6 Global Talent Program with the first edition in Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Around The Horn
6 June 2019
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 women's suffrage, Brian Griffin, Nirvana's Nevermind swimming baby, simulating an etching, the Fujifilm GRX 100, dynamic range explained, the Nikon v1 and a Sigma Father's Day deal.
Sigma Announces June Lens Workshops
5 June 2019
Sigma has announced its June lineup of Lens Workshops that cover a variety of subjects from macro photography to astrophotography. Workshops include...
DxO Releases Nik Collection 2 +
5 June 2019
DxO has released Nik Collection 2 with 150 creative filters, local adjustments on Raw files, support for HD displays, DxO's advanced optical correction tools and a copy of PhotoLab 2 Essential to run the suite.
Around The Horn
5 June 2019
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 earth, Corinna Hopmann, Slinkachu, a rose, the FBI's photo cache, Apple, a proposal, Affinity Photo and infringement.
Sony Opens 13th World Photography Awards Contest
4 June 2019
Submissions for the 13th edition of the internationally acclaimed Sony World Photography Awards are now open and free for all to enter.
Around The Horn
4 June 2019
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 John MacLean, Bob the flamingo, the Mori Digital Art Museum, WWDC news, Lightroom Collections and Adorama's Inspire event.
Fiehl's 'Resilient Souls' To Benefit Bowery Mission
4 June 2019
French photographer Steve Fiehl will exhibit his series Resilient Souls at a private reception at the International Center for Photography on Monday, June 10.
Porcelain Dolphin
3 June 2019
This graceful figure is only an inch and a quarter tall. For years it has leaped on the shelf above our computer table, which in the 1980s held small monitors before being raised to accommodate larger ones in the 1990s.
Adobe Opens Early Registration For MAX 2019
3 June 2019
In a blog post today, Adobe announced early registration for MAX 2019 is now open. The event for creatives will be held in Los Angeles with a precon from Nov. 2 to 3 and the conference itself from Nov. 4 to 6.
Around The Horn
3 June 2019
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 Chernobyl, the 2019 Wellcome Photography Prize, dating app photos, the Nikon Z system, shooting in harsh sunlight, Snapseed, the colors of climate crisis and rediscovering a lost photo.
Matinee: Anna Devis and Daniel Rueda
1 June 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
1 June 2019
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 D-Day veterans, the Nikon AF-P 10-20mm f4.5-5.6 DX VR, Rocco Rorandelli, the Contact photography festival, Ringer Fellowships and a lens set.
May Archived
1 June 2019
We've just archived Volume 8, Number 5 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 18 Features, 25 commented News stories, 27 Editor's Notes (which included 183 items of interest), two reviews and one site note for a total of 73 stories.
Friday Slide Show: An Old Watch
31 May 2019
We were obliged to come up with Dad's Social Security number to investigate some benefit or another Mom might claim. He passed away in 2005 so he couldn't furnish it himself. And we were going a little nuts trying to guess where we might uncover that little bit of information without leaving the house.
Applications Being Accepted For OpenWalls Arles 2020
31 May 2019
The British Journal of Photography in collaboration with Galerie Huit Arles is seeking 50 winning images and two winning series to be exhibited as part of a group show coinciding with Les Rencontres d'Arles 2020.
Around The Horn
31 May 2019
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 Tiananmen Square, Venice at night, Photolucida, Dina Litovsky, the Arab Photography Archive, cameras for kids and Tuck on his father.
Mounting an External Drive
30 May 2019
It's a fact of digital life. If you play this digital photography game long enough, you're going to need to mount an external storage device to archive your collection. That can be an annoying household task but don't despair.
National Park Foundation Announces Photo Contest Winners
30 May 2019
The National Park Foundation has announced the winners of its Share the Experience photo contest and, at the same time, officially opened the 2019 contest for entries.
Excire Search Beta Adds Intel Tech
30 May 2019
Excire has announced beta version 1.4 of Excire Search featuring an initialization speed increase thanks to its strategic partnership with Intel under the Intel Software Partner Program.
Around The Horn
30 May 2019
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 tornado damage, the NYT's photo archive, Chas Gerretsen, dSLR roster revisions, bargain full frame cameras, the first movies and a panorama technique.
Around The Horn
29 May 2019
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 Lake Baikal, Fred Baldwin, still lifes, street photography, Google's super-resolution tech, Martian clouds, #PhonicFilters, ExifTool and BorrowLenses.
The Florist's Van
28 May 2019
Well, we just gave away the punch line. But it won't hurt to tell the story anyway. There's always more going on than it at first (or at last) appears.
Phase One Industrial Introduces Three High Performance Lenses
28 May 2019
Phase One Industrial has expanded its RS and RSM lens offering with three new high performance lenses for high-altitude aerial photography and long-range aerial and ground inspection applications.
Around The Horn
28 May 2019
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 El Salvador, birding, Qatar, a senior photo, fill flash, Hashim Badani and Julieanne Kost interviewed.
Memorial Day
27 May 2019
It is an unusual Memorial Day. The president is in Japan giving a grotesquely large trophy to sumo wrestlers rather than laying a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Matinee: 'I'll Save You'
25 May 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
25 May 2019
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 photos of the week, Michiko Chiyoda, the Fujifilm GFX100 and bowling alleys.
Friday Slide Show: Beneath the Clouds
24 May 2019
The forecast was "scattered showers" after a few days of rain. When we saw shadows on the brick patio we jumped at the chance to get a little Vitamin D sunshine. We took a chair and soaked in the warm radiation. When we looked up, we saw clouds dancing in the sky, sailing quickly to the east in a breeze we couldn't feel.
Around The Horn
24 May 2019
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 Indonesia, the Sardinian spring, Gordon Parks, Everest, Harriet Tubman, lighting equipment and a black-and-white techniques ebook.
Leica, Lenny Kravitz Collaborate on Leica M Monochrom 'Drifter'
23 May 2019
Musician, designer and photographer Lenny Kravitz has collaborated with Leica again to unveil the Leica M Monochrom "Drifter" special edition set with two lenses plus a photo exhibition. A self-proclaimed drifter himself, the set was inspired by Kravitz's vision of being a free spirit, always on the road and open to adventure.
Fujifilm Introduces 100-Mp GFX100
23 May 2019
Fujifilm has announced its flagship GFX100 mirrorless digital camera, incorporating a newly-developed 102-Mp, large format image sensor with in-body image stabilization.
Around The Horn
23 May 2019
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 solar system, that Lens retrospective, Fernando Maselli, Eva and Franco Mattes, Raw Develop vs. Accent AI, a Miops promo and a Topaz Labs discount.
Adobe Honored with NCMEC Hope Award
22 May 2019
For more than a decade, Adobe has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation and prevent child victimization. This week on May 18 the company was honored with a Hope Award from the NCMEC, as the private non-profit organization marked its 35th anniversary.
Olympus Unveils Tough TG-6
22 May 2019
Olympus has announced its Tough TG-6 featuring a shockproof, dustproof and freezeproof shell with expanded rugged and underwater shooting capabilities. The camera's Variable Macro System provides a Microscope mode for shooting up to 1cm from the front of the lens and a new fisheye converter lens adds to the numerous options.
Around The Horn
22 May 2019
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 Susie Keef Smith, Niko J Kallianiotis, the N.Y. Times Lens column, Frank Doorhof, focusing on the iPhone, a one-hour photo printing app and a Nik Collection discount.
Peak Design KickStarts Travel Tripod
21 May 2019
For the last four years Peak Design has been reinventing the compact travel tripod. And this week it launched a KickStarter campaign to fund the resulting Travel Tripod.
OpenWalls Arles Shortlist Revealed
21 May 2019
The OpenWalls Arles contest has published its 50 shortlisted images and three finalists based on this year's theme of "Home & Away."
Around The Horn
21 May 2019
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 Volhynia massacre, Pelle Cass, FotoKonbit, Buddha Day, stacking errors, making basic selections, Synology and a copyright webinar.
Around The Horn
20 May 2019
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 Jana Sophia Nolle, Frederick Douglass, 20 rising female photojournalists, the state of the art, carrying two cameras and a 15 percent rental discount.
Matinee: 'Nina Fuller, Photographer'
18 May 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
18 May 2019
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 Brown v. Board photos, Bay to Breakers costumes, World War I biplane pilots, a Broadway play and rotting data.
Friday Slide Show: Steps & Stairs
17 May 2019
When we launched Lightroom to ponder this week's slide show, Excire let us know there was an update. Delighted to be able to procrastinate, we downloaded and installed it before using it to collate images of "stairways" using that as a keyword.
Leica Announces Special Edition Leica CL 100 jahre bauhaus
17 May 2019
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus school of art and design in Germany, Leica has announced its special edition Leica CL 100 jahre bauhaus camera kit.
Around The Horn
17 May 2019
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 powerful offices, the Denver Portfolio Walk, Kelby goes mirrorless, your Aperture libraries , the Fuji X-T3, a print sale and Jim Kasson.
ON1 Releases Photo Raw 2019.5
16 May 2019
ON1 has released Photo Raw 2019.5, its image editing software for macOS and Windows, with improved speed, performance, workflow enhancements and several new features.
You Know My Name...
16 May 2019
Passing this alley entrance, we were struck by the street number. It seemed put together from scraps at the spur of the moment rather than the official designation of a particular address. There was something squirrelly about clamping numbers on iron mesh.
Around The Horn
16 May 2019
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 1919, Weegee, marble quarries, British press photography, Nick Rasmussen, David Severn, Nikon Z Firmware 2.0, an iCloud guide, an ON1 Photo Raw 2019.5 webinar and street photography.
At the Doctor's Office
15 May 2019
The medical office at Geary and Divisadero is an all-in-one location. You can see your doctor, get blood tests, get an X-ray and pick up a prescription just by riding the elevator. It's an enormous convenience.
Around The Horn
15 May 2019
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 Nikon D1, cats, Adobe Flat Field, forum discourse, Alistair Taylor-Young, a lighting lesson, Robert Vanelli, unauthorized versions, open source, software and insurance.
Book Bag: Ansel Adams, The Grand Canyon and the Southwest
14 May 2019
On the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Grand Canyon National Park, Little, Brown and Company has published Ansel Adams: The Grand Canyon and the Southwest. He loved the place from the moment he set eyes on it.
