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Welcome! This is a place where I (Lisa) can pass along information about photography -- photo ops, new products, reviews, workshops, articles, exhibitions, etc. etc. Enjoy!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Connecticut PPA Meeting
"Free Friday" is the beginning of the 4 day long convention and trade show in Cromwell, CT
You do NOT need to be a member, just register in advance: Convention Schedule and Registration Page
If you attend on Friday and Saturday you can get six speaker for ONLY $99 ($79 for PPA members). What a deal! Come join us for this great lineup.
Used Camera Buyer at the CPPA 2010 Trade Show
Feb 7, 2010 [Sunday] 10:00AM-3:00PM Trade Show
Used Camera Buyer would like to welcome everyone to the CPPA 2010 Trade Show! Turn your used camera gear into cash! Used Camera Buyer will be attending your CPPA trade show on Feb. 7th with our checkbook. Bring us your used or unwanted camera equipment and we will convert it to CASH.
We make selling it easy. We can also answer any questions that you may have toll free at 866-735-5444 x9 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Used camera buyer will purchase all format film cameras, digital cameras, lenses, flash equipment and more. There's no need to bring backdrops, props, long roll cameras and darkroom equipment, regrettably we can not purchase these.
This is a perfect opportunity to get the NEW items you want at the show; we can write the check to your vendor. So dust off your Hasselblad, Mamiya, Canon, Nikon and Bronica and bring it to us, UsedCameraBuyer.Com at the show – see ya there!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Tim Grey "Photoshop Why and How" Workshop at Light Photographic Workshops
"Photoshop Why and How" Workshop at Light Photographic Workshops
I'm pleased to announce I will be teaching a workshop entitled "Photoshop Why and How" at Light Photographic Workshops in California, March 22-26, 2010. Even better, if you register today (by close of business on Friday, January 22, 2010) you'll receive special "early bird" pricing.
In this workshop I'll help you better understand your images, gain insight into the motivation for a given image and the vision for that image, and then show you how to produce the very best results in Photoshop. In short, if you tend to focus on "how" to apply particular adjustments instead of thinking about the "why" for those adjustments, or if you have ever opened an image and didn't know where to begin, this is the workshop for you.
This workshop will include discussion of a wide variety of issues related to producing the best results for a photographic image, critique of your images in a group environment to help you better understand what is possible and how to best approach a variety of photographic situations, and a hands-on learning experience that will help ensure you leave feeling like a master of Photoshop and the workflow necessary to produce incredible results.
This will be an incredible workshop experience, and I look forward to sharing the experience with you in order to help you realize your photographic vision.
For more information, or to register (today, so you can take advantage of the early bird discount!), go here:
Friday, January 29, 2010
Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots (Paperback)
Product Description
Now that you've bought the amazing Canon 50D, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera's features to show you exactly how to use the 50D to take great pictures. With Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Jeff Revell, and you will:• Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the 50D• Use the 50D's automatic modes to get better shots right away• Move on to the Creative zone, where you have full control over the look and feel of your images• Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more• Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits• Find out how to get great shots in low light• Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapterWith Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you'll learn not only what makes a great shot work—you'll learn how to get that shot using your 50D. And once you've got the shot, show it off!
Join the book's Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your 50D to get great shots at www.flickr.com/groups/canon_50dfromsnapshotstogreatshots
About the Author
Jeff Revell has been shooting professionally for more than 25 years, and has a wide range of expertise in everything from landscape to travel to urban photography. Widely known as the photographer behind the popular Photowalk Pro blog (revellphotography.com/blog), Jeff shares inspirational images, hosts lively discussions, and creates tutorials on digital photography techniques. In addition, he leads training classes and hands-on workshops on digital imaging technology around the globe.
Read a review here: Another Book Review: From Snap Shots to Great Shots (Canon 50D)
Andrew Zuckerman's "Bird"
Turning his camera to the world of birds, Andrew Zuckerman has a created a new body of work revealing the vivid colors, textures, and personalities of each subject in extraordinary detail.
There is also a book Bird by Andrew. I just ordered it.
Now as a photographer I just had to look and see HOW he did this. It was obvious from the three catchlights in the eyes (and the white background) that this was some a studio setup ---- but where and how?
