Below is the next image in my “Oaks In The Fog” photo series. See my previous perspectives of California Oaks in the fog in the following posts Oaks In The Fog, Oaks In The Fog II, Oaks In The Fog III and Oaks In The Fog IV.
Black and white photography isn’t my normal forte, but [...]
Posted by Jim on 01.31.2008 at 12:49 am// Tagged: California, Landscape, Locations, Nature, Photography, Stock Photo
There is a lot to be said for keeping an image clean and simple. You would think this would be an easy thing to do, but whether in the city or the backcountry isolating your subject can be quite difficult. Distracting elements such as cars, buildings, people, trees, rocks, even bright spots can easily pull [...]
Posted by Jim on 01.29.2008 at 12:38 am// Tagged: Locations, New York, Photography, Stock Photo
ASMP (American Society of Media Professionals) held the first of its four weekend conferences Strictly Business 2 this past weekend in Los Angeles. In fact I just got in from the airport and decided that it was such a valuable experience that I’d immediately write a review about it. The last time the “Strictly [...]
Posted by Jim on 01.28.2008 at 12:56 am// Tagged: California, Links, Locations, Los Angeles, News & Current Events, Photography, Reviews
One of Los Angeles’ most recognizeable landmarks is the Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park. A recent remodel has restored the observatory to show off its art deco features and enhance its public exhibits. The observatory, on a clear day, is the place to be to take in a view of the downtown Los Angeles skyline. [...]
Posted by Jim on 01.25.2008 at 6:02 pm// Tagged: California, Cityscape, Locations, Los Angeles, Photography, Stock Photo
Red lichen covered trees with moss -
Point Lobos State Reserve, California
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Posted by Jim on 01.23.2008 at 12:01 am// Tagged: California, Nature, Photography, Stock Photo
Thanks to Pods In Print a transcript of my EXIF and Beyond podcast interview with Lawrence Lessig is now available and can be read below. I’ve received some great feedback regarding the interview, but I am also aware that listening to the discussion can be challenging due to volume variations, length of the discussion and [...]
Posted by Jim on 01.22.2008 at 12:01 am// Tagged: Copyright, Creative Commons, EXIF and Beyond, Photography, Podcast
One of the more interesting articles that I’ve read recently was “Tip of the Iceberg” by Thom Hogan. Oriented towards the more serious photographer this article challenges common thought regarding the cost impact of a high end camera body and how you might consider weighting it in your budget given the overall expense you’ll likely [...]
Posted by Jim on 01.21.2008 at 6:42 pm// Tagged: Links & Articles, Photography
Camera family that is…
After much saving and obsessing I’ve added a Canon 1Ds Mark III to my camera bag as of last week. If you picked up that I was posting less frequently last week now you know why. I’ve been spending my limited free time reading up on the manual and taking test shots [...]
Posted by Jim on 01.21.2008 at 12:06 am// Tagged: California, Locations, Photography, San Francisco, Technology