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1968 Mustang
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Leonard Kamsler
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Happy Thanksgiving
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Sunset Nouveau
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Triangle Park
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FreeStyleSync
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Sidewalk Succulent
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Bruno Barbey
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The Kitchen Sink
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Gracious Living
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Veterans Day
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A Walk
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Baron Wolman
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Election Day
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Untold Stories
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Happy Halloween
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Basil Revived
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Exposure X6
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Kissing
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The Hedge
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The Ballot
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Photoshop 2021 Crashes
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Frank Horvat
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Life Among the Ashes
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DxO PhotoLab 4
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Lightroom, Photoshop
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Night Watch
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Apple Announces ProRaw
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Chris Killip
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Moving to Mojave
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Columbus Day
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The SkyStar Wheel
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Adobe Elements 2021
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A Foggy Day
Matinee: 'Dennis Welsh's West Virginia Coal'
28 November 2020
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 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at autumn, Alex Filz, Spotlight on Snapchat, Filmic Pro/Firstlight and a 2020 gift suggestion thread.
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Friday Slide Show: 1968 Mustang
27 November 2020
We are pushing our luck today by featuring a red car on the day of the Big Game between Leland Stanford Junior University and the University of California at Berkeley. The Junior University leads the series that dates back to 1892 but Cal holds The Axe after winning last year.
Remembering Leonard Kamsler
27 November 2020
The undisputed dean of golf photography, Leonard Kamsler, died earlier this month from organ failure in Bethel, N.Y. He was 85.
Around The Horn
27 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Maradona, Esther Horvath, Paul Van Slambrouck, Tom Wood, walking meditation and using a reflector.
Around The Horn: Black Friday +
27 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few 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.
Photokina Suspended 'Until Further Notice'
27 November 2020
Koelnmesse President and Chief Executive Officer Gerald Böse has announced that Koelnmesse has decided to discontinue Photokina, the international trade fair for photography, "for the time being."
Happy Thanksgiving
26 November 2020
Let no one suggest this is not a happy day. The windows have been flung open and healthy, fresh air is filling the room. It's a new day in America.
But with the coronavirus exploding again, it's also a new approach to Thanksgiving.
We've spent the holiday with friends and family in various combinations over the years and, as the side bar shows, illustrated our Thanksgiving piece with some delicious dishes.
This year, we're celebrating with a photo of Mom. We brought her a turkey breast, some fancy yams and a piece of pumpkin pie yesterday so she'd have a holiday meal. But we'll be celebrating separately this year.
She wears a mask whenever someone comes in the house. And while that list has been paired down to just essential visits since March, it's still requires quite a few people to keep our 93-year-old matriarch at home.
Phase One Updates Camera Platform
26 November 2020
Phase One has released an update to its Phase One Camera Systems that enhances all IQ4 Digital Backs, the company said.
Around The Horn
25 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 Johnson Publishing Collection archive, Photoclass2021, Adam Elmakias, Andrew Molitor, multiple displays on the M1 and Apple Silicon software compatibility.
Miops Launches Flex Kickstarter Campaign
24 November 2020
Miops has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Flex to capture high speed photos with sound, laser and lightning modes. It's the company's fourth Kickstarter campaign.
Around The Horn
24 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Ken Light, wedding rings, famous movie cars, MLB, Manjari Sharma, Raw captures and a code-signing fix.
The GIMP Turns 25
24 November 2020
Twenty-five years ago last Saturday, Peter Mattis wrote a message to several newsgroups, the hashtags of the era, announcing a new image editor called GIMP, short for General Image Manipulation Program.
Sunset Nouveau
23 November 2020
Every sunset is new. Never before. Never again. Unique. Unreproducible (as many an aspiring photographer has discovered to their dismay). But, fortunately, interpretable. You start with a judicious capture and use your software to work back to what you remember seeing and sometimes, even, beyond.
Nikon School Free Through Year End
23 November 2020
Nikon has announced its Nikon School Online classes are available free of charge through the end of the year. The wide range of classes includes an all-new class for creating memorable holiday photos and videos. And the newest class "Better Holiday Photos with Nikon Ambassadors" features Nikon's top creators sharing ways to get into the holiday spirit by capturing photos and videos to share with family and friends.