BIRD: behind the scenes with Andrew Zuckerman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI8AnndGmQ0 behind the scenes at the National Aviary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMhtAIHybnY
he has done this with other creatures too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwKSWm47zQk
Scott Kelby's new book Photo Recipes Live
Product Description
Scott Kelby, author of the best-selling The Digital Photography Book, brings to life his "Photo Recipes" chapter—not just from this book, but from his smash best-selling follow-ups, volumes 2 and 3. In this two-hour video and companion booklet, Scott shows you exactly how it's all done, from scratch, without holding anything back.If you've ever wondered how the pros use natural light, studio light, and even direct daylight to get those amazing shots, you'll see it all here, live, as it happens. Most of the shoot takes place in an amazing New York City loft photo studio as Scott re-creates the looks he describes in the book, along with some bonus lighting set-ups that aren't in the book, to create a very special learning experience you won't find anywhere else.Everything is put together from scratch (from studio shots to location shots to product photography), all while the cameras are rolling—you see it all from the very beginning so you'll be able to re-create those same looks without spending thousands on expensive high-end equipment. Best of all, Scott explains everything in simple, plain English, just like he'd tell a friend, using the same casual, conversational style that made his series of books a worldwide sensation. If you've ever wondered "how they do it," you're about to find out in this amazing DVD/book combo that shows how easy this all can be—once you know the secrets.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Al Ward's ActionFx ONLY $20
I have a membership with Al Ward's ActionFx. There are LOTS of brushes, actions, etc. etc. to help enhance your photography. It is well worth the membership ($20 if you act now). Lisa
Al Ward is offering your a Full 1 Year Membership for $20.00. Using the coupon code below will get you the discount and give you access to my entire downloads database, (currently 135,000 downloads) as well as all the new content I'm posting daily. I have an additional 300,000 Photoshop and Elements presets, Digiscrapping embellishents and Photographer tools ready to add as time allows, so it will be well worth your investment.
This offer is good for first time memberships, renewals and extensions to current active memberships.
To take advantage of this, Enter the Coupon Code at the bottom of the sign-up page:
Coupon Code: 6E3526306E http://actionfx.com/amember/signup.php
Photoshop Tools- General Links
Tools for Photographers and Photography
Tools for Digital Scrapbooking
Tools for Photoshop Customization
By contributing, you can share your knowledge of camera equipment with everyone. If you would like to add or correct any information on this site, sign up for a user account here (this is simple and free), log in, and click any "edit" link. You can browse the Help section, e.g. to learn how to add images, and play around in the Sandbox, if you'd like to see how the site works before actually making changes.
The company was founded in 1933 with the name Seiki Kōgaku Kenkyūjo (or Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory) by the co-founder Yoshida Gorō and his brother-in-law Uchida Saburō, funded by Mitarai Takeshi, a close friend of Uchida. Its original purpose was to research into the development of quality cameras. In June 1934 they released their first camera, the Kwanon (pronounced kannon), named after the Buddhist bodhisattva of mercy of the same name. The following year the camera's name was changed to the less overtly religious Canon (pronounced kyanon). The company changed its name to Canon Camera in 1947, and to Canon in 1969.
The company was founded in 1917 as Nippon Kōgaku Kōgyō K.K. with the merger of two Japanese optical firms with military connections. The company's first camera lenses were designed in the 1920s by Heinrich Acht, who was invited with a team of German engineers. After the departure of Acht, the lens design department was taken over by Sunayama Kakuya. The first lens mounted on a camera for civil use was the Anytar 12cm f/4.5 made in the early 1930s, renamed Nikkor in 1932.
Shoot the stripes in Bandhavgarh National Park
Its high time to visit Bandhavgarh NP as 4 females raising 12 cubs in tourist zone. Four males and six young females are added bouns. Join me on this exciting tour to the absolute best place here is India for Tigers - amazing grasslands and the rocky terrains gives you best image backgrounds. Our itinerary has been custom planned for the serious wildlife/bird photographer. Accomodations and transport will be very comfortable and professional. Hotels chosen for the trip provide great photo opportunities literally at their doorstep and every room will have seperate watch tower for bird photography in afternoon sessions. Hotel is luxury one with swimming pool , AC rooms, amazing Madhya Pradesh cousines and rich range of wines and spirits. And don't be afraid to bring your all lenses, as we may need smallest one to biggest gun. We will be having 14 safaris in Park and You will not get back home without amazing photos of Tigers, Deers, Wild bores and central India bird species. My word on it.
