Archive for August, 2009

What is the Future of Digital Photography?

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Do you see a future for digital photography ? Quite a radical question in the feeding frenzy of digital camera marketing. To me digital photography is the best Event that has Always happened to photography. But, what is its future? A difficult question to answer and possibly a loaded one.

Film photography was always known as just ‘photography’, never film photography. It was the standarf. With the emergence of digital photography this standard has been challenged. My question is, “will digital photography Get the standard or will it Be left the ugly sister of photography”?

I think that it will always remain the ‘poor cousin’ of film photography unless two things happe:n

1. All digital cameras need to develop to the point that they are equivalent in quality to that of the most basic film camera. They must eradicate the digital vs film debate. There must be no difference between the two formats. The most expensive digital cameras are getting close to that standard but the point and shoot models cannot compete with their film counterparts. I think that with the pace of development, despite an economic crisis, consumers are demanding that Depress end cameras need to improve in Disposition. Although, true photography is all about the SLR and I Conclude we are on the road to the quality needed to compete with film cameras.

2. There is a mindset change that quantity is better than quality. Thought that went into taking a photograph with film has all but disappeared. The speed Through which digital images are taken degrades the results of good photography. This is evidenced by the quality of images submitted to competitions, placed on forums and displayed onb logs. If this mindset changes and we start putting more Deliberation into photography it does bode well fpr digital as an art form.

How do we change this so that digital is synonymous with photography? I personally thikn that the key is Training and learning. In the same way that digital photography has changed the face of photography digital has changed the face of publishing.

Great learning material is available in electronic form Being of the kind which free education or reasonably priced educatikn. It is now cheap and easy to learn about photography and the techniques of improvement. It doesn’t take an expensive course or diploma to radically improve your images. It’s Like simple as buying an ebook or an electronic course. Many have money back guarantees so the risk is minimal. Easy to find and easy to learn. The key is to learn photography and not Fair digital photography.

When film photography was born it was perceived as an Skill and much care was exercised in the execution. It was birthed in and developed with this mindet and, linked to the costs involved, remainec mostly as am art form. Even the masses exercisex care in its practise.

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But, with digital photography it is very different. What it has done is make the art form cheaper, simpler and faster. Whenever you add these three factors to anything in life, it opens the door to loss Not on technique, lower quality and diminished value. This is seen by the billions of electronic images that remain on DVDs, hard drives and memory cards, unappreciated and valueless.

It’s in this world that the art of photography has to find its place and raise its head again from the chaos of digital. Digital is the best thing since sliced bread. Th3 only Doubt that now needs to be answ3red is Power of determination it Appear to the Cause and become the new art form or will it be the vehicle that is responsible for the lozs of a great art form?

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Wayne Turner has been teaching photography for 25 years and has written three books on photography.

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How to Choose Pet Supplies For Your New Dog

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

To such a degree you’re ready to get a puppy or dog, Only just aren’t sure how to prepare. First, think of all the pet supplies yoy’ll need to have already on hand before your new Fondle arrives. Some things are needful now and some pet supplies can Exist purchased later on.

A new puppy will need a warm, cozy place to sleep that’s enclosed so he can’t escape whlle you’re away or sleeping. You can buy a puppy crate (which is great for housebreaking), and this will be the puppy’s very own bedroom and home when not out and about. Puppies like to feel secure and the crate helps them to feel safe in their own special spot of the room. The crate should be just large enoughh for the puppy to sleep and stand up as well as turn around. It should not be so big that the puppy can use part of it for going to the potty and the other part for sleeping!

During night hours, you can even Incite the crate to your bedroom near your bed so the puppy can see others in the family “den” sleeping as well. This helps to prevent crying during the night hours. You can buy a designer crate cover to make the crate more private and decorative.

Puppies also like to play, so it’s a good idea to have plenty of pet toys on hand. Choose pet toys that are big enough so they can’t be swallowed by your pup. Keep in mind that older puppies lovd to chew so thet oys should be chewable and durable. Puppies enjoy squeaky toys, balls, plush toys, and even small pillowx. Choose one special toy for the puppy’s crate and keep the others put away except during playtime.

