The video from our webinar with wildlife photographer Kristi Odom is now available. We had a great time with Kristi who taught us how to work on our photography in a different way, resulting in better, more emotionally connecting results.
Kristi's years of photographing personal projects and conservation work have taught her a unique way of seeing emotion and have forever changed how she approaches photographing wildlife.
Animals have a different way of showing and expressing emotion. How do you take an emotion and make it two dimensional? How do you get people to connect and feel when they look at an image? Kristi teaches tips and tricks on how to put more emotion into your wildlife photography, ultimately creating an image with more impact.
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If you are on a basic Nikonians membership, don't fret. To get access to all our webinar videos, use this opportunity to upgrade. Right now there is a 1/3rd off on a Nikonians Gold membership by using the voucher WildEmotions during upgrade or after signup.
Upgrade today and join the other members who make our unique community possible.
In the name of the whole team, we want to thank you for your support. Ramón (jrp) & Bo (bgs) - Founders of Nikonians
Learning to compose
Martin has written a third part of his premium series on learning composition. Enjoy!
Using all available tools to improve your image
Connie has written up a free article on how we can use our available tools to get the most out of our images. Enjoy!
Video from our webinar with Photographer, Architect and Urban Designer Rick Hulbert is now available and make sure you don't miss our upcoming webinar with Nikon Pro Dave Black.
The video from the great webinar with Rick Hulbert is now available
Rick presents an illustrated program entitled "Urban Architectural Photography: Buildings, Inside and Out." You will be exposed to 4 challenges designed to improve your urban and architectural photography. The challenges reflect both the history of the two-dimensional arts of drawing and painting along with the sciences of human vision. Rick's presentation is designed to appeal to all photographers regardless of their level of experience and expertise.
Coming up: 29-JUL-2021 7:00 PM EDT is Nikon Pro Dave Black. Dave is no stranger to Nikonians. He is a Nikon Legend of the Lens, Nikon Ambassador, and award winning sports photographer. His photography specialties include sports, landscapes, portraits, and light painting. Make sure you make it for this webinar, it is bound to be very interesting with lots of things to learn.
The link to register for the webinar is located in our webinar forum, available to all members on Silver membership and higher.
If you cannot make it for the live webinar, we will provide a video recording some days after the live event.
Join us in our webinar with Adobe professional Julieanne Kost, 18-MAY-2021, 07:00 PM EDT where you will learn a lot of tips and tricks for your workflow in both Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
The webinar is available to all Silver members and higher on the webinar page where you will learn how to get the most out of Lightroom and Photoshop. Please make sure you post your questions in the webinar forum so that we can ask them during the webinar.
Julieanne Kost is a Fine Art Photographer and Digital Artist.
She is the Digital Imaging Evangelist Director at Adobe, holding training sessions and sharing original techniques.
She is well-known for her unique approach to instruction, infusing practical tips and tricks with an equal amount of humor and creativity that keeps audiences entertained and engaged. Sign up for the Webinar to make sure you are not missing out on this thought-inspiring and engaging event.
Learn Nikon Studio NX with Vincent Versace in our upcoming webinar, 04-MAY-2021 7PM EDT. The webinar will be recorded and provided some days after the live event.
Vincent Versace has graciously agreed to come back for a return presentation on 04-MAY-2021 talk about Nikon Studio NX. The program will begin at 7:00 PM EDT.
Vincent Versace has used Nikon software since the early days of Nikon Capture. He has written books on photo editing - including editing with Nikon software. It is the front end and the RAW converter for all of his images. Before the start of our recent webinar with him, Vincent was talking about the capabilities in Nikon Studio NX, and how he incorporates it into his workflow. He also has some workflow suggestions that may help streamline your work and facilitate work in other programs when appropriate.
Nikon Studio NX is a free editing program from Nikon. It's strengths include excellent colors, matching settings with the camera, and the ability to use Control Points.
You need to register in advance for this webinar. It is available to all Nikonians, also on the basic, free level.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
We are starting today with a new feature, Friends of Nikonians, highlighting interesting workshops, courses and webinars provided by talented professionals, both in North America and internationally. These photographers are considered by the Nikonians team to be true friends and supporters of our organization.
We are planning to regularly highlight upcoming, interesting events held by the Friends of Nikonians.
The photographers we list do not pay us for doing this, nor is there any commission, kick-back, exchange of services or of goods. We are listing their offering at no cost as a benefit to the members of the Nikonians community.
The photographers including in this blog have all been team members at Nikonians at one point in time.
Should you have a good, or less good experience with any of the mentioned workshops, webinars or courses, please say so in the Workshops forum. As always, remember to follow our Terms of Use when you do, e.g. no bashing allowed.
If you have a suggestion for something we might have missed, please do get in touch with us and let us know.
Rick Hulbert, Fine Art Photography
Rick is running a series of virtual Fine Art Photography workshops and the latest one for April-May is already sold out. Make sure you sign up to his newsletter to stay up-to-date on upcoming courses and workshops.
Steve Simon, The Passionate Photographer
Steve has kicked-off several new courses and is going to run a workshop in Japan again, Nov 7 - 13, 2021. More on that in an upcoming Friends of Nikonians. He has started a new virtual course: The Passionate Personal Project - A transformative 5-week online workshop. The first course runs Apr 14 - May 12, 2021 and the second chance is Jun 23 - Jul 21, 2021
We have our brand new 3D Virtual Exhibition online and the latest video from our webinar series is now available, this time with Nikon Ambassador and Nikon Legend Behind the Lens, Vincent Versace.
If you are not a Gold member yet, this is your chance. Between now and April 20th, you can use the voucher GoldenSight and you'll get 50% off on a Gold Membership.
Vincent Versace discussed photography and a wide array of topics of being a photographer.
The webinar with Vincent Versace was very interesting and he covered a variety of topics. You will find the video on the webinar page. If you are interested in our earlier webinars, you'll find them all on our webinar overview
Nikonians Virtual Exhibition opens its doors with The Best of Nikonians 2020 Annual Photo Contest, displaying over 70 great artworks from the finalists and winners.
Thanks to the team members Tom Jacob (sevendayimages) and David Summer (dm1dave), our new Virtual Exhibition, featuring all of the finalists and the winners of the Best of Nikonians 2020 Annual Photo Contest is now available for you to enjoy.
Make sure you use the full screen mode in the virtual exhibition (menu is top right icon in the exhibition).
Our fifth webinar with photographer and Nikon Legend Behind the Lens Vincent Versace will be held April 8th, 7:00 PM EDT. A video recording will be available after the live event.
His program is "The Future of a Career in Photography: Consider Arc Welding"
Vincent Versace has been a photographer for more than 40 years, and through that period has been a portrait artist, fine art photographer, author, educator, entrepreneur and entertainer. His versatility has created a portfolio of amazing images, and a unique perspective about how the industry and image making is evolving. Vinnie will share his perspective on the industry and image making for the twenty-first century in what is sure to be an energetic and thought provoking program.
Image by Vincent Versace
More information and access link on the webinar page
Webinar Best of Nikonians Video & Gold opportunity
The video from our webinar Best of Nikonians Annual Photo Contest 2020 is now available and there is a 20% discount on a Gold membership right now.
You can find the video on the webinar page and it is available to all members, no matter membership level. Please make sure you are logged in to access it.
Are you interested in meeting other Nikonians? As hopefully the epidemic gets more under control, there are members being interested meeting others face-to-face again.
From the portfolios The Ballerina by Gloria Matyszyk (matyszyk). Nikon D800, Tamron 45mm at 1/100th second and f/1.8
See her complete portfolio
Your own portfolio
If you don't have your own portfolio at Nikonians yet, it is easy to set up. Here's an intro on how to get going. Btw, you can use the voucher "GoldMarch21" for a 20% discount on Gold, valid until March 31st, 2021
Specials from Hunt's Photo, making our webinars possible
-Receive a 6% store credit on all Nikon camera and lens purchases (Excluding the Z6ii and Z7ii). Email Noah to inquire at nbuchanan@huntsphoto.com
-Purchase any Canon or Epson printer 13" or larger and receive a free 50 pack of paper along with it in either luster or glossy finish. Email Noah to inquire.
The video from our webinar with nature photographer and Nikon Legend Behind the Lens, Tony Sweet from 16-FEB-2021 is now available for you to enjoy.
We had a great session with a lot of interest and Tony was digging into many aspects of composition technique, how to isolate and to simplify to get the most out of your work.
He discussed many aspects of composition and took questions. The webinar should be providing you with both knowledge and inspiration, not only for beginning photographers, but also for the intermediate and advanced photographers in the community.
Image by Tony Sweet
You find the recording on the webinar page - make sure you are logged in.
New article on previsualization
Connie has written a new piece on the importance of vision. How do you go about that? Here is hopefully some inspiration
Specials from Hunt's Photo
Hunt's is making the Nikonians webinars possible. Below are the latest deals that they provide for you as Nikonians member.
Just email Noah (nbuchanan at huntsphoto.com) for custom bundle deals on all Nikon Camera and Lens purchases. If you are interested in the specials below, or you did not find what you are looking for on their website, mail him and request what you need as well.
- 20% off on all Benro Master Variable ND Filters.
- 15% off on all NiSi variable ND filters.
- 10% off on all Pro Media Gear tripods
- 15% off on all Induro tripods
- 15% off on all Sirui tripods
- Manfrotto 230 all weather tripod shoes: $39.99
The video recording from our webinar held with award winning nature photographer and Nikonian, Marsel van Oosten is now available for you to enjoy.
There was a strong interest in the webinar with many members having questions and we were not able to discuss them all. We are planning to have a second webinar with Marsel later in the year where he shows us even more of his excellent work, digging into more details on workflow and post-processing.
The webinar with nature photographer Marsel van Oosten (marsel)
Next webinar
Guest for our next webinar is Nikon Legend Behind the Lens, Tony Sweet and is guaranteed to be interesting and entertaining. Mark your calendar for 16-Feb-2021 07:00 PM EST.
Special from Hunt's Photo Hunt's Photo, who made the webinar possible, are running a special promotion for Nikonians members, valid through 21-JAN-2021:
If you are interested in pre-ordering either of the Nikon Z6ii or the Z7ii, they are including a Delkin 128GB CFexpress card plus reader with each order, just let Noah (nbuchanan at huntsphoto.com) know you are a Nikonians member.
All other Nikon product purchases will receive a 6% store credit to be used towards accessories such as spare batteries, memory cards and filters, etc.
If you are looking for any other equipment, just email Noah for a custom quote.
The video of our webinar held December 8th with Nikon Ambassador Michelle Valberg is now available.
The video of our webinar on the Nikon Z6ii and Z7ii is available on this page
If you have not taken the chance to upgrade your membership to Gold using the voucher WinterGold20, this might be a good time to do so.
The Nikonians Gold Membership gives you access to our Premium Advice & Critique section, your own portfolio, NEF upload and more. PLUS, you can participate in our new series of webinars. Next webinar will be held January 14th with nature photographer, Nikon Ambassador and Nikonians member, former moderator Marsel van Oosten.
Talking about Gold: If you have not ordered your Photographers Card yet: Deadline for providing the data required for this years last batch of cards is Sunday 20th of December, 2020. You can order your Photographers Card under "My Profile/Membership tab" using the link "Go to create your photographer card ID".
Enjoy the precious light!
Bo (bgs)
From the portfolios
By John Driessen (johnnie5). See his complete portfolio
Special from Hunt's Photo Hunt's Photo, who made the first webinar possible, are running a special promotion for Nikonians members:
If you are interested in pre-ordering either of the Nikon Z6ii or the Z7ii, they are including a Delkin 128GB CFexpress card plus reader with each order, just let Noah (nbuchanan@huntsphoto.com) know you are a Nikonians member. They also have some instant rebates on Z lenses and NPS priority delivery.
The Intimate Landscape
Connie has a new premium article out, the intimate landscape, where she discuss taking "images within images", close-ups of nature. Worth a read.
Kung Fu & Tai Chi Master Yau -Sun Tong and I were able to talk and I learned through his spiritual words about his extensive travel? throughout the world with his camera in tow. The remote area of Southwest and Northwest China have a special spiritual appeal for him. I'm sure you will agree that his artistry? reflects a depth of rapport with his subjects that produces an intriguing cross-section of Tibetan culture and religious life. Yau believes? the spirit is in the place is foremost; taking the photograph is secondary. So take a moment for you,? and listen to this great interview on the perspectives from Yau-Sun Tong.
Through Phototherapy, we can become better photographers by understanding why we do take certain photo and what is more important is what we do leave out of the photo. So join Peter on a little journey of how everything has change and grow?with Digital Photography today.
Getting out in Wolfville in November I met Allen Myers who was in town for the Devour Film Festival in Wolfville. Allen's film Col Di Rocca was shown, made in Vendemmai Italia. Allen was hanging up his outdoor exhibit which immediately caught my attention! Allen Myers is a unique and talented photographer, film maker, writer and humanitarian. On January 15th, 2006, he made a life changing decision to change something in the world. With a backpack of clothes, a camera and a journal he headed to Turino Italy which was the first of many destinations.
The artistry and vision of his work takes shape as he weaves himself into the communities in which he discovers. He works with, lives with and feels with the peoples he later captures on film and in stories. Nomadsight is a temporary street art instalment of world photography, it moves from city to city and in the manner grows in its collection. Nomasight.com is a photography travel blog about Allen's global adventures.
Supported by the loving people of the earth, these photographs tell the stories.
~ Allen Myers
Learn to See better by clearing the mind.Peter talk about how to improve your photography by relax your body. A relaxed ?mind ?helps to calm racing thoughts and be able to focus on better photography .Learn to stop looking and start seeing.
This Podcast is about Peter upcoming photography retreat to his home area of the great northern peninsula of Newfoundland. Peter talks about the Newfoundland culture that he grew up with and about his people and their way of life
Come Join US for our Photography Tour to the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland - August 23rd to 30th, 2014
Exploring from Corner Brook to St. Anthony, we will experience the rich land and sea while enjoying the friendly local people and culture. Highlights include two scenic boat tours, Norris Point, Gros Morne National Park, Lobster Cove Lighthouse, The Arches, Cow Head, Parson?s Pond, L?anse Aux Meadows, and so much more.
A modern spacious coach will transport us through coastal and rugged landscape as you are provided guided tours, photography workshops, and one on one instruction. The smaller size of the group will provide an intimate and enjoyable atmosphere while you learn. The Spence?s will make this an unforgettable holiday adventure.
Thanks so much for coming back to my Podcast. This podcast I'm joined by Rod Ward, he is a professional photographer in Moncton, NB Canada. Ron has been working in the field of photography for over 30 years. In this interview, he talks about his photography experiences from being involved in a devastating car crash to facing frightening circumstances in Bosnia as an International photojournalist. Ron will share how he had to avoid land mines as a photographer and what travellers can learn from war zone photography.
Whether you are a beginner or more experienced photographer, I will provide you with some tips that will benefit your techniques and give you better results in achieving good photos.
Simplicity in your work can be achieved with a few simple steps...find out how. Taking the simple approach to composition will make your photos even stronger.
Photo Professors Episode 18: This month the Photo Professors discuss Light and Dark! They discuss the use of flash outdoors in daylight, and then welcome guest Howard Ignatius discuss to his work in night photography.
