| Seb Rogers launches new blog | | Posted Wednesday, February 07, 2007 3:08:01 PM by Blog57 Team | | Lots - we might even go so far as to say "most" - riders seem to carry some sort of camera with them on rides these days. Particular since you can get phones that are better camera than some cameras we've owned. Taking good pictures of bike rides isn't all that straightforward, though (although judging by the reader pics that have graced our front page, quite a few of you have got the hang of it). We can think of few better ways to glean some tips than to pick the brains of a professional, and handily a professional has just started to tip the contents of his brain on to the internet. The lensperson in question is Seb Rogers. He's been getting paid for pictures of bikes for over a decade, has more than 70 magazine covers to his name and has had pictures in just about every UK bike mag you care to mention.... | |
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| | | Wilderness Underfoot: Taking nature photos, Part 2: Camera tips | | Posted Tuesday, January 09, 2007 1:24:07 PM by Blog57 Team | | The point-and-shoot mode of your camera, often called auto, gives good results in a range of situations. The camera automatically judges focus, lighting and flash settings. This mode is fine for taking many kinds of nature pictures, and some people are happy to let the camera do all the guesswork. But for those who want to explore other features, most cameras offer relatively easy-to-use presets that allow you to quickly click between portrait (for several people in a shot, with the focus tight on the group and fuzzy in the background), sport or action (fast shutter speed to freeze action), night (the shutter stays open longer), landscape (for distant focus with no flash), and close-up (typically for shots within a few feet of a subject). The best way to get to know your cameras preset modes is to spend a day practicing with each of them.... | |
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| | | Season is a gift to job seekers | | Posted Sunday, November 19, 2006 1:08:22 PM by Blog57 Team | | SALISBURY -- Holiday jobs are still out there, but by now, slots for one of the season's coolest gigs are likely filled. Resumes are sorted and Santa Claus characters already picked by national photography firms that supply many of the nation's malls and shopping centers with a bearded icon. .... | |
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| | | West meets East as Roots launches major expansion in Asia | | Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006 11:42:49 AM by Blog57 Team | | Now more than ever, Canadian style is taking hold in the Far East. In a reflection of its increasing global presence, Roots has just launched the first phase in expanding its presence in Asia. Roots Co-Founders Michael Budman and Don Green took part in the official inauguration of the two Hong Kong stores in special ceremonies that attracted considerable local media interest. Working in partnership with the Hong Kong-based Li & Fung Trading Ltd., Roots is preparing to also open in China and other countries in Southeast Asia. Plans call for dozens of new stores in the next two to three years. Roots already has 20 stores in Taiwan, which are being operated by Li & Fung. The stores in Asia will showcase many of the key components of the company's success in North America including the highly popular leather bags, yoga wear and athletic apparel.... | |
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| | | TASF Events Celebrate Release of New Tupac Albumv By Chris Richburg Date: 11/11/2006 5:20 pm | | Posted Sunday, November 12, 2006 3:07:07 PM by Blog57 Team | | A week-long celebration to mark the release of Tupac Shakur's newest posthumous release Pac's Life kicked off today (Nov. 11) at the Vaknin Gallery in Atlanta. The event, titled All Eyez on Me: Hip-Hop's Legendary Performers and Photographers, photographers, was the first in a series of occasions organized by the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF). Photographers like Jerome Albertini; Paul Aresu; Janette Beckman; Teri Bloom; Raymond Boyd; Danny Clinch; David Corio; George Dubose; Roger Erickson; Jim Fiscus; Jesse Frohman, Estevan Oriol and others displayed their works during the photography showcase. The week allows fans to hear the album before it hits stores as well as pay homage to the legacy of Shakur, who was slain in September 1996.... | |
