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Matinee: '2022 Antique and Classic Car Show'
7 September 2024
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 September 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at a Paralympics roundup, light modifiers, creativity and Chris Gampat's surgery.
Friday Slide Show: Ducks, Geese, Swans
6 September 2024
We couldn't leave two tiny blown glass figurines for the salvage guy when we cleaned out Mom's house. Who knows, maybe they're Murano glass. Maybe they were a souvenir of Venice. Whatever else they were, we thought they were charming.
Around The Horn
6 September 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at AP and Reuters week in pictures, the Yeast Photo Festival, good enough, making a hologram, kids and an update on the publicity altercation at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Bob & Diane Fund Raffling a Sally Mann Print
5 September 2024
Gina Martin has announced a Bob & Diane Fund raffle with a compelling prize.
Sigma Announces 28-105mm f2.8 Art Lens, 10-18mm f2.8 RF
5 September 2024
Sigma has announced its 28-105mm f2.8 DG DN Art lens, a compact, full-frame, wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens with an f2.8 constant aperture. The lens notably does not include image stabilization.
Leica Announces 70-200mm Zoom, 2.0x Extender
5 September 2024
Leica has announced its Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200 f2.8 ASPH. and Extender L 2.0x for L-Mount cameras.
Finalists Announced For Martin Evening Digital Retouching Award +
5 September 2024
The Association of Photographers has announced the finalists for its Martin Evening Excellence in Digital Retouching Award. Launched last year the award recognizes an individual or team excelling at digital retouching in either still or moving image.
Around The Horn
5 September 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at rural America, Andean women, Dad Jokes, Appalachian Trail hiker archive, Indianapolis Airport photography exhibit, motion, camera straps and eyesight's link to dementia.
Simulated Double Vision
4 September 2024
On Friday we'll be seeing an ophthalmologist about our double vision, which has persisted since Aug. 13. There are several kinds of double vision so we thought we'd try to simulate ours with a photo.
Around The Horn
4 September 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at August, the Paris Paralympics, summer, where Lightroom saves edits, Peak Design's Outtdoor Line, WhiteWall Changeable Magnetic Photo Frames and the Fujifilm GFX 100S II.
Around The Horn
3 September 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Israeli protests, Paralympics, David Herasimtschuk, Teri Vershel, Liz Sales, an agave, a flashmob, Sahat Zia Hero, Joe McNally, printing, Woodburytype, yearbook photos and blue.
Labor Day
2 September 2024
On the first Monday of each September, Americans stop to honor "the social and economic achievements of American workers" and pay "tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country," as the Department of Labor reminds us it.
August Archived
1 September 2024
We've just archived Volume 13, Number 8 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 15 Features, eight commented News stories, 25 Editor's Notes (which included 176 items of interest), no reviews and one site note for a total of 49 stories.
Matinee: 'Impossible Photography'
31 August 2024
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 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the Paralympics, no news, doldrums, gear used at the Olympics and the Fujifilm GFX 100S II.
Friday Slide Show: Bookshelves
30 August 2024
In My Bookshelf, Myself (gift link), Margaret Renkl observes, "I am what I have read far more surely than I am what I have eaten."
Around The Horn
30 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at photos of the week, Visa Pour L'Image, the Venice Film Festival, the N.Y.C. subway, star trails and the George Eastman Museum.
Canon Announces Its imagePROGRAF PRO-1100
29 August 2024
Canon has announced the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 Professional Inkjet Printer, a 17-inch, large format inkjet featuring 11 colors plus a Chroma Optimizer.
Tamron Announces 50-400mm for Nikon Z
29 August 2024
Tamron has announced its 50-400mm f4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) for the Nikon Z mount system will ship on Sept. 19.
Around The Horn
29 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Paris Paralympics, Tony Danza, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Happy Campers, Bruce Springsteen, Snapshots, bodies of work, adapting lenses and buying used.