Around The Horn
14 May 2019
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 climate change, the Lens Blog, a Huawei campus, Ragnar Axelsson, the mirrorless market, the Nikon D3500 and Mike Johnston.
Adobe Lightroom Releases Significant Updates +
14 May 2019
On the heels of a macOS security update to Mojave, High Sierra and Sierra, Adobe has released an update to its Lightroom ecosystem with "new features that help you become a better photographer, collaborate and take your editing to the next level."
AppleInsider: Adobe Warning Users Off Old CC Versions
13 May 2019
In a report today by William Gallagher, Adobe is sending email notices to users of older versions of its Creative Cloud applications warning them that continued use may expose them to "potential claims of infringement by third parties" because they are "no longer licensed to use them."
A Day in the Reviewer's Lab with Photo Mechanic
13 May 2019
We've wanted to review Photo Mechanic by Camera Bits for years. We kicked the tires on v4 for nearly six years and have been running the windows up and down on v6 for a few weeks now.
Around The Horn
13 May 2019
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 Olympus at 100, white rhinos, author photos, film vs. computational photography, another Fujifilm lens kit and that "passion" thing.
Matinee: 'Poetics of the Everyday'
11 May 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Hannah Reyes Morales Wins Hetherington Visionary Award
11 May 2019
Hannah Reyes Morales has been awarded the 2019 Hetherington Trust Visionary Award for her project Living Lullabies, the Trust announced earlier this week. The award includes a £20,000 grant.
Around The Horn
11 May 2019
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 Tiananmen Square, the school photo industry, that Salvini photobomb, the invention of color photography, Susan Wright, a Fujifilm lens kit and photographing Chernobyl.
Friday Slide Show: The Promise of Blossoms
10 May 2019
Our apple "tree" is really three trees that sprouted together from different apple seeds our neighbor gave us. "Separate them," he advised us. But we didn't want to plant an orchard. Instead, we thought we'd plant them together, saving us the trouble of grafting them later.
Around The Horn
10 May 2019
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 dinosaurs, a Fujifilm/Skylum deal, keeping every Raw file, removing objects on iPhone photos and a magazine cover photo contest.
Wacom Introduces Intuos Pro Small
9 May 2019
Wacom has completed its line of Intuos Pro tablets with the Small model, which joins the Medium and Large models in the line of pressure-sensitive, wireless tablets.
Around The Horn
9 May 2019
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 Ever app deception, Big Sur, Payboo caveats and SSD price-per-GB prediction.
Holding the Fort
9 May 2019
The "fort" in North Beach depicted here burned down in March of last year, closing 10 businesses. No one was injured. Today only the brick facade remains.
Around The Horn
9 May 2019
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 2019 Venice Biennale, Eudora Welty, Patrick Wack, Alyssa Meadows, black-and-white calculations, Nikon's strategy, photographic storytelling and Sigma savings.
Adobe Announces Nine New Creative Residents
8 May 2019
Adobe has announced nine new Creative Residents who have pledged to use their talents to make a positive impact in both the creative community and around the world. In return the company will provide access to its creative tools and resources plus the opportunity to share what they learn and their creative insights across a larger creative community.
Consensum Offers Free Worldwide Copyright Registry
8 May 2019
Concensum has announced the Concensum Global Copyright Register, a worldwide registry based on blockchain technology connecting image copyrights with the author to protect assets worldwide. The Concensum Register is live now and available for free to all copyright owners to protect photos and other images from theft.
Canon Announces RF 85mm f1.2 Prime Lens
8 May 2019
Canon has announced its RF 85mm f1.2 L USM prime lens, the fifth lens in the RF family for the EOS R or EOS RP cameras.
Around The Horn
8 May 2019
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 a series on robots, German nature photographers, NASA Antares rocket launch, Kampung Datuk Keramat, beating the grind, a $32K bid, three free ebooks and hard drive reliability stats.
Facts Online
7 May 2019
The phrase "facts online" struck us as a bit awkward at first. Then we considered the source, famous for the perfectly natural-sounding "beer on tap." The one phrase echoes the other not by accident, we presume.
Honest Abe is just the sort of recruit the Kremlin would prize in its dual international initiatives to infect the gullible with, well, online "facts"(or what you might think of as "fake opinion") and turn long red ties into a fashion statement.
But Abe didn't make it to the Internet age.
And the declining number of us who know that are the only ones who get the joke. A sodden thought, perhaps, even at happy hour.
Having sunk this low, though, we might as well dig for the deeper meaning.
It isn't "facts" (or the online medium itself) so much as opinion posing as facts that cannot be validated. Or as the sign proprietor might put it, "That and three bucks gets you a beer during happy hour."
Red Bull Illume Image Quest Opens For Entries
7 May 2019
Red Bull Illume is now accepting entries for its fifth Image Quest contest to showcase "the most creative and captivating images while illuminating the passion, lifestyle and culture of the photographers who shoot them."
Around The Horn
7 May 2019
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 2019 BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition, Bob Colacello, improving your photography, removing or deleting photos in Lightroom, Adobe tutorials, capturing panoramas and fair use.
Portrait of Humanity Winners, Shortlisted Announced
7 May 2019
The 50 winners and 200 shortlisted entries in the Portrait of Humanity contest created by 1854 Media, publisher of British Journal of Photography, in partnership with Magnum Photos, have been announced.
B&H Introduces Sales Tax Free Payboo Credit Card
7 May 2019
B&H has announced Payboo, a credit card that instantly applies a reward in the amount of the applicable sales tax on B&H purchases.
How Was Your Weekend?
6 May 2019
The faceless Ladies of the Roof by Muriel Castanis adorn each side of Philip Johnson's 580 California St. Castanis was going for the corporate goddess look and totaling 12 in all, they make a quorum for a mythological board of directors meeting.
Around The Horn
6 May 2019
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 George Etheredge, Sayuri Ichida, Pat Kane, more MTF charts, interesting photographs and the American Photography Open 2019.
Matinee: Yucho Chow
4 May 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
4 May 2019
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 photos of the week, Garry Winogrand in color, the Panasonic G9, a Sony APS-C lens set, Derrick Story interviewed, pro skills and travel photography jobs.
Friday Slide Show: Doors
3 May 2019
When we put together our Favorite Windows slide show in 2017, we scrolled through our collection of 60,000 images to make the selections. Since 2018, though, Excire Search Pro has been doing the scrolling for our themed slide shows.
Adobe Clarifies Photography Plan Options
3 May 2019
In the answer to a question posted by Betty Wiley in the Photoshop Family support forum, Laura Shoe reports Adobe's explanation of the apparent increase in Creative Cloud's Photography Plan subscription price.
Around The Horn
3 May 2019
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 LaToya Ruby Frazier, National Geographic Travel Photo Contest entries, Vincent Glielmi, Global Big Day, comparing two cameras and the new Creative Commons search engine.
Adobe Launches PhotoWalk Sweepstakes
2 May 2019
Adobe has launched its PhotoWalk Sweepstakes, inviting smartphone photographers to follow in the footsteps of local photographers in three U.S. cities and upload their shots for a chance to win a DJI Spark drone.
Think Tank Photo Introduces Stash Master 13L
2 May 2019
Think Tank Photo has announced its $59.99 Stash Master 13L, a travel cube with padded dividers that can be slipped into any large backpack to expands its capacity to protect photo gear.
Around The Horn
2 May 2019
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 mediums, the oldest photos, sleep paralysis, Elise Mesner, Giverny, photo storage, the Fujifilm 16-55mm f2.8, Dave Debaeremaeker, the Adobe Photography Plan and a Small Claims Court.
Apple Blossoms
1 May 2019
Our apple tree was a little late to blossom this year but since it has a September deadline we weren't worried. And one day last week we saw it had gotten to work without letting us know.
Around The Horn
1 May 2019
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 paired images of New York, the Godox AD200, laptops for photo editing and Photo Mechanic Plus Beta 2.
April Archived
1 May 2019
We've just archived Volume 8 Number 4 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 17 Features, 28 commented News stories, 26 Editor's Notes (which included 191 items of interest), 4 reviews and 2 site notes for a total of 77 stories.
Apple: Migrate Your Aperture Libraries +
30 April 2019
In a support document published yesterday, Apple advised Aperture users to migrate their libraries to Photos or Lightroom Classic because "Aperture won't run in versions of the Mac operating system after macOS Mojave."
Think Tank Photo Introduces BackLight Elite 45L
30 April 2019
Think Tank Photo has introduced its $399.99 BackLight Elite 45L backpack featuring 45 liters of internal space plus external attachment points for rope, axes, snowboard/skis and a tripod.
Classic Kids Revives Lovie Project
30 April 2019
Classic Kids Photography has announced the return of The Lovie Project, a charitable initiative that creates display art from images of a lovie, or beloved stuffed toy, in return for a donated new lovie for children in need at the Primo Center for Women and Children in Chicago.
Topaz: Free Live Training With Joel Wolfson
30 April 2019
Topaz Labs will host Joel Wolfson today for a free webinar titled Sorting It All Out: Topaz's Latest Software.
Around The Horn
30 April 2019
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 trafficked animals, shelter pets, Bill Phelps, the Curves tool, perspective control lenses, creating composites, a portrait tip and public/private photos.
Three Pewter Vases
29 April 2019
There was something appealing to us about this composition that we couldn't quite put our finger on. We'd taken the shot last week but we found an fatal flaw when we started editing it. The little vase was askew.
Around The Horn
29 April 2019
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 Emperor Akihito, Petra Van Der Ree, Perth again, Raw+JPEG, the Canon G15, Seattle's shipwrecks and better-looking skies.
Matinee: 'Celluloid Babylon: William Mortensen'
27 April 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
27 April 2019
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 Berenice Abbott, Rhiannon Slatter, Harold Davis, seven wedding trends, two lenses, softening shadows, archiving and Brammer v. Violent Hues.
Friday Slide Show: Lucky Elephants
26 April 2019
Say you saw a set of three small porcelain elephants at a garage sale, marked for sale at $3. Would you bite? Would you wonder if they'll take just $2? Or would you look for some more appealing prop to photograph?
Remembering Michael Wolf
26 April 2019
Michael Wolf, the German-born photographer who made Hong Kong his home, died suddenly this week at the age of 64. Jasper.
