Link Roundup 12-06-2008
By Brian Auer • December 6th, 2008Awesome things on the web this week… as usual.
PROJECTS
- Beyond Phototips’ Photography Contest
Beyond Phototips
Susheel is giving away a couple of cool prizes — all you have to do is get creative with DETAIL. Try to dramatize a detail from some object that you would normally not have even noticed. Deadline is December 21st. - PROJECT: Iron Chef Photography – Paperclip
Neil Creek
In the latest Iron Chef Photography project, Neil challenges us to photograph… paperclips. See what you can do with such a simple object! Deadline is December 25th. - Something New – A Photography Project
DIYPhotography.net
You still have a little more time to find a partner and swap gear for a chance at a free equipment rental. Deadline is December 20th.
ARTICLES
- Turn Ho-Hum Color into WOW! with Photoshop
digital Photography School
A good quick lesson on working with LAB color space in Photoshop to punch up your colors without creating nasty artifacts. - ZORIAH: Behind the Image – The Pakistan Earthquake
ZORIAH
An absolutely stunning photo and the story behind it straight from the photographer. This type of journalism is top-notch, and it really gives you an idea of what’s happening around the world. - A Guide to Measurements in Photography – Part One
i Digital Photo
With all kinds of numbers and scales in photography, this guide lays out the essentials for understanding them. - The Headphones Pop Up Flash Diffuser
DIYPhotography.net
Here’s an easy little project for creating your own flash diffuser for use with a pop-up flash. - Create your own bargain on a dSLR this Christmas
Alphatracks
Here are a few tips for saving money on camera equipment this holiday season. - 11 Fun Lego Photos
digital Photography School
Some fantastic scenes can be created and photographed using Legos. Here are some good example photos. - 5 Tips for Great Street Photography
Collective Lens
Tips and examples for improving your street photography game. - Four Reasons to Consider Working for Free
Strobist
David Hobby presents some compelling arguments for working for free as a photographer. Before you jump to conclusions, just hear him out. - Halo Removal Tutorial
PhotoWalkPro
Here’s a good little Photoshop technique for removing halos using a combination of selection tools, selection refinements, and the clone stamp.
- 100 +1 Best Photography Blogs, Websites, Podcasts, and Magazines of 2008
Your Photo Tips
A great list of informative, entertaining, inspirational, and creative photography websites. If you’re looking to fill up your feed reader, this list is a good place to start.
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