This Weekend It's Artists Sunday
23 November 2020
Sunday, Nov. 29, has been dubbed Artists Sunday by a group of over 3,200 artists, artisans and craftspeople who hope you'll buy their handiwork this holiday season.
Around The Horn
23 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 Durow, velvet backgrounds, IR processing, correcting mixed lighting, Joe McNally and photos as paintings.
Matinee: 'Manzanar: Their Footsteps Remain'
21 November 2020
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 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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, counting votes, Jim Kasson and Roger Fenton.
Friday Slide Show: Triangle Park
20 November 2020
We've lived in this part of town since 2003 and in all that time, the little triangular park down the hill on the way to the Muni Metro station has suffered from neglect.
Test Drive: FreeStyleSync
20 November 2020
Our backup strategy here has been simple but effective. It's a three-pronged approach that has prevented any data loss over the years. But that doesn't mean it hasn't changed and we recently had to make a change.
Lensbaby to Host Free 'Shoot Extraordinary' Virtual Photo Conference
20 November 2020
Lensbaby has announced "Shoot Extraordinary," a free virtual photography conference featuring educational presentations by Lensbaby staff professionals and professional Lensbaby photographers from around the world plus a live photo/critiques panel on the final day. The three-day virtual conference will be held Dec. 8 to 10.
Around The Horn
20 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Web site builders, the iPhone 12 Pro Max, Big Sur advice, GO SMS Pro and Gerald Marie.
Sidewalk Succulent
19 November 2020
We'd made the final turn to the stretch home earlier today and were thinking of what lies ahead when we passed this succulent basking in the morning sunlight. It caught our eye but our optical nerve savored it a while so the news didn't hit our brain until we'd walked by.
Around The Horn
19 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Don McCullin, landscape photography, Sara Bennett, Sara Forrest, a snowflake camera, Johnston's shed and the optimum digital exposure.
Around The Horn
18 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at California, the Philippines, Dorothea Lange, Nikon teleconverters, hotspotting, rolling cases, the M1 Mini and an app list.
Nik Collection 3.3 Marks 25th Anniversary
18 November 2020
DxO has released the Nik Collection 3.3 on the 25th anniversary of the plug-in suite with 25 new presets for Color Efex Pro and Silver Efex Pro in Classic Portrait Color, Classic Portrait Black & White, Light & Bright, Wildlife and Street collections. The update also supports macOS Big Sur and the 2021 versions of Adobe's host applications.
Adobe: 'Photoshop (Beta) for Apple Silicon is here!'
17 November 2020
In a blog post today written by Mark Dahm, Adobe announced a beta version of Photoshop compiled for Apple's new M1 Macs.
Remembering Bruno Barbey
17 November 2020
The French photographer Bruno Barbey, who was notably a citizen of the world, died suddenly last week from a pulmonary embolism in Orbais l-Abbaye, France. He was 79. His work captured the ubiquity of both civil conflict and common beauty.
'Hidden' Documents Man's Relationship to Animals
17 November 2020
Featuring the work of 40 international photojournalists, Hidden: Animals in the Anthropocene reveals the invisible animals in our lives: those we eat and wear, those we use in research and entertainment and those we sacrifice in the name of tradition and religion.
Around The Horn
17 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Kieran Dodds, an underwater museum, Canon RP image processing, two Triumph Tigers, Drobo vs. Big Sur and M1 Macs.
Olympus: 150-400mm Zoom, M10 Mark IIIs, Firmware Update
17 November 2020
Olympus made three announcements today, introducing a 150-400mm zoom, the M10 Mark IIIs and a firmware update. We cover them all below.
Adobe Offers Free Lightroom Presets and Tips
16 November 2020
Adobe has announced a partnership program with photographers who specialize in various subject matters to provide free Lightroom presets and photography tips.
