Epic Edits

Awesome 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.