Great interview with André Gallant who is a freelance photographer and photography lecturer who travels the world over. Andre?s expressive work appears in magazines and he generates creativity in his approach and style. Gallant is the author of several books; Expressionism: Digital Dreamscapes & other Techniques, Destinations: A Photographers Journey, Dreamscapes: Exploring Photo Montages and Photographing People At Home & Around (https://andregallant.com).In our interview André talks about his experience from being throw in a foreign jail to helping a family in India
Photo Professors Episode 16: This month the Photo Professors discuss some new products, a little Nikon history, the Adobe Cloud controversy and wrap up photography related quotes from John Steinbeck.
Sexton has had extensive experience in leading photography workshops and continues to present engaging and inspiring lectures that move audiences. His lavishly produced books and posters are stunning; you cannot help but be moved viewing the black and white photographs of the natural and human environments that have attributed his success. He has lectured at many Museums and Universities. His work is in numerous permanent collections and exhibitions, and he has been the subject of many articles in the photographic press.
Peter Spence talk with International Photographer Maurice Henri and Robert Gallant with Raven's Sun Management as we talk about our upcoming breathtaking photographic journey into the heart of Colombia. From coffee plantations to high altitude volcanoes, traditional villages, and modern cities and about the warm hospitality you will see Colombia in a unique light that most people never get to experience
To listen to our Show Click here
Photo Professors Episode 14: This month the Photo Professors discussing this year's ImagingUSA convention in Atlanta, and are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Deanne Fitzmaurice. Deanne should be familiar to all Nikonians as one of the co-founders of Think Tank Photo!
Photo Professors Episode 13: This month the Photo Professors are joined by Image Doctor, Rick Walker. Together they Rick Walker's photography and his current equipment of choice.
When Canadian Photographer Maurice Henri began his career as a professional photographer in 1988, he never imagined he would be helping hundreds of kids in Africa, Haiti, and other countries. It all started in an African village when he gave a little girl an orange. That orange eventually led to his project called "Cameras for Healing." Download this podcast. to Peter and Heather's interview with Maurice.
This is a podcast that will melt your heart!
Maurice Henribelieves that the power of the photographic image can open the heart and change people's view of the world. It also tells a story of the relationship between subject and photographer. It conveys what the image maker sees, feels and believes.
Using his methods of art for healing, Maurice has helped many children and adults process stress, illness, and grief.
Photo Professors Episode 12: This month the Photo Professors are joined by guest podcaster, Michael Mariant. Together they tackle the topic of Street Photography. They discuss some definitions of what Street Photography is, along with gear and techniques.
Peter and Heather talk about their trip to Rome for the Canoniazation of the Blessed Kateri on October 21, 2012. Peter got lost in the Catacomb, Heather got the creeps and left Peter behind, yet again. Just when you think their spooky show ended at the last pod cast, October is not yet over.
After Peter and Heather had a picturesque trip to Rome, Peter explains his techniques to go beyond to get that extra special photo. Of course, Heather would disagree; but Peter did get the shot he wanted.
Peter talks about why any photographer should be using RAW. Once in a lifetime trips enhance the need to know what you are doing; as the probability of travelling to the same location anytime soon it not an option. It is important to know how to capture the shot you want under low lighting situations. Stay tuned, enjoy hearting about their journey to the beautiful Country of Italy!
Plus we are working with our dear friend. International famous Photograprapher Maurice Henric on a project for Children soldier in Africa , Maurice project call "Camera for healing" which we be interviewing him tomorrow and planning a trip to Africa with Maurice to help with this children of Africa
This month the Nikonians Photo Professors bring you their holiday gift guide with 12 unique ideas for photographic holiday stocking stuffers and gifts. Length of the podcast is 42:52
In this episode, Peter invites his business partner and fiancee, Heather, to join him. These two make a crazy duo on the funniest broadcast to date. Just in time for Halloween, discussion will be around the creepy stories while on a photo shoot, and the images captured.
Discussion will be on the Famous Haunted House of Hardwoodlands, in Nova Scotia. The Fallen down church where Heather heard Peter to say stop. Does Peter have insurance, while he scares Heather to get the shot he must have? Discussions lead to other photo shoots such as their trip to Salem, MA. Previous combined work include their photo shoot on Good Friday. Join Peter on Twitter, visit their sites on Facebook.
For future episodes be sure to listen to our journey to Rome. In a week to visit the Vatican; Heather said she need all the prays to survive the trip with Peter. The fun never ends while you listen to Heather and Peter talk about photography and how they capture a ghostly image
Photo Professors Episode 10: This month the Photo Professors are joined by guest podcaster, Digital Darrell Young! Together they discuss and compare their detailed experiences with the Nikon D800, D800E, and new D600 camera bodies.
* The Photo Professors discuss the D800, D800E, and recently released D600
* Joined by guest podcaster, photographer, and author, Darrell Young
* Being Inspired by the words from John Whiting
Photo Professors Episode 9: This month the Photo Professors interview World reknown photographer, writer, and inventor of the Lightsphere, Gary Fong! They also discuss recent product announcements from Nikon, recent Nikon product rumors, and wrap up with an inspiring quote from Gary Fong!
* The Photo Professors discuss recent Nikon announcements and rumors
* Interview with Photographer Gary Fong
* Being Inspired by the words from Gary Fong
* You could Win a Think Tank Bag by responding to the Photo Professor's recent "Homework" Assignment!
You can also read the Nikonians review of the Gary Fong Lightsphere.
Do you want to make that jump to becoming a Professional Photographer?
However, just by picking up a camera and pushing a button does not make you a professional. Here are some great tips to become a pro, to market your photos, and to build your business.
Peter Spence will give you invaluable advice and tips that you can use to become a Professional Photographer. Includes: How Social Media Web Site like Facebook, Twitter, Flicker, and Blog will promote you to grow your photography business. ( Pictures taking by Heather Knockwood )
Photo Professors Episode 8: This month the Photo Professors Homework Assignment includes a contest to win a Think Tank Photo Retrospective 10 camera bag! The Photo Professors discuss Rick Paul's renewed interest in film photography, interview with photographer and studio owner Mark Korytowski, and interpret an inspiring quote from photographer Freeman Patterson.
* Contest with a chance to win a ThinkTank Photo Retrospective 10 camera bag!
* The Photo Professors discuss the possibilities of film photography in 2012
* Interview with Photographer and Studio owner, Mark Korytowski
* Being Inspired by the words of Freeman Patterson
* Discuss our Homework Assignment and Contest rules!
Contest submissions must be sent to info@thephotoprofessors.com and received no later than September 15, 2012 in order to be considered for the contest.
To learn more about Mark's work, please visit his website:
Photo Professors Episode 7: The Photo Professors review the new Nikon 85mm AF-S f/1.8G lens, new products from ThinkTank, interview with Nikonians Academy Instructor, Photographer, and Author Steve, and interpret an inspiring quote from Steve.
* The Photo Professors review the new Nikon 85mm AF-S f/1.8G lens
* Discuss two new photo bags from ThinkTank Photo
* Interview with Photographer, Author, and Instructor, Steven Simon
* Being Inspired by the words of Steve Simon
Welcome to Nikonian- Northern Exposure, with renowned photographer Peter Spence. Peter finds his inspiration, not by other photographers, but from the old masters of the Renaissance and Impressionist period. These old techniques will inspire your photography to a new level of awareness that you never experienced before. Peter will show how the world famous Henri Cartier Bresson applied his painting skills to create his incredible journey into photography.
From studying the art work of Van Gogh, painting on the left, Peter learned to look for the uncommon pictures that he took on the right above. If Peter did not study the historical paintings he would have not been inspired in his photography today. Therefore, this technique (of combining painting and photography which Henri Cartier Bresson was favous for ) has taken Peter to new levels in improving his photography in different ways of inspiration.
On this edition of Behind the Lens, Ray interviews American photographer David Akoubian.
David has been working as a writer and nature photographer for many years and has taught workshops with several different companies including the Great American Photography Weekends and the Showcase School.
-Discovery of photography for David
-Learning about nature photography
-Photographers who were influential for David
-First job in photography
-Bear Woods Photography
-David and his wife meet
-Hints for the new photographer
-Improving artistic vision
-Creating the image
-Equipment and its importance
-Lenses of Choice
Photo Professors Episode 6: The Photo Professors discuss Rick Hulbert's recent Photo Workshop experiences, his impressions of the Nikon D800E, interview with World renowned Portrait and Wedding photographer Neil van Niekerk, and interpret an inspiring quote from photographer Diane Arbus.
* The Photo Professors discuss the new Nikon D800E
* Interview with Portrait and Wedding Photographer Neil van Niekerk
* Being Inspired by the photography and words of Diane Arbus
To learn more about Neil's work, please visit his website:
Welcome to Nikonian- Northern Exposure, with renowned photographer Peter Spence. For this edition, Peter will discuss questions sent in by listeners concerning rumors surrounding the 600 Digital SLR camera; he?ll also share his experience at a Boston-based seminar hosted by world famous photographer, Art Wolfe.
Peter had always been a fan of Wolfe?s, so he was honored that his work stood out enough to garner an invitation by Wolfe to photograph the seminar. However, as Peter says, Everything that can go wrong, went wrong.
He needn?t have been concerned ? Peter is determined, quick on his feet, and doesn't let unforeseen events stand in the way of offering photographic excellence. As a result, Peter was fortunate enough to have a short interview with Wolfe regarding photography.
This show serves to be especially exciting. In addition to answering questions sent in by listeners, Peter uses his Boston experience to show photographers how to take a potentially disastrous event and turn it into a excellent photographic experience for all involved
Photo Professors Episode 5: The Photo Professors discuss the new Nikon D3200 camera, interview photographer Marc Koegel, and interpret an inspiring quote from Dorothea Lange.
* The Photo Professors discuss the new Nikon D3200
* Interview with Photographer and Instructor Marc Koegel
* Being Inspired by the words of Dorothea Lange
To learn more about Marc's work, please visit his websites:
Welcome to Nikonian- Northern Exposure. Nikon photographers Peter Spence will talks about the TIPA Awards 2012 for the D5100 and D800 digital SLR cameras and the SB-910 Speedlight. Peter Spence talks about how to open up doors to many different cultures and events. Download Nikonians Northern Exposure #1 (NPC-NE-2012-04-26.mp3; 28:21; MP3 format)
Peter was invited over Easter to photograph the sacred ceremony among the Mi'kmaq natives in Indian Brook, Nova Scotia Canada. The Mi'kmaq are very religious and spiritual people; they have for over the last 400 Years, cerebrate Good Friday by going to this sacred underground spring which they say that the water is so pure that it does have spiritual healing power. Peter learned that by showing respect for different culture and traditions, he have open up many opportunities to some incredible experience in photography. Peter included the link to these spiritual photos.
Photo Professors Episode 4: The Photo Professors review a new book by Joe McNally, interview with Nikonian Darrell Young, and interpret an inspiring quote from Galen Rowell.
* The Photo Professors review the Joe McNally book, "Sketching with Light"
* Interview with Nikonian Author and Photographer Darrell Young
* Being Inspired by the words of Galen Rowell
Welcome to Peter Spence, host of our newest podcast series Nikonians Northern Exposure. Peter hails from Canada (which gives us a clue to the origin of the podcast series name).
His first podcast is now available for free download in the MP3 format, running just short of 30 minutes.
The first topic covers techniques for improving your image sharpness.
Peter draws on his experience as a workshop leader and a self-confessed “Photo Dad” now teaching his daughter how to take photos. He finds that the best way to teach is to ask his students what they are missing in their photography. Once he learns what the student is seeking to improve, he quickly goes into the “basics” mode.
He likes to urge his students to “take the next step” by turning off the full-auto program features on their cameras.
Regardless of your experience level, Peter’s relaxed style in describing the basics is sure to help improve your photography. Give it a listen today.
At some point in our life, all of us Professional Photographers need to go back to the basic of Photography, sometime we do become too comfortable in our Photography, so we do stop learning .So we need to become uncomfortable and approach the basic of Photography in a different light. Why we should to using prime lens more for better sharpness and composition, instead of just using a Zoom lens for every type of images. Why every photographer from beginners to professional, should be carrying a point-to -shoot Nikon camera with them all the time. Learn to see by listening with your ears and the important of using a tripod.
* Learning about the importance and methods of creating sharper images
* Sharing thoughts with Professional and Portrait Photographer Michael Price
* Being Inspired by the words of Robert Capa
The Photo Professors with a brief news flash on the new Nikon D800/D800E! Rick Hulbert and Rick Paul discuss the features and possibilities of the new Nikon D800 and D800E cameras.
On this edition of Nikonians Behind the Lens, Ray speaks with Belgian photographer Pascal Baetens. Talking Points for Behind the Lens #14
-Happy 2012
-Pascal Baetens, 1978
-Pascal's different photographic genres
-Nude photography, Europe vs USA
-Salve Mater
-Pascal's photographic inspiration
-Pascal on his success
-Published books
-www.pascalbaetens.com and "Friends of Pascal"
-Pascal's "Words of Wisdom"
The Nikonians Image Doctors, Rick and Jason are as of October 4th no longer running the successful Nikonians Podcast Show, as you can read here. We are looking for candidates for continuing the show and potentially tweaking the format. If you are interested in becoming famous with Nikonians, please contact us at voice at nikonians dot org
Rick and Jason offer their take on the new Nikon 1 Mirrorless camera system, discuss photographing fall colors, and preview Nik Software's Color Efex Pro 4.0 fiter plug-in.
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We are looking for a podcaster for the Nikonians Newsflash to take over from Ray Valdovinos who is moving to one of our other shows. If you are interested in working with the community, getting your voice heard across the globe, please apply for this volunteer position via newsflash at nikonians dot org
This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news relating to Nikon and Nikonians:
-The Nikon 1
-Photoshop Elements 10
-New Nikon Capture NX2 release
-App for "The Nikonian" e-Zine
-Glamour Photography weekend Nikonians Academy Europe
-ANPAT 11
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In this interview we learn much about Matt, past, present and future.
Training NAPP members
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This week Ray speaks with Ron Pepper of HDRsoft
-About HDRsoft and Photomatix
-What is HDR
-Photomatix process
-How many images?
-Photomatix offerings
-Technique
-Photomatix sample gallery
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This week Ray speaks with Henry Posner. Director of Corporate Communication for B&H Photo.
-B&H added as Nikonians Corporate Partner
-B&H Photo Forum "Ask B&H Photo"
-Daily interaction with Forum
-All may contribute
-Sharing your knowledge
-B&H as a tourist attraction
-B&H begins 1973
-B&H's on-line presence
-B&H offers more than cameras
-B&H link from Nikonians page benefits Nikonians
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Today on News Flash Extra, Ray speaks with author Darrell Young about the D5100
-What is the most notable feature of the D5100?
-What other advances are found in the D5100?
-Where will manufacturers concentrate their research in the future?
-What is the current state of DSLR video?
-Will we see digital evolution stop?
-Will we see pro level quality in less expensive consumer cameras?
-Darrell's latest project
-What is your goal when writing a new book?
-Darrell's past projects
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This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news relating to Nikon and Nikonians:
-New Nikon D5100
-D5100 Digitutor
-Roberts Cameras preordering
-Nikkor production reaches 60 million
-Doug Ford wins Tamron 17-50mm
-Nikonians Academy USA
-Les Picker added as instructor
-Nikonians Academy Europe
-News Flash toll free Q&A phone line 1-888-727-4101
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This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news relating to Nikon and Nikonians:
-Nikon back at work following quake and tsunami
-Nikon instant rebates continued
-Enter Cherry Blossom Festival photo contest
-Firmware update for Coolpix P100
-The Nikonian eZine 49
-Nikonians Q&A line 1-800-727-4101
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This just in: We've rescheduled the Tamron 17-50mm lens giveaway for Saturday, April 2nd from 3:00-3:15pm EDT. Check back at blog.nikonians.org for more details!