Around The Horn
26 April 2019
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 climate-change protests, Cactus Blossoms, Perth, multi-shot high-resolution mode, Canon G10 shots, a Nikon Z issue, making a photo zine and Peak Design customer service.
Book Bag: Harry Gruyaert's 'Edges'
25 April 2019
Magnum member Harry Gruyaert collected his images of oceans, seas and rivers where humans meet the edge of the shoreline and the water begins in a uniquely bound book whose edges themselves are worth noting.
Sigma Announces May Lens Workshops
25 April 2019
Sigma has announced its May lineup of six Lens Workshops to held in California, Connecticut, Kentucky and New York. Topics include wildlife, portrait and macro photography.
Tamron Announces 35-150mm Zoom
25 April 2019
Tamron has introduced its 35-150mm f2.8-4 Di VC OSD zoom lens in a compact, lightweight design that uses both low dispersion and aspherical elements to reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations for improved clarity and sharpness.
Around The Horn
25 April 2019
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 Hamburger Eyes, Cristina Coral, Euan Myles, racial bias, the Instagram aesthetic, optimizing focus again, sensors explained, Luminar 3.1.0 and an Illustrator sneak preview.
Morning Light
24 April 2019
It was 82 degrees when we wrote this in the cool studio off the garden which we refer to affectionately as the bunker. That's about 20 degrees warmer than it has been around here.
Zeiss Introduces Fast Otus 100mm Prime
24 April 2019
Zeiss has announced that its Otus 100mm 1.4 prime lens, the fourth of fast f1.4 Otus lenses, will soon join the 18mm, 55mm and 85mm primes in the lineup.
Around The Horn
24 April 2019
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 Dave Heath, storytelling awards, Coachella, Schwetzingen Castle, sharper iphone photos, a Q&A, iOS 13, the Canon G10, Rokinon/Samyang lenses, optimizing focus and ON1 Photo Raw 2019.5.
Nikon Announces Rugged Coolpix W150
23 April 2019
Nikon calls its ruggedized Coolpix W150 waterproof and shockproof but it seems it's mainly designed to be kid-proof on vacation. And the color options, none of which is black, would seem designed to appeal to kids too -- particularly the "flower" and "resort" options.
Book Bag: Two From Ilex on Wildlife Photography
23 April 2019
Ilex has recently published two books on wildlife photography that are at the same time very different and both admirable. One will make your safari more successful and the other will make your backyard a safari.
Around The Horn
23 April 2019
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 Hashem Shakeri, Venezuelan detention centers, Sri Lanka, Louie Palu, bad advice, a visual palindrome, Garry Winogrand, classic cameras, line of sight, a D500 firmware update and a creative types quiz.
Celebrate Earth Day with George Turner
22 April 2019
In an Adobe Blog post today, Lex van den Berghe highlights the work of photographer George Turner to celebrate Earth Day. Turner, he writes, "embodies the spirit of Earth Day every day and in everything he does."
Around The Horn
22 April 2019
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 Josef Hoflehner, Don McCullin, RawTherapee 5.6, the Luminar Library, Garry Winogrand and Shantanu Narayen.
Happy Easter to All Good Eggs
21 April 2019
There is a bit of pagan frivolity stirred into Easter Sunday's tradition of the Easter Bunny. "Frivolity" not "idolatry," we emphasize. The bunnies are milk chocolate, meant to be devoured, not solid gold intended for worship.
Matinee: Randal Ford
20 April 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
20 April 2019
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 Argentinian gauchos, Dan Winters, 35mm film, Filmborn and LensRental's $12,000 giveaway.
Friday Slide Show: Coloring Eggs
19 April 2019
Tomorrow night the tradition of coloring hard boiled eggs will be observed all over the world. It's fortunately not one of those traditions in which the meaning is very meaningful. It's just fun. You color the eggs, they get hidden that night, kids find them in the morning and everyone eats them all week.
World Press Photo Announces 26th Joop Swart Masterclass
19 April 2019
World Press Photo has announced the masters of the 26th edition of the Joop Swart Masterclass. Since its creation in 1994, the Masterclass has brought together young, promising photographers with the most experienced individuals in visual journalism to share and pass on knowledge and experience.
Tokina Announces Firin 100mm f2.8 FE Macro
19 April 2019
Tokina has announced a Firin 100mm f2.8 macro lens for the Sony E mount capable of capturing 1:1 images from a foot away. It's the second lens the company has released in the Firin series.
Around The Horn
19 April 2019
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 Mary Ellen Matthews, San Francisco earthquake photo auction, Godox, wire photos, Billie Weiss, food photography mistakes and Mike Scrutton.
2019 Sony World Photography Award Winners Announced
18 April 2019
The World Photography Organization has named the overall winners of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards. All winners received Sony digital imaging equipment, publication in the winners' book and their work will be shown as part of the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition at Somerset House, London.
Lemke Software Releases GraphicConverter 10.7
18 April 2019
Earlier this month, Lemkesoft released GraphicConverter 10.7, the Swiss Army knife image editing utility, with new and updated features plus a few bug fixes.
Around The Horn
18 April 2019
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 simulating Mars, alien lands, early photography, Andrew Quilty shunned, DeNoise AI, the digital transition and Vanelli.
Test Drive: Capture One's Editorial Color Grading Styles
17 April 2019
When Capture One introduced its Editorial Color Grading Styles in February, we grabbed a copy of all three style packs to test drive.
Leitz Photographica Auction Unveils Rare Gems
17 April 2019
Leitz Photographica Auction will host its 34th auction featuring a selection of rare Leicas on June 8.
Around The Horn
17 April 2019
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 interior of Notre Dame, Martin Parr, NBA photographers, Colleen Scott, choosing a mirrorless lens and 10 common mistakes.
Hasselblad Spotlights 'Hasselblad Heroines'
16 April 2019
Hasselblad has concluded the first installment of its Hasselblad Heroines, a series of profiles of women photographers updated weekly. In each piece the featured Heroine shares her experiences, tips and inspiration with fellow photographers.
Think Tank Photo Introduces PhotoCross 15 Backpack
16 April 2019
Think Tank Photo has introduced the MindShift PhotoCross 15 backpack. Built to withstand the elements, the new backpack fits an ungripped dSLR, three to five lenses, including a 70-200mm f2.8 attached to a body, and up to a 15-inch laptop. A side panel provides quick access without slipping the backpack off.
Around The Horn
16 April 2019
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 Notre Dame, AOP awards, color toning methods, the Ezybox Speed-Lite plus Henry Diltz and Mick Rock.
Pulitzer Winners in Photography Announced
15 April 2019
Among the Pulitzer Prizes announced today were two photography honors in the categories of Breaking News and Feature Photography, each of which carry awards of $15,000.
Monetization
15 April 2019
Currently on exhibit at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, Monet: The Late Years features nearly 50 paintings by Claude Monet dating mainly from 1913 to 1926. We wandered through the galleries yesterday, dodging the smartphones and taking it all in.
Around The Horn
15 April 2019
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 Bill Owens at Altamont, Carl Oliver Ander, Scott Kelly, Nikon primes, the state of the art, the Ricoh GR III, learning from others, what photography is and Brianna Wettlaufer.
Matinee: 'Skinningrove'
13 April 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
13 April 2019
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 Murray Orr, Myla Goldberg, Robin Wong, CJ Clarke, Emily Chang and Copyright Office passwords.
Friday Slide Show: Saint Lighting
12 April 2019
We almost titled today's show Friday Side Show, a slip of telling dimensions. Cities look their best at a distance, we think. Preferably with a sunset behind the skyline.
World Press Photo Contests Winners Announced
12 April 2019
The World Press Photo Foundation has announced the results of its 62nd annual World Press Photo Contest and the 9th annual World Press Photo Digital Storytelling Contest.
Around The Horn
12 April 2019
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 Sudan protests, World Press Photo Contest, event photography, JS Ondara, that fly, Jim Colton, camera lenses primer, dog and cat behavior and that Black Hole photo.
The Unicorn We Know
11 April 2019
Better the unicorn you know than the one you don't, we thought, passing this garden statuary yesterday morning. So we uncapped the lens, lined up the shot and bagged the mythological creature.
Around The Horn
11 April 2019
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 Mount Fanjing, Alexis Pichot, Yoko Ishii, the history of photography, nosebleed ISOs, a visual trend of 2019 and transformative visual tech.
Sony Updates Firmware For a7/a7R III
11 April 2019
Sony has released Software Version 3.0, a firmware update for its a7 III and a7R III that enhances real-time eye autofocus performance and adds real-time animal eye autofocus and interval shooting for time lapse.
Site Note: Tracking Follies
10 April 2019
In May 24, we detailed Our Tracking Policy, highlighting the status message in the left column of our headline page that indicates how you've set the tracking preference in your browser.
Around The Horn
10 April 2019
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 a black hole, Francis Hodgson, Chris Gillett, Los Angeles, Nikon Z shadow noise and Cory Richards.
Canon Announces Rebel SL3
9 April 2019
Canon has announced its Rebel SL3 featuring 4K video and Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Eye Detection AF in Live View shooting mode. The SL3 is also the lightest and smallest camera in the EOS lineup, the company said.
Rory Doyle Wins Zeiss Photography Award
9 April 2019
The World Photography Organization has announced that American photographer Rory Doyle has won the fourth annual Zeiss Photography Award for his series Delta Hill Riders.
Around The Horn +
9 April 2019
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 Shahidul Alam, Rwanda, Sony FE mount primes, processing Raw files, stock photography, a gate on Gilman, Julieanne Kost, HDR, ScanMyPhotos and Pixelmator Photo.
Saving Time
8 April 2019
Remember that refrigerator story from last month? Part of the solution has been to do a little plumbing and electrical work for the new unit. Electrical work requires shutting off power at the circuit breaker for any particular outlet and we did that. When we turned power back on, though, the wall clock wasn't moving.
Around The Horn
8 April 2019
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 Rwanda, derivative works, what a photo is about, legal advice for clients, Lexar's compact external SSDs and an RIP for a reader.
Matinee: 'Tripe | Ruff' by Thomas Ruff
6 April 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
6 April 2019
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 golf balls, dogs, the Panasonic G95's video, zone focusing and vignetting.