Pixelmater Pro 2.0 Supports M1 Macs
16 November 2020
In a blog post late last week, the Pixelmater team unveiled Pixelmater Pro 2.0 featuring support for Apple's M1 Macs and a redesign that will be released on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Around The Horn
16 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Justine Kurland, Clara Vannucci, making a print, confusion, 20 Lightroom tips and the Light 16.
Matinee: 'Keep Rising, Kolkata'
14 November 2020
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?
The Kitchen Sink
14 November 2020
After 6,611 articles and 4,287,902 words over nearly eight years (next month), you could say we've thrown everything but the kitchen sink at you. This morning, after brewing a double espresso and cleaning up, we looked across the kitchen and saw the sink gleaming back at us, ready for its close-up.
Lightroom: Big Sur, Yes; Rosetta 2, No
13 November 2020
In Lightroom Classic and Big Sur | macOS 11, Adobe announced Lightroom Classic 10.x is compatible with macOS 11 Big Sur but Lightroom Classic 9x and earlier have not been tested for compatibility.
Friday Slide Show: Gracious Living
13 November 2020
Just across Portola from us is St. Francis Wood, an enclave of mansions and tree-lined streets that make the leaves rustle with the phrase "gracious living."
Around The Horn
13 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Macro contest winners, patterns, the Panasonic S1H and Friday the 13th.
Around The Horn
12 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Google Photos, Jeremy Snell, Japanese-American photographers, Jesse Diamond, Alan Schaller, M1 MacBooks, the M1's unified memory, Canon Webcam software, NASA photographers, new voices contest and Mitch Goldstone.
Veterans Day
11 November 2020
So it goes, as Kurt Vonnegut wrote in Slaughterhouse-Five as the story moved from one episode to the next. The nation, as well, is moving on a week after Biden's election as president. And so it goes for us, too, as we take a break from our regular routine to stand and applaud those who served their country in uniform.
Site Tweak: Improved Full Text Search +
10 November 2020
When we discovered we'd published over four and a quarter million words here, it occurred to us that our full text search known as Mike's Method was going to get slower with age.
Leica Introduces Q2 Monochrom
10 November 2020
Leica has introduced its Q2 Monochrom featuring a newly full-frame monochrome sensor, a fixed and fast Leica Summilux 28mm f1.7 ASPH. prime lens, quick and precise autofocusing, protective weather sealing and OLED viewfinder technology.
Around The Horn
10 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 ISS at 20, Siena photo awards, Rashod Taylor, Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, Mann's iPhone 12 Pro Max review, the Nikon F, buying used, Photoshop actions, a flash conference and upgrading to Big Sur.
Around The Horn
9 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at celebrating Biden's win, prom portraits, Valparaiso, a mystery woman, videoconferencing lenses, a camera accessories discount, the end of HP's free-for-life ink plan and the McClockeys.
Matinee: 'Sabine Weiss, A Photographer's Life'
7 November 2020
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 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 ISS, Fujifilm's Toshi Iida, Google Photos and a Baron Wolman documentary.
Friday Slide Show: A Walk
6 November 2020
As we left the house in shirt sleeves Tuesday, we ran into our neighbor who we haven't seen since March. We joked that we were going for a walk to work off some nervous energy on Election Day. "It's cold!" he warned us.
Around The Horn
6 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at David Godlis, Melissa Schriek, Shakespeare and Company, Andrew Molitor, Sammy Davis Jr., Sophia Loren and copyright roundtables.
Remembering Baron Wolman +
5 November 2020
Baron Wolman, who became the chief photographer for the first three years Rolling Stone, died peacefully on Monday after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 83.
PhotoShelter Webinar: How To Get Four Figure Day Rate Clients
5 November 2020
PhotoShelter has announced the first of a two-part free webinar series with Christina Peters on Nov. 13 at 12 p.m. ET. Her clients include Chipotle, Walmart, Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt, Domino's Pizza, Kraft and Whole Foods Markets.
Around The Horn
5 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at election protests, portrait photography, plastic waves and Bob Ross.