We will have private vehicles during the entire safari, with only 3 person per Gypsy which otherwise can accomodate six persons , plus one guide and driverBring as much gear as you can. Game viewing is done in open 4x4 vehicles and you will be led by some of the leading guides in Bandhavgarh. Less number of participants makes sure that I will be with you atleast once in morning or evening ride.
Price: US$ 2999 per person ( I bet you won't find better price ) on twin sharing basis. 500 US$ for single supplementIncludes: Hotels, domestic Travel form Jabalpur to Tala and return to Jabalpur in AC SUV , ground transfers, all meals, unlimited bottled mineral water, entry fees of park , Guide fees & tips.
Excludes : Alcoholic Drinks and beverages
Group size: Only 5, so hurry up!
Dates: March 7th to 13th, April 2nd to 8th, April 15th to April 21st, May 2nd to May 8th, May 12th to 18th, May 25th to 31st, June 2nd to June 8th and final June 12th to June 18th JuneSpecial Groups :-
Please shoot an e-mail For full details please e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com , Do visit www.tigersofindia.net for previous years images and you can find lot of them here on BPN in wild life forum
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
iPhone photo contest
Win thousands of dollars in prizes - Celebrity Judges select the winners!
Apple's iPhone is rewriting the rules of mobile imaging. Adorama, a leading photographic and computer reseller, recognizes the power and innovation that the iPhone is contributing to the world of photography.
Utilize the power of your iPhone to share your most inspiring and boundary‐pushing images.
Enter now for your chance to Win!
Take a photo with your iPhone
Use the apps of your choice to edit your photo
One - $1,000 Adorama Gift Certificate
Estimated value: $1000.00
The Grand Prize will be awarded to one winner. An Adorama Gift Certificate allows you to choose how much you want to spend. Because no camera/optics dealer offers greater value and selection than Adorama. One Grand Prize winner will be getting a lot with this $1,000.00 gift certificate.
Ten Wacom Tablets
Estimated value: $129.95
The second place prize will be awarded to ten winners: Bamboo Craft Pen & Touch is the perfect tool for unleashing your creativity! Get hands-on with your projects using both pen and Multi-Touch input for your computer. Multi-Touch enables you to navigate and work with your creative assets quickly and easily. The pressure-sensitive pen lets you create your own art, edit photos, add embellishments, and provide apersonal touch with your natural handwriting and doodles.
Fifteen Canon Wireless Printers
Estimated value: $129.95
The third place prize will be awarded to fifteen winners. The Pixma MP560 Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer lets you easily print from anywhere around the house enjoying incredible 9600 x 2400 maximum color dpi with a minimum color droplet size of 1pl and a individual ink tank system. So, you can print beautiful borderless photos up to 8.5" x 11" or crisp, clean documents and enjoy incredible quality. The Pixma MP560 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One perfectly blends performance and convenience. Its built-in two-sided printing can save you paper and help the environment so you can be efficient and eco-friendly, all at the same time. The new Auto Photo Fix II feature automatically adjusts and helps to correct your photos and you can preview images before you print on its built-in 2.0" LCD. Plus, quickly access and select the function of your choice with the Easy Scroll Wheel. Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology enables your copies to maintain the integrity of the original. For the scanner in you, the Auto Scan Mode automatically recognizes the type of original you are scanning and saves it with the appropriate settings.
Thirty - $100 Adorama Gift Certificates
Estimated value: $100.00
The fourth prize will be awarded to thirty winners. An Adorama Gift Certificate allows you to choose how much you want to spend. Because no camera/optics dealer offers greater value and selection than Adorama. Thirty fourth place winners will be getting a lot with this $100.00 gift certificate.
Twenty-Five $50 Apple App Store Gift Cards
The fifth prize will be awarded to twenty-five winners. The App Store gift card lets you choose from thousands of apps for your iPhone, and get music, movies, and more - all from iTunes.
Gift certificate terms and conditions apply. See apple.com for more details.
200 copies of "The Best Camera" Book
Estimated value: $19.99 The sixth price will be awarded to two-hundred winners.