Sony Adds Five Artisans of Imagery
5 April 2019
Sony has announced five new photographers have been added to its Artisans of Imagery Ambassadors program. The five include Paul Nicklen, Taylor Rees, David Burnett, Jean Fruth and Nancy Borowick.
Friday Slide Show: Blossoms in the Rain
5 April 2019
If you've been following the bouncing ball here this week, you know we weren't very happy with the images of cherry blossoms we took on a rainy day earlier this week. And yet here they are, featured in our weekly slide show.
Around The Horn
5 April 2019
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 Gail Albert Halaban, Tara Todras-Whitehill, Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey, the Learning Light, Sigma primes, Kodak Everyday and the Copyright Office's strategic plan.
Panasonic Introduces Mirrorless Lumix G95 Rugged Hybrid
5 April 2019
Panasonic has introduced its Lumix G95 (labeled G99 in Japan and G90 elsewhere) to North America featuring a Micro Four Thirds 20.3-megapizel sensor without a low-pass filter to enhance sharpness, 5-axis dual image stabilization and 4K video.
Panasonic Updates Lumix G 14-140mm Zoom
5 April 2019
Panasonic has updated its Micro Four Thirds Lumix G 14-140mm zoom lens with a splash/dust-resistant construction that retains its compact and lightweight design. The f3.5-5.6 lens also features a 28-280mm 35mm equivalent range, optical image stabilization.
The Giving Tree
4 April 2019
It's hard to walk by this stump of a tree down the hill from us without thinking of The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. There isn't much left of it, suffice to say, yet it would be missed if ever uprooted.
That's partly because Chou Chou, the French bistro behind it that takes its name from the sound a train makes (without a French accent), painted its exterior in a brilliant orange.
And there's no little irony involved in arguing it would look better without the suckers sprouting from its trunk. And to prove it, just use the rollover buttons to see for yourself.
If only gardening were as easy as image editing.
It strikes us, in fact, as more a work of modern art than a plant. It's arms seem to be whirling in dance as the trunk spins around. And yet it's firmly rooted to the ground. Ground, we note, which is green with grass from the recent rains.
Copytrack Publishes Global Infringement Report
4 April 2019
Copytrack has published its Global Infringement Report 2019 analyzing online image theft worldwide. Of the three billion images shared online each day, he company said, around 85 percent are unlicensed, with estimated revenue lost at more than $600 million daily.
Around The Horn
4 April 2019
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 Brooklyn's Italian Williamsburg, salt mines, stylish Welsh children, Ming Thein, Stephen Gill, a fisheye landscape, the Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Luminar Flex.
So Much For Spring
3 April 2019
Our brief dalliance with spring ended with the weekend. It's on to summer weather, apparently. Which is to say, fog.
DNP Updates Snap Lab Software
3 April 2019
DNP has released an update of its Snap Lab SL620A software featuring a range of functional updates and improvements. You can now transfer images from smartphones without installing the DNP mobile app and a new index print of thumbnails is available.
Around The Horn
3 April 2019
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 Smithsonian contest winners, N.Y.'s Photography Show, Harold Davis, the 2019 Nikon Surf Photo of the Year, Victoria Siemer, Pixelmator Photo, retail photos and free resources for photographers.
Adobe Releases 2019 Creative Cloud Video Updates
3 April 2019
As broadcasters gather for the NAB Show in Las Vegas, Adobe has released updates to the video and audio applications in its Creative Cloud suite. Updates to Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition and Character Animator, among others, are available now to Creative Cloud subscribers.
Test Drive: Alien Skin's Exposure X4.5
2 April 2019
Alien Skin released a free update to Exposure X4, its Raw photo editor, adding Look-Up Table support, new image copy and organizing tools, configurable keyboard shortcuts, enhanced metadata options and new light effect overlays.
Around The Horn
2 April 2019
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 Elia Alba, Luke Hayes, the Fujifilm GFX 50R, the Nikon 1, zooming and a free 10-week portrait challenge.
Site Tweak: Expanded Editorial Counts
1 April 2019
When we wrote our Keyboard Maestro macro to count the stories in each category that we've published this month, we realized it had a shortcoming. It only reported the current month.
Around The Horn
1 April 2019
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 Mauricio Lima, Japanese cherry blossom, Paolo Di Paolo, Kyle RM Johnson, searching photos with Siri and Scott Kelby's new book, carefully avoiding the April Fools' fodder out there.
March Archived
1 April 2019
As is our obsession, we've just archived Volume 8 Number 3 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 26 Features, 16 commented News stories, 29 Editor's Notes (which included 192 items of interest), one review and one site note for a total of 73 stories.
Matinee: 'The Faroe Islands With Marc Chesnau'
30 March 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
30 March 2019
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 Kalifornia Kool, pioneering female photographers at the New York Times, testing gear, grading color, Harriet Tubman and Todd Hido.
Remembering Ed Westcott
29 March 2019
During World War II, the top secret Manhattan Project produced the first nuclear weapons that would eventually end the global conflict. Ed Westcott was the only photographer allowed to document the project being conducted at the Clinton Engineer Works at Oak Ridge, Tenn., where most of the work was done.
Spring Poppy
29 March 2019
Earlier today in the Horn we bemoaned the lack of spring-like symptoms in the weather. Rain, wind, wintery stuff was still plaguing us.
Friday Slide Show: SFMOMA's snap+share
29 March 2019
If it seems counterintuitive to visit an exhibit about transmitting photos, you're in luck. We're about to transmit the exhibit to you. That, after all, is the point of SFMOMA's snap+share exhibit opening tomorrow.
Sigma To Ship Mount Converter in April
29 March 2019
Sigma announced it will ship its Sigma Mount Converter MC-21 in April. The MC-21 allows for Sigma's SA mount and Canon EF mount lenses to be used on L-Mount camera bodies.
Around The Horn
29 March 2019
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 Spring, Andre Kertesz, Stefan Rousseau, Laura Zalenga, Zeiss MTFs, the Month of Photography, Greg Noire's free Lightroom presets, ISO and a screaming pope.
And Then There Are Days Like This
28 March 2019
If you indulged in Tuesday's There Will Be Days Like This, you may be concerned that we left Mom in the lurch with no refrigerator and a can of soup. "What happened?" we imagine you screaming.
Around The Horn
28 March 2019
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 Harbin's melting ice sculptures, Lorena Turner, Joan Stupik, Tommy Brown, NASA photographers, Mark Laita, an iPhone at the party, JPEG 2000 and digital skills.
Around The Horn
27 March 2019
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 Lisa Elmaleh, the Quarry of Lights, Natalia Poniatowska, Giulio Di Sturco, women photographers, 13 key lighting ideas, geotagging, 16 mirrorless lenses, the Sony a9 firmware update, Gigapixel AI, Pick a Portrait Style contest, Moose Peterson, image compression algorithms and the Apple Store. Hmm, today's Horn could make a magazine all by itself....
There Will Be Days Like This
26 March 2019
The emergency call came the night before. Mom's refrigerator was out. So we drove over there with the bright idea of moving her frozen food to the freezer in the basement.
Around The Horn
26 March 2019
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 Nadav Kander, Cyclone Idai, Brian Otieno, Govert De Roos, the Northern Lights, the Flower Super-Bloom, the Olympus ZD 25/1.2 Pro and Picture Methods.
Sony Introduces RX0 II Tiny Tough Compact +
26 March 2019
Sony has introduced its tiny but tough RX0II digital camera sporting a 1.0-type stacked 15.3-megapixel Exmor RS CMOS sensor capable of 16-fps continuous still shooting and 4K movies. The waterproof, shockproof and crushproof digicam measures 2.32 x 1.59 x 1.38 inches and weighs 4.62 oz.
Remembering Peter B. Kaplan
25 March 2019
Peter B. Kaplan passed on to greater heights than those he ever photographed from on March 19 in Wilmington, Del. He was 79.
Camera Bits Releases Photo Mechanic 6
25 March 2019
Camera Bits has released Photo Mechanic 6, which features faster speed, 64-bit compatibility, a streamlined user interface and more. The company also announced it has partnered with six other companies for a giveaway promotion.
Around The Horn
25 March 2019
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 Hanna Antonsson, Transnistria, the Rokinon 12mm f2 lLens, Canon primes MTFs, Alan Schaller, preferred Raw converter(s) and Back-Up Your Lightroom Catalog Monday.
Matinee: Ali Shahrouzi
23 March 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
23 March 2019
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 SOOC monochromes, recommended Mac hardware, the Fujifilm 8-16mm f2.8 XF lens, Astro Panel, Quantum dots, Auschwitz reminder, Prints for Good, Nato-Lens and Judi Dench.
Friday Slide Show: Pier Pilings
22 March 2019
Nothing lasts forever, we are constantly reminded. That's one reason we welcome spring each year. It counters the continual decay we confront every day with a new bud, a blossom, a fence going up, the painters arriving.
Around The Horn
22 March 2019
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 Alison Pollack, color grading, iPhone landscape photography, lab testing and 2019 Infinity Awards.
Sigma Announces April Lens Workshops
21 March 2019
Sigma has announced its April lineup of six Lens Workshops to held throughout the country. Topics include astrophotography, animal photography, nature and macro photography, portrait photography and sports photography.
Around The Horn
21 March 2019
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 migration, Frans Lanting, Carleton Watkins, a free watercolor action, applying for grants or prizes, hiding photos on your phone, Photoshop's Academy Award, fair use and ON1's spring sale.
Deals: Affinity Spring Sale
20 March 2019
Affinity has announced its Spring Sale, discounting everything 20 percent, starts today. That includes deals on both Affinity Photo for the desktop and Affinity Photo for iPad.
Around The Horn
20 March 2019
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 New Zealand, Patricia Davidson, a Holi palette, moody black-and-whites, equipment failure, the Think Tank Photo Vision 13 shoulder bag and a beginner's guide.
Panorama of Alcatraz
19 March 2019
Our bus ride to Fort Mason last weekend afforded us some of the best views of Alcatraz we've had in a while. So we lined up a few shots with our Nikon D300 and 18-200mm Nikkor and fired away. Then we thought we'd shoot a panorama, taking three shots at 200mm as we panned the island.