Site Tweak: Word Count +
5 November 2020
Oops. Monday night we realized we forgot to include our redesigned form button in the embedded form of our Mike's Method CGI search option. So when we did pop the new code in there, we thought we'd add a little feature for the curious mind.
Loop Kickstarts Second Generation Smart Picture Frame
4 November 2020
Loop has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its second generation Loop 2 picture frame featuring text-to-frame, auto-sync with Google and Lightroom and an interactive touch screen.
Around The Horn
4 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 New East Photo Prize, Bruce Davidson, creating a Blurb photo book, a still life contract, lighting design, Canon's printer discount and Nikon's Webcam utility.
Panasonic Announces Lumix S 85mm f1.8 Prime
4 November 2020
Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 85mm f1.8 for the L-Mount system, the first of four f1.8 large-aperture lenses the company plans to release. These four f1.8 lenses feature common size and position of control parts. Filters can also be used in common thanks to the same diameter.
Canon Announces Two RF Lenses, Pro Printer +
4 November 2020
Canon has introduced the compact and lightweight RF 70-200mm f4 L IS USM zoom and the RF50mm f1.8 STM prime lens, two completely re-designed RF mount lenses. At the same time, Canon is also introducing the PIXMA Pro-200 printer designed for photography students and graphic designers.
Election Day
3 November 2020
Today is Election Day in the U.S., not Armageddon as you may have heard. We'd be happy that it's also the end of election season if we weren't concerned that a close race in several states might prolong the contest. We do hope that won't be the case. For the sake of the country and the world at large.
Hasselblad Announces XH Converter 0,8
3 November 2020
Hasselblad has announced its XH Converter 0,8 for HC/HCD lenses attached to an X System or 907x camera to reduce focal length 0.8x, delivering a wider field of view and improving the maximum aperture of the lens by two-thirds of a stop.
Around The Horn
3 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Jack Davison, Harold Davis, Drew Smith, Mike Johnston, zooms vs. primes and behind the scenes.
Untold Stories
2 November 2020
We were in the middle of three things Sunday after when we noticed this scene. The pile had accumulated over some time but we'd learned to turn a blind eye to it.
ON1 Releases Photo Raw 2021
2 November 2020
On1 has released Photo Raw 2021 featuring a photo organizer, Raw processor, layered editor and special effects.
Around The Horn
2 November 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at McNally remembers Biden and Trump, Ed Van Der Elsken, Joey Solomon, the World Food Championships, tiny insects, Man Ray and Dina Alfasi.
October Archived
1 November 2020
We've just archived Volume 9, Number 10 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 16 Features, 33 commented News stories, 28 Editor's Notes (which included 182 items of interest), five reviews and two site notes for a total of 84 stories.
Happy Halloween
31 October 2020
With schools still closed here, we missed the annual parade of princesses, monsters, movie heroes, baseball players and other professionals (none of whom have to go to school anymore).
Matinee: 'These Days: Works in Isolation'
31 October 2020
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
31 October 2020
If you need another excuse to devour some of that surplus Halloween candy tonight, we've got one for you. You may want the sugar boost to stay up for 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
31 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 Aegean quake, Jona Frank, Society6 and your photographer Halloween costume.
Friday Slide Show: Basil Revived
30 October 2020
Fresh basil and parsley are right on the kitchen window ledge, the finishing touches for our culinary adventures. The parsley has garnished many a pasta sauce, garlic-and-clam pizza and pan fried fish while the basil gets star billing in marinara sauces, caprese salads and shrimp pastas.
Magnum Partners With Catch&Release
30 October 2020
Catch&Release has announced Magnum Photos is the first to join its Creative Partnership Program. Catch&Release provides a technology platform to enable advertisers to license visual content from contributors whose work appears anywhere on the Web.
Around The Horn
30 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 musician's mushrooms, democracy at work, a ballerina from above, the birdie, ACR tips, the Kingston DataTraveler Duo, the Zeiss ZX1 and a fun test.
Exposure X6 Tightens the Bolts
29 October 2020
October has seen every major image editing software application updated with significant new features. Among the first of them was Exposure X6 from Exposure Software. We reported the news but have only recently had a chance to give it a test drive.