Sony Announces FE 85mm f1.4 GM II Telephoto
28 August 2024
Sony has introduced its FE 85mm f1.4 GM II prime lens featuring high resolution, smooth bokeh and fast autofocus in a lightweight and compact body. As a second-generation model, it builds on the optical design of its predecessor and incorporates Sony's latest G Master technologies to enhance overall performance.
A Collection of Droopheads
28 August 2024
We were on our way back to our hospital room for an echocardiogram when we noticed two of these exotic flowers in the lobby where we'd just snapped a few views of the city.
Around The Horn
28 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Burning Man, Mpox, La Tomatina Festival, Emerging Photography Awards, Claudia Fuggetti, Peggy Nolan and landscape photographs.
View From the Seventh Floor
27 August 2024
We'd taken a walk around the ward on the seventh floor in the morning, just to keep active. We noticed a few color pinhole prints and a couple of black-and-white "digital prints" of blooming flowers on the walls.
Around The Horn
27 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at sports, Ukraine's 33rd Independence Day, whales, the arboreal world, a camera rumor, the Samyang Remaster Slim, ideas for the homebound and Google's Reimagine feature.
Room With a View
26 August 2024
We returned to the Emergency Room Friday at noon, after escaping early Thursday morning. After a few tests and hours waiting in the ER, we were admitted to the seventh floor of the hospital for observation very late Friday night.
Cyme Releases Peakto Search 1.2
26 August 2024
Cyme has released an update to Peakto Search, its plugin that uses AI to streamline navigation through thousands of files in Lightroom or Capture One.
Around The Horn
26 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at AP's week in pictures, Ukraine in Russia, Monday's photos, NYC subway portraits, Chaltén, the Wegman dogs, a used Leica SL2-S and headshots/portraits.
Mr. Head
22 August 2024
We spent the night in the Emergency Room having our head examined. And imaged, first with a CT scan and then, when that only raised questions, with an MRI.
Around The Horn
22 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Day Three of the DNC, the Obamas, Ukraine's advance, Clay Cook, Gemma Padley's new book, Lego cameras, a Sony a7RV, color calibration and Peek-a-View.
Around The Horn
21 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the iPhone Photographer Awards, the Palm Photo Prize, the AP at the DNC, Reuters at the DNC, Mother Jones at the DNC and an iPhone photo.
ICP to Host Photobook Fest
20 August 2024
The International Center of Photography will host Photobook Fest, a three-day celebration of photobooks and visual culture, from Sept. 6 to 8. The public is invited to explore a wide selection of image-based books, magazines and zines presented by 70 leading international photobook publishers, as well as artist signings, discussions on publishing and image-based books and hands-on workshops.
Around The Horn
20 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the DNC opening day, the supermoon, the Darién Gap, window light portraits, Process Zero, the medium format look and sports.
Around The Horn
19 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at World Photography Day, Reuters, Ocean Photographer of the Year, turning 15 in a Mexican hospital, the Arizona desert, Bucharest, color filters and optical finders.
Matinee: 'Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story'
17 August 2024
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 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the week in pictures, personal preference, the work week and international airport security.
Friday Slide Show: Phalaenopsis
16 August 2024
There is probably no generic hospital gift that is without a downside (we've made a study of them). Books and magazines require the ability to focus or at least flip pages. Flowers are pretty but die. Plants require attention.
Around The Horn
16 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at pictures of the week, street photography winners, Stonehenge, balance, a fisherman, vintage effects, digicams and Gena Rowland.
Around The Horn
15 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Mount Etna, Johnston's new work, Eric Melzer, AI-generated claims and a copyright suit against AI image generators.
MFA Boston to Celebrate Robert Frank Centennial
14 August 2024
On the centennial of Robert Frank's birth, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will exhibit the personal scrapbook he made for his first wife, titled_ Mary's Book_.
Around The Horn
14 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Reuters, Allen's Boots, eroding forces, photo manipulation and the content tsunami.
