Interesting Web Sites

I am a huge fan of street photography, partly because I am rubbish at it myself, so I was pretty impressed when I saw this YouTube video of Felix Lupa’s work. And the sound track takes me back too.

Have you ever wanted to know what the difference between a SLR and Rangefinder is? Well this article explains it beautifully.

I have used both, and while the SLR is more versatile, the RF is more fun. I would love a little digital RF, but I fear the cost might keep me away.

SLR vs Rangefinder.

Technology, it isn’t going to slow down any time soon, and with a new camera being announced as often as the sun rises, it is difficult to keep on top of everything that has happened, and is happening.  The old chestnut of megapixels being the measure of a camera (even if it is not entirely true) seems to be fading in favour of higher ISO abilities. How long until a camera can see in the dark? Gizmodo have a look at this current trend in the following article.

Giz Explains: Why ISO Is The New Megapixel | Gizmodo Australia.

It is a very good read, and worth a look for anyone interested in camera trends.

The sample photo below was apparently taken at over 100,000 ISO!!!

There are some very cool sites that intergrate into Flickr, but if you are looking for one that will get you out there exploring, this has to be one of the better ones. It is a bit buggy at the moment, so I wouldn’t be purchasing the iPhone app just yet.

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Here is a bit of an explanation from their site.

What is Noticings?

Noticings is a game about learning to look at the world around you.

Cities are wonderful places, and everybody finds different things in them. Some of us like to take pictures of interesting, unusual, or beautiful things we see, but many of use are moving so fast through the urban landscape we don’t take in the things around us.

Noticings is a game you play by going a bit slower, and having a look around you. It doesn’t require you change your behaviour significantly, or interrupt your routine: you just take photographs of things that you think are interesting, or things you see. You’ll get points for just noticing things, and you might get bonuses for interesting coincidences.

So if you have lost you phojo of late, maybe had a crack at noticings. A novel and interesting concept.

Long time blog readers will know how much I like the retro photos, well here is a great little collection. I somehow doubt we would see some of these photos in ads these days, but it is a great look back.

Offices Reminiscent of the Past | Crystal Kiss – Strange News and more….

I don’t know quite what it is that I like about these photos. They just appeal.

The Blog of Innocence: 49 Vintage Photography Masterpieces.

Well, this is certainly an interesting concept. Freelensing is the art of taking photos with out actually having the lens firmly attached to the camera. Looks interesting, I might give it a go.

Just remember kiddies, you could end up with loads of crap on your sensor doing this. Despite what the site says, Take Care.

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These photos make me miss SCUBA diving. Some fantastic shots.

Stunning Under Water Photography.