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| | | London: Insider tips | | Posted Friday, November 10, 2006 3:21:40 PM by Blog57 Team | | Do you have an inside tip on London? Send us your suggestions and ideas. The original listings bible Timeout will tell you what's going on in London, but seek out a copy of Smoke for a more impressionistic, literary perspective on the city. London's famous open-platform Routemaster buses have disappeared from most routes, but there are still a few left on "heritage routes" (Nos. 9 and 15 through the center of the city). Head for the front seats on top for the best view and a couple of precious inches of legroom. Catch one while you still can. Budding Baileys should head to the V&A, whose photography collection is comprehensive. Their current exhibition explores the magic of twilight. For contemporary photography, also check out the Photographers' Gallery (Great Newport Street) and the Michael Hoppen Gallery (Jubilee Place).... | |
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| | | Idaho author wins book award | | Posted Wednesday, November 08, 2006 3:12:08 PM by Blog57 Team | | One of Idaho's own won the outdoor adventure guidebook category at the National Outdoor Book Awards. The honors were announced Friday at Boise State University during the National Conference on Outdoor Recreation and Education."The Middle Fork of the Salmon River: A Comprehensive Guide," by Matt Leidecker and published by Idaho River Publications in Hailey is loaded with details on rapids, camp sites, history, geology, potential hikes and detailed maps. Leidecker is a photographer and river guide. He provides photos, in addition to supplying readers his extensive personal knowledge of this wild and scenic river.It's bound to be a popular holiday gift item. It is built to be used on the river, right on top of a cooler or dry box, out in the waves and sunshine found on the Middle Fork. It is made of waterproof paper and is spiral bound so it opens up neatly.Designed to honor the finest in outdoor writing and publishing, the National Outdoor Book Awards honor books in in 10 categories: • History/biography• Outdoor literature• Natural history literature• Nature and the environment• Design and artistic merit• Children's• Outdoor adventure guidebook• Classic• Instructional• Nature guidebooks"Once again we saw another jump in the quality in books this year, with 144 entries in 10 categories," said Ron Watters, NOBA chairman and senior lecturer at Idaho State University in the Sports Science and Physical Education Department.... | |
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| | | Photography pioneer to relay darkroom tips | | Posted Monday, November 06, 2006 1:40:44 PM by Blog57 Team | | The world is going digital. Sound bytes, cameras and mp3s create a completely new world to live in. But every now and then someone clings to tradition and becomes a master in a fading art form. Jerry Uelsmann is one of these masters, said Susan Dunkerley, associate professor of art. Uelsmann will demonstrate his darkroom techniques at 1 p.m. today in 162 Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. He will then present a free lecture at 7 p.m. in room 149 as part of the M.D. Anderson Lecture Series. His work is a composite of multiple photographic prints developed into one image. "The main thing that astounds me is that he doesn't use Photoshop," Terry Roller, professor of art, said. "Everything is done in the darkroom." Developing work as complex as Uelsmann's is a complicated process, Roller said.... | |
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| | | The party crowd | | Posted Saturday, November 04, 2006 11:18:14 PM by Blog57 Team | | Here's a look at some other entertaining books published this year. Nell Hill's Entertaining in Style: Inspiring Parties and Seasonal Celebrations, by Mary Carol Garrity (Andrews McMeel, $29.95): The fourth book by Garrity, who owns the popular Kansas home furnishings store Nell Hill's, is not so much about entertaining as it is about over-the-top decorating for entertaining. The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook: Healthy Recipes for Entertaining Family and Friends, by Arthur Agatston (Rodale Books, $25): Same-old-same-old from the Miami Beach cardiologist, but this time with recipes for everything from a Passover Seder to Christmas Eve dinner. Nutritional tips. No party tips. Paula Deen Celebrates: Best Dishes and Best Wishes for the Best Times of Your Life, by Paula Deen (Simon & Schuster, $26): More sophisticated yet homey Southern recipes from the Food Network star.... | |
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| | | Adorama Imaging Resource Center Launches on Adorama.com; Provides Free Info for Photographers | | Posted Friday, November 03, 2006 7:41:49 AM by Blog57 Team | | New York, NY (PRWeb) November 2, 2006 -- Adorama Camera, Inc. today announced AIRC--Adorama Imaging Resource Center (www.adorama.com/AIRC), a comprehensive, free online source of information for aspiring photographers, hobbyists, and working professionals, on its web site. AIRC goes live with hundreds of how-to articles, breaking new product news stories, "Guided Tours" of top cameras, business tips for professional photographers, and much more, written by a world-class team of photographers and photography writers. .... | |
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