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Blog Archive for August, 2005

Pictures never lie.

Tue, August 30th, 2005 by Frank Lynch

Pictures never lie (yup!), but photo editors have their way. Hurricane Katrina apparently wasn't "true" enough (or rather, the photo editors of the major dailies thought they could do better). Kevin Drum of the Washington Monthly offers an interesting comparison of the highlights and contrasts used on a single photograph. Kevin doesn't profess to be a photographer, but he did notice the differences.

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William Eggleston in the Real World

Mon, August 29th, 2005 by Brandon Stone

I know a lot of us are William Eggleston fans, so I figured I'd point out this promising film about him:

Update: its run at Film Forum has been extended to the 27th of September.

Coming soon, WILLIAM EGGLESTON IN THE REAL WORLD.  Opening for a two-week exclusive run at the Film Forum in New York City beginning Wednesday, August 31st, expanding to other major markets this Fall.

WILLIAM EGGLESTON IN THE REAL WORLD at the Film Forum
Wednesday, August 31 - Tuesday, September 13
Showtimes: 1:00, 2:50, 4:40, 6:30, 8:20, 10:10
Tickets available online beginning August 24, 2005:  http://www.filmforum.org/films/eggleston.html

Also check out: http://www.egglestontrust.com/news.html

If you can actually get out to see it, let us know how it was. :)

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Pablo Korona and Justin Ouellette Do Something Wonderful

Mon, August 29th, 2005 by Nick F

video pablokorona | audio Justin Ouellette

A simply beautiful vignette shot "whilst in transitional limbo at an airport." I would love to see more of this type of collaboration. Fantastic job, you two. [Link]

Europe Photobloggers Meetup - Let us know by Aug 31st.

Wed, August 24th, 2005 by lorissa

With less than one month left we wanted to remind everyone about the Europe Photobloggers Meetup in London! It will be taking place September 23rd-25th.

If you're going, be sure to add yourself to the attendee list by August 31st, 2005.  Anyone who doesn't confirm won't get a goody bag (and won't be up for some of our great sponsored prizes!)  If your name is on the "I'll be there (100%)" list, we'll see you there!

Also, be sure to check out our current list of sponsors and their prizes.  We're very excited that so many great companies were kind enough to donate these gifts!

  • Lensbabies - 12 original lensbabies and 6 lensbaby 2.0's.
  • Lomography - 5 fisheye lomos.
  • SimplyCanvas - 3 canvas (16 x 20 inch) prints... and a buy one get one 50% discount to any Photoblogs.org members using the "PHOTOBLOG" discount code.
  • PictureCode - 2 Noise Ninja 2 Pro Bundle licenses.
  • PhotoBox - 1 free poster-size enlargement.
  • Expressions - Everyone gets a disposable camera.
  • GommaMag - 50 magazines and postcards.
  • Boinx FotoMagico - 1 free FotoMagico license.

Worksongs: Take Only Pictures, Leave Only Footprints

Tue, August 23rd, 2005 by photojunkie

Over the last year, urban exploration has really exploded in the Greater Toronto Area especially with sites such as Infiltration
leading the way through the dark. Couple this phenomenon with an
interest in photography and end up with a photoblog filled with
interesting shots of abandoned places, all within a short drive from
Toronto. Last week, I met with Andrew of worksongs.com  and we had a chance to do a bit of urban exploring of our own right in the city
.

Continue reading the interview...

In the Press: The Snowsuit Effort

Sun, August 21st, 2005 by Kathleen

I was reading my local newspaper over breakfast this past Friday morning, and what-to-my-wondering-eyes should appear but an interview with Ryan Keberly of The Snowsuit Effort!

If you don't know Ryan's work, get your crazy self over to Ryan's site immediately and witness some of the most poignant and beautifully-crafted photography you're likely to see on a photoblog.  The site alone is a work of art in its beauty and intelligent design.

Ryan photographs and interviews many homeless people on the streets of Detroit, Michigan, USA.   Ryan's work forever reminds me how important it is to work for an end to homelessness. 

Thank you, Ryan, for all you do to help the cause.

Ryan's site: http://snowsuit.net/

The Morning Call Interview: http://www.mcall.com/features/all-snowsuitblogaug19,0,2917147.story

Spotlight: Electrolite

Tue, August 2nd, 2005 by Miles

Electrolite Photoblog

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Some wonderful medium format photography from Texas photographer Shannon Richardson. I am so in love with this whole aesthetic, and Electrolite does it so well, just the right amount of Americana thrown in.

Here are some of my favourites from the blog:

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Light Tight

Tue, August 2nd, 2005 by Clays Daze

I just wanted to give a shout about how much I've enjoyed Ryan Flynn's site at light tight Flynn has got incredible talent when it comes to shooting skateboarding and journalism in general. If you've never been to light tight- you missing out.

Snaps Magazine issue 5

Tue, August 2nd, 2005 by Clays Daze

August’s theme for Snaps Magazine is Love- deadline is August 31. Send your photos to snapsmagazine@gmail.com. Also check out past issues with photos from all over the globe at www.snapsmagazine.com.

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