© Paul Mozell 2015 I just registered several thousand new images with the US Copyright Office and was pleased to discover that the process has been streamlined. Although the interface is still archaic and 1990’s-looking, an announcement states that as of January 2015 they have tuned things up. A few…
It is easier than ever to stitch two or more images together into a panorama. Many cameras have a pano function built-in and there are plenty of utilities and plugins on the market that can do the job. I’m still relying on Photoshop’s ever-improving pano function. Regardless of which tool you use, there are a few common guidelines that will help you get consistent and predictable results.
Panorama, grove of trees at Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA
The other day, I discovered why portrait subjects shot with Nikon Commander mode so often have their eyes shut! On the surface, Commander mode is a great tool. You can remotely control the all the settings on one or more Nikon Speedlights directly from a Nikon DSLR. Menu settings on…
Taking photographs of things that are plainly visible from public spaces is a constitutional right – and that includes federal buildings, transportation facilities, and police and other government officials carrying out their duties. Unfortunately, there is a widespread, continuing pattern of law enforcement officers ordering people to stop taking photographs…
So Where Can I Fly My Drone? – Mt. Rushmore vs. Oregon Dunes – Businessweek. This is very relevant to both professional and hobbyist photographers. We’ll be watching carefully as the drone issue unfolds and the FAA and local government decide how to deal with them.
Just when I thought I had completed reading everything meaningful about HDR, or High Dynamic Range photography, a book arrived on my desk that addresses the world of black & white photography in the HDR context. I’m a student once again.
© Paul Mozell This Modern Romance: The Artistry, Technique, and Business of Engagement Photography Focal Press, New York and London Stephanie Williams and Christen Vidanovic 198 pages. Price:$29.95 (USD) £18.99 (GBP) Focal Press, a publisher of books for creatives and imaging experts and hobbyists, has released a title about the…
Is this a good thing? Your opinion? (CNN) — Online photo archive Getty Images is opening 35 million images to online publishers to use free of charge, acknowledging that many of its pictures are already being copied anyway.
Editor’s Note: The Griffin is a terrific arts institution located just North of Boston. I’ve also seen the Wilson’s present on several occasions – strongly recommended. Bring the kids! Date: Sunday, March 23, 2014 Time: 4pm – 5:30pm Location: Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Rd, Winchester, MA 01890 Who’s…
Calumet Photographic files for bankruptcy and suddenly closes down – Consumer News – Crain’s Chicago Business. The abrupt closing of the Calumet Photographic stores in the US can only mean that they were unable to compete with Amazon and perhaps with a few of the megastores in New York. Over…
One of the many blessings of digital photography is the ability to make super-sharp images with an extended depth of field. In this still-life of a vase of fresh daffodils sitting on my dining room table, my goal was to make the image sharp from front to back; something that…
In these days of instant communications, choosing a new digital camera or upgrading an older one can be a challenging task. I’m going to try to make the choice a little easier with a brief glossary of terms and some street-level advice. Perhaps you’ll be better prepared at the height of gift-giving season.