-How did PocketWizard come to be?
-PocketWizard not just an rf trigger for your studio lights
-Where does PocketWizard fit in the market?
-RF vs. Infrared
-MiniTT1 compatibility with the rest of the PocketWizard line
-System allows for higher synch speeds
-Systems components
-Control TL offers more advantages for the system
-AC3 expands versatility of system
-Range of system
-New components for the system
-phone and online customer support
-PocketWizard TV
-Nikon, Canon and ???
-PocketWizard integral to pro bodies?
-Wppi response to MiniTT1 system
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This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news relating to Nikon and Nikonians:-Free Shipping from the Nikon Store
-Nikon Instant Rebates continue
-D3100 wins two awards
-Entries being accepted for Nikon's Small World Photo Competition
-D700 availability?
-Nikon View NX2 update
-European Academy's Bird Of Prey Workshop
-Nikonian Richard Hulbert meets Pascal Baetens
-Minneapolis Chapter of Nikonians Dines in the Big City
-News Flash Q&A line 1-888-727-4101
Contest is open to legal residents of the United States only.
To enter the contest, please leave a comment in this blog post between 3:00pm and 3:15pm Eastern Time on Saturday, March 19th, 2011. Be sure to include your name and a valid email address in your post so that we may contact you.
From the responses received within the appropriate time-frame, one lucky winner will be drawn at random. We'll announce the winner on the March 24th Episode of The Image Doctors!
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This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news relating to Nikon and Nikonians:-Eight new Coolpix cameras
-Win a D3100 from Nikon
-D90 and D5000 firmware update
-Nikonians News Flash Q&A toll free phone number 1-888-727-4101
-Pocket Wizard interview on News Flash horizon
-PhaseOne Capture One survey
-Apple update for iPhoto 11 and Aperture 3
-Viveza 2 update
Nikonians News Flash podcaster Ray Valdovinos extends his invitation to you to join in on the show!
Starting today, listeners can call in via a toll free number (888-727-4101) and record photographic questions.
Ray will then pick a few and experts will answer them in his News Flash podcasts.
The invitation is always open, and you are now invited to call.
Once again-- the Toll Free number is 888-727-4101
Special Note for callers outside USA:
You can dial this number and it will connect. If international dialing rates apply from your current location, you will hear a message alerting you that the call will be charged.
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This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news relating to Nikon and Nikonians:
-News Flash Q & A Q=Ralph Cowden A=Darrell Young
-Nikon Instant Rebates continue
-D3100 firmware update 1.01
-Looking for The World's Best Street Photographer
-"Parlez-vous français?"
-A winter warmup with Michael Mariant
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This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news relating to Nikon and Nikonians:
-Design a podcast
-Nikon's Aspire Sweepstakes
-Delay of Nikon's My Picturetown 3d service
-Sony CLM-V55 LCD monitor
-NIK Softwares Silver Efex Pro2
-Bibble 5.2 released
-New Epson R3000 photo printer announced
-Discount for Nikonians on Photomatix
This week is part two of a two-part interview with Darrell Young.
-Darrell offers information on his published books and those upcoming.
-Nikkor lenses vs. third party lenses
-Is one Nikkor lens better than another Nikkor?
-Prime vs. zoom
This week is part one of a two-part interview with Darrell Young. "Digital Darrell" discusses the
-D7000
-Darrell's thoughts on the new Nikkor lenses-aren't the old lenses good enough?
-FX vs DX
Part one of a two-part interview with author, photographer and photo equipment analyst Darrell Young
Darrell relates his own experiences and thoughts on the newest Nikkon DSLR the D7000
Darrell gives us his thoughts on the newest Nikkor lens releases
Next week Darrell talks about his book Mastering the Nikon D300/D300s and his current project Mastering the D7000. We also discuss Nikkor lenses vs less costly third party lenses and what makes one Nikkor better than another. Prime lenses vs zooms is also discussed.
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This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news relating to Nikon and Nikonians:
-Hot spots reported in D7000 videos
-CNET chooses D7000 Editor's Choice
-Tamron's new 18-270 "Do it all lens"
-Nikonian Pamela Stickney wins new Tamron lens from Nikonians
-Extra Extra read all about it!! Nikonians eZine The Nikonian ready for download
-Phase One's Capture One version six
-Apple Aperture 3.1.1
-Shop Nikonians Photo Pro Shop and Rewards center for your Christmas and Holiday gifts
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This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news relating to Nikon and Nikonians:
-SB700 shipping in Japan
-New Nikon Instant Rebates
-New global site for Nikon Professional Services
-New iPhone geotag app
-NIK offers 64bit upgrade
-Nikon WT4 wireless software update
-Nikonians Academy Europe with Hayo Baan and schedule
-Jurgen from the Photo Pro Shop
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This week Ray passes along the latest photographic news relating to Nikon and Nikonians:
-D7000s shipping
-New Nikon Instant Rebates for November
-New version of Nikon's Capture NX2
-New Nikon View NX released
-Nikon's Learn & Explore
-EyeFi announces EyeFi View
-New releases of Adobe's Camera Raw and Lightroom
-Apple releases Aperture 3.1
-Darrell Young's Mastering the D300/D300S is shipping to bookstores
-30 USD savings at ScanCafe
-10% discount at Berger Brothers on Manfrotto and Gitzo tripods for November
Rick was able to try out Nikon's new FX lenses, the 28-300 AFS VR and the 24-120 f/4 AFS VR. Jason is leading a photo workshop to the Everglades in 2011.
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Jason and Rick are back from their Moab photo safari. This week the doctors discuss Nik Software's new HDR Efex Pro plug-in with product manager Josh Haftel, and Jason has a hands-on report of the new Coolpix P7000.
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So On Location's Martin Joergensen went out in the dark - both afternoon, night and morning, and rambles a bit about settings for shooting dark images, camera shake and other aspects of night shooting.
A small intro to the new beast in Nikon's lineup: the whooping 24.5 megapixels Nikon D3x. A camera meant for fashion and studio photographers, but with the flexibility and portability of the DSLR.
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The On Location podcast will unfortunately not be out this week. Work and other issues have kept Martin on the heels with regards to photography the past week, and as much as he would love to shoot and record, there simply hasn't been time in the itinerary.
On Location will be back in full force next week. Until then you may enjoy some archived episodes, reading Martin's blog or spend some time cooking up ideas for Martin to cover in the coming episodes. Mail them to him at onlocation@nikonians.org or post them in the Podcast feedback forum.
Martin has tried many of the more workflow-centric photo-editing programs, but always winds up doing most of his image work in good old Photoshop. This episode covers a few of his fairly primitive approaches to editing.
This week, the Image Doctors interview Tom Hogarty, Product Manager for Adobe Lightroom 2.0. You'll learn all about Adobe's latest version of Lightroom in this podcast.
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The Nikonians On Location #41 - Pragmatic Printing
Seeing your images on print can be very rewarding, and even though many photographers never make prints any more, others say that it ain't a real picture until it's printed.
On Location's Martin Joergensen falls somewhere in the category "Is OK with images on a screen, but loves a great print". This week he takes his HP B8850 pigment based A3/13x19" printer through the paces and introduces you to his way of printing - unsophisticated but with great results.
Martin Joergensen is on location at his computer as well as walking the dog in a nearby park, and talks a bit about image storage problems and how to dig out pictures from the archives.
He also mentions the fact that he brings his camera almost everywhere and that he gets some decent shots from those random non-shooting trips.
Video supplement:
During his going though old archives, On Location's Martin Joergensen dug out a bunch of old pictures shot on occasions where he wasn't really out shooting. Click here to view Nikonians On Location Video Supplement #40 (NPC-OLV-2008-11-04; 8:57; flash format)
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Nine photographers and six models got together in a small theater, and On Location's host Martin Joergensen was there to shoot models and try new stuff with flashes.
Martin Joergensen has caught autumn in several ways: outdoors in the withering forest, indoors in the form of leaves on a white background... and in the shape of a cold. So this time he will lead you through a sniffing and nose dripping fall episode of On Location.
The episode both covers shooting fall outdoors in your local neighborhood as well as shooting indoors in a makeshift studio, where the aim is to get autumn leaves isolated on a white background.
October 19, 2008
In The News:
News from OxfordEye!
From The Forums: In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Maybe I Just Don't Get Fine Art?", "What do you do with them?" and "D3 shutter in super slow motion".
Forum of the Week: Nikonian Ladies
Jessica's Choice Photo: Norweigan Meadow Hut.
Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Jessica at newsflash@nikonians.org, or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
On Locatin's Martin Joergensen had the chance to shoot windsurfers at a championship in Denmark. The day was a bit dull, but good images were caught anyway - and a few lessons on high speed sailing were learned.
One thing not mentioned in the podcast or slide show is: be prepared for saltwater! When the wind is good for surfing, you have waves and spray coming over you constantly, and your gear will get wet. That's the price you pay for getting close to the action.
October 12, 2008
In The News:
NIkon's new UP headset!
From The Forums:
Nikonian in San Francisco.
Nikonian looking for wildlife shooters interested in Wolf Haven tour in Washington.
In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Problems when photographing in public places", "Upsetting Reaction" and "Rockslide in Yosemite".
Jessica's Choice Photo: Mason's Feet.
Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Jessica at newsflash@nikonians.org, or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
Nikonian podcaster Martin Joergensen experimenting with wireless flash in the darkness. Just for fun, nothing big, and no great results - creatively at least.
From The Forums:
October's Online Photo Assignment is Colorful Backgrounds.
Nikonian Ladies' October theme is
Fall Foliage.
In the Café :
Noted threads to look for are: "Assumed to be a pro?", "You feel lucky punk? Well, do ya?" and new Poll "Nikon going windows? What's your 'Photo Platform'?".
Forum of the Week: Digital Imaging Software & Hardware
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A different and much more product centered On Location podcast with impressions from Photokina in Germany and interviews with some interesting people about some interesting products.
Martin Joergensen talked to Wacom, Kata, Pocket Wizard and Lensbaby amongst others and saw many other products and talked to dozens of interesting people.
September 27, 2008
In The News:
Weekly news from The Nikonians Academy.
Check out Photokina updates in our news blog!
Nikon's new 50mm lens has just been announced.
Nikon and HP have teamed up for a new fine art reproduction system.
From The Forums: In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "What is the joy of photography for you?", and "Single question test".
Forum of the Week: Nikkor Lenses
Jessica's Choice Photo: Fall Colors.
Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Jessica at newsflash@nikonians.org, or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
The podcast tells about setting flashes and camera for a shoot like this combining ambient light and flash as well as a little about shooting with models.
Black and White extravaganza! Rick and Jason dedicate this entire episode to processing digital images into beautiful black & white photographs, and review a new plug-in, Nik Silver Efex Pro. This is an enhanced (MP4) podcast with embedded images. Read the show notes if you prefer to download the MP3 version of this episode.
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Literally... Martin has been out fishing these past few days and must regretfully announce that he has concentrated more on scaly creatures than on Nikonians (with good luck he says). Because of this the podcast On Location is cancelled this week, but will be back in full force next Monday.
Martin found the perfect spot for the shoot, and this slideshow shows a few of the many options. But he will have to do further preparations to gain access in car.
Rick and Jason travel to Indianapolis to shoot the 2008 Indianapolis Air Show. For the first time, this episode is presented in AAC format with embedded images, viewable in iTunes, or on video-capable players. For an MP3 audio-only version of this episode, check the show notes for the download link.
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Martin covers preparing for shoots - in particular looking for suitable locations, a task which can make you a lot more productive and efficient when you are shooting with assistants, models and other photographers.
August 31, 2008
In The News:
Weekly news from The Nikonians Academy.
Canon introduces their new 50D DSLR.
Nikon's new D90 has just been announced.
From The Forums:
Nikonian arranging a photo shoot to Bulls Island, SC in September.
In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "IT People", and "SLRs are like toothpaste and razors".
Forum of the Week: D70/D80/D90 Users Group
Jessica's Choice Photo: Small "lake".
User submission! "Fishing at Sunrise" Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Jessica at newsflash@nikonians.org, or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
Nikonian Martin Joergensen trying to catch the sense of rain with the camera. Wet streets, drops, water running, people with umbrellas. How to shoot the rain and prepare for rough weather.
From The Forums:
Nikonian looking for members in Mississippi.
In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Nikon wins a Bronze medal", and "If Nikonia was a nation...".
Forum of the Week: Nikonians Photo Contest
This week, Jason and Rick sat down with popular photographer and author Thom Hogan. Due to the length of the interview, we've split this episode into two parts.
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Nikonian Martin Joergensen packing and getting ready and then shooting a place that he had visited many times before - but never with a camera. It wasn't quite as he remembered.
Alleys can provide some really nice subjects - long rows of trees on both sides of a road. But this row wasn't quite as long as it should have been and the traffic was terrible, so getting the calm to shoot it wasn't easy.
Martin Joergensen covers setting up a system for gelling or filtering light from strobes and talks about different ways of using them. Find the blog entry for the Flash Modifier theme on Martin's blog here.
August 10, 2008
In The News:
Free Capture NX 2 upgrade.
Nikon's new CoolPix models.
New 18mm super wide angle lens from Carl Zeiss.
From The Forums: In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "What Would You Do!", and "A cure for NAS".
Forum of the Week: Nikonians Academy African Safaris
Jason and Rick made their annual trip to the summit of Mt. Evans Colorado, and brought along some new toys, including the Nikon D700. Hear their account of the shoot and get their first impressions of the new Nikon DSLR.
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24:58 Mt. Evans shoot See our shots in this thread on the Podcasts Feedback forum.
51:40 New Presets for ACR and NX 2.0
57:34 Photo Prescription: Using AE Lock
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Martin Joergensen went on location shooting fast paced race cars at the Copenhagen Historical Grand Prix. Fun with a Nikon D3 and a 300mm f2.8 as well as a couple of D200's with assorted lenses - 24mm, 10-20mm, 17-55mm, 70-200mm - and SB800's on top to soften the sunlight.
He mingled with the press photographers and shot the celebreties as well as the not so well known, but most of the time he shot cars passing by at high speeds.
From The Forums: In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Can anyone tell the difference between a film and a digital image?", and "If it were available, would Ansel Adams use digital?".
Forum of the Week: Underwater Photography
When shooting many images in the same place you often stumble over a certain theme and start finding similar subjects. Martin Joergensen found a lot of patterns during his recent trip to Berlin, and covers the selection of these images from his 1400-or-so images from the trip.
July 27, 2008
In The News:
Weekly news from The Nikonians Academy.
Thom Hogan's D3 review.
New Picture Control sets available for download.
Read more about the new wireless technology consortium.
LetsGoDigital's CoolPix P80 review.
From The Forums: In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Why camera and lenses have to be so heavy?", and "Some good news about photographing on the street".
Forum of the Week: ANPAT 8
Jessica's Choice Photo: Hover Fly Chase.
User Submission Photo! From Nikonian "Maxwell1": Road Race. Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Jessica at newsflash@nikonians.org, or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
48:48 Photo Prescription: Getting low with your tripod
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Due to a busy schedule and a short holiday break the podcast "On Location with Martin Joergensen" will skip an episode this week.
Martin will be back in the coming week with a new and fresh show.