Think Tank Photo Introduces Stand Manager 52
19 March 2019
Think Tank Photo has announced the Stand Manager 52 with both internal tiedowns and exterior compression straps to secure lighting stands. With four padded handles, shock-absorbing wheels and rear skid rails, the case is also easy to load while transporting to and from a location shoot.
Around The Horn
19 March 2019
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 Daniel Gebhart de Koekkoek, Farrah Skeiky, Nikon's Z system primes, printing Photoshop keyboard shortcuts, instant landscapes, a category error, earning cash and the Photography Show.
Deals: Capture One Sony, Fujifilm 50 Pct. Discount
18 March 2019
Phase One has announced a 50 percent discount on Capture One Sony or Capture One Fujifilm, the versions of its image editing software targeted for those specific camera systems. In addition, the subscription plan for either version is discounted up to 65 percent. And Style Pack bundles are included, too. All discounts will be available only through the end of the month.
Sailing
18 March 2019
The sky was clear and the bay was as still as a lake yesterday when we walked to the end of a pier at Fort Mason to take a shot of Alcatraz. The Rock hadn't look quite so good in a long time.
We turned around toward the Golden Gate Bridge and saw a sailboat, its white sails lit up by the sun as it turned toward the harbor with the lighthouse at Point Bonita in the background.
A postcard.
Except the color was very flat so we opted for a monochrome portrayal. And the image, free from its muddy color, sprang to life.
It reminded us of how, many years ago now, our own sailing chops sprang to life quite suddenly.
There was, once upon a time, a sailboat rental place on Mission Bay in San Diego which would rent a small sailboat with just a mainsail even to someone with no sailing experience on the condition you took a short (and free) lesson from them.
Around The Horn
18 March 2019
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 Midwest floods, SXSW, camera reviews, chasing gains, Canon firmware notice, AI, MySpace, copyright and a Rocky Nook deal.
Happy St. Patrick's Day
17 March 2019
The convergence of St. Paddy's Day on a Sunday would seem to be like a total eclipse. Of one or the other. It's hard to countenance both at once.
Matinee: Paul Swee
16 March 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
16 March 2019
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 Global Climate Strike, Jacob Blickenstaff, the next full frame cameras, Polarr, printing and money.
Bob & Diane Fund Launches 'Still Living' Photo Contest
16 March 2019
The Bob & Diane Fund is now accepting submissions for its new Still Living photo contest open to "those living with Alzheimer's or dementia."
Friday Slide Show: Portrait of a Fence
15 March 2019
Good fences make good neighbors, so the proverb says. And thinking back over all the fences we have lived with does indeed bring back fond memories of the good neighbors we have been blessed to live near.
Around The Horn
15 March 2019
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 Blackpool, Mike Warren, the Fujifilm XT-30, simple portrait lighting, Peggy Levison Nolan and Lightroom basics.
Around The Horn
14 March 2019
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 Bruce Polin, a diffuser, Exposure X4.5, amateurs, digital literacy and two Supreme Court decisions.
Hasselblad Announces Release Cord, Charging Hub
14 March 2019
Hasselblad has expanded its accessory line for the X System with the introduction of its new Release Cord X and Battery Charging Hub.
Lensbaby Introduces Edge 35 Optic
14 March 2019
Lensbaby has announced a new 35mm wide-angle tilt lens available as either an Optic for owners of a Composer or with the Composer Pro II. The new lens is available in mounts for the Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fuji X and Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens cameras. The Edge 35 Optic joins the company's existing 50mm and 80mm lens options.
Around The Horn
13 March 2019
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 Venezuelan blackouts, photographing bipolar disorder, Kirk Tuck returns, home brew color grading, timelapse photography tips, imposter syndrome and a Rocky Nook deal.
Think Tank Photo Announces Vision Shoulder Bag Series
12 March 2019
Think Tank Photo has announced its Vision shoulder bag series signed for both capacity and security. Large enough to pack a dSLR or mirrorless kit, the affordable workhorse bags feature a top zipper plus an internal zippered flap.
Book Bag: Recent Releases
12 March 2019
Our full book reviews gathered under this column's tag are reserved for titles we found particularly inspiring. But there are a number of releases that we read for review that are worthy of recognition if not a full review. Our short reviews of recent releases attempts to retrieve them from oblivion. Because, you know, we think you might enjoy them.
Houses on a Hill
12 March 2019
Beautiful views come at a price. And not just the price of the real estate. There is the assault of winter storms bringing hard rain and strong wind. And, yes, they are getting worse. Harder rain, stronger wind.
p> Steel shutters come to mind but then, we wonder, why are all the shutters around here merely decorative? Why are there no functional shutters?We suspect it's because the weather here has traditionally been mild, moderated by the ocean which takes all summer to warm and all winter to cool. The warm summer air from the valley hits the cool air over the wintered ocean to create fog while the cool winter air meets the warmed ocean air to keep things stabilized.
Around The Horn
12 March 2019
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 end of winter, masculinity, four modern freedoms, the Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM, fusion X-Ray images, a Frans Lanting offer, Bell Labs long ago and Tim Berners-Lee.
New Meyer Optik Gorlitz Updates Company Status
11 March 2019
After taking over Meyer Optik at the end of last year, OPC Optics has been busy resurrecting the brand and its reputation. In addition to launching a new Web site, the company has discontinued the Somnium and Nocturnus lens lines after discovering "the Somnium was actually a modified Russian lens and the Nocturnus was a modified Chinese lens."
Two Views
11 March 2019
Against our better judgement yesterday, we took a walk. We didn't get too wet but that's only because it hailed instead of rained on us. The little ice balls bounced right off our jacket.
Around The Horn
11 March 2019
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 Savannah to Miami, switching brands, empty folders, tripod maintenance, a Durst LED conversion and Nicole Frugé's upcoming AMA.
Remembering Vivian Cherry
9 March 2019
She started dancing when she was five years old and worked on Broadway before becoming a street photographer in the 1940s, licensing her photo essays to Popular Photography, Collier's, Sports Illustrated, Red Book, Life, Ebony and other publications for 50 years. She passed away on March 4 at the age of 98.
Matinee: 'Women in the 21st Century'
9 March 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Spring Forward
9 March 2019
Public service is in our blood. Twice a year, anyway, when we feel the urge to remind you that Daylight Saving Time (for those of us who observe it) takes effect at 2 a.m. tomorrow. Which instantly becomes 3 a.m.
Around The Horn
9 March 2019
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 Joe Perri, the Rohingya, Daido Moriyama, a Flickr policy update and the recent Supreme Court copyright ruling.
Around The Horn
8 March 2019
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 International Women's Day at National Geographic and Adobe with contests Female in Focus and the IWD 2019 Worldwide Photo Competition.
Friday Slide Show: Hot Wheels
8 March 2019
We hadn't lived in the new place very long when, walking by Glen Canyon, we came across a small black metal toy car on the sidewalk. That stretch of the walk was not a place anyone would have returned to look for a lost toy. So we rescued it.
A Deep Thought On Camera Reviews
8 March 2019
It's always interesting to hear what pros like about their gear and, as in today's Horn, what made them switch from one brand to another. One reason it's interesting is because the discussion reveals what really matters (gear-wise) when you're trying to take photographs.
Around The Horn
8 March 2019
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 International Women's Day, women at Adobe, Gerda Taro, Rosie the Riveters, minefields in Sri Lanka, Doug Mills, a comparison shoot, Route 66 and worthless camera reviews.
Leica Announces Q2
7 March 2019
Leica has introduced the Leica Q2 camera with enhanced imaging quality from its 47.3-Mp full-frame CMOS sensor, weather protection, an upgraded viewfinder over its predecessor, precise autofocus and more.
Around The Horn
7 March 2019
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 Mary Mildred Williams, Astrid Verhoef, Julia Margaret Cameron, sexism in photography, customizable Photoshop keyboard shortcuts, lightning and Monday's Supreme Court copyright ruling.
Around The Horn
6 March 2019
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 Alabama, Erin Sullivan, Apple Photos shortcuts and the Save the Internet Act.
Black Eye Launches Smartphone Pro Kit G4
6 March 2019
Black Eye has announced its Pro Kit G4, a one-kit solution for pro-level mobile photography and filmmaking. The kit features three new Pro lenses: the Pro Portrait Tele G4, Pro Fisheye G4 and Pro Cinema Wide G4 in a durable, compact travel case.
DxO Releases PhotoLab Update with Nikon Z, Canon R Support
6 March 2019
DxO has updated PhotoLab to version 2.2 with support for four the Nikon Z 6, the Canon EOS R and EOS M50 and the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom drone, bumping the hardware-smart image editing solution over 46,000 camera/lens combinations.
Around The Horn
6 March 2019
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 Brian Frank, Shawn Theodore, Sigma Art lenses, Photo Mechanic 6, child photography tips, the Kirk GFX 50R L-plate, editorial photography, agencies and Oracle Arena.
Surviving The Morning
6 March 2019
In contrast perhaps to yesterday morning's exuberant celebration of Monday as a concept, we confess that we find starting any day harder than it should be. All anyone ever wants is "one more day" and yet here we are, stumbling out of the hay loft in the dimness toward the salvation of the coffee machine.
Remembering Wil Riera
5 March 2019
The freelance photojournalist Wil Riera, who covered his native Venezuela for BBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post, died March 2. He was 36 and had suffered from a congenital disorder that led to a stroke in 2018. He was recuperating from brain surgeries to address the disorder.
Remembering Yannis Behrakis
5 March 2019
Greek photojournalist and Reuters senior editor Yannis Behrakis passed away March 2 after a long battle with cancer. He was 58.
Phase One To Host Free March Webinars
5 March 2019
This month Phase One will stream a series of three free webinars on Capture One, its image editing software, hosted by David Grover.
Around The Horn
5 March 2019
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 Smithsonian photo contest, Pictures of the Year International contest, the Art Institute of Chicago's Photo Conservation Department, Ethan Pines, Spectre reviewed and some legal advice.
The Keys To Lost Locks
4 March 2019
Mondays are less a return to the harness for us than a launch day. After taking a day off, we find ourselves full of fresh ideas. And that often means working with our hands to see just exactly what we're thinking about.
Around The Horn
4 March 2019
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 Los Angeles, portraiture, Sally Mann, ISO and the format revealed.
Matinee: Peter Turnley's 'French Kiss'
2 March 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
2 March 2019
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 Inge Morath, a guessing game, Annie Griffiths, Nick Brandt and the Stratomax Vehicle Doorstep.
