Landscape, Nature And Travel Photography

I was recently interviewed by Marc Silber on the topic of Landscape & Nature photography for his online video series Advancing Your Photography! Marc has talked with some truly amazing photographers who I greatly respect and I was humbled to be asked to take part in his great video series. The video is only 9 minutes long and full of tips. I hope you find it informative and entertaining. If you enjoy it be sure to let Marc know by commenting on his blog to encourage him to invite other great nature, landscape and travel photographers.

Jim Goldstein’s Tips on Landscape & Nature Photography

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The 29th episode of EXIF and Beyond has been released (duration 40  min.)

This episode of EXIF and Beyond features an interview with Canada based photographer and author Darwin Wiggett. One of the best kept secrets in landscape and nature photography, Darwin discusses his thoughts on creative nature & landscape photography, his photographic philosophies, what almost caused him to give up photography and tips for amateurs & pros alike.  This is a must listen for photographers of all levels.

Related Sites

• Darwin Wiggett’s home page
• Darwin Wiggett’s blog

Related Posts

• EXIF and Beyond: Guy Tal Interview

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The 27th episode of EXIF and Beyond has been released (duration 51 min. 14 sec.).

Trey Ratcliff, who is also known online as “Stuck in Customs”, discusses his photographic journey, influences, and of course his specialty High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography. Trey’s insights to photography are not only thought provoking, but inspiring whether you’re a fan of HDR photography or not.

Trey’s work can be found in several places online including:

• Stuck In Customs Blog
  
• Stuck In Customs HDR Tutorial
• Stuck In Customs Flickr Photostream

Related Discussion Material

• Why I Hate HDR – JMG-Galleries Blog
• Nadar’s Parisian photo studio in 1874

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Earlier this week in my blog post Manipulation or Fact? The Politics of Photo Manipulation I discussed the most recent instance of photography being used to make a political statement and/or influence US Presidential elections. The latest instance of this has centered around Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin with her likeness portrayed on the body of a woman wearing an American Flag bikini holding a rifle. Not long after the release of my blog post I was able to discuss this photo and contemporary cultural photographic & Internet trends with the creator of this photograph. Below is the transcript of our September 8th discussion:

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Jim M. Goldstein
Today’s conversation is about photo editing and satire and just how photographs can be used on the Internet with and without a photographer’s permission. And one of the more interesting examples of this that’s come to light in this election between Senator Obama and Senator McCain is a photograph of now-announced Sarah Palin who is Republican Vice Presidential candidate and how her face was put on a photo of a gun-wielding woman in an American flag bikini. And with good fortune I have had the ability to connect with the person who created the image and her name is Naomi. And the original photographer’s name at least on Flickr is Doctor Casino and I’ll provide a link of that.
Original photo: elizabeth – american flag bikini rifle

So, Naomi, thank you very much for talking to me about your work.

Naomi
Thank you.

Jim M. Goldstein
And I had a couple of questions, but first – I don’t know if you wanted to give any kind of general background to who you are. But if you feel comfortable with that, feel free.

Naomi
Okay, my name is Naomi. I currently reside in New York, New York. I am a former web editor of three years. Recently laid off in the wake of this horrible recession. I am also a grad student currently working towards a Masters degree in communications.

Jim M. Goldstein
Okay and I am kind of curious, as a lot of people are, as to how and why you made the photo. Read more…