With the camera mounted on a tripod and connected to a wireless remote trigger Martin experiments with getting some decent images from the car while driving. The results are mixed. Not all good, but not entirely bad either.
July 13, 2008
In The News:
Weekly news from The Nikonians Academy.
Canon announces new plant in Nagasaki.
Everyone is still buzzing about the D700. Check out some test shots here.
Don't forget your copy of The Nikonian!
From The Forums:
Nikonian looking for help in Ventura, CA.
In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Big Mac Worldwide Price survey", "'Unlawful Photography' in Tennessee", "Camcorder Help" and "Estate Agents and HDR".
Forum of the Week: Our new-look news blog!
FX or DX? Jason and Rick discuss the merits of each Nikon DSLR format in this week's episode, along with their thoughts on the newly announced Nikon D700.
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Inspired by some pictures in a magazine Martin takes on creating a dark mood in a small makeshift, tabletop studio using black background paper and a couple of flashes. He shoots dry flowers and leaves and plays with different subjects once the light is set up.
Join Martin as he gets into controlling off camera flashes, the Nikon wireless system (CLS) and using gels to create a special tone and quality of light. And as he hunts dry flowers in the garden round midnight and brews espresso for photography and consumption.
Video supplement:
In the slideshow Martin shows examples of the setup he used to get the gloomy, dark, renaissance painting-like mood with a dark background that he aimed for. Click here to view Nikonians On Location Video Supplement #25 (NPC-OLV-2008-07-07; 8:58; flash format)
July 06, 2008
In The News:
Nikon introduces the new D700, the SB-900 speedlight, and two new lenses!
D3 and D300 firmware updates are out. From The Forums:
July Online Photo Assignment: Forbidden
Nikonian Ladies July Photo Assignment: Fireworks In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "How old is your main camera?", "How long have you been a Nikon user?" and "To exploit or not..A photographer's integrity".
Forum of the Week: D700 Users Group Jessica's Choice Photo: Where Trolls Live.
Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Jessica at newsflash@nikonians.org, or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
Martin Joergensen giving himself the assignment of taking pictures with a distinct line going horzontally through the center. Shot some for the purpose, but also manipulated some in Photoshop.
If you're in some kind of creative doldrum, you can always give yourself an assignment. Martin likes giving himself constraints in his photography - like this one: shoot images, which are cut in half by a horizontal line in the subject.
Jason and Rick discuss their trip to Dallas Texas to teach at the Nikonians Academy Advanced Workflow Workshop, and then discuss Rick's photo safari to Olympic National Park.
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01:05 Report from the Advanced Digital Workflow Workshop, Dallas, Texas
22:41 Rick's visit to Olympic National Park, Washington, USA.
36:22 Photo Prescription: Printing 4x6 snapshots
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The Nikonians On Location #23 - LadyLike band pictures
A fun and educating day of shooting the Danish rockband LadyLike together with fellow Nikonian Alexander Orstrom. Indoors and outdoors and a lot of off camera flash.
Shooting a band with four members offers a lot of opportunities. LadyLike want to appear as powerful as the music they play, and by using different techniques, props and settings we try to obtain that effect.
June 22, 2008
In The News:
Weekly news from The Nikonians Academy.
Capture NX2 is now available for sale!
Check out the IM2GPS geotagging software. From The Forums:
Congratulations to Joe Iannandrea for winning the May segment of the Best of Nikonians - Images 2008 photo contest with Cold Wait.
In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Is Film well and truly Dead and Buried?", "I'm a PENTAX USER! Why did you choose Nikon?" and "Airtravel and NAS".
Forum of the Week: Podcast Feedback Jessica's Choice Photo: Ripple.
Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Jessica at newsflash@nikonians.org, or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
This time Martin is sticking a lot of individual images together to form collages. He covers the way of shooting them and how to create controlled chaos in the result.
Inspired by Heather Champ of flickr and David Hockney, a British pop artist, we this time venture into a more arty way of taking and working on pictures. By shooting panoramic-like, but without the meticulous control that's used in normal panoramas, we get a dozen or so images that can be arranged into a chaotic collage.
Jason and Rick discuss the latest in inkjet technology with an HP Engineer. Then, listen as Jason and Rick break down Nikon Capture NX 2.0 in their detailed hands-on review.
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55:15 Photo Prescription: Using Labels and Ratings in your browser
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I had been looking at these flowers for weeks wanting to shoot them, and finally grabbed the camera and just used the bright summer sunlight coming in through the window. No flash, no backgrounds and no big setups. Just a bunch of very beautiful images.
June 8, 2008
In The News:
Get Jason Odell's The Photographer's Guide to Capture NX2now!
Win a free trip to Photokina 2008 with ThinkTank Photo! Enter here!
Want to be a moderator? Email us at me-be-moderator (at) nikonians.org! From The Forums:
Call for Nikonians in the Chicago suburbs, Perth, Western Australia, and Boise, Idaho.
In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Fox news clip RE photographers harassment at Union Station" and "If you could shoot anywhere in the world, where would it be?".
Forum of the Week: Digital postprocessing and workflow Jessica's Choice Photo: I love my job!.
Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Jessica at newsflash@nikonians.org, or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
Intensifying colors, removing glare, deepening blue skies and a few other things can all be obtained by using a polarizing filter. In this episode of "On Location" Martin covers this filter on a shoot on the rocky, Danish island Bornholm.
March 26, 2008
In The News:
Weekly news from The Nikonians Academy.
Win a Nikon D60 kit in the Moving Moments contest!
From The Forums:
June's Online Photo Assignment is Circles.
Nikonian Ladies June photo assignment is Flags.
In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Size really matters", "Which camera to buy" and "Day Dreaming debate".
Forum of the Week: Website Creation Jessica's Choice Photo: Stop! Thief!.
Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Jessica at newsflash@nikonians.org, or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
Jason and Rick revisit the AF-ON button technique, and review Nikon's Multi-CAM 3500 autofocus module found in the D3 and D300 DSLRs. They also review the Viveza plug-in from Nik Software, which gives Photoshop and Aperture users access to Color Control Points.
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The Nikonian's Martin Joergensen was having all kinds of gear trouble, forgetting things at home, having the D200 fail and facing various wet hazards while shooting during a fishing trip in Ireland.
March 26, 2008
In The News:
D3 wins the 2008 Camera Grand Prix.
Behind the scenes of Nikon's Scene Recognition System
Tamron's new lenses.
Lowepro's new AW bags.
From The Forums:
Photographer wanted in Ventura.
In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Do you take breaks from photography" and "Cell Wars: Nikon or Canon".
Forum of the Week: The French Cafe' Jessica's Choice Photo: Froggy Came a-call'in.
Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Jessica at newsflash@nikonians.org, or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
Show Notes: May 19, 2008
The Copenhagen Marathon was run on a beautiful day with perfect weather for the runners and almost perfect weather for shooting photos. The podcast talks about shooting running people, using flash in daylight and assorted other subjects.
This week, the Image Doctors go back into the past to discuss the Nikon F5 SLR. They'll also offer their advice for using modern digital editing software maximize quality of scanned film images.
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Show Notes: May 12, 2008
A few tips on shooting when access to your subject is difficult because of a crowd. Also some tips on the use of flash in daylight when the light is harsh and there is lots of shadow alternating with bright light.
Video supplement:
Color, faces, crowds, music. A carnival parade has it all. See the slide supplement to "On Location #17, Carnival Parade" here. Click here to view Nikonians On Location Video Supplement #17 (NPC-OLV-2008-05-12; 8:35; flash format)
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Show Notes: May 05, 2008
A podcast gathering some thoughts from a newly ended two-week trip to Florida. It's not shot on location as such, but just captures some thoughts on traveling and shooting.
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April 27, 2008
In The News:
Check out our news feed for all the stories!
From The Forums: In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Best of Nikonians--Images 2008", "UK Photography in public places" and "The arrogant professional photographers".
Show Notes: April 22, 2008
A visit to the famed Corkscrew Swamp bird sanctuary in Florida, which was extremely dry and not very swamp-like. I got some decent pictures anyway, but it wasn't exactly the bird safari I had envisioned.
April 20, 2008 In The News: Check out our news feed for all the stories! From The Forums: Nikonians looking for other Nikonians in Ohio, as well as Eastern PA/Western NJ. In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "I knew I was finally an amateur photographer when..." and "You know you are a photographer when..."
Join the Image Doctors from California as they discuss the Nikonians Advanced Workflow Workshop, shooting in San Francisco, and celebrate the 8th anniversary of Nikonians!
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01:48 Nikonians Academy Advanced Workflow Workshop Report
06:32Shooting the Golden Gate Bridge
12:25 Nikonians 8th Anniversary
17:35 What's really in our bags?
28:43 Photo Prescripton: Photograph the layout of your bags
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Show Notes: April 14, 2008
Birds are singing and spring finally seems to be here, and that lured me back into nature shooting spring flowers in the sunny forrest. The drill was to shoot wide open - at lowest aperture only, f2.8 and f1.8 plus a few at f4 (10-20mm Sigma and 70-200 with a 1.7 extender). The music for this episode is a guitar duo, Duo Chambure, with Petite Camusete by Adriano Willaert. Published by Magnatune.
The sound file:
00:10 Intro
01:25 Low aperture
02:40 Controlling aperture
05:02 On hands and knees
08:25 Wild forrest
12:30 Wide angle
15:00 Really low
15:40 70-200 and extender
18:10 Goodbye
Show Notes: April 07, 2008
The Grundtvig Church in Copenhagen is modern yet classical and a beautiful architectural monument. Its interior is characterized by lots light, bright brick walls and chairs. Yes, chairs. Join Martin on a shooting session in this fascinating building. The Music is Opus 4 of Handel's Six Organ Concertos performed by Sonnerie publsihed by Magnatune.
The sound file:
00:10 Intro
00:30 The church
05:50 Look up
06:50 Distorted lines
07:40 Symmetry
09:40 Fisheye
10:00 Discretion
12:10 Details
13:30 The organs
15:00 Goodbye
Video supplement:
The slide show supplement for the church shoot - with lots of chairs and a bit of advice on correcting wide angle distortions. Click here to view Nikonians On Location Video Supplement #13 (NPC-OLV-2008-04-07; 8:05; flash format)
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April 6, 2008 In The News: Check out our news feed for all the stories!
From The Forums: April's Online Photo Assignment In the Cafe' Noted threads to look for are: "Photography is an obsessive pursuit" and "What is your portable storage device?"
This week, Rick and Jason discuss how to prepare for shooting in inclement weather, and review the Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia rain cover. Looking for an Image Doctors Episode? Check the show archives here.
27:06 Product Review: Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia Rain Cover: Get a free bonus module from Think Tank and support Nikonians by ordering here
33:30 Scouting a location before you shoot
53:03 Photo Prescripton: Get some kneepads and shoot in comfort
Don't forget! Jason and Rick will be the featured guest instructors at two Nikonians Advanced Workflow Workshops. Sign up now-- spaces are filling up!
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Show Notes: March 25, 2008
Brightly colorored tents, wagons and trailers with lots of little details - and a new 10.5mm fisheye to deliver some really distorted images - all that within walking distance. That was more than Martin could resist, so this On Location visits the local circus.
The sound file:
00:10 Welcome
01:00 A circus
02:00 The walk - and a package
06:00 Traffic!
10:00 The tent
20:00 Shooting left and right
24:00 Goodbye
Video supplement:
Images from todays shoot of the Danish Circus Arena. A few too many 10.5mm fisheye-pictures maybe, but man, it's a fun lens! Click here to view Nikonians On Location Video Supplement #12 (NPC-OLV-2008-03-25; 8:20; flash format)
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Jessica, the voice of Nikonians News Flash, joins the Image Doctors in the studio this week and discusses her photo shoot on location with Jason and Rick. Looking for an Image Doctors Episode? Check the show archives here.
Don't forget! Jason and Rick will be the featured guest instructors at two Nikonians Advanced Workflow Workshops. Sign up now-- spaces are filling up!
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Show Notes: March 17, 2008
Spawned by listener feedback coins bace the main subject in this week's On Location. Shooting them both as documentation as well as more creatively.
The sound file:
00:15 Intro
02:30 Concepts
06:00 Setup and first shots
13:20 Documentation
22:00 Reverse ring
26:00 Piling
28:20 Winding down
Video supplement:
The picture supplement to the Coins Shooting Session shows you some of the results, the different setups and how to easily make a snoot. Click here to view Nikonians On Location Video Supplement #11 (NPC-OLV-2008-03-17; 7:59; flash format)
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In the Cafe'
Noted threads to look for are "How Many Photographers started with film or digital?", "Traveling to Europe-Any problems with carry-on?" and "A funny observation while at a carnival".
Martin Joergensen spends some time thinking back on his film days and what they still do for his shooting. As he says: his career does after all consist of more than 30 years of film shooting and only 5-or-so years of digital photography. And old skills just don't vanish.
This week, Jason & Rick shoot at the US Air Force Academy, discuss AF fine-tuning, and compare the 24-70 f/2.8 Nikkor with its predecessor, the 28-70 f/2.8 Nikkor.
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There will not be an episode of On Location (#10) this week as Martin has taken ill. Please send him your well wishes as we eagerly look forward to his next installment. For Martin's archived shows please click: Nikonians On Location
Martin visited The Nikon Solutions Expo in Copenhagen, which gave Nikon fans a chance to handle all the new Nikon gear, mainly the D3 and the D300, but also lenses, flash systems and other goodies. As an added bonus there were also monitors, printers, color calibration, lighting systems and many other interesting products.
February 24, 2008
In The News:
Updates from the Nikonians Academy.
Check out our news feed for all the stories!
From The Forums: In the Cafe'
Noted threads to look for are "Don't Try This At Home", "Insurance Advice" and "Charismatic Photographer" Forum of the Week: Black&White: Film & Digital
Want to get great photos on a budget? Look no further than this week's episode of The Image Doctors. Jason and Rick devote this week's show to photography "on the cheap".
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An assignment for a landscape print brings Martin Joergensen outdoors to shoot a view from a hill. He plays with wide as well as telephoto shots, tries to avoid his own shadow and talks about times when clouds are welcome in a blue sky.
The sound file:
00:25 Intro
02:00 Getting ready
04:40 First impression
06:30 The forrest
12:35 Preparation
14:30 Near the top
17:50 The view
20:10 Expectations
25:20 Ready to go
29:00 Checking on the computer
36:30 Goodbye
Video supplement
This slideshow shows the result of the landscape outing with lots of examples and some wierd as well as more successful manipulations.
February 17, 2008
In The News:
Check out our news feed for all the stories!
From The Forums: In the Cafe'
Noted threads to look for are "The Zen of Candid Portrait Photography" and "At what point do you think about buing used versus new...?" Forum of the Week: Nikonians Academy NA Workshops
This time Martin wanders a place that just calls out for fooling around with perspective, vanishing points, diagonal lines and symmetry, and he talks abit about different composition techniques.
The sound file:
00:13 Intro
01:00 The scene
02:05 Symmetry
04:00 The moment
04:35 Silhouettes
06:50 Empty benches
07:50 Perspective
09:30 More symmetry
11:00 Wideangle
13:00 Arcs
14:10 Goodbye
Video supplement
This slideshow shows the result of the composition game, and clearly shows different simple ways of composing an image.
February 10, 2008
In The News:
Check out our news feed for all the stories!