Around The Horn
29 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 remote portrait session, gear horror stories, flower macros, the Wellcome Photography Prize, Steve Huff and the NCAC auction.
Lensbaby Announces Spark 2.0
29 October 2020
Lensbaby has introduced the Spark 2.0, a complete redesign of its original Spark lens that adds a Sweet 50 optic in the flexible-body lens and built-in apertures ranging from f2.5 to f22 to vary the effect.
Hasselblad Releases Firmware Update 1.4.0, Updates App
29 October 2020
Hasselblad has released Firmware Update 1.4.0 featuring "an enhanced shooting experience with the X1D II 50C, 907x Special Edition and 907x 50C cameras." The company also released an update to its Phocus Mobile 2 app to improve Live View and change a White Balance setting to synchronize with the X1D II 50C and 907x cameras.
Adobe Stock Analyzes the Year in Stock
28 October 2020
Adobe Stock has released Adobe Stock Creativity Insights, a year-end report revealing insights from Adobe Analytics on over 149 million U.S. visits and millions of asset uploads to Adobe Stock between January 2019 and September 2020.
GoPro, PAID Launch Underwater Selfie Day
28 October 2020
GoPro and The Professional Association of Diving Instructors are teaming up to make a statement for ocean conservation with the world's first-ever Underwater Selfie Day on Nov. 7.
Around The Horn
28 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at pano awards, Imogen Cunningham, Corey Arnold, Joe McNally, Matt Harbison, the Jacksons, Harvey Stern, Retroactive, Kirk Tuck, Night Mode and insurance.
Female in Focus 2020 Winners Announced
27 October 2020
The second Female in Focus, the international award conceived to recognize women photographers, has concluded with two winning entries and 20 winning single images. 1854 Media, publisher of British Journal of Photography, made the announcement.
Kissing
27 October 2020
Huffing and puffing through our weight lifting reps yesterday morning, we happened to look a little to our left for a distraction. And there it was. A gift from the gods.
Around The Horn
27 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at fashion photography, Laura Boushnak, Andrew Kung, Tim Flach, five great used dSLRs, custom pinhole cameras, Joe McNally, David Hobby, noise and Deana Lawson.
The Hedge
26 October 2020
To take a long walk around the block, bring a camera. You'll have to stop every few steps to inspect something interesting, decide if there's anything you can do with it and, if so, do it.
Around The Horn
26 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 Yuan, Farshid Tighehsaz, An-My Le, lens testing, step up rings, manufacturers' tolerances, the Canon R6, "filter failed" error and HP printer software.
Matinee: Pro Toy Photographer Mitchel Wu
24 October 2020
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 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Olaf Sztaba, the Sigma Contemporary 56mm f1.4 lens, a 3,200-Mp camera, a portrait lens comparison tool, middle apertures and stolen gear.
Friday Slide Show: The Ballot +
23 October 2020
You can't have an election without a ballot. The ballot is, simply put, the record of someone's vote. Traditionally (but not always) it has been a piece of paper.
DxO Announces New Free Photography Seminars
23 October 2020
DxO has announced a new slate of free photography webinars showcasing the company's new PhotoLab 4 release.
Data Point: Photoshop 2021 Crashes
23 October 2020
This week's release of Photoshop 2021 has been an unfortunate one for us. On both of our MacBook Pro laptops, the application crashes no matter what we are doing within minutes of launch. And we aren't alone.
Remembering Frank Horvat
23 October 2020
A paragon of French photography, Frank Horvat, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday. He was 92.
Around The Horn
23 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Arthur Tress, Robert Peek, Silvia Gil-Roldan, Helmut Newton and Frank Horvat.
Life Among the Ashes
22 October 2020
Just before dinner the other night, we took a moment to exhale at length and take stock of things. We didn't want to scare ourselves this close to Halloween but we had to admit, whatever you look at these days, it's hard to be encouraged.
Lux Releases Halide Mark II
22 October 2020
In a blog post today, Ben Sandofsky has announced Lux has released Halide Mark II, its iOS camera app, featuring a redesign with over 50 new features that took 18 months to develop.