Bard Establishes Barbara Ess Fund in Photography
13 August 2024
Bard College has announced the creation of The Barbara Ess Fund for Artistic Expression in Photography after a generous endowment from the Schwartz Family to honor their sister, Barbara Ess, a beloved teacher, colleague, mentor, artist, friend and much-loved family member.
Around The Horn
13 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the Greek wildfire, Ukrainians' wartime homes, Carlos Serroa, Julienne Kost, Jason Row, roof top camping, how to be a photographer, Veronica Cotter with Dennis Keeley and a celestial event.
Around The Horn
12 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at closing ceremonies in Paris, Exif data from Olympics photos, 12 wows in Paris, Perseid Meteor Shower, Vasantha Yogananthan, Joe McNally, the Leica D-Lux 7 and a free Eastman Museum Zoom talk.
Matinee: 'The Images of the Paris Olympics'
10 August 2024
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 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the week in photos, Day 14 at the Olympics, nanophotography, offering free school portraits and Utah's Double Arch.
Friday Slide Show: Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
9 August 2024
We happened upon this beautiful car as we were skirting the eastern slope of Twin Peaks where it descends into Noe Valley. We slammed on the brakes and came to a stop in two or three steps. We were on foot.
Around The Horn
9 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the Olympic competition, natural light, proprietary batteries, Memory Station, Lyrak and About This Image.
A Streetcar Going Nowhere
8 August 2024
The refurbished streetcar from Illinois wasn't going anywhere. It was stopped on the tracks in the middle of the block. And there wasn't another streetcar running on the line in either direction.
Around The Horn
8 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the Olympics photo tech, Day 12 photos, good food, Cosplayers, iPhone video, Vital Impacts grants and trust.
Manfrotto Adds Three Models to Befree Travel Tripods
7 August 2024
Manfrotto has announced three new models of its Befree travel tripod range available in both aluminum and carbon fiber.
Around The Horn
7 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Day 11 of the Olympics, Debby, Parisienne Projections, young lovers, curves, Apple's SuperDrive and serendipity.
Take the Hint
6 August 2024
Escaping the wet wind yesterday, we hiked over the hill. It was still foggy but it wasn't windy. We had no destination in mind and we didn't bring a camera either. It was strictly what we like to think of as scouting.
Around The Horn
6 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at sportsmanship, Bangladesh, Olympic surfing, Day 10 in Paris, Shane Hamman, Brendon Burdon, Edmond Leong, Harold Davis, melting Swiss glaciers and Van Gogh's Irises.
Mike's Olympic Coverage
5 August 2024
Our recent Around The Horn columns have been led with Olympic coverage from various sources including the Associated Press, Reuters and The Guardian. It's also featured some fabulous composite imagery.
Around The Horn
5 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the Paris Olympics, the NYT's running Olympics feature, Hector Vivas, Great White Shark tours, Jerry Day, American Glitch and retouching skin color.
Matinee: Positive Exposure
3 August 2024
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 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the Olympics, Destination Downtown, Gail Devers, using natural with artificial light and Lensbaby refurbs.
Friday Slide Show: The Garden in the Fog
2 August 2024
There's nothing quite like diffused light for a boy who grew up in the fog. It's the way we see the world. No blinding highlight, no shadow too obscure. You can take it all in.
Around The Horn
2 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at the return of imprisoned Americans, Day 6 of the Paris Games, Simone Biles composites, a popular Flickr image, the Pentax FA 80-160mm f4.5 and print shop photo sizes.
Around The Horn
1 August 2024
In this recurring column, we highlight a few items we've run across that don't merit a full story of their own but are interesting enough to bring to your attention. This time we look at Day 5 in Paris, Mitch Epstein, Beth Galton, Gabriele Seghizzi, reading, the Nikon Z f, love, standards, AI in DAM, the Apple Vision Pro and Public Work.
July Archived
1 August 2024
We've just archived Volume 13, Number 7 of Photo Corners on the Archive page with 18 Features, 10 commented News stories, 27 Editor's Notes (which included 159 items of interest) and one site note for a total of 56 stories.
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