From The Forums:
Nikonian Ladies monthly theme is LOVE Nikonains Groups are forming in Boise, Colorado Springs, Edmonton, and NE England! In the Cafe'
Noted threads to look for are "Sunglasses" and "Professional lens reviewers: are they overly picky?" Forum of the Week: New Members
Rick and Jason share more experiences with the Nikon D3, including captive wolves. They offer their take on using perspective control lenses, and discuss the recent announcement of the Nikkor 24mm PC Tilt/Shift lens.
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28:28 Photo Prescripton: Using your SB-600 or SB-800 off-camera for hand-held portraits
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This episode was focused on small winter flowers and recorded in a bare winter garden, where the only dots of color and light were small early flowers - winter acolites and snowdrops. The episode shows a bit of technique shooting plants using a flash.
The sound file:
00:10 Intro
00:30 Brewing latte
04:00 Gear
06:25 Board
08:30 7 steps to the location
11:00 Finding sun
12:20 Formatting cards
14:00 Manual for macro
18:00 First shots, acolites
23:00 Flash
30:00 Small bunch of acolites
36:40 Showdrops
46:20 Goodbye
Video supplement
In this sixth slideshow you can see the result of the winter flower shooting and hear Martin's comments.
The fifth episode was recorded during a morning photowalk together with a group called the Copenhagen Photowalkers, who arrange photo gettogethers online and meet up to shoot a suject together. This time we were shooting an abandoned building where they used to chop up old cars. Everything is smashed up, broken and painted over with graffiti, but it does offer a lot of great subjects for photographers. After the walk the images are shared amongst the group online.
The sound file:
00:21 Intro
01:30 First picture
02:14 Urbex and photowalks
04:30 Step carefully
06:33 Intermission, folks chatting
07:40 Pipes
08:30 Slow, rear sync
10:05 Electrical installations
10:45 Winding down
11:50 Goodbye
Video supplement
In this fifth slideshow you can see both Martin's and some of the other participant's pictures and hear Martin's comments.
Rick is back from his trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Hear all about it in this week's episode. Looking for an Image Doctors Episode? Check the show archives here.
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This time on a location where very few of you have ever been: in Martin's bedroom! This has been set up as a makeshift studio for shooting photo equipment for online ads. Learn how to make your used stuff look better and maybe fetch higher prices.
The sound file:
00:12 Intro
01:22 Bedroom studio
03:40 Light tent
05:35 Setup
06:20 Pseudo-tethered
08:00 Subjects
11:50 Command mode
15:30 Shooting
24:20 Reviewing
27:00 Goodbye
Video supplement
In this slideshow you can see the outcome of the bedroom shooting session and hear Martin's comments.
Click here to view Nikonians On Location Video Supplement #4 (NPC-OLV-2008-01-21; 8:02; flash format).
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Even though spring is getting closer in the Northern hemisphere, it's still dark half of the 24 hours of the day, and Martin has taken the opportinity on a dark, foggy night to go to the Copenhagen Harbor and shoot some night pictures.
The sound file:
00:17 Intro
00:35 Shooting at night
02:12 Dog howling
04:30 Extreme highlight handling
06:50 Unpacking
10:20 Shooting 85mm
21:30 Shooting wide
29:18 Moon
34:00 Goodbye
Video supplement
In this slideshow you can see the outcome of the trip and hear Martin's comments. There's a bit of manipulation and postprocessing, but on the subtle side.
Click here to view Nikonians On Location Video Supplement #3 (NPC-OLV-2008-01-13; 8:02; flash format).
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Looking for places to photograph in the US? Rick and Jason offer up some of their favorite locations. This week, the "Doctors" also review Nik Color Efex 3.0 and a new Gitzo Tripod, the GT1550T. Looking for an Image Doctors Episode? Check the show archives here.
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The second episode of the Nikonian's On Location with your host Martin Joergensen.
Click here to download Nikonians On Location Podcast #2 (NPC-OL-2008-01-06; 20:49; 19.5MB, MP3 format). Video supplement available here (NPCOL20080106; 8:02; flash format).
Show Notes: January 6, 2008
When the sun is out in the Northern hemisphere this time of year it's often quite low on the horizon. How can you utilize this in your pictures? Join Martin Joergensen on location in the low winter sun.
The sound file:
00:16 Intro
01:10 Low sun
06:10 Manual focus override
08:20 Shooting at lake
11:15 Shooting at church
19:30 Goodbye
Video supplement
This time Martin fools around a bit more with colors, contrast and B/W, playing with the images from his shoot in low winter sun. See what the pictures he got and what he did to them. Click here to view Nikonians On Location Video Supplement #2 (NPCOL20080106; 8:02; flash format).
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The very first video supplement for the Nikonian's On Location with your host Martin Joergensen.
Click here to view Nikonians On Location Video Supplement #1 (NPC-OL-2007-12-30; 6:46; flash format).
Show Notes: December 1, 2007
This set of commented slides will give you a lowdown on how Martin sorted, selected and post-processed some of the images from the shooting session documented in the podcast "Boring Light" and reveal some of his thoughts on the results.
Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Martin at onlocation@nikonians.org, or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
New Podcast On Location is coming December 30th. Your host Martin Joergensen is "on location" shooting and sharing experiences and tips.
On Location - A podcast that will take the listener on the adventure that is the mind of a photographer. Listen with Martin Joergensen as he faces severe weather, traffic jams, wild dogs and other adversity to capture that magic shot.
Martin Joergensen is a semi-pro photographer with a former career as a journalist and editor-in-chief. Being a bachelor in biology with Arctic biology as a main interest, he has a preference for the great outdoors - and a certain liking for rough conditions and cold weather.
This week, Rick and Jason are joined in the studio by Dave Black, who answers questions about Nikon's new flagship DSLR, the Nikon D3. Looking for an Image Doctors Episode? Check the show archives here.
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This week's episode of The Image Doctors has been postponed until December 27th, as Jason has welcomed the arrival of a new baby boy. We'll resume our biweekly schedule next week.
Rick and Jason both received their D300 and D3 bodies last week, and in this episode, they give their hands-on first impressions of the Nikon D300 DSLR. In addition, The Image Doctors were able to get a brief telephone interview with Nikon Pro Vincent Versace, who gives his take on the D300 as well.
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2:00 Vincent Versace on the D300
Learn more from Vincent at his website and educational shop
15:12 Jason and Rick's D300 hands-on preview
51:42 Photo Prescription: Linking effects into a single Edit Step in Capture NX
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It's holiday season again, and The Image Doctors bring you their annual holiday gift suggestions. This episode is brought to you by Bogen Imaging.
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Episode #54 of The Image Doctors is brought to you by Bogen Imaging.
2:25 Holiday gift suggestions for photographers: 2007 edition
17:34 Good deals on used equipment
22:11 Photo Prescription: Choosing the right ND Grad filter
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Are you just getting started in digital photography? Do you feel overwhelmed? Listen as Jason and Rick meet with a novice photographer and give him advice on how to use his Nikon D40x. Also in this episode, Rick and Jason give their hands-on preview of Nikon Capture NX 1.3, slated for release in late November.
18:39 Beginners' tips: An interview with Renzo Bianchi
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November 4, 2007
In The News: From Nikonians:
We have winners in our 100,000-members Celebration! Thanks to Nikon Europe and The Nikonians PhotoProShop for prizes. More to come!
The 35th edition of The Nikonian is ready for download.
Thanks to members for help with the NikoScope Beta improvements. Check out the forums!
In Other News:
Nikon appears to be bundling Capture NX 1.3 with a limited number of new D3 and D300 purchases. Find out more in the news blog.
DxO's Optics Pro v5 is ready for purchase in mid-November.
Listen to The Image Doctors talk with Nikonians founders Bo and JRP!
From The Forums:
November's Online Photo Assignment is Group Struggle.
Hear a brief interview with Nikonians founders Bo Stahlbrandt and J. Ramon Palacios with "The Image Doctors" at the recent Nikonians ANPAT in Jackson, Wyoming.
Click here to download Nikonians Podcast #10 (NPC-2007-11-04; 10:46; 3.9MB, MP3 format).
Bo and JRP give their impressions on the state of the Nikonians community in 2007 and tell of more good things to come in the near future.
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Listen as the Image Doctors go back in time and discuss the Nikon F3, followed by a discussion of how to simplify your shooting. Jason and Rick also discuss the major camera settings for Nikon DSLRs and how to set them up to get great photos in the field.
35:13 In-camera settings for Nikon DSLRs in the field
51:21 Photo Prescription: Soft Proofing tips
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1:21 7th ANPAT Report: Grand Teton NP and Yellowstone NP Click here to see some of Jason's Photos from the ANPAT.
14:44 Challenges with shooting wildlife and landscapes; thoughts on choosing the right gear
34:10 Photo Prescription: Using a telephoto lens for landscape shots
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We're back with the latest updates and hints from Mike Hagen and the Nikonians Academy. As well, tune in to find out about where you can see footage of the new D3, and the newest changes to the Online Photo Assignments!
Listen in for all the latest news from Nikon, Nikonians, Adobe, and more. Find out about the latest podcasts from The Image Doctors and the latest edition to our Behind the Lens series.
Go behind the lens with Nikon Legend Vincent Versace. Nikonian Jason Odell spent a day with Vincent in his Los Angeles studio, learning about Vincent's techniques for producing outstanding fine art prints and using the latest software tools, like Capture NX.
Click here to download Nikonians Podcast #9 (NPC-2007-09-14; 38:54; 13.7MB, MP3 format).
Vincent Versace is a master photographer for the digital age. He has won numerous awards and is a featured artist for Nikon, Epson, and Lexar. Vincent has been a pioneer in digital photography and digital darkroom techniques. Vincent has been well-known for his photographs of musical artists and celebrities, but now finds himself drawn towards creating images of landscapes and people and evoking emotion from the viewer. Vincent is a strong advocate of Nikon's RAW conversion software, Capture NX, and has created a video tutorial on DVD that describes its use.
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Listen as the Image Doctors discuss the upcoming Nikonians ANPAT to Grand Teton NP and Yellowstone NP. Also in this episode, Jason and Rick review a new sensor cleaning tool, the NRD Firefly.
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This week's episode includes the weekly report from the Nikonians Academy, as well as the winners of segment 2 of the Photographer of the Year 2007 Contest, and more.
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This week's episode includes the weekly report from the Nikonians Academy, as well as the scoop on the newest cameras about to hit the market! Can you say "D3"?
This week's episode includes the weekly report from the Nikonians Academy, as well as information on ThinkTankPhoto's latest camera bag, and news from LetsGoDigital and Imaging Resource.
Jason and Rick answer listener mail to give their thoughts on filters. Learn what types of filters are best for film and digital SLRs, when to use them, and why. Then the "doctors" try to answer the age-old question of whether or not you should post-process your images in the digital darkroom.
45:28 Weekly Photo Prescription: Showing your photos
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Tune in for the weekly update from the Nikonians Community, including Nikonians Academy news, all the latest from Nikon, and news about new photography contests from Sigma and Wanderlust.
Tune in for the weekly update from the Nikonians Community, including Nikonians Academy news, specials in the PhotoProShop, and the latest online photo assignments!
This week, it's all about high-ISO shooting at the Image Doctors studios. Learn about the best way to get maximum image quality when pushing your Nikon DSLR to its upper sensitivities.
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Go behind the lens with landscape and nature photographer Ross Hoddinott. Our UK reporter, Brian Tilley, spent some time with Ross delving into his photographic habits and techniques.
Click here to download Nikonians Podcast #8 (NPC-2007-07-25.mp3; 37;34; 13.1MB, MP3 format).
Check out Ross Hoddinott's photography at his website
Check out Ross Hoddinott's photography at his website
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The July 21 addition of News Flash brings you updates from the Nikonians Academy, Nikon news and information about NFL regulations and the BBC's Photographer of the Year contest.
Jason and Rick discuss their photo shoot atop Colorado's Mount Evans, where they had the opportunity to do some high-altitude shooting. Also in this episode: All about the image histogram, how to perform highlight recovery, and the weekly photo prescription.
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This week, Jessica brings you the latest from Nikon, including UK warranty information. Metz and Flaghead introduce new flash products, and DxO has a new upgrade! All this...and more!
Tune in for information on the latest Adobe Lightroom update, a recent burglary at Sigma's UK offices, 2007 Podcast Award nominations, and the latest from the forums. Also, hear about a listener's recent experience in Kildare, Ireland!
Back in full-force, Jessica brings you all the latest from the Nikonians Academy, Sigma, Adobe as well as Nikonians 2007 Photo Contest information and more!
In this week's episode, the Image Doctors open their listener mailbag and spend time answering your questions. Hear about battery compatibility for the D200, shooting in a light tent, choosing between a D200 and D80, and our thoughts on home vs. lab printing.
EN-EL3e Battery Compatibility-- Link to Nikon Battery Chart
Shooting products in a light tent-- Link to Photoflex
D80 vs. D200-- how to choose?
Printing at home or at a photo lab?
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Tune in to hear the latest from Nikon, Kodak and more! Jessica also brings you information on up-coming workshops and where to find the latest D3 rumors.
This week, join the Image Doctors as they give their tips on how to get better family photos, from portraits to action shots of your children.
This episode is graciously sponsored by Hewlett-Packard
48:01 Weekly Prescription: Using keyboard shortcuts
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Back from Texas, the Image Doctors share some of their shooting experiences from their wildlife photo workshop. Afterwards, take another trip down memory lane as Jason and Rick examine the Nikon F4.
26: 40 Weekly Prescription: Manual Focus Override with AF-S lenses
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We're packing for Texas! Hear about what "toys" Rick and Jason are bringing with them for a weekend photo safari at Dos Venadas Ranch in Texas. Also in this episode: Hand-held light meters-- how and why to use them with digital photography.
Packing for Texas: what we're bringing on a Bird Photo Safari
New SanDisk Extreme IV CF Cards
Gitzo 3540LS Carbon Fiber Tripod
Hand-held lightmeters: Do you need one for digital photography?
Weekly Prescription: Sports photography tips for beginners
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UK wildlife photographers interested in the Nikon talks/demos at London's Wetland Centre can find more information here.
Call 020 8409 4400 to book your place!
From The Forums:
Segment II of the Photographer of the Year 2007 contest is now open! Categories are Nature, Still Life, and Portrait and the contest is open through June 30.
This week on The Image Doctors: Jason & Rick bring you tips on setting white balance, discuss how and when to use your camera's auto ISO setting, and give suggestions for shooting locations in Colorado.
02:12 Tips for setting White Balance
25:33 Using Auto ISO
40:35 Where to shoot in Colorado
50:51 Weekly prescription
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In The News:
The Nikonians Academy is proud to announce new venues throughout North America! Check here for the complete list of cities and workshops in 2007.
Join Jason and Rick for another episode of Nikonians Talk Radio. This week's topics include Part #2 of the HP Photosmart Pro B9180 printer review, more thoughts on Adobe Lightroom, and a new release of Photo Mechanic. Plus, the "doctors" answer listener mail and offer their weekly photo prescription.
01:26 Listener Mailbag: More thoughts on Adobe Lightroom 09:12HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Review (Part II) 21:07Photo Mechanic 4.5 released 26:55 Weekly Photo Prescription: Keywording
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In The News:
Congratulations to the First Place winner of our Photographer of the Year 2006 Contest, Knut Askim! To see his winning shot, "Day Dreamer", click here.
From The Forums:
Contact The Changing Man if you're interested in wedding photography in Edinburgh next January.
LowePro has announced the release of 2 new lines of bags, the Vertex series and the Napoli series. As well, they have their new Primus All-Weather Backpack in honor of their 40th anniversary.