Around The Horn
22 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Kremer Johnson, bug photographers, Magnun's 6x6 sale, museums and Still Standing.
Test Drive: DxO PhotoLab 4
21 October 2020
Early this month we were briefed on PhotoLab 4, DxO's image editing software that taps into the company's extensive database of digital cameras and lenses to deliver uniquely optimized images.
Around The Horn
21 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Paola de Grenet, Austin Mann, Andrew Foord, Google Photos, historical sites contest, Harold Davis and Backblaze stats.
Think Tank Photo Introduces New Rolling Backpack
20 October 2020
Think Tank Photo has just released its new The Essentials Convertible Rolling Backpack "to go where other rollers can't." Where you can't roll it, you can carry it.
IPHF to Honor Inductees at 55th Anniversary Ceremony
20 October 2020
The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum has announced it will honor its 2020 class of Photography Hall of Fame inductees and awardees at a virtual Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 30 a 7 p.m. CST.
Around The Horn
20 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at black-and-white photography, Cig Harvey, Chinatown, Joe McNally, Thom Hogan, Photographers Without Borders and Richard Avedon.
Adobe MAX Releases: Lightroom, Photoshop
20 October 2020
At the Adobe MAX conference today, Adobe announced major updates to both Photoshop and Lightroom. We attended briefings for both products earlier this month and will be installing the new versions for a more in-depth look.
Weather Photographer of the Year Winners Announced
19 October 2020
From over 7,700 images submitted from around the world, Rudolg Sulgan has won the Royal Meteorological Society's Weather Photographer of the Year for his image Blizard of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Around The Horn
19 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Kevin Raber, Diana Markosian, Chris Suspect, Apple ProRaw, Mobile by Peak Design and Roger Cicala.
Matinee: 'Through The Looking Glass'
17 October 2020
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
17 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Dominik Hildebrandt, Louie Palu, a camera quiz, Art Spiegelman and statute of limitations for copyright infringement.
Site Tweak: Form Buttons +
17 October 2020
We've been plowing through our Mojave install on unsupported hardware looking for more obscure issues before doing the installation on our main production box. We came up with two, one which affected the site.
Friday Slide Show: Night Watch
16 October 2020
Ever since he'd made detective, Nick Nessuno has had a hard time getting dressed for work. The job requires him to don "plain clothes" from a wardrobe that is anything but, if you ask him.
Sneak Peek: Skylum's Water Reflections
16 October 2020
In a blog post today, Skylum introduced an enhancement to its AI Sky Replacement tool that adds water reflections.
Around The Horn
16 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Photo Oxford Festival, Jeff Schewe, Julieanne Kost, Munem Wasif, the Canon R5, CUPS, photos, a cash grant and a legal chat.
Epson Announces SureColor P700 and P900 Printers
15 October 2020
Epson has announced its 13-inch SureColor P700 and 17-inch SureColor P900 desktop photo printers, which replace the SureColor P600 and SureColor P800 respectively. They are the first models with the new 10-channel MicroPiezo AMC printhead featuring dedicated channels for both Photo and Matte Black ink types and new UltraChrome PRO10 pigment ink with Violet for an extremely wide color gamut.
Fujifilm Introduces X-S10 Mirrorless Camera
15 October 2020
Fujifilm has announced Fujifilm X-S10 featuring a 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor, a high-speed X-Processor 4 image processing engine and in-body image stabilization in a compact, lightweight body.
Fujifilm Introduces Fujinon XF10-24mm f4 Zoom
15 October 2020
Fujifilm has announced its Fujinon XF10-24mm f4 R OIS WR, an X mount lens with a 35mm equivalent focal range of 15mm to 36mm. The redesign makes the focus and zoom rings slimmer, giving the XF10-24mm a lighter overall weight than its predecessor by 0.88 oz. Its optical image stabilization has also been extended by one stop, achieving a total of 3.5 stops in the new lens.