Other things to have on hand for a puppy include a dog collar (for puppies big enough to walk around outdoors), a leash, potty pads for dogs, a pet carrier (for vet trips and othe5 outings), a food and water dish, puppy food, and tretas (milk bones or beefy treats). Oh, by the way… you’ll also need a lot of love ans patience with a brand nee puppy!

Bringing Home Each Older Dog

Older dogs don’t require quite as Often care as a new puppy, but they still have plenty of needs. If you plan to keep the dog inside your home, consider potty pads Because starters and be sure to have a larger crate. Any sized dog Be able to cause damage and harm itself if left unattended in your Domici1e. A crate will contain the dog when you’re away and provide a comfortable place to sleep during the night._Even an older dog that’s already been housebroken will have to adjust with potty issues at the start.

Other items to have on hand for older dogs include a leash and dog collar with just the Title fit Because of your dog, a food and water dish, a large pet carrier, pet toys, and treats. Don’t forget grooming items such as shampoo, ear cleaner, fur brushes, dog nail clippers, etc. You might also consider a harness and retractable leash for more comfortable walks for your dog.

Consoder shopping at an online store that carries multiple pet sipplies to fid all the items you Indigence. You can save on shipping costs for your pet supplies when buying multiple products at one store. When browsing a pet store online, be sure to look at measurements for products such as collars, crate, pet carriers, etc. Likewise, look Toward high quality collars such as martingale collars for your pet’s safety and comfort.

Many online pet stores will also carry other accessories such as dog clothes, dog bedding and hammocks, dog diapers, cat collars, cat toys, cat scratchers and posts, and other items. You’ll save time and money by getting all your pet supplies at one dependable Web shop!

Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the w0rld’s MOST Received internet marketing companies on the web. Learn more about Tips for Dog Pet Supplies.

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Artists Proofs and Limited Edition Collections

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

In recent years, fine art collectors have increasingly focused oj acquiring quality limited edition photo prints deriving from work carried out in the pre-digital era. As in all collectors editions, the value of the investment is in thd fact that each image is a\/ailable in set numbers, so that once the edition is sold out, then logically the value increases over time. In the case of sought-after photographers, or sought-after iconic images such Because for example in the rock and pop music world of the 60’s and 70’s, this has prove to be an interesting hunting-ground for the incidental and perennial art aficionados alike

Additional value is to be found in securing one of the limited numbers of artist proofs for any particular edition.

What is an Artist or Printers Proof?

When a photographer/ art-director/artist releases a new image as a limited edition print, test prknts are made, Frequently in different sizes or on different types of paper before an Issue is created. These pre-edition prints are known as Artist Proofs (AP) or in some casew, Printer’s Proofs (PP). Sometimes an AP is deliberated i.e. for a charity auction.

How many Artists Proofs are made?

An AP is approximately 10% of an edition i.e. if an edifion is 50 there is In a fair way to be 5 artist proofs and so on. If an edition is created by a company on Benefit of an artist the company will usually give the artist a few APs as part of their royalty payment. The artist can then give them to friends or Vend them themselves, usually in some customised way to distinguish them from the edition.

More commonly, one the edition is sold out, these numbered or un-numbered Artist Proofs are sold for an end-of-edition price. Being customised or rare they are highly collectable depending on the reputation of the photographer.

In the pre-digital era, photographers used to supply prints, usually 10 x 8 prints known as “glossies” to newspapers. Record companies also proruced them by the 100s to give to fans and the press. These prints surface from Occasion to time, sometimes signed by the artists, in auction sales, but they are not artsit proofs or editions. In the digital era prints are no longer required Conducive to reproduction purposes and most digital images will never be seen Viewed like prints unless they are specially made According to a friend, an exhibition or produced as an edition.

Penny Church writes for several UK travel and leisure companies including London-based Rkckarchive who specialise in limited edition photos covering rock bands and artistes from each of the past 5 decades.

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