ThinkTank has released 23 new bags! Find out more here.
The days of Life Magazine are coming to an end on April 20th.
In this week's show, Rick and Jason preview the HP Photosmart Pro B9180, discuss the concept of adding motion to your shots, and give their Top Ten Photo Tips. Of course, their "Top Ten" goes to eleven! Congratulations to our contest winner, Bob Geohegan, whose correct response to our trivia question won him a copy of "The Photographer's Guide to Capture NX" on CD-ROM.
1:31 HP Photosmart B9180 Preview 12:43 Adding Motion to Your Shots 25:36 Rick and Jason'ts Top 10 (ok, eleven) Photo Tips 41:40 Weekly Prescription: Overcast Skies
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Contest Winner, Part Deux! Find out if you won the second HP printer, and how to enter to win the third. Also, information about the Photographers of the Year 2007 contest, and the latest from the Nikonians Community.
New contest from underwatercompetition.com is totally Under The Blue!
Nikon has announced an increased work-force in Thailand, and the D40 has won the DIWA Gold Award!
CONTEST WINNER
Congratulations to Hugh Breidenbach!
Listen in to find out how to enter the 3rd week of the contest.
From The Forums:
The Photographers of the Year 2007 Contest is now open!! Categories are "OPEN", "STUDIO", and "PETS". Click here for more information!
Questions, Comments, Announcements?
Email Jessica or drop us a line in the Podcast Feedback forum!
Contest Winner!!! Tune in for the latest news about Nikonians Workshops, as well as to see if you've won the first HP printer...and how to enter to win the second!
PMA 2007 Show Report
Jason went to Las Vegas to attend PMA 2007. Hear his first-hand report of the show, and then take a trip down memory lane as we recall the classic Nikon FM and FE bodies. Be sure to check the show notes page for details about this week's trivia contest!
Question: What was the maximum frame advance speed of the Nikon MD-12 motor drive when it was used on a Nikon FE2 body?
We'll give the answer and announce the winner next week!
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In The News:
Nikon has announced the new D40x, as well as its 55-200mm DX AFS VR lens! Read more here.
Sigma has unveiled its biggest lens yet! Find out more about the 200-500mm f2.8 lens.
Tamron has joined the image-stabilization revolution with its newest lens, the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI VC Aspherical zoom lens! Check it out!
From The Forums:
Wedding photographer wanted! For wedding/reception photography this September in the Phoenix/Mesa area. See the thread in our Photographers Wanted forum!
CONTEST CONTEST CONTEST!
Be sure to listen in to find out more!
Flower ID needed! Please check out these photos in our A Picture I Took forum, and help us out!
Rick and Jason team up again to answer listener questions about Nikon remote cords, and offer suggestions for a good camera strap. Rick has a Lightroom preview, and then the "doctors" have a philosophical discussion on digital workflow.
02:17 Choosing a remote cord 09:27 Camera strap suggestions 14:53 Adobe Lightroom preview 22:36 Approaches to digital workflow
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This week, learn more about wireless TTL flash with Nikon's Creative Lighting System. We'll discuss the R1C1 macro speedlight, and uses for the SU-800 commander module. Also in this episode: Jason shoots a panoramic image with his D2X. Learn how he did it and get your weekly "Photo Prescription" from The Image Doctors.
2:39 Wireless TTL and the R1C1 Macro Speedlight Kit
29:13 Shooting Panoramas
41:05 Weekly Photo Prescription-- set levels before doing saturation adjustments
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In The News:
Adobe Lightroom has finished beta-testing, and version 1.0 has a release date of February 19! Read more from our friends at Imaging Resource.
New Member search function is now a part of NikoScope! Read more in our blog entry.
Nikon annouces new firmware updates for the D40 and D80, as well as a new NEF codec for Windows Vista.
Join Rick and Jason as they discuss how to find "good light" answer listener mail, and offer their advice on buying a new laptop computer for photography.
1:30 Finding Good Light 15:44 Understanding Creative Process 30:02 Photo Tip: Choosing a laptop computer for photography in the field
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Jessica returns from a short break to bring you news about 2 Nikonians with special recognition, updates from DxO Optics, and the latest informaiton on our Nikonians Trips!
In this episode of The Image Doctors, Rick returns from a European holiday with nearly 400 images. Hear about his workflow techniques. We'll also discuss the basics of Color Management, answer listener mail, and offer our weekly photo tip.
48:14 Tip of the week: Are faster memory cards worth the investment?
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Nikonians shows up in yet another photo magazine! Japan's "Nippon Camera" is the latest to feature our community. Read the blog entry to find out more!
From The Forums:
We've topped 70,000 members! And so, as requested, Jessica brings in the new year with a tour of what can be found on the main page of our community!
Happy New Year from The Image Doctors! This week, learn about using fisheye lenses and then explore ways of converting your digital images to black and white.
1:47 Using fisheye lenses with digital cameras 14:03 Black and white conversions 38:25 Tip of the week: creating a polarizer effect in Capture NX
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Better late than never! After a massive blizzard in Colorado, Jason and Rick are back to share their thoughts on 3rd-party lenses, Photoshop CS3 beta, and how to choose a camera bag.
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Everything you wanted to know about teleconverters! Jason and Rick spend some time talking about these useful but sometimes mysterious lens tools and tell you what to do and what not to do when choosing and using a teleconverter. Also hear about Rick's shoot at Garden of the Gods park, and Jason's new Epson Stylus Pro 7800.
5:55: Rick's shoot at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs
8:42: Teleconverters
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Back from vacation and jet-lagged from trans-atlantic travel, Jessica brings you all the hot news from the Nikonians Community, including the newest Online Photo Assignment and where to find good photography magazines.
Londoners (and anyone nearby) should check out the Nikon Solutions Expo at the Olympia Conference Center. Interested in volunteering? Let us know!! Find out all you need here.
Happy Thanksgiving (to our US listeners). Today, Jason and Rick compare the Nikkor 17-35, 17-55 DX, and 28-70 f/2.8 pro lenses. Afterwards, hear our suggestions for getting sharper photos by using quality camera support.
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Join in to find out about the newest product announcements from Nikon including the much-rumored Nikon D40, as well as the latest from the Nikonians forums.
Rick gives his report on the 6th Annual Nikonians Photo Adventure Trip (ANPAT), and then tune in for our annual "stocking stuffers" episode as we come up with a bunch of ideas for how to treat the photographer in your family this holiday season.
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Tune in to learn where you can see photographs from a fellow Nikonian in a gallery exhibition, the latest from Adobe and Fantasea, as well as a preliminary ANPAT 6 report!
This week, Jason is going solo because Rick Walker is at the 6th Annual Nikonians Photo Adventure Trip (ANPAT). Learn why attending an ANPAT is one of the best weeks of photography you'll ever have, and how to join your fellow Nikonians in 2007. Download The Image Doctors #26 (NPC-ID-2006-10-26.mp3; 13:01, 4.7MB, mp3 format).
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Workshop announcemts galore! Listen in to find out the dates of the upcoming Photoshop and Capture NX workshops offered by Nikonians, as well as the ASMP seminars at Apple Stores. Jessica also informs you of a HardwareZone comparison of the D80 to the Sony A100, a new Capture NX ebook, and the latest from the Nikonians Forums.
Capture NX explained! Nikonian DrJay32 has published an ebook about how to use Capture NX. Find out what people are saying about it and how to download your copy in the forums!
From The Forums: JayG is looking for an apprenticeship near Staten Island, NY.
Show Notes
(1:24) D2x/Hs D200 Firmware update available from Nikon
Jason and Rick have installed the version 2.0 firmware updates on their D2x cameras. Find out what's new.
(13:23) Photo Mechanic review. Photo Mechanic is available from www.camerabits.com
Photo Mechanic is an excellent image management/transfer application available from Camera Bits.
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This week's News Flash has info on the latest firmware updates from Nikon, this month's online photo assignment, and a couple of "don't miss" photo posts.
Tune in as Jessica tells you the latest from the Nikonians Community, including where to find information about Photokina happenings, and what's new in the Forums!
Want to learn more about taking panoramic photograps, and creating panoramas from digital pictures? Listen in to the latest episode from The Image Doctors!
From The Forums:
Nikonian hotshots is looking for information on part-time work in the So Cal area! Find him here !
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On the Autumnal Equinox Jessica announces the final winner of the T-Shirt giveaway, as well as information on seminars by the American Society of Media Photographers, new products by SEA&SEA and Lensbabies, and more!
The American Society of Media Photographers announces upcoming seminars with 18 photographers at various Apple Stores! The first set of seminars starts Monday, September 25.
SEA&SEA has annouced an underwater housing for the D80. Check out the press release here.
Lensbabies has announced a Wide Angle/Macro Conversion lens as well as a Wide Angle/Telephoto Lens kit. LetsGoDigital has a review of both.
Nikonians at Photokina:
We will be in Hall 2.1, Booth A015.
We have live model shooting with Fine Art Photographer and Nikonian Pascal Baetens
Thursday 28th at 14:00 and 16:00
Friday 29th at 14:00 and 16:00
Saturday 30th at 14:00 and 16:00
We also have award winning wildlife photographer and Nikonian Claus Brandt holding presentations at the Nikonians booth on Tuesday 26th and Sunday 1st
We have daily raffles of Markins ball heads, Gary Fong Lightspheres and NikSecure insurances.
From The Forums:
The winners of Segment #4 of the Photographers of the Year contest have been announced. Check them out here!
Finally, the 31st edition of The Nikonian is avaliable for download. Highlights include a how-to on D200 white balance and how depth of field works.
Join Jessica as she announces the winner of the third Nikonians t-shirt, and how to win the final shirt. Listen in for news about the Nikon World Customer information leak, new blog space on Nikonians and an up and coming pot-luck in Massachusetts!
In The News:
Information about the leak in customer information from Nikon World can be found in this article from Associated Press. Customers who are at risk were sent a notification letter, so if you recieved on, please check to make sure your credit was not accessed without your permission!
Personal Blog space in the Nikonians Community! Are you interested in this feature? Please let us know what you think in this poll. The concept is to offer members 100MB of blog space with a gallery function.
Adobe is at it again! Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 is announced! The upgrade will be avalible in October 2006, and has some handy features such as Color Curves capability.
From The Forums:
Mike B, Nikonian benveniste, is holding a potluck for Nikonians on the 14th of October in Northeastern Massachusetts! RSVP if you can make it, or if you need more information.
Resources
Need help with some photography software? Check out the Software section of the Community's resource pages. Get some helpful information on things such as how to use some Adobe filters, and Adobe Digital Workflow.
Thanks to DJ Ron in Germany for my theme music!
Email me with comments, questions, or announcements at newsflash@nikonians.org
All about sharpening.
Jason and Rick take on the challenge of sharpening digital images. Learn what the USM tool does, how "unsharp mask" got its name, and more.
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In this week's episode, Jessica announces the winner of the second Nikonians T-shirt, and fills you in on how to enter to win the next two contests! In addition, tune in to learn where you can find information on the new ArcSoft software, the Smithsonian Photography Initiative, and contests and photo assigments in the community.
MacWorld gives us great information on ArcSoft's new PhotoStudio Darkroom. The software is a non-destructive RAW editing package that works with Nikon, Canon, and Panasonic files.
Search 13 million pictures from the Smithsonian! The Smithsonian Photography Initiative is a searchable database of images. You can tag images to share with friends, and create your own sequences.
From The Forums:
The Nikonians Cafe' is now multi-lingual! Check in for chats in Dutch, German, Spanish, Filipino, as well as English.
Segment 5 of the Nikonians Photographer of the Year 2006 is now taking submissions in the categories of Pets, Still Life, and Night Time. Enter before Halloween!
This week, Jessica announces the winner of the first free Nikonians t-shirt, and the next installment of the contest. Volunteers are still needed for Photokina later this month. Also, find out about the latest from Nikon and T-Mobile!
Volunteers are still needed for Photokina this month. The show runs from 26 Sept through 01 Oct, and volunteers get a free t-shirt, cap, and day pass to the show!
The latest update to Nikon's Capture NX software is avaliable! Download your updates to version 1.01 here: US Mac, US Windows, and Europe, and Asia.
LetsGoDigital has a preview out of the new CoolPix S10, which can be seen at Photokina.
T-Mobile and Nikon have teamed up with each other and CoolPixS7c users to provide CoolPix Connect.
From The Forums:
The Family and Pets Photos Forum is a great place to post pics of your most loved, but can also be a place for good help and feedback, so don't leave us hanging! Check out my canine pal, Loki!!
Listen in for the next installment of the t-shirt giveaway contest, and email me at newsflash@nikonians.org.
This week, join the Image Doctors as they discuss the new Nikon 105mm AFS-VR micro lens and offer their suggestions for putting together a landscape photography kit. This podcast is brought to you by Roberts Imaging.
Show Notes 2:04 Listener Mail: A discussion about mirror lock-up 9:27 Nikkor105mm f/2.8 AFS VR Micro "mini review" 22:50 Putting together a landscape photography kit
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This week Jessica fills you in on the latest news about Nikon's newest, including the delayed release of the D80, where to find a great comparison of said D80, and how to win a FREE Nikonians t-shirt!
The Nikon D80 hits our comparison page. Check it out to find out how it measures up to the other Nikon DSLR bodies.
5 New CoolPix cameras can be seen at this year's Photokina event in Cologne. Did I say "this month"? I meant, of course, September. We still need volunteers for the 26th through 28th of September. If you want to help out, just contact Bo...known as bgs on Nikonians!
Due to tons of pre-orders, the Nikon D80 release has been pushed back to September 15!
For all you bird watchers/photographers, check out the latest PDA software package from National Geographic.
From the Forums:
Photographers Wanted. Both DigiMan and hotshots are looking for work! If you need a photographer or help with some projects, check out their threads!
And finally...listen to the podcast to find out how you can win a free Nikonians t-shirt!!
As always, thanks for tuning in and email me at newsflash@nikonians.org
This week Jessica has loads of info for you: Nikon Awards, How to get rid of tourists, the latest on Capture NX and the Capture NX Workshops, The Sigma 50-150mm f2.8 EX DCV HS, Contests and more
In this week's episode, Jason and Rick discuss breaking out of the photographic "doldrums". If you've hit a creative block with your photography, this episode will help you get out of it. The Image Doctors also sum up their recent "raw converter" review project and offer their thoughts on the various products, and talk about the Nikon D80 announcement.
12:12 Raw Converter Wrap-up: summary and conclusions 20:10 Breaking out of a creative rut
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Go behind the lens with photographer Arnold Crane in this informative interview. Mr. Crane is one of the last living links to some of the greatest master photographers of the 20th Century, including Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Man Ray.
Click here to download Nikonians Podcast #7 (NPC-2006-08-14.mp3; 41;23; 19MB, MP3 format).
Arnold Crane has been a photographer for the last 62 years, although he started out as a trial lawyer. Arnold's passion for photography has taken him to all corners of the globe. He is a member of the White House Press Photographers Association, and he is well known for his black and white female nudes. Arnold's most important contribution to photography, however, began after a chance meeting with Edward Steichen, curator of photography at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, in the late 1960's. Steichen, after seeing some of Arnold's candid shots of Man Ray, suggested that he photograph "all the photographers". And so, a project thirty years in the making was born.
Arnold's book, On the Other Side of the Camera, was published in 1995 and captured the master photographers at work. The cover photo of Man Ray is one of the true classics of our time! Our roving Nikonian, Jason Odell, caught up with Arnold Crane recently at his home in Chicago, IL, where they sat down for an informal interview.