Around The Horn
15 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 Movement Voter Project, Anna Walker Skillman, Photo London Digital 2020, Jeff Lipsky, entropy, Sony camera technology and Pete Souza.
Adobe Stock Launches Artist Development Fund
14 October 2020
In a blog post today by Claude Alexandre, Adobe Stock announced it is launching the Artist Development Fund and Adobe Stock free assets to augment the use of and need for diverse Stock assets.
Apple Announces ProRaw
14 October 2020
At Apple's product announcement yesterday, the company introduced a new photo format it called Apple ProRaw. It will be available on the iPhone Pro and Pro Max models by the end of the year and the company will also offer an API to facilitate incorporating the format in third-party image editing software.
Remembering Chris Killip
14 October 2020
British documentary photographer Chris Killip, a key figure in post-war British photography, has died from lung cancer. He was 74.
Around The Horn
14 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 Photographer of the Year, the Denver protest shooting, Kevin Cummins, Sunset Blvd., Mark Rodriguez and a scam.
Nikon Announces Z 6II, Z 7II
13 October 2020
Nikon has expanded its Z series with two new full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Z 7II features ultra high resolution captures while the Z 6II balances powerful performance with an expert-level multimedia feature set, the company said.
Canon Announces M50 Mark II
13 October 2020
Canon has announced the EOS M50 Mark II with improved video features like 4K UHD 24p and vertical video support and improved autofocus including eye autofocus for both stills and video.
Canon Announces EL-1 Speedlite
13 October 2020
Canon has announced the Speedlite EL-1 with higher performance and reliability in comparison to previous models, a new rechargeable lithium-ion battery and newly-designed user-friendly interface.
Moving to Mojave
13 October 2020
As Apple develops Big Sur, macOS 11 or 10.16 (depending on how you're counting) of the Macintosh operating system, we are starting to see image editing applications cut off support for versions of macOS before Mojave, macOS 10.14.
Around The Horn
13 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at photomicrography, permafrost, Graciela Iturbide, Julia Fullerton-Batten, Herlinde Koelbl, the Sigma 85mm f1.4, folders, the blue hour, a Fotodiox adapter and older readers.
Columbus Day
12 October 2020
Some time ago we were at the Presidio Visitor Center marveling at the merchandise when we looked up and saw this fanciful kite. At $45 the only way we could possess this beautiful thing was to photograph it. So we did.
Matinee: 'School Portraits'
10 October 2020
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?
212 Photography Istanbul Opens in Istanbul
10 October 2020
Observing " extensive coronavirus safety measures during the pandemic," 212 Photography Istanbul has opened for its third year. The event, which "embracing photography as a universal language," will run through Oct. 18 at several venues around the city.
Leica Hosts 37th Annual Leitz Photographica Auction
10 October 2020
Leica has announced the 37th Annual Leitz Photographica Auction will be held Nov. 21. The event has established itself as one of the world's leading auctions for classic and vintage cameras and photographica.
Around The Horn
10 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at smartphone light meters, Nikon's spreadsheet mentality, a Red River paper and sexy onions.
Friday Slide Show: The SkyStar Wheel
9 October 2020
Stopped for a red light near Golden Gate Park, we looked into the distance and saw a big white wheel looming over the trees. That shouldn't be there, we thought. What's going on?
Think Tank Photo Introduces BackStory Backpack
9 October 2020
Think Tank Photo has announced its new BackStory backpack series available in two sizes.
Around The Horn
9 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 biology contest, Mono Giraud, Horacio Reyes Paez, bad habits and the issue of alignment.
Adobe Elements 2021
8 October 2020
We've always found Adobe Elements to be one of the most overlooked training tools for digital image editing. The earliest versions had superb documentation that explained everything from what a pixel is to color channels. And the newest versions were like a magic kit with tricks called Guided Edits that would amaze your friends.
Camera Bits Releases Photo Mechanic Plus
8 October 2020
Camera Bits has announced the release of Photo Mechanic Plus featuring "the power and speed of Photo Mechanic with the addition of a premium, powerful image database for cataloging every image you've ever taken."