The Best Camera is the One That's With YouA beacon of creativity with boundless energy, Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, director, and social artist. In The Best Camera Is The One That's With You, Chase reimagines, examines, and redefines the intersection of art and popular culture through images shot with his iPhone.
25 copies of "The iPhone Book"
Estimated value: $15.99
The seventh price will be awarded to twenty-five winners.
The iPhone Book, Third Edition with Scott Kelby and Terry White."Most iPhone users are only using 10% of the iPhone's features and many are amazed at the things the iPhone can do by just downloading an app or two." If that sounds familiar to you, no other book out there will get you up-to-speed faster on what can be done with an iPhone than this book."
10 - 26 page 12"x12" Photobooks
Estimated value: $63.00
The eighth prize will be awarded to ten winners.
The AdoramaPix Real Photobook...not just a book with pictures.All the features of high-end albums, including pages amde of real, archival photo paper, 100% lay-flat binding, custom-design hard covers, professional color corrections and more!
Each contestant will be awarded one 12" x 12", 26 page photobook, a $63.00 value.For more details and information about AdoramaPix photobooks visit adoramapix.com.
Submit your photo here, or email it to firstname.lastname@example.com
Tell us how you created your photos and what apps were used, and earn a chance at winning one of many exciting prizes!
Want to just vote for an app? No problem, you can still win prizes! Just click here.
Read the contest requirements.
Workshops & Tours Adirondack Photography Institute
Adirondack Photography Institute
Black & White for the Color Photographer with Greg Miller April 16-18 Newburgh, NY
Spring Waterfalls of the Finger Lakes with Mark Bowie and Joe LeFevre June 10-13 Ithaca, NY
Springtime Wildlife Photography with Eric Dresser June 20-23 Inlet, NY
Lake Ontario Basic Digital Photography with Joe LeFevre June 24-27 Oswego, NY
Annual Alumni Workshopwith John Radigan July 18-21 Inlet, NY
Photographing the Night Landscape with Mark Bowie August 1-4 Inlet, NY
Adirondack Waters with Mark Bowie August 15-18 Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Fall in the Mountains with Carl Heilman September 26-29 Lake Placid, NY
A Nature of Possibility RetreatwithJohn RadiganSeptember 26-October 1 Inlet, NY
Adirondack Fall Photo Workshop with Mark Bowie October 3-6 North Creek, NY
The Contemplative Landscape with George DeWolfe October 3-8 Inlet, NY
Fall Color in the Hudson Valley with Greg Miller October 15-17 Newburgh, NY
EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT. We offer a 5% discount to those registering by the early registration date for a program.
NOTE - The discounts below may not be combined. However, registrants may combine one of the discounts below with the Early Registration Discount, to qualify for the maximum 10% off.
Alumni DiscountAPI owes a debt of gratitude to our alumni for their continuing support. In recognition of this we offer a 5% discount to individuals who have previously participated in our programs.
Camera Club Discount API recognizes the importance of the many fine camera clubs and membership organizations. After verifying your membership in the organization we will extend a 5% discount to you on the cost of registration. North American Nature Photographers Association; New England Camera Club Council
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies
The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies
Tuesday, January 26 at 8 pm ET/PT on NOVA
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.
Orange-and-black wings fill the sky as NOVA charts one of nature's most remarkable phenomena: the epic migration of monarch butterflies across North America. NOVA's filmmakers followed monarchs on the wing throughout their extraordinary odyssey. To capture a butterfly's point of view, camera operators used a helicopter, ultralight, and hot-air balloon for aerial views along the butterflies' transcontinental route. "The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies" director Nick de Pencier describes his attempts to fly like a butterfly and other adventures making the film.
Find that and more on the program's companion website.
Watch the program online now.
lens rental company located in Central Connecticut
Want to try before you buy? Need a special lens for a trip, or special shoot?
Let me introduce you to the lens rental company located in Central Connecticut
Wide selection of Nikon, Canon, Sigma and other lenses.
