Quotes
“The still must tease with the promise of a story the viewer of it itches to be told.” – Cindy Sherman
“A product of the untalented, sold by the unprincipled to the utterly bewildered.” — Al Capp on abstract art
“Get the advice of everybody whose advice is worth having–they are very few–and then do what you think best yourself.” — Charles Stewart Parnell
Links
– Pan like a pro
– 5 guides to types of natural light
– Humanism in photography
– Non-camera gear you should carry
– Photographs that capture the legacy of soul
– Curves, clarity, dehaze and high pass sharpening: how they effect contrast and detail.
New Adobe Profiles in the latest updates to LR and ACR are explained in the links below. Adobe also lists sites that are providing free profiles so that users can explore whether they are useful in their own workflow:
— From Adobe: New profiles: Easier access, greater availability
— Matt K’s version on profiles,
— Jared Platt and from Charlie Bowers,
— DP Review’s comments on profiles
SIGNS OF SPRING
Maple syrup tap. Taken at Catoctin Mountain Park.
Daffodil stigma and anthers.