Nikon Launches Yellow Program for Z 5 +
8 October 2020
Nikon has announced it is launching a Z 5 Yellow program for its newest mirrorless camera. From now until Nov. 30, you can try a Nikon Z 5 camera risk free for 30 days. If it fails to win you over, you can return it for a full refund, including shipping.
Adobe's 'Create Change' Chats with Creators
8 October 2020
Adobe has launched Create Change, a new series of discussions with creators from a spectrum of disciplines who share how their creativity empowers and inspires them to make an impact on the world.
Around The Horn
8 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Photographic Journeys, Lucy Laucht, Wally Koval, Taylor Roades, 12 Sunsets, Nikkors retiring, Medium Format Magazine and the blue cellophane trick.
Around The Horn
7 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at extraordinary women, Drone Photo Awards, Ed Ruscha's snow, Photo London 2020, a Nikon Z 5 review, social media influencers, Joseph Ross, a contract and a Davis panel.
PhotoShelter Webinar: The Power of a Strong Portfolio
6 October 2020
PhotoShelter has announced a free portfolio review webinar with photojournalist Essdras M. Suarez on Oct. 16 at 12 p.m. EDT. Essdras has been published by the New York Times, Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and CNBC among others.
Around The Horn
6 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 Whittaker, the state of the market, Japan colorized, Dave Williams and Conan O'Brien.
Exposure Software Releases Exposure X6
6 October 2020
Exposure Software has released Exposure X6, the latest update to its image editing software. The new release features GPU optimization, automatic adjustments, enhanced shadow and highlight processing, profile-guided noise reduction, a new color editor, an updated user interface, a haze slider, new mask virtualization options, integrated DNG conversion and a new manual.
Deals: 16-Inch MacBook Pro Discounts
5 October 2020
Most computer deals we run across are nice discounts on current hardware with less than impressive options like the 27-inch iMac for $1,649.99 at Costco that includes just 8-GB RAM and a puny 256-GB SSD. But both Amazon and B&H are offering the 16-inch i9 MacBook Pro with 16-GB RAM and a 1-TB SSD for $2,399, which is $400 off.
Around The Horn
5 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Vanja Bucan, Christopher Anderson, Andy Bernstein, the Panasonic GH5, Nikon's Webcam software, the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 S, 43mm lenses, Jeff Schewe and discounted rolling cases.
Matinee: 'Cirque Bijou Umbrellas'
3 October 2020
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 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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, phone photos at night, Joe McNally, the Peak Design Travel Tripod, Web site tips and a copyright ruling.
Friday Slide Show: A Foggy Day
2 October 2020
There's just something about the shutter sound of the Nikon D200 that makes every shot sound like a keeper. We've also noticed we touch type better when we have audible feedback (we use JazzUp from Irradiated to emulate a typewriter sound). Audible feedback is both a pleasure and a tool.
Around The Horn
2 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across 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 first day of school in 1957, Shin Noguchi, David Lienemann, fluid head tripods, a Thunderbolt hub and tips for the Worldwide Photo Walk.
Flying Meat Releases Acorn 6.6.2
1 October 2020
Flying Meat has updated Acorn, Gus Mueller's image editing software for macOS to version 6.2.2. Version 6.6 introduced new shape processor filters, a mask-to-alpha filter and several minor tweaks and fixes. Version 6.6.2 adds Big Sur compatibility and a few more fixes.
Datacolor Introduces ColorReader EZ
1 October 2020
Datacolor has announced its new ColorReader EZ, a pocket-sized, Bluetooth-enabled color matching device you can use anywhere. Its smart color sensor communicates with an app to convert real world color into reproducible values.
Around The Horn
1 October 2020
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Pelle Cass, Joe Pugliese, Jan Erik Waider, Lightroom Mobile tips, a exhibit in space, greeting cards, lenses, Pixelmator 2.6, LensRentals gear and Alfredo Boulton.
September Archived
1 October 2020
We've just archived Volume 9, Number 9 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 16 Features, 29 commented News stories, 26 Editor's Notes (which included 163 items of interest), one review and one site note for a total of 73 stories.
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