- Local pick-up by appointment
- Available for contact 24/7
- Low rental prices and excellent quality
Governor's Footguard Dog Show Feb 21
Governor's Footguard Dog Show Feb 21 http://www.governorsfootguard.com/dogshow/
Feb, 21, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
XL Center Exhibition Hall 1 Civic Center Plaza Hartford, CT 06106
An AKC sanctioned all breed, obedience and junior dog show. Public is invited to watch the competition and meet the dog owners and handlers.
ADMISSION: Adults $8
About the Foot Guard Dog Show... Since the 1920's, the First Company Governor's Foot Guard Athletic Association has sponsored, with a small number of exceptions, an annual AKC sanctioned dog show. The current format of the show is All Breed, Obedience and Junior Showmanship (AB/O/JSHW). Dogs entered in our show compete for championship points. We generally have around 1200 dogs entered in our show representing all seven groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding) and representing about 140 different breeds. These entrants come from all over the United States and Canada. Our show is held, generally, on the third Sunday in February of the year. We partner with the Elm City Kennel Club, who holds their show the day prior to ours and we use the same venue. For the past several years, that venue has been the XL Center in Hartford, CT. The Hartford Obedience Training Club runs the obedience trials at our show. Our dog show superintendent is MB-F, Inc. of Greensboro, NC, one of the premier dog show producers and managers in the United States. Some of the proceeds of our dog show are used to fund two scholarships that are given to pre-veterinary students at the University of Connecticut; one attending the School of Agriculture and one attending the School of Natural Resources. In addition to our AKC sanctioned show, we also hold a match dog show sometime in late September or early October. This is an informal or 'practice' show so no championship points are awarded. Instead, it is an opportunity for dogs and handlers to learn how to show. Our match show is held and the First Company Governor's Horse Guard reservation in Avon, CT. Questions or comments? Contact us at email@example.com
Monday, January 25, 2010
Macro Boot Camp Presented by Mike Moats
Sponsored by Tamron – Lensbaby – Nik Software – Hunt's Photo – Helicon Focus – PhotoFlex - Outdoor Photo Gear
This will be an in depth unique three days of learning, fun, and entertainment. It is for the beginner to the advanced photographer wanting to learn more about the macro world in nature.
Where; The Embassy Suites Hotel, Livonia, Michigan (just outside Detroit)
Dates and Times : March 26th 5:00pm – 8:00pm March 27th 9:00am – 5:00pm March 28th 9:00am – 2:00pm
Mike will cover macro lenses, Lensbabies, the best tripods and heads for macro, special macro accessories, stacking images with Helicon Focus, reversing lenses. Composing, and learning how to see the artwork in nature. Learn how to control depth of field. See how to build a collapsible enclosed plexiglas wind shield for shooting flowers. Camera positioning for that perfect background. When and how to use reflectors, diffusers, plamps, focusing rails, and more.
Mike shows his image processing using Photoshop and Nik Software. Bring your camera because Tamron and Lensbaby will be providing lens for you to try out. Mike will have subjects set up for you to shoot. You will have a chance to win door prizes from our sponsors. Sales on many of the products you see at the workshop will be offered in a Hunt's Photo flyer. Bring some of your macro photos to show each other. The Embassy Hotel will offer special room rates for this event. Lunch on Saturday and Sunday included in the price of the workshop.
Limited to forty participants, so don't wait to register or you may miss out. If you register and pay before January 1st, you will receive a free PDF of Mike's e-book, "Running A Successful Nature Photography Business" ($59.00 value).
Cost $149.00 For more information or to register by credit card, call Mike at (586)770-3992.
Or register online at MikeMoatsBooks.com
Mike Moats www.tinylandscapes.com
Macro Boot Camp
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Fall Foliage workshop Maine October JOHN PAUL CAPONIGRO
Fall Foliage
Oct 15-18
Tuition: $1250 (no lab fee!)
Register Online or call 207-354-0578. Space is limited!
How to Prepare
Class Size: Limited to 12
Limited class size and selective enrollment ensures that topics covered may be adjusted for the needs of the group and participants receive individual attention.
Workshop Overview
Breathtaking is the word for the destinations visited during this week. This is a tour of jewels along the dramatic Maine seacoast while it is flooded with autumnal color. We'll visit Acadia National Park, Pemaquid Point, the Union lakes region, and many tucked away treasures along the the St. George River Valley (including some spots only the locals know about). Harvest season finds the air exhilaratingly crisp setting forest canopies and blueberry fields afire with stunning reds, oranges, and yellows. My private studio will be our home base where demonstrations will take place and from which we will make daily excursions. Reviews of participant's work during the week are conducted in studio, in transit, and on location. Get ready for a non-stop week of making images.