Friday Slide Show: Angels
1 March 2019
We're no expert on angels. We know a lot about thieves, liars and scoundrels but angels mainly elude us. Not entirely, however. Now and then our load is lightened by an angel or two that we had no idea existed.
Around The Horn
1 March 2019
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 Alam's Photo Festival, masks, fedoras, Spectre, CHDK, a gear sale and the 2019 Daylight Photo Awards.
February Archived
1 March 2019
We've just archived Volume 8 Number 2 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 11 Features, 34 commented News stories, 24 Editor's Notes (which included 152 items of interest), two reviews and two site notes for a total of 73 stories.
Topaz Labs Introduces Sharpen AI
28 February 2019
Topaz Labs has introduced Sharpen AI, an artificial-intelligence driven image sharpening tool that works as a standalone or plug-in for Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, or Topaz Studio.
Leica Announces 35mm Prime For SL System
28 February 2019
Leica has announced its APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f2 ASPH for the SL system. The new prime takes advantage of "innovative production methods and new technologies," the company said.
Around The Horn
28 February 2019
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 Alec Soth, Kent Andreasen, stacking photographs in Lightroom, flying with lithium-ion batteries and a 10-TB external drive.
Canon Launches RAISE Online Photo Community
28 February 2019
Canon has launched RAISE, the company's first online photo-community platform. The platform uses artificial intelligence to help photographers organize and categorize their photos through auto-tagging.
Photography Show Announces AIPAD Talks
27 February 2019
The Photography Show, presented by AIPAD, has announced a 12 AIPAD Talks to be held during the Show, which runs April 4 through April 7 at Pier 94 in New York City.
Around The Horn
27 February 2019
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 underwater contest winners, Scott Wallace, Ron Jude, Nicolas Bruno, the new Olympus 12-200mm, Aundre Larrow, Huntington Witherill, Visenze, branding, USB 3.2 and a Rocky Nook deal.
Site Tweak: Story Counts
27 February 2019
Last August we wrote a little Perl script to run inside a Keyboard Maestro macro on our laptop to count the stories we've published during the month. It does more than count stories, counting the kind of story, adding up Horn items, totaling published images (plus stories with images) and calculating percentages, too.
Sony Adds Fast 135mm Prime to G Master Lineup +
26 February 2019
Sony has announced the addition of the FE 135mm f1.8 GM prime lens to its G Master lineup. The new prime offers "exceptionally high resolution and exquisite bokeh, two qualities that are signature attributes of Sony's flagship G Master brand," the company said.
Smith Fund Increases Smith Grant To $40,000
26 February 2019
The W. Eugene Smith Fund has raised its Smith Grant to $40,000 to celebrate the foundation's 40th anniversary. The increase has only been approved for 2019 but the board of trustees will reconvene following this year's award presentations in New York in October to determine if the increase will become permanent.
Sigma Announces L-Mount Art Primes, Mount Converter
26 February 2019
Sigma has announced 11 of its Art prime lenses will be available for L-Mount bodies. The company also announced the launch of its Mount Converter MC-21 to allow Sigma's SA mount and Canon EF mount lenses to be used on the L-Mount camera bodies.
Around The Horn
26 February 2019
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 Grand Canyon, Shot on iPhone, Andrew Quilty, Imageprograf Pro-2000 and a Nikon Z7 PDAF Banding FAQ.
SD Association Introduces microSD Express Cards
25 February 2019
The SD Association has announced microSD Express, offering the popular PCI Express and NVMe interfaces along with a legacy microSD interface for backwards compatibility. Like SD Express, microSD Express uses the PCIe interface to deliver a 985-MB per second maximum data transfer rate and the NVMe upper layer protocol for advanced memory access mechanism.
Sigma Announces March Lens Workshops
25 February 2019
Sigma has announced its March lineup of Lens Workshops in New York and Indiana. The workshops offer hands-on experience in genres like astro and food photography with guidance from Sigma's photo specialists.
Around The Horn
25 February 2019
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 Oscars, WWII in color, Johnston x 3, the PEN-F, one-bag travel, Peter Karbe, a chocolate box studio, new step-up rings, Photoshop shortcuts, Rogue Photo and Fujifilm media price increases.
Matinee: 'Resistance Photographers'
23 February 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
23 February 2019
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 Nicholas JR White, "Britain From the Air", Wayne Miller and Esperanza Spalding.
Friday Slide Show: City College
22 February 2019
Two and a half miles from the bunker, on a little hill of its own, City College has stood as a beacon of learning since the first half of the last century. It's dark observation dome stands above the motto chiseled in its facade: The Truth Shall Make You Free.
Tokina Announces 16-28mm Opera Zoom
22 February 2019
Inspired by the focal length and aperture of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX lens, Tokina has announced its Opera 16-28mm f2.8 FF will join the already released Opera 50mm f1.4 FF in the company's premier lens line.
Around The Horn
22 February 2019
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 Syria, Elina Zolotareva, Fabian Oefner, astrophotography, the Nikon 105mm and free Photoshop/Lightroom tutorials.
Ricoh Unveils Smaller, Faster GR III
21 February 2019
Ricoh has announced its GR III featuring a newly designed lens, image sensor and imaging engine in a compact, lightweight package smaller than its predecessor.
Ricoh Announces Heavy-Duty G900, Ruggedized WG-6
21 February 2019
Ricoh has unveiled its G900 designed for demanding industrial environments including disaster relief alongside its ruggedized WG-6. The cameras share man of the same features.
Around The Horn
21 February 2019
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 Super Snow Moon, portraiture, a unique image of the moon, "Earth", camera physics, DropKey Studio in a Bag and FlexClip.
Remembering Guy Webster
20 February 2019
Guy Webster, one of the early innovators of rock-and-roll photography, died on Feb. 5 in Ojai, Calif. He had been suffering from diabetes and liver cancer in the months before his death.
Tamron Developing Three New Lenses
20 February 2019
Tamron has announced the development of two new lenses for full-frame dSLR, a 35-150mm zoom and a 35mm prime, and one 17-28mm zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Around The Horn
20 February 2019
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 Carnival, Julia Lomax, a fisheye, color, portraiture, online printing, a contract, used gear prices, a compact USB hub and a Rocky Nook discount.
Panasonic Introduces FZ1000 II Digicam
19 February 2019
Panasonic has announced its FZ1000 II digicam with a 16x 24-400mm 35mm equivalent zoom lens coupled to a 20.1-megapixel sensor. Shooting up to 12 frames per second and UHD 4K video with 5-axis image stabilization, the FZ100 sports a 2.36m-Dot OLED live viewfinder and 3.0-inch 1.24m-dot free-angle LCD monitor.
Panasonic Introduces Lumix DCZS80 Travel Digicam
19 February 2019
Panasonic has announced its Lumix DCZS80 compact digicam designed for travel with a 30x, 24-720mm 35mm equivalent zoom with optical image stabilization that can captures UHD 4K video. Along with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, the new digicam features up to ISO 6400 sensitivity and Depth from Defocus technology for fast autofocus.
Smith Fund Increases Applicant Diversity, Waives Fees
19 February 2019
To increase the diversity of entrants and make it easier for more photographers to submit their work for grant consideration, the Smith Fund has partnered with six international organizations to encourage its members to submit their work. The Smith Fund has also given each organization the ability to waive entry fees for members based on the quality of work and financial need.
Around The Horn
19 February 2019
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 chimney sweeps, watches, Chinatown, custom workspaces in Photoshop, Enhance Details continued, photos developed in space and graffiti.
Presidents' Day
18 February 2019
So we have gone from the Year of the Dog to the Year of the Pig. In 2020, the lunar calendar will take us to the Year of the Rat. Nothing quite as well describes what this nation is going through.
Matinee: Laura McPhee
16 February 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
16 February 2019
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 landscapes, the week in review, William Christenberry, gardens, Nan Goldin, more on Enhance Details, a free Topaz webinar, free images and free ringtones.
Friday Slide Show: The Mandolin
15 February 2019
We happen to have Uncle Louie's mandolin. In all the years we knew Uncle Louie, we never heard him play. He emigrated to this country at the beginning of the last century, unwillingly because he had to leave his beloved pet goat behind.
Around The Horn
15 February 2019
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 Kirk Decker, In Between Storms, Antarctica, a Canon mismatch and the Fujifilm XF +50-140mm f2.8 zoom.
Around The Horn
14 February 2019
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 1969, adoptions, Fashion Week and a Capture One update.
Canon Introduces EOS RF Mirrorless
14 February 2019
Canon has announced its EOS RF full-frame mirrorless, the second body in the R system, compatible with both Canon's RF lenses adn its EF and EF-S lenses with an adapter. Smaller than the company's Rebel T7i, the RF is designed as the entry-level full-frame mirrorless option in the R system.
Canon Announces Development Of Six RF Lenses
14 February 2019
Canon has announced it is developing six new RF lenses for its full-frame mirrorless R system.
Fujifilm Unveils X-T30, XF 16mm Prime, Firmware Updates
14 February 2019
Fujifilm has made several new announcements for the Fujifilm X series, including the launch of the Fujifilm X-T30, its new mirrorless digital camera, the Fujinon XF 16mm f2.8 R WR wide-angle lens and firmware updates to the series.
Fujifilm Introduces Ruggedized XP140
14 February 2019
Fujifilm Corp. has announced the FinePix XP140, the latest addition to its XP series of digicams designed for outdoor sports and other leisure activities. The XP140 features Fujifilm's proprietary image processing engine in its palm-sized compact body and a variety of automated functions like Main Subject Recognition to track a subject and Eye-Detection AF.
Nikon Announces 24-70mm Zoom For Z System
14 February 2019
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f2.8 S lens for the Z Mount system featuring a useful zoom range, fast aperture, edge-to-edge sharpness and compact/lightweight design, the company said.
Test Drive: SpyderLENSCAL To Tweak Autofocus
13 February 2019
One of the more obscure features of your digital camera may just be the Autofocus Micro Adjustment. Not every camera includes it but it's an essential setting for tweaking how your camera autofocuses with any autofocus lens or a particular autofocus lens.
