Monthly Archives: June 2009

13 Tricks of the trade.

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I know in my head I don’t want to post this post, but I think for the benefit of others out there, I should. It is no secret that I am not a PhotoShop zealot. I use it sparingly. I try my best to get the shot in the camera, not on the computer. But I have to admit, I do Photoshop every image I churn out. It may only be to upload the photo, but I do use it. A lot of the time it is a simple +5 on the saturation slider and a nudge of the levels sliders, but I suppose I am a post processor like the rest of them. The links on the page below will show you just how nutso you can go in Photoshop. This photo for example…

Over the top? Yes, I think so.

That is taking it too far in my humble opinion, but I can guarantee there will be people that love that effect. Click the link and go crazy people!

13 Useful Techniques for Enhancing Web Design Photography | Web Design Ledger.

Twitterview, possible?

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So there I am, out on my nightly (read, every 4 nights) run with the dog in tow (read, me following madly running dog) when I had an idea. And, for the first time in god only knows how long, I could remember it when I got home! The fish oil tablet I ate 6 months ago has kicked in, whoohoooo. So, the big idea. Could I possibly so an interview, via Twitter? Questions and answers less than 140 characters. What a concept. I reckon I could do it. Now I just have to find a willing participant.

Bullshit!

Volunteers?

More on Phojo.

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It might be that time of year, even my good mate Pete, from Galway Ireland, is in a motivational slump at the moment. I have heard quite a few people talking about it of late, maybe for the southern hemisphere people it is due to the short days of winter, I really don’t know. Well here is a link to get you back out there.

5 Quick Tips To Keep You Motivated.

The Egg Family

Now, go forth and photograph!

NB. I am not actually in a slump myself, I am just hearing a lot of people saying that they are.

Motorsport photography, an insight.

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The link below gives you some insight into how much work goes into getting motorsport photos. I know from the little experience I have had, it is a hard job. Standing out in the elements all day, waiting for that special moment. Missing the special moment because you dared to have a drink. Hard, hard work I tells ya.  See more in a great article by Mark Rebilas, link below.

Loaded

via NASCAR Sonoma at Mark J. Rebilas Blog.

®iLightmeter

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I am wondering, is there an iPhone app that acts as a rudementry light meter? Surely it wouldn’t be that hard to do. The phone already has a camera. People are writing apps like it is going out of style. Surely some smart geek could come up with an app that could be used as a light meter? Come on geeks of the world, get to it. And I want my cut of iStore profits!

iPhone iWant

Note: I dont actually own an iPhone yet, but if anyone wants to give me one of the new iPhone 3GS phones, I would be more than happy to test drive it. 🙂

The Five Biggest Photographers on the Internet

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Once again, not a mention! Have a look at this list and see if you agree. Mr Hobby knocked me back for an interview on this very blog, he did say if I was Gizmodo it would be ok to do, so I am anti Strobist again.  🙂

No Duncan, no Vitek, no Wisie, no Micko and no Andrew Günsberg. Its a joke!

Who would you have in your top 5?

The Five Biggest Photographers on the Internet.