The City of Bellingham, in Washington State, where I live, is a city of alleys. More precisely, the part of Bellingham that was built before the Second World War is a city of alleys, that portion of the city which lies more or less between the waterfront and the big highway that heads south to Seattle and north to Canada and Vancouver, arcing around the old core of Bellingham … [Read more...]
Rediscover – Understanding Sharpness
By Michael Reichmann - Originally Published March 11, 2011 What Are We Talking About? Photographers as a group are pretty hung-up on sharpness. I'm no exception. Unfortunately for some seeking the holy grail of ultimate image sharpness becomes a substitute for creating interesting and worthwhile photographs. Since the concept of sharpness is a means, not an end in itself, … [Read more...]
The Long Road – William Neill Photographer a Retrospective
We all walk the long road. Sometimes the light is all shining on me, sometimes I can barely see. What a long strange trip it has been, on this long and winding road. These lines from classic rock and roll songs pop into my head as I try to write about my four decades as a landscape photographer. You may ask yourself, how did I get here? When I was growing up, my family often … [Read more...]
Epson SC-P5000 Printer Review
The Epson SC-P5000 Printer “Executive” Summary What the Printer Is: It’s a replacement for the Epson SP4900, incorporating the new Ultrachrome HDX ink set and some design improvements described in the review. It is a production printer designed for use without many days of interruption. What the Printer is Not: The basic design and much of the printer’s operational … [Read more...]
Regarding Fine Art Nature Photography
This three-part article is not intended to be a definitive treatment of what constitutes fine art nature photography. Most likely, that argument will continue to rage for at least another hundred years. Like most long-time photographers, I have identified and followed specific operating principles for each stage of the creative process as it relates to photography. The three … [Read more...]