Six 6x6 Global Talent Program Winners From Asia Announced
13 February 2019
World Press Photo has announced six winners from Asia in its Global Talent Program. Asia is the final edition of the program's first cycle that began in August 2017.
Around The Horn
13 February 2019
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 Martin Parr, testing ACR's Enhance Details, five iOS camera apps, Birmingham discount tickets, PhotoShelter discount, 500px statement and a copyright rule.
Kim Phuc Awarded Dresden Peace Prize
13 February 2019
Kim Phuc, the naked child running down the road in Nick Ut's photo from the Vietnam war, received the Dresden Peace Prize in Germany in recognition of her work for peace.
Olympus Unveils M.Zuiko 12-200mm Zoom
13 February 2019
Olympus has introduced its splash-proof and dust-proof M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f3.5-6.3 featuring a 35mm equivalent focal length of 24-400mm, "the highest magnification zoom available on an interchangeable lens for mirrorless systems," according to the company.
Adobe Updates Lightroom Ecosystem, Camera Raw +
12 February 2019
In a blog post today, Adobe's Josh Haftel announced substantial updates to the Lightroom ecosystem, including Camera Raw. Updates have been released for Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC and Lightroom CC for iOS, as well.
BJP Accepting Entries For Fourth Portrait of Britain
12 February 2019
The British Journal of Photography is now accepting entries to the fourth edition of its Portrait of Britain, a nationwide exhibition in partnership with JCDecaux UK.
Around The Horn
12 February 2019
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 Wesaam Al-Badry, Robert Darch, Tokyo, Gloria (the model), ACR's Enhanced Details, Jim Kasson and mistakes.
Leica Announces ASC 100 Edition Of M10-P
11 February 2019
Leica has announced the Leica M10-P ASC 100 Edition made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Cinematographers. Comprised of a Leica M10-P camera and a Leica Summicron-M 35 f2 ASPH. lens, the kit offers two specially tailored Cine Look modes for cinematographers and filmmakers.
Around The Horn
11 February 2019
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 Farsahd Usyan, Stefan Huber, advice for Canon and Lightroom's folder panel.
Datacolor Introduces SpyderX Monitor Calibration Tool
11 February 2019
Datacolor has announced SpyderX, a color calibration tool for monitors that it says is faster and more accurate than it's previous calibration tools. SpyderX features a redesigned, lens-based color engine with better color accuracy and low light capability, the company said.
Prograde Digital Releases Recovery Pro
11 February 2019
ProGrade Digital has released Recovery Pro, a software application to assist with recovery of photo and video files that have become lost, accidentally deleted and/or corrupted.
Matinee: 'The Wild in Me: Dave Cuthbertson'
9 February 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
9 February 2019
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 a street-style pre-wedding shoot, two SFMOMA shows, Larry Racioppo's Brooklyn and Gruber on webcam security.
Friday Slide Show: Boats
8 February 2019
We had no idea when we woke up this morning what we would do for a slide show. We've spent the week quarantined with a cold so there was nothing fresh in the hold. But we have a fond spot for our slide show on Bikes and we thought we might ask Excire to dig up our photos of boats.
Around The Horn
8 February 2019
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 Chinese landscapes, lens laws, the Olympus 25mm Pro lens, creative compositing, Emoji Mosaic, Jim Olive and the Rocky Nook Book Club.
Leica Announces Entry Dates For Oskar Barnack Award
7 February 2019
Leica has announced photographers can submit entries to the international photographic competition from March 1 through April 1 for the 2019 Leica Oskar Barnack Award.
Bamberger's 'Hoops' To Open At National Building Museum
7 February 2019
Opening just in time for March Madness, the National Building Museum in will exhibit Bill Bamberger's Hoops. The series of images of private and public basketball courts share one unique trait. They are devoid of people.
Capture One Introduces Editorial Color Grading Styles
7 February 2019
Capture One has released its Editorial Color Grading Style Pack featuring three sets of seven Phase One styles each made by Michael Woloszynowicz, Marie Bärsch and Pratik Naik.
Around The Horn
7 February 2019
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 Mohammad Ismail, Tod Papageorge, event photography, Teju Cole and fashion portrait retouching tips.
Test Drive: Retrospective 2.0 Series Bags
6 February 2019
If there was one thing we didn't like about Think Tank Photo's gorgeous Signature 13 Bag it was the $300 price tag. We don't have that problem with its Retrospective 2.0 Series bags. They're nearly the same design at almost half the price.
Around The Horn
6 February 2019
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 Lunar New Year, using a fisheye lens, the far side of the moon, a power boost, an IR filter, customizing Photoshop's toolbar and FCC oversight.
Angry Sky, Happy Clouds
5 February 2019
A series of downpours blew in off the Pacific every few minutes or so yesterday as if they were following a bus schedule. Sometimes there was sunshine between them, sometimes not. The wind blew ferociously.
Around The Horn
5 February 2019
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 John Cantlie, Don McCullin, the Authority Collective, the best compact camera, Harold Davis, Amy Shore, Renan Ozturk and the Fence.
A Model Neighborhood
4 February 2019
Once in a while it pays to visit the local branch of the public library. Last year, for example, we picked up eight free LED light bulbs there. Just for popping in. And the other day we got a peek at a 3D map of our neighborhood in 1938.
Around The Horn
4 February 2019
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 Robert Frank, Sam Youkilis, Shin Noguchi, Greg Kahn, off-camera lighting, greeting cards, Nikkor lens rebates and Google+.
Matinee: 'Football 100 Years Ago'
2 February 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
2 February 2019
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 Irving Penn, Tara Todras-Whitehill, black-and-white color, three prime lenses and an ON1 sale.
Friday Slide Show: At The Ballet
1 February 2019
We haven't been to the ballet in years. But this Christmas a nephew who himself is a dancer gave us a couple of tickets to the San Francisco Ballet's performance of The Adventures of Don Quixote. So last Saturday off we went.
Panasonic Introduces Lumix S1, S1R
1 February 2019
Panasonic has released the full specifications of its dSLR mirrorless cameras the Lumix S1R and S1 with a 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, featuring pixel-shift technology and a high-resolution electronic viewfinder. Based on the L-Mount standard, the new cameras feature a well-balanced, large inner diameter and compact dimensions for a flange focus to realize optimum size and performance as a mirrorless camera system, the company said.
Panasonic Introduces Three L-Mount Lenses For S Series
1 February 2019
Panasonic has introduced three new interchangeable lenses based on the L-Mount system for the Lumix S Series full-frame digital single lens mirrorless camera also announced today. They include...
Around The Horn
1 February 2019
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 our frozen world, Ruairidh McGlynn, the British Photography Awards, fixing a closed eye and marketing.
January Archived
1 February 2019
We had to double check but it's true, we've just archived the first number of Volume 8 of Photo Corners. It seems like on three volumes. Anyway, you'll find the latest on the Archive page, packed with 16 Features, 18 commented News stories, 26 Editor's Notes (which included 160 items of interest), three reviews and one site note for a total of 64 stories.
Test Drive: Topaz Labs JPEG to Raw AI
31 January 2019
We know, we know, we know. There's no such thing as a free lunch. But we accept every invitation anyway. So when Topaz Labs announced JPEG to Raw AI, its tool to convert a simple JPEG image into an editable Raw file, we tucked a napkin under our chin.
Leica Announces Limited Edition Safari M10-P, Summicron-M 50mm
31 January 2019
Leica has announced the launch of the limited edition Leica M10-P Safari camera and Summicron-M 50mm f2 lens, continuing the company's ongoing tradition of a special olive green cameras.
Around The Horn
31 January 2019
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 orcas, Robin Wong, the Anthropocene, Jackie Robinson, Amy Wolff, image stabilization, radial masks and Julieanne Kost.
Around The Horn
30 January 2019
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 top Flickr photos, an Australian heat wave, Richard Misrach, focus stacking and Photo Raw 2019.2.
Smith Fund Accepting Applications for 2019 Grants
29 January 2019
Now in its 40th year, the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund has begun accepting applications for its 2019 Grants, which include the $35,000 Smith Grant, $4,000 Student Grant, $5,000 Howard Chapnick Grant, as well as several fellowships and special awards.
Nikon Accepting Applications For Storytellers Scholarship
29 January 2019
Nikon has announced it is now accepting applications for its second Nikon Storytellers Scholarship, which celebrates the power of visual storytelling by supporting the education of aspiring content creators. Students in the United States and Canada can apply for the chance to be selected as one of 10 winners to receive a $10,000 academic scholarship.
Around The Horn
29 January 2019
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 Brazilian dam collapse, Sheila Pree Bright, Nikos Economopoulos, Canon's sales forecast, scouting locations, JPEG to Raw AI, indigo, Errol Morris's Weegee and a Capture One Styles bundles deal.
Book Bag: Two From the V&A Photography Library
28 January 2019
The Victoria & Albert permanent photography collection includes over 300,000 images dating from 1839 to the present. Its Photography Library explores the many facets of the art of photography by drawing from that vast collection to product 192-page books that present the works on generous 7.5 x 9-3/4 inch pages.
Around The Horn
28 January 2019
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 Data Privacy Day, Garrett Grove, Bruce Gilden, Robin Wong, Don McCullin, a Medium Format look, David Hobby, FoodPhoto Art Exhibtion 2019 contest, Nikon deals and Fujifilm deals.
Matinee: 'Photos In The Rain'
26 January 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
26 January 2019
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 Jason DeMarte, Felicia Honkasalo, Alexander Bronfer and Marta Kulesza.
Friday Slide Show: The Tea Garden
25 January 2019
The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park is the oldest public Japanese garden in the U.S. having been constructed for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition. We made its acquaintance as a kid and immediately fell under its spell.
Capture One Release Free Style Pack
25 January 2019
Capture One has released its Editor's Choice free style pack for Capture One 12 owners. The pack includes 10 styles available through Jan. 31 only.
Around The Horn
25 January 2019
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 migrants in Reus, Venezuelan protests, Flickr Explore, a manifesto, the Olympus M1x and Apple's iPhone contest.
Around The Horn
24 January 2019
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 2018 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest winners, Brendan George Ko, Photoshop CC's font size, seeing around corners and copyright webinar.
Hasselblad Releases X1D-50c Firmware Update
24 January 2019
Hasselblad has released Update 1.22 for its X1D-50c to support its new XCD lenses. The update also includes a list of minor improvements that advance the overall functionality of the X1D- 50c mirrorless medium format camera.
