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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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+.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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January

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Get Off To A Great Start With Beginner's Flash

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10 December 2012

It would almost always catch us by surprise. We'd advance the film on our Nikon FM2 only to find out we'd already taken the last shot.

Sometimes that happens in life, too.

After 13 years as the editor of the Imaging Resource Newsletter, we have parted ways. It's going one way, we're going another.

We wish the company well and remain grateful for the opportunity to discuss our passion for getting the picture with each reader who welcomed such a long email every two weeks in their inbox.

But as we used to tell our (usually) patient subject when we realized we had to put a new roll of film in the camera, "Wait a minute!"

Because we aren't done yet.

And this publication is our way of continuing to discuss our passion for getting the picture. We have several reviews in progress, covering tablet software, new image editing software for the desktop, LED lighting and more.

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