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This week Jessica gets into the nitty gritty of why Nikonians are. Find out the driving force behind the community, and learn what you can do to support us!
Insurance for Members!! Don't live in fear of your camera equipment breaking! Silver, Gold, and Platinum members of the Nikonians community can take out affordable insurance with coverage that cannot be beat! https://www.niksecure.com
Turn your passion for photography into a job, and really support the community. Check out the positions available at https://www.nikonians.org/jobs
After a brief hiatus, Jessica is back with the latest updates on career opportunities with the Nikonians community. Over 50,000 members strong, the community needs your help in a few areas.
Also, if you're a photographer in the NYC area and are willing to donate a bit of time...and pictures...for a UK-based DJ who is raising money for a children's charity, please contact Nikonian gwpics. He's looking for someone who's available for the NYC Marathon. No running, just photography. https://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID233117.html
Join Jessica next week for the latest news from the Nikonians Community!
The Image Doctors talk flash. Rick and Jason devote all of this week's episode to discussing the use of electronic flash. Check out our Show Notes for useful links!
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Adobe is now offering the Beta version of its Lightroom software for Windows users. It’s a free dowload!
SanDisk has announced its new CF cards. The Extreme IV series goes up to 8GB with a 40MB/sec read/write speed. Hurrah!
Resources:
Don’t miss the resource guides in the community. Loads of fantastic information on some of the basics of cameras and photography. www.nikonians.org/html/resources/guides
Contest Info!
Congratulations go out to the 3 winners of Segment 3 of the Photographer of the Year, 2006 contest.
Andrew Cooper takes first in the Abstract Category with “Psychedelic Snailâ€Â.
Russ Barker wins Landscape with the hard-to-pronounce but fab to view “Jokulsarlonâ€Â
Greg Nevitt wins the Sport Category with “Making the Runâ€Â.
Segment 4 is open until August 31, so enter now! Categories are Weddings, Panoramas, and Studio/Commercial.
Summer!
Protect your precious Nikon gear on vacation with our NikSecure insurance! www.NikSecure.com
Feedback Wanted!
Let us know if you prefer AAC format for podcasts or want us to continue to use MP3. Check out the poll in the Podcast Feedback forum.
And, as always, email me at newsflash at nikonians.org
Take me (and my Nikon) out to the ballgame!
Jason and Rick are live on location at Security Service Field, home of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball team. Rick and Jason check in several times during the game and give their thoughts on what it's like to be down at field level on a hot summer afternoon shooting baseball. Afterwards, our hosts return to the air-conditioned comforts of their Mountain Lair and give a review on Adobe Camera Raw, the last RAW converter they tested.
Show Notes
(00:15) Live shoot from a professional baseball game
(18:16) Adobe Camera Raw review
Nikonians wishes to thank the Colorado Springs Sky Sox for permitting them field access for this podcast.
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From the ProShop: NikSecure insurance is available!
Gary Fong Lightsphere and the Katz Eye optics products are going like hotcakes. We are shipping on a first come, first serve scheme and are getting new deliveries from the suppliers on a weekly schedule, so don't fear. We want to hear from you! Tell us here what you'd like to see in the ProShop.
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50,000 Members Strong! On July 9, the Nikonians Community hit 50,000 members! Check out how this community got started (and see pics of our founders). Don't forget to find out all about our team, as well. And finally, if you're interested in joining us, please see what jobs are available in the community.
Workshops: There are some seats left for our North American Photoshop, Nikon Capture and Nikon D70 workshops taking place now in Canada and Seattle this month.
The Vancouver workshops run from July 20 to July 23, and the Seattle sessions will be held July 27-30. Complete details on the workshops are available here. Reservation details, which include attending your option of attending any full-day session or all four, are available at our PhotoProShop.
Amongst Nikonians Forum
Photographers Wanted: Gil is in Manila and offers his services, as well as stock photos!
Contact Us!Don't forget that you can always send me feedback to newsflash(at)nikonians(dot)org. In addition, you can post feedback in the forums.
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Join Jessica for her weekly jaunt through the Nikonians community! This week she reminds all you avid listeners to check out the latest Nikonians "Behind the Lens" interview! Jason Odell, of The Image Doctors fame, chats with Rich Clarkson about professional sports photography. Also, check out the latest from Jason in the Sports forums! Click here to download Nikonians News Flash #10 (NPC-NF-2006-07-08.mp3; 10:19, 9.5MB; mp3 format)
Nikonian DigitalDarrell has blessed us with his knowledge. His latest guide to the Commander Mode Speedlight controller is a must-read for all Nikon D200 owners!
The news from Nikon software is that there is a trial version of Nikon Capture Control Pro (and Capture NX) now out for Macs and Windows! Check out the trials here!
A warning from Nikon Europe about D2Xs RAW files...Picture Project only!
And finally, there's treks happening in the MidAtlantic, and reports from the latest Nikonians trek in Northern California in the Travel & Getting Together Forums.
Tons of fireworks in "A Picture I Took", and digital users being converted to film bodies!<
Finally, Jessica is offering you a chance to be heard on a future edition of Nikonians NewsFlash! Just email a short mp3 file with your question, announcement, or comment to newsflash(at)nikonians(dot)org.
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Go behind the lens with Rich Clarkson, sports photographer. Mr. Clarkson has made some of the most memorable and recognizable images to have ever appeared as covers on "Sports Illustrated". He was also the photography director for National Geographic Magazine. Mr. Clarkson's photo agency is responsible for photographing the NCAA Final Four tournament games, the Denver Broncos, and the Colorado Rockies baseball team. Mr. Clarkson sat down with Nikonians' Jason Odell at the Sports Photography Workshop in Colorado Springs, Colorado and discussed his more than 50 year career as a sports photographer.
Jessica is enjoying her time at the Island Getaway but still keeps us on track with the latest developments. This week's tour through the Nikonians community takes us to the Volunteer Call for Photokina, the newst segment winners in the POTY contest, late-breaking offers following the Pixmantec buyout and job opportunities with the Team. Download Nikonians Newsflash #9 (NPC-NF-2006-07-01.mp3, 8.42 MB, 9:09 min)
Show Notes:
New compatibility issues with Capture NX, and other Nikon software, have been announced for Intel-based Macs. To read more, please follow the link!
Volunteers are still needed for the Photokina event in Cologne this Fall: 29-Sept through 1-October. Check the forums for more information, and to volunteer!
Jessica is back and at her new Island Getaway! This week's tour through the Nikonians community highlights some activity in the "Photographers Wanted" and "Travel And Getting Together Forums." Download Nikonians Newsflash #8 (NPC-NF-2006-06-24.mp3)
The Image Doctors is brought to you today by Roberts Imaging Join Jason and Rick for more on their series on RAW conversion software as they review DXO Optics Pro. Rick and Jason also give their impressions of the Gary Fong Lightsphere, available at the Nikonians Pro Shop.
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Show notes
Some new items in the pro shop from Gary Fong and Katz Eye Optics.
Gary Fong's Lightsphere II to soften up your light for portraits.
It softly diffuses direct light with a large, soft source. No flare on the front of your lens.
Custom Focusing Screens frp, Katz Eye Optics for your D200, D2H or D2X
Especially recommended for macro work, precise final manual focusing, and DOF checking.
The Image Doctors
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In this week's episode, we offer user impressions of the D200, discuss the new D2Xs, and give a special preview of Nikon Capture NX, which we have been beta-testing since March.
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Rick is back from Australia with a report on his trip. Did his packing tips from Episode #15 pay off? Or did he forget to heed his own advice? We present out first-hand user report of the Nikon D200. Check out the Nikonians D200 review article for even more information. Rick and Jason have been "secretly" testing Nikon Capture NX since March. Hear their exclusive first-hand impressions about this powerful new software from Nikon! As always, don't forget to leave your comments or suggestions in the Podcast Feedback Forum.
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The winners of Segment 2 of the Photographers of the Year 2006 contest have been announced! First place awards went to Knut Askin of Norway in the Portrait category, Nico Housen of Belgium in the Wildlife category, and Albert Valentino of the USA. Winners will receive a copy of Bibble Pro Software from Bibble Labs.
Volunteers are needed for two upcoming exhibitions! Photokina is in Cologne, Germany and runs from September 29 through October 1, 2006. The Photo Plus Expo in NYC runs from November 2-4, 2006. Volunteers are needed to help man the Nikonians booth, and will receive a day-pass to the expo, a Nikonians t-shirt and hat.
Show notes Contest
The 2006 Photographers of the Year contest "May-June" segment is open for entries in the areas of "Abstract or Digital Art", "Landscapes", and "Sports". The deadline is June 30.
Photo Pro Shop special for Father's Day
A Father's Day Special will be going on in the Photo Pro Shop, from June 1 through June 13, with free shipping on all orders of $100 USD (80 EUR) or more!
Adobe Lightroom beta download
Adobe Lightroom, beta version, is now available for download at https://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom. Windows users are going to have to wait a bit!
And last, Jessica explores how even new D50 users can be affected by NAS!
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Join Rick and Jason for this week's episode of the Image Doctors at Nikonians Talk Radio, brought to you by Alien Skin Software (www.alienskin.com).
In this episode, hear our review of Capture One, the RAW converter/ workflow solution from Phase One.
We'll also discuss packing photo gear for a vacation. What to think about, what to bring, and how to make sure you remember everything.
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Table of Contents:
1:52 Packing tips from Jason and Rick
11:42 Review of Capture One by Phase One Software
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Exhibition "In My Stairwell"
Exhibit of the most recent body of work by Texas-native Mark Seliger,
focusing on contemporary artists, musicians, actors, and personalities
taken on the stairwell of his studio in New York's West Village. This
exhibit has been featured in a number of photography and photographic
art magazines. It is on view at the Caroline Wiess Law Building of the
Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas, until June 4, 2006. Info at www.mfah.org
From the forums General forums / Repair Shops
Where members help each other on finding good repair shops and share experiences.
Music
By DJ Ronn
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Also in the news is the new NikSecure insurance program, offered to Nikonians with a Silver Membership or higher. Coverage ranges from $5,000 to $20,000 USD and even covers non-Nikon gear! More info at www.niksecure.com
Today’s forums of choice are the Travel & Getting Together Forums, specifically Nikonians Travel & Meet. Groups are forming in Salem, Oregon, all over California, and many more localities world-wide.
Gallery shows in Amsterdam, the Netherlands:
Launch of the 2006 edition of World Press Photo, highlighting prize winning images from the World Press Photo Contest.
More info at www.worldpressphoto.nl
"Everyday is not like everyday" and "No Man's Land" can be found at the Foam Fotographiemuseum in Amsterdam. The first celebrates the Queen's Birthday, and the second highlights images by Larry Towell, about the plight of the Palestinians.
More info at www.foam.nl
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Join us this week as we review the 200-400 f/4.0 AFS G VR Zoom Nikkor lens. Rick and I both got this lens recently, and we have now had several opportunities to test it in the field. If you have acute NAS, maybe you shouldn't listen! After that, we discuss the Multi-CAM 2000 autofocus module which debuted in the Nikon D2H, and is also found in the D2X and D2Hs cameras. We talk about the different focus modes, custom settings, and which mode to use when.
This episode of the Image Doctors is brought to you in part by Roberts Imaging. Thanks to everyone at Roberts for their continued support of Nikonians!
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The first edition of our new, weekly Nikonians Newsflash podcast with your host Jessica is now out. She informs you about the latest in the Nikonians community and noteworthy from the photography and imaging industry.
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Rick and Jason discuss metering and exposure modes with Nikon SLRs, including tips on when to use each mode, how a light meter works, and more. We then continue our series on RAW converters with a discussion/review of Raw Shooter.
Nikon SLRs offer three metering modes: Matrix, Center-weighted, and Spot. In today's show, we discuss the differences between these modes, how and when to use them, and we offer some tips on getting good exposures with film and digital cameras. In a continuation of our multi-part series on RAW conversion, we take a closer look at Raw Shooter, a product offered in two versions from Pixmantec. Raw Shooter Essentials is a 100% free RAW converter, and does a good job at converting Nikon NEFs. A more full-featured version, Raw Shooter Premium, is available for $89.95 USD.
Table of contents:
Discussion of Exposure: 1:50
Review of Raw Shooter: 26:00
Go behind the lens with Claus Brandt, 2005 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Claus is not only an award-winning photographer, but he's also an active member at Nikonians. Hear Claus' tips for successful wildlife shots!
Join us as your host, Brian Tilley, spends some quality time with Claus Brandt. Claus won the 2005 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year award, and is an active member at Nikonians. Claus' image of wildebeest at sunrise is absolutely stunning.
Each year, Claus organizes and runs several wildlife photography workshops, including the Nikonians Helgoland Expedition, where birds and seals are well within your camera's reach. You can find out about how you can join Claus on his other tours at his website. You can learn a little more about Claus on his Nikonians Workshops Faculty Page.
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In this podcast, we talk about our four-day shoot in South Texas, USA. We had a great experiencing shooting from specially-designed photo blinds on private lands as guests of Lens and Land, a consortium of landowners who are opening up their property to photographers in an effort to promote conservation of the Rio Grande Valley region.
Crested caracara at Dos Venadas Ranch, by Jason Odell
We flew to McAllen, Texas for several days of shooting on private ranches as guests of John and Audrey Martin. In an effort to promote conservation, a group called Images for Conservation (ICF) has been formed. Private landowners are encouraged to create photo opportunities on their properties and invite photographers to spend time at their property. The benefits are two-fold: landowners generate a revenue stream by maintaining native habitat, and photographers are rewarded with a shooting experience that just isn't possible in public areas.
In this episode, sponsored by GAF slide film, Rick and Jason discuss two of the newest Nikon products: The F2 and the Nikkormat EL. Is the F2 a worthy successor to the F? Has the Nikkormat EL "lowered the bar" with its automatic exposure mode? Listen to this vintage broadcast originally aired on April 1, 1973 on AM 870 KNKN Radio.
Happy April 1st from the Image Doctors!
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Show Notes for The Image Doctors: 23 February, 2006
PMA announcements: Tamron introduces three new lenses
Nikonians Booth #1759 at the PMA Trade Show: Orlando, Florida Feb 26-March 1.
Getting started in digital photography: how to choose a DSLR and start taking better photos.
Editors' Note: Due to our travel to PMA, "The Image Doctors" will return to its normal biweekly schedule on March 16, 2006. Look for a special podcast live from PMA next week!
Nikonians Podcasts take you "behind the lens" with Nikon Legend Bob Krist. We recently sat down with Bob Krist to discuss his world travels as a freelance photographer.
Nikonians Podcasts is proud to present the fourth podcast in our "Behind the Lens" series. In this podcast, our very own Jeff Bishop had a chance to spend some time with world-renowned travel photographer Bob Krist. Bob Krist has been to every continent on assigments for National Geographic Traveler, Islands, and Smithsonian. Bob was recognized by the Society of American Travel Writers as their "Travel Photographer of the Year". Nikon recently bestowed Bob the honor of being named a "Legend Behind the Lens". You can learn more about Bob Krist at his website: www.bobkrist.com.
All Photographs Copyright Bob Krist, courtesy of the photographer.
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Show Notes for The Image Doctors, January 26, 2006
-Jason Odell talks with Rick Walker and describes his experience meeting Nikonians and seeing the exhibits at the recent ImagingUSA Expo in Austin, Texas, and information about the Nikonians Booth at PMA 2006 in Orlando, Florida.