Olympus Announces MX1, Flash System, New Zoom, Teleconverter
24 January 2019
Olympus made a slew of announcements today, reaffirming its commitment to the Micro Four Third mirrorless system. The following list links to our coverage of each individual announcement...
Olympus Unveils OM-D E-M1X Micro Four Thirds Camera
24 January 2019
Olympus has announced its OM-D E-M1X featuring industry-leading speed, performance, reliability and high-quality image output that rivals that of full-frame dSLRs in a more compact format.
Olympus Announces Wireless Flash, Commander, Receiver
24 January 2019
Olympus has announced a new electronic flash system that includes the FL-700WR, the Wireless Commander FC-WR and the Wireless Receiver FR-WR. The dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof units feature wireless radiowave shooting compatibility with a maximum guide number of 42.
Olympus Developing 15-400mm Zoom, 2x Teleconverter
24 January 2019
Olympus has announced two products currently in development. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO is super telephoto zoom lens compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System standard. And the M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20 doubles the focal length of compatible lenses.
Olympus Announces Limited Edition OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver
24 January 2019
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Olympus has announced the OM-D E-M1 Mark II Silver. Limited to 2,000 units, the special edition Mark II will be available worldwide at the end of February.
A Reflective Moment
23 January 2019
So there we were once again killing time on the sidewalk. We were waiting for the last member of the party to leave the house so we could attend to a few errands.
And what should we see but this fellow staring back at us from the beyond.
We slipped the iPhone 6 Plus out of our jacket and, posing in a prayerful position, we took the shot without thinking about it. And just as quickly dropped the phone back in our jacket pocket.
Without any further effort, we forgot about it.
Until today when, reviewing recent images, we ran across it again and thought we ought to post it as an example.
An example of what we haven't quite worked out. Hence the reflective moment referenced above.
Around The Horn
23 January 2019
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 funny animal photos, Photoshop tips, Irix 150mm macro lens, Canon Pro 100 printing problems, a payment debate and out-of-date applications.
Around The Horn
22 January 2019
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 Emilienne Malfatto, Siegried Hansen, Klaus Lenzen, Gabriela Herman, Chad Wadsworth, a Velbon QB-5LC quick release plate and a Rocky Nook deal.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
21 January 2019
When you work six days a week (and spend nights tossing and turning over the next day's work), you relish your national holidays. And you observe them.
Matinee: 'Coal + Ice'
19 January 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Remembering Walter Chandoha
19 January 2019
He was known as the Cat Photographer and his images of kittens and cats graced cat food labels, advertisements, posters, billboards, credit cards, calendars, books and magazines covers. Hundreds of them. Thousands, even.
Around The Horn
19 January 2019
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 Arnaud Teicher, the Medium Festival of Photography (part two), Jacob Blickenstaff's new series, marketing, Andrew Molitor and a copyright report.
Remembering Desmond Boylan
19 January 2019
Desmond Boylan, on assignment for the Associated Press in December, wasn't feeling well. He stopped at a nearby house to ask for a glass of water and sat down on the sofa. The 54-year-old photographer closed his eyes and left this world.
Friday Slide Show: A Walk To The Mailbox
18 January 2019
It was just after 1 p.m. earlier this week when we realized we had to put a bill in the mailbox by the official pickup time of 2 p.m. It had been raining and it wasn't going to stop. So we made the best of it, putting on a light jacket with a hood and, just to make it interesting, packing the Olympus E-PL1 along for the walk up the street.
Around The Horn
18 January 2019
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 Daniel Ramos, taking a passport photo, the lunar eclipse, Lightroom presets and net neutrality.
High Winds
17 January 2019
It's been a while since we've had winds as strong as those that blew through the neighborhood last night. And with the rain soaking the soil, it was inevitable that some trees would come down.
Tamron Clarifies Nikon Z Compatibility
17 January 2019
Tamron has issued a notice about compatibility for its Di and Di II lenses with the Nikon Z 6 and Nikon FTZ adapter when using the latest Z 7 firmware update.
Fujifilm Introduces 100-200mm GFX Zoom
17 January 2019
Fujifilm has unveiled its GF 100-200mm f5.6 R LM OIS WR lens for the GFX medium format mirrorless digital camera system. The new zoom has a durable, lightweight design paired with Fujifilm's excellent image quality and five-stop image stabilization features.
Around The Horn
17 January 2019
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 2019 Dakar Rally, Desmond Boylan, Ralph Gibson, corporate portraits and the Metz Mecablitz 26 AF-2 flash.
Around The Horn
16 January 2019
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 walls, Helen Levitt, Evelyn Hofer, a $38K bid and the home office deduction.
Rain
15 January 2019
One advantage of a drought, we've learned, is you never have to figure out how to shoot the rain. Not in the rain so much as the rain as a subject.
Sony Announces a6400 With Fast AF, Real-Time Eye AF/Tracking +
15 January 2019
Sony Europe has announce the a6400 E-mount mirrorless camera featuring real-time eye autofocus, real-time tracking and what the company claims is the world's fastest autofocus at 0.02 seconds.
Around The Horn
15 January 2019
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 Nathan Lyons, Ventura Pier, the Nikon P1000, a Phase One contest, a software discount and free advice.
Book Bag: August Sander
14 January 2019
In her last weekly column for The Guardian, Italian novelist Elena Ferrante admits, "I hate having my photo taken." Well, everyone does. Although you could never tell by the work of German photographer August Sander.
Around The Horn
14 January 2019
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 Oded Wagenstein, Andrew Mangum, lighting a cockpit, Lightroom's Solo mode, DJI OSMO Pocket camera plus Ming Thein's picture controls and profiles.
Matinee: Jez Smith And Some Real Womxn
12 January 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
12 January 2019
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 an old archive, sensor cleaning, the Nikon Z 7, a Lightroom solution, a free Photoshop action, a laser-damaged sensor, TSL certificates, new gear and a Getty court win.
Friday Slide Show: Refreshed
11 January 2019
One day last weekend it rained continuously for the first time in a long time. The next day we poked our head out the door and saw the garden in a new light.
Sigma Ships 28mm f1.4 Art Lens
11 January 2019
Sigma has announced it is now shipping its 28mm f1.4 Art lens in Sigma, Nikon, Canon and Sony E camera mounts for $1,399.
Around The Horn
11 January 2019
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 a magician, Jon Henry, the Medium Festival of Photography and resetting dialog boxes.
'Click Away' Women's Photography Conference Opens Feb. 8
10 January 2019
The Click Away three-day conference for women in photography will be held Feb. 8 to 10 in Dana Point, Calif. This year's event brings together 800 female artists and influencers from all over the world, the top brands in the industry (Adobe, Canon, Fracture, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, among others) and a chance to learn from a faculty of professional photographers.
Around The Horn
10 January 2019
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 creepy photos, Karen Hutton, tropical landscapes, smart objects, colorizing photos and Lexar's 1-TB card.
Adobe Accepting Creative Residency Applications
9 January 2019
In a blog post today, Adobe announced it is now accepting applications for its Creative Residency program. The program provides a handful of creatives (like photographers) a year-long apprenticeship at Adobe to work on a project, sharing the process with the creative community as it proceeds.
Around The Horn
9 January 2019
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 caves, Anna Atkins, two Fujifilm cameras, an engagement shoot, photo quality, CES and a scam alert.
Nikon At CES: Z 14-30mm Zoom, Filmmaker's Kit, More
8 January 2019
Nikon has made several announcements surrounding its appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Highlights include the introduction of its Nikkor Z 14-30mm f4 S zoom lens, a Z 6 Filmmaker's Kit and new Z series firmware.
Around The Horn
8 January 2019
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 Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, Bill O'Donnell, Lili Kobielski, Abdulazez Dukhan, a Nikon Z 7 review, Streiber shooting Gaga, back button autofocus, knowing your camera and the copyright.gov Web site.
Panasonic Spills More Lumix S Details
7 January 2019
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Panasonic promised its Lumis S mirrorless system would ship at the end of March. The company also revealed a couple of new features: HLG Photo Mode and High Resolution Mode.
Around The Horn
7 January 2019
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 William Coupon, Ingacio Marin, transgender troops, event photography tips, Photoshop for Lightroom users, the Fujifilm X-H1, scrubby sliders and CES 2019.
Matinee: 'Sintra Magic'
5 January 2019
Saturday matinees long ago let us escape from the ordinary world to the island of the Swiss Family Robinson or the mutinous decks of the Bounty. Why not, we thought, escape the usual fare here with Saturday matinees of our favorite photography films?
Around The Horn
5 January 2019
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 photos of the week, Ayline Olukman, the Sigma 60-600mm zoom, grunge photos and a little game.
Friday Slide Show: Sweets
4 January 2019
As we write this it's 41 degrees outside. Spoiled by the temperate Pacific Ocean, we think of this as freezing. We are wearing all our clothing and trying to move as little as possible to avoid any wind chill factor.
Remembering Marc Hauser
4 January 2019
After suffering health problems that led to a brief hospitalization, Chicago-based celebrity photographer Marc Hauser passed away Dec. 30. He was 66.
Around The Horn
4 January 2019
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 MaryAnne Golon, family portraits, the Sony 400mm f2.8 G and Motif Photos.
Around The Horn
3 January 2019
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 stilts, the Black Sea, starlings, Ken Van Sickle, Dixie Dixon and GIMP.
First Sunset Of A New Year
2 January 2019
It may seem a little odd to celebrate the first sunset of a new year, rather than the sunrise, but not from where we're sitting. Or were sitting. Which last night was by the dining room window looking southwest.
Around The Horn
2 January 2019
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 2019, 2018, 2018 in under a second, Chinatown in the 1980s, mirrorless, a camera of the year, Matthew Jordan Smith, Mike Kelley and B&H.
December Archived
1 January 2019
We've just archived Volume 7 Number 12 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 18 Features, 16 commented News stories, 25 Editor's Notes (which included 178 items of interest), two reviews and one site note for a total of 62 stories.
It's 2019!
1 January 2019
Once again, the New Year brings its own rituals here. The first of which was to sneak away from the 130th Rose Parade to scribble, "It's 2019!" on a Post-it note we immediately stuck to a spot right in front of our nose.
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