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Speed Links for 8-28-2008

Aug 28, 2008 by Udi Tirosh Leave a Comment

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speedlinksAfter getting back from one great Agile 2008
conference I had some time to get back to my grinding, head in the keyboard work kick back, relax and read some of the great content out there on the web.

I also remind you that there is about a week left to the grand finale’ of the Portrait Professional 8 Giveaway. There are some really great entries both on the black and white category and on the color category. There are also some great tips on taking portraits, and I’m looking forward to getting more of those tips submissions.

And speaking of great project’s Brian’s still running the 50$ camera project – a great way to experience film and get some cool prizes.

  • Photograph Those You Love
    Zack Arias
    This story really moved me, and is a reminder of what’s important and inspiration for all. Zack shared the passing away of his stepfather. He also makes a great note about the sentiment we should have about taking portraits.
    Speaking of Zack, Zack has just released his great lighting workshop – One Light DVD. Currently he is all out, but stay tuned for restocking. 
  • Lighting 102: 7.1 – Flash Zoom and Stone Soup
    strobist
    This is a great and very easy lighting trick to adopt, using long exposure and a flash, you can get some spectacular results
  • PROJECT: Just A Second
    Neil Creek
    Neil Creek started another one of his great and challenging projects. This time it is a one second shoot. Regardless of this specific project, hanging out with Neil is a great way to learn photography.
  • Who Says DIY Gear Looks Cheap?
    Light Chasers Photography
    if you’ve ever been rebuked for your flimsy looking DIY gear, you’ll love this post. Luis shares some great pro looking DIY lighting mods
  • Obvious Street Photography Tips
    Beyond Photo Tips
    A great collection of street photography tips. It even tips you on how to dress.
  • Discovering the Eyepiece Cover
    Beyond Megapixels
    It looks like Canon has out done Nikon just this once :)
    Did you know that Canon provides an eyepiece on the strap? I didn’t.
  • The $2.25 Photo DIY Replacement for a Hoodman Loupe
    Nice Photo Mag
    Zeke shows us how to create a Loupededoop for no money at all
  • Heineken Discovers Flickr Isn’t Full Of Free Photography
    A Photo Editor
    This is what happens when a big corp like Heineken decides to use flickr as a source of free photography.
  • Simon Blint, Director of Visitor Relations at the SF MOMA, Yeah You Jerk, Photography is Not a Crime
    Thomas Hawk’s Digital Connection
    Photography is not a crime. Thomas Hawk share him poor experience and SF MOMA’s poor manners, as he tells how he was thrown out of the museum.

There is also one great video tip from Zeke this week – Didn’t you always want to carry some Gaffers tape in your photo backpack but was bummed about the size of the roll? Zeke has the answer

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Related Links:
– Speed Links for 7-9-2008
– Speed Links for 6-6-2008
– Speed Links for 05-09-2008
– Speed Links for 4-20-2008
– Speed Links for 2-23-2008

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About Udi Tirosh

Udi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

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