-Listener mail regarding Nikon's newest lens, the 18-200 AFS VR.
-"The Announcement" by Nikon to discontinue the bulk of their 35mm film camera line-up.
-Travel Photography: topics, equipment, what to pack, how to pack it, and the new Nikonians Travel Forum.
As always, feel free to suggest a show topic or ask us a question--
email the Image Doctors.
Happy New Year from The Image Doctors! In today's show, Rick and Jason discuss how to get started in wildlife photography, from setting up a kit to fit your budget to improving composition. They also review some products from ThinkTank Photo, and discuss upcoming appearances at photo shows. As always, you can make a suggestion for a show topic or ask a question-- just email the Image Doctors.
In this week's edition of the Image Doctors, Rick and Jason answer questions from listeners (yes, real listeners!), offer their review of the Lensbaby 2.0, and discuss the challenges and excitement of winter photography. To have your question answered on the show, or to suggest a show topic, email the Image Doctors
Download The Image Doctors podcast for December 29th, 2005; NPC-ID-2005-12-29.mp3 (34:42, 8.3Mbyte, mp3 format).
Chris Weston is a professional wildlife photographer in the United Kingdom who specializes in photographing large mammals, especially big cats. Chris is a phenomenal photographer and Nikon user who also runs many photography workshops, and he has published several books. Our very own Brian Tilley recently sat down with Chris and talked about wildlife photography, Chris' adventures, and his foray into becoming a professional photographer.
In our third podcast, Chris Weston talks about his adventures in Africa photographing wildlife from inside the animals' "circle of fear." Chris has published over ten books, including guides to the Nikon F5 and D70 cameras, and "Digital Wildlife Photography". He runs several photo safaris each year to fantastic locations, including Africa and India.
After listening to our interview with Chris, you can find out more about him and his photography at his website.
In this week's episode of the Image Doctors, Rick and Jason discuss the latest imaging news from Nikon, holiday gift ideas for the photographer in your family, and the recent "Super-wide Shootout" lens comparison on Nikonians.org. The Image Doctors will broadcast every two weeks on Thursdays. Download the Image Doctors podcast for December 15, 2005; NPC-ID-2005-12-15.mp3 (53:15, 12.5 Mbyte, mp3 format).
Nikonians.org recently sat down with pro sports photographer and Nikon "Legend Behind the Lens" Dave Black for an in-depth interview. Hear all about Dave's experiences shooting professional and amateur sports around the world in our podcast exclusive.
Dave Black is a professional sports photographer who has received international acclaim. He started shooting professionally in the mid 1980's, when he covered the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Many of Dave's photographs are instantly recognized. He has covered such athletes as John Elway, Michelle Kwan, and Phil Mickelson. Dave believes firmly in sharing his photographic knowledge with others, and he offers monthly tips at his website: www.daveblackphotography.com.
Dave's clients include Sports Illustrated, Time, Newsweek, and ESPN. Download our free podcast to hear our interview at Dave's Colorado studio.
Introducing The Image Doctors #1: Nikonians Talk Radio
Nikonians.org is proud to announce a new regular podcast: "The Image Doctors". Hosted by Nikonians Rick Walker and Jason Odell, this half-hour show brings listeners up to date on the Nikonians community, Nikon equipment, and more. Send Rick and Jason your questions or a topic to discuss.
In their inaugural podcast, Rick and Jason discuss some of the new features on Nikonians.org including the D200 forum and Photo Insurance. They also discuss their experiences on the Annual Nikonians Photo Adventure Trip (ANPAT). Join Rick and Jason every two weeks for another exciting show, or email them at talkradio@nikonians.org to get your photo question answered on the air.
Our first podcast is available. We have interviewed US Nature Photographer and Pro Nikon user Tony Sweet [site].
In this podcast, Bo talks with Tony about how he got into photography, the way Tony works in the field, his latest book and how digital photography is changing the life for probably all of us.
The video from our webinar with wildlife photographer Kristi Odom is now available. We had a great time with Kristi who taught us how to work on our photography in a different way, resulting in better, more emotionally connecting results.
Join us in our webinar with Adobe professional Julieanne Kost, 18-MAY-2021, 07:00 PM EDT where you will learn a lot of tips and tricks for your workflow in both Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
We have our brand new 3D Virtual Exhibition online and the latest video from our webinar series is now available, this time with Nikon Ambassador and Nikon Legend Behind the Lens, Vincent Versace.
Our fifth webinar with photographer and Nikon Legend Behind the Lens Vincent Versace will be held April 8th, 7:00 PM EDT. A video recording will be available after the live event.
The video from our webinar Best of Nikonians Annual Photo Contest 2020 is now available and there is a 20% discount on a Gold membership right now.
The video from our webinar with nature photographer and Nikon Legend Behind the Lens, Tony Sweet from 16-FEB-2021 is now available for you to enjoy. 
The video recording from our webinar held with award winning nature photographer and Nikonian, Marsel van Oosten is now available for you to enjoy.
The video of our webinar held December 8th with Nikon Ambassador Michelle Valberg is now available.
Getting out in Wolfville in November I met Allen Myers who was in town for the Devour Film Festival in Wolfville. Allen's film Col Di Rocca was shown, made in Vendemmai Italia. Allen was hanging up his outdoor exhibit which immediately caught my attention! Allen Myers is a unique and talented photographer, film maker, writer and humanitarian. On January 15th, 2006, he made a life changing decision to change something in the world. With a backpack of clothes, a camera and a journal he headed to Turino Italy which was the first of many destinations.
The artistry and vision of his work takes shape as he weaves himself into the communities in which he discovers. He works with, lives with and feels with the peoples he later captures on film and in stories. Nomadsight is a temporary street art instalment of world photography, it moves from city to city and in the manner grows in its collection. Nomasight.com is a photography travel blog about Allen's global adventures. 
The Art of Black and White Photography. Great tips from Peter on how to Shoot Black and White Photography
![Andre-Gallant[1]](https://blog.nikonians.org/northernexposure/files/2013/08/Andre-Gallant1.jpg)
Great interview with André Gallant who is a freelance photographer and photography lecturer who travels the world over. Andre?s expressive work appears in magazines and he generates creativity in his approach and style. Gallant is the author of several books; Expressionism: Digital Dreamscapes & other Techniques, Destinations: A Photographers Journey, Dreamscapes: Exploring Photo Montages and Photographing People At Home & Around (https://andregallant.com).In our interview André talks about his experience from being throw in a foreign jail to helping a family in India
This is an insightful interview that you don't want to miss!!! American fine art photographer John Sexton shares his insights and inspirations revealing his thoughts that contribute to his specialty in black and white photography. Sexton worked with Ansel Adams, first as Technical and Photographic Assistant, then later as a Technical Consultant.![Sexton_REC_500[1]](https://blog.nikonians.org/northernexposure/files/2013/06/Sexton_REC_5001.jpg)
Peter Spence talk with International Photographer Maurice Henri and Robert Gallant with Raven's Sun Management as we talk about our upcoming breathtaking photographic journey into the heart of Colombia. From coffee plantations to high altitude volcanoes, traditional villages, and modern cities and about the warm hospitality you will see Colombia in a unique light that most people never get to experience![i9ei9ripzsguzsorzxkr[1]](https://blog.nikonians.org/northernexposure/files/2012/12/i9ei9ripzsguzsorzxkr1.jpg)
Photo Professors Episode 14: This month the Photo Professors discussing this year's ImagingUSA convention in Atlanta, and are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Deanne Fitzmaurice. Deanne should be familiar to all Nikonians as one of the co-founders of Think Tank Photo!
When Canadian Photographer Maurice Henri began his career as a professional photographer in 1988, he never imagined he would be helping hundreds of kids in Africa, Haiti, and other countries. It all started in an African village when he gave a little girl an orange. That orange eventually led to his project called "Cameras for Healing."
This month the Nikonians Photo Professors bring you their holiday gift guide with 12 unique ideas for photographic holiday stocking stuffers and gifts. Length of the podcast is 42:52
In this episode, Peter invites his business partner and fiancee, Heather, to join him. These two make a crazy duo on the funniest broadcast to date. Just in time for Halloween, discussion will be around the creepy stories while on a photo shoot, and the images captured.
For future episodes be sure to listen to our journey to Rome. In a week to visit the Vatican; Heather said she need all the prays to survive the trip with Peter. The fun never ends while you listen to Heather and Peter talk about photography and how they capture a ghostly image
Do you want to make that jump to becoming a Professional Photographer?
Peter Spence will give you invaluable advice and tips that you can use to become a Professional Photographer. Includes: How Social Media Web Site like Facebook, Twitter, Flicker, and Blog will promote you to grow your photography business. ( Pictures taking by Heather Knockwood )
Welcome to Nikonian- Northern Exposure, with renowned photographer Peter Spence. Peter finds his inspiration, not by other photographers, but from the old masters of the Renaissance and Impressionist period. These old techniques will inspire your photography to a new level of awareness that you never experienced before. Peter will show how the world famous Henri Cartier Bresson applied his painting skills to create his incredible journey into photography.
On this edition of Behind the Lens, Ray interviews American photographer David Akoubian. 
Peter had always been a fan of Wolfe?s, so he was honored that his work stood out enough to garner an invitation by Wolfe to photograph the seminar. However, as Peter says, Everything that can go wrong, went wrong.
Welcome to Nikonian- Northern Exposure. Nikon photographers Peter Spence will talks about the TIPA Awards 2012 for the D5100 and D800 digital SLR cameras and the SB-910 Speedlight. Peter Spence talks about how to open up doors to many different cultures and events.
Welcome to Peter Spence, host of our newest podcast series Nikonians Northern Exposure. Peter hails from Canada (which gives us a clue to the origin of the podcast series name). 
The first topic covers techniques for improving your image sharpness.
Welcome to the first show of the new Nikonians Northern Exposure Podcast brought to you by Peter Spence from Canada.
Ray speaks with Minneapolis, Minnesota USA photographer Larry Anderson about architectural photography.
Larry's website www.larryandersonphotography.com
Rick and Jason offer their take on the new Nikon 1 Mirrorless camera system, discuss photographing fall colors, and preview Nik Software's Color Efex Pro 4.0 fiter plug-in.
Show notes for May 15, 2011
SHOW NOTES FOR News Flash Extra #14
Starting today, listeners can call in via a toll free number (888-727-4101) and record photographic questions. 
SHOW NOTES FOR 01/02/2011
Christmas time is a great time to shoot in the darkness - not least because its dark a lot of the time - at least in the northern hemisphere.
On Location's Martin Joergensen attended the launch of the D3x in Copenhagen and reports briefly from the event.
Martin Joergensen does a quick run-through his crude editing process and admits to the fact that he is still a Photoshop-man.
Seeing your images on print can be very rewarding, and even though many photographers never make prints any more, others say that it ain't a real picture until it's printed.
Martin Joergensen is on location at his computer as well as walking the dog in a nearby park, and talks a bit about image storage problems and how to dig out pictures from the archives.
Shooting models at a Strobist Meetup in Copenhagen. Photographers and models getting together and shooting with off camera flashes.
Martin Joergensen has caught autumn in several ways: outdoors in the withering forest, indoors in the form of leaves on a white background... and in the shape of a cold. So this time he will lead you through a sniffing and nose dripping fall episode of On Location.
On Locatin's Martin Joergensen had the chance to shoot windsurfers at a championship in Denmark. The day was a bit dull, but good images were caught anyway - and a few lessons on high speed sailing were learned.
Nikonian podcaster Martin Joergensen experimenting with wireless flash in the darkness. Just for fun, nothing big, and no great results - creatively at least. 
A different and much more product centered On Location podcast with impressions from Photokina in Germany and interviews with some interesting people about some interesting products.
Some thoughts about the model shoot in the forest by the stream. We had four models dressed up as a bird-like lady, a witch, a troll and an elf.
A walk in the forest - with a purpose. Looking for a good location for an upcoming shoot with several photographers and models and an adventure theme.
An eclectic podcast with Martin Joergensen - briefly covering the D90, a strobist meetup and shoot and scouting for locations.
Nikonian Martin Joergensen trying to catch the sense of rain with the camera. Wet streets, drops, water running, people with umbrellas. How to shoot the rain and prepare for rough weather.
Nikonian Martin Joergensen packing and getting ready and then shooting a place that he had visited many times before - but never with a camera. It wasn't quite as he remembered.
A short intro to using filters - gels - on flashes with examples of their different uses.
Martin Joergensen went on location shooting fast paced race cars at the Copenhagen Historical Grand Prix. Fun with a Nikon D3 and a 300mm f2.8 as well as a couple of D200's with assorted lenses - 24mm, 10-20mm, 17-55mm, 70-200mm - and SB800's on top to soften the sunlight.
A quick run through a bunch of pictures shot during a Berlin vacation - with the focus on patterns.
Martin embarks on a crazy mission to shoot out the side window of his car while driving around town... shoot pictures that is.
Inspired by some pictures in a magazine Martin takes on creating a dark mood in a small makeshift, tabletop studio using black background paper and a couple of flashes. He shoots dry flowers and leaves and plays with different subjects once the light is set up. 
Martin Joergensen giving himself the assignment of taking pictures with a distinct line going horzontally through the center. Shot some for the purpose, but also manipulated some in Photoshop.
A fun and educating day of shooting the Danish rockband LadyLike together with fellow Nikonian Alexander Orstrom. Indoors and outdoors and a lot of off camera flash.
This time Martin is sticking a lot of individual images together to form collages. He covers the way of shooting them and how to create controlled chaos in the result.
I was is having fun shooting the flowers of an orchid growing in a pot on the table right in front of me.
The polarizer can do a lot for some images and Martin covers different uses and aspects of this interesting filter.
Trouble in... Ireland. Not quite paradise, but almost, when you're not fighting failing batteries, wrong camera settings and harsh weather.
On Location's Martin Joergensen was out to shoot people running more than 42 kilometers or 26 miles in just a couple of hours and then some.
The annual Copenhagen carnival starts with a parade through the center of town and Martin Joergensen is on location to get some shots. 
Shooting while traveling. What I bring, how I do my image household and a few tips.
On Location visits the presently very dry Corkscrew swamp in Florida
A walk in a spring forrest with a lot of small flowers, budding trees and great weather - and shooting at lowest possible aperture only.
On Location with Martin Joergensen shooting interiors in a large Copenhagen church.
A circus has set up its tents in Martin's neighbourghood, and On Location visits.
Martin spends a snowy afternoon shooting coins as documentation as well as in more creative ways.
After being under with a severe flu, Martin is still not up to real on location work, but shares some Sickbed Thoughts.
Nikon in Scandinavia is hosting a row of Nikon Solution Expos. Martin Joergensen's On Location takes you to the first one held in Copenhagen.
An assignment brought Martin Joergensen and Nikonian's On Location podcast out to do some landscape shooting.
This time on the Nikonian's On Location with your host Martin Joergensen, we're looking at composition: vanishing points, diagonal lines, symmetry.
In This sixth episode of the Nikonian's On Location with your host Martin Joergensen, we're on our knees in the garden.
We have come to the fifth episode of the Nikonian's On Location with your host Martin Joergensen, recorded on a local photowalk.
Fourth episode of the Nikonian's On Location with your host Martin Joergensen.
Hear a brief interview with Nikonians founders Bo Stahlbrandt and J. Ramon Palacios with "The Image Doctors" at the recent Nikonians ANPAT in Jackson, Wyoming.