Participants may wish to take extra time on the weekends before or after the workshop to visit nearby islands (Monhegan, Vinalhaven, or Isleboro) or continue on to the White Mountains in Vermont.
"I expected pretty much just a tour with guidence available, and was blown away by how much it was about creativity from the inside out, rather than the typical workshop. It was really about us and our process of seeing, looking and creating against a backdrop of fall colors. The exercises were well thought out and built on each other ... this is a workshop that is really head and shoulders above all the other I've been to. "
- Susan Beveridge, Fall Foliage - October, 2008
Digital imaging has been revolutionizing photography and liberating photographers for over a decade. Today the possibilities for photographic image-making appear limitless. The new potentials of digital imaging aren't unlocked in the lab alone. Once you fully understand the possibilities and begin to integrate them into your practice, you will start making photographs in new ways, hopefully even ways all your own.
That's what this week is for. After new working methods and perceptual patterns have been suggested, participants will be encouraged to make new images employing both historical and contemporary methods, searching for an optimal balance tailored for each inpidual. You'll find a balance that's best for you. For some this week will be an introduction to the possibilities, for others it will be about tying them all together. It will be a complete immersion for everyone. The most important thing to bring is an open mind.
Freeman Patterson offers excellent advice. List all of the rules of photography. And break them. If you do this, you'll develop a better understanding of the medium. I recommend you take this advice one step further. List all of your rules of photography. And break them. You'll either find confirmation that what you're doing is right for you or you'll make new breakthroughs.
Daily readings, discussions, demonstrations, and assignments will guide inpidual explorations. Once an optimal image adjustment strategy (including converting images with Camera Raw and sharpening) has been outlined and detailed, I'll demonstrate and you'll learn techniques such as how to expand format, extend depth of field, increase dynamic range, paint with light, use creative focus effects, convert color to black-and-white, and much more.
Participants need a digital camera, portable computer, and Adobe Photoshop. Manufacturer loans may be available. Photographic skills, an open mind, and curiosity are the primary requirements for this week. Students will be required to have only a general understanding of digital imaging, though some experience with Photoshop is recommended. The more you bring to the week, the more you'll take back.
This workshop is right for you if
You want to explore the full potential of photography and your personal vision while making photographs at inspiring locations, receiving feedback on your images as you make them.
Workshop requirements
A basic comfort level with Photoshop is required for all of John Paul's sessions.
My DVD series R/Evolution offers excellent resources to help you prepare for my workshops and review core material presented long afterwards. Find out more about my DVDs. Click Here
Tiffen's Steadicam Smoothee is an image stabilizer that will work with the Apple iPhone 3Gs.
Read the article here: http://www.creativepro.com/article/new-steadicam-makes-iphone-video-rock-solid
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Raising a stink over printer ink
an article in the LA Times...By Steve Everly
"Officials who regulate weights and measures for states are preparing for a showdown with manufacturers over how ink cartridges are labeled."
"Most printer manufacturers, except Kodak, sell the printers at low cost and then earn big profits on the cartridges. The American Consumer Institute in a study in late 2008 said that consumers were being lured into a bad deal by buying the lower-cost printers and then overpaying an estimated $6 billion per year for the cartridges."
read the entire article here: Raising a stink over printer ink
Layer Fundamentals in Photoshop CS4
From DPS
Layer Fundamentals in Photoshop CS4
This photoshop tutorial will explain how and when to use layers for various situations in CS4.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Les Campbell's matting course
Just received this email from Elaine, Les Campbell's assistant, about a new round of print matting and framing classes coming up at Les's home at Sky Meadow. While Les normally does this over 3 Saturday mornings but in the past, he has done it for folks from Connecticut over 1 Saturday morning and the next Saturday morning and part of the afternoon, to cut down on the driving to and from Connecticut. If you want to learn how to mount, mat, and frame your prints, this is an excellent way and place to learn. Besides the class fee, there are charges for the materials used but Les marks these items up only 10% over his costs to keep the total costs down.
Since Les does not have internet access, Elaine requests that folks interested in taking the course email her at her address: firstname.lastname@example.com .
Les and I will be offering Saturday workshops for $30 beginning February 6, 2010. If interested please email me - we can only take four people at a time. Will extend into March if there is demand. Let me know. Elaine
High ISO, Low Noise
The Digital Decisive Moment
We're entering an era of new possibilities, where low-noise and high-ISO digital capture is defining new aesthetics. And it's not just about low-light shooting.
By William Sawalich
Read the entire article here: http://www.digitalphotopro.com/technique/camera-technique/the-digital-decisive-moment.html
Getting the most for your money is on everyone's mind these days.
Check out this selection of Sunrise Birding tours priced UNDER $2000!
ARIZONA HUMMINGBIRD MADNESS, August 2010 -- $1850 -- Details at http://www.sunrisebirding.com/10AZ_hummers/
BRAZIL: GUAPI ASSU BIRD LODGE & REGUA, October 2010 -- $1995 -- Details at http://www.sunrisebirding.com/10BrazilAF/
HUNGARY: KISKUNSAG NATIONAL PARK, May 2010 -- $1695 -- Details at http://www.sunrisebirding.com/10hungary/
NEW YORK STATE SPRING WEEKEND, May 2010 -- $595 -- Details at http://www.sunrisebirding.com/10NYSWeekend/
PANAMA CANOPY TOWER, July 2010 -- $1995 -- Details at http://www.sunrisebirding.com/10Panama/
PANAMA CANOPY LODGE, July 2010 -- $1350 -- Details at http://www.sunrisebirding.com/10Panama/
SPANISH PYRENEES, June 2010 -- $1995 -- Details at http://www.sunrisebirding.com/10pyrenees/
TEXAS, BIG BEND & THE DAVIS MOUNTAINS, April 2010 -- $1995 -- Details at http://www.sunrisebirding.com/10bigbend/
Offering excellent birding opportunities at great value while maintaining the highest standards.
That's what we are all about! For these and other fantastic birding and wildlife tours, go to www.sunrisebirding.com
For the latest news, go to http://www.sunrisebirding.com/news/
Good Birding!
Gina Nichol
"Moon Over Hernandez" An insight into Ansel Adams
The workings of and the insight into this photograph by Ansel's son, Michael.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wacom Intuos3 9x12 for sale
If you use Photoshop or Elements to edit you will LOVE the Wacom. Just try drawing a circle with your mouse! The pen is much more natural in your hand and makes editing MUCH easier! I have a Wacom Cintiq and I have an Intuos3 6x8 for my laptop. Just reply to this email if you would like to buy it from Tom.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
CT-PPA FREE TRADE SHOW at annual convention
We have 2 special offers for camera enthusiasts and/or potential CPPA members.
Friday Feb 5th is Free Friday!
3 nationally know speakers presenting their programs.
Sunday Feb 7th is FREE Trade Show Day!
We have free passes to enjoy our vendor trade show on Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Go to the website http://www.ctppa.com/ for more information.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Canon 600mm for sale
Canon 600 f4.0 For Sale
Delivered New USA Jan08
B&H price Today $8150
Jim's Price $6150 (includes a LensCoat, a $99 value)
It is in excellent condition
Please email Jim [email@example.com] or stop in the store if you are interested.
Jim Zipp
The Fat Robin Wild Bird and Nature Shop 3000 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT 06518
Jim Zipp Bird Photography www.JimZippPhotography.com
TriFlash Bracket
TriFlash Bracket
The TriFlash is a unique bracket to allow photographers to attach up to three flash guns on to one light stand. The bracket also features an umbrella socket so the gun(s) can be used with or without a shoot through or reflective umbrella. Whether you are looking for increased overall power or a quicker recycling time with the guns on lower power, the TriFlash will be a valuable addition to your kit.
A new iPhone app for all of you BIRDERS
BirdsEye -- A new iPhone app for all of you BIRDERS
Discover which birds are actually being seen nearby. Get instant access to the local bird life – whether you're at home or on the road.
Browse the map of 25,000 birding hotspots, and see which birds have been observed at each. You will always know where your best birding opportunities are.
Looking for a special bird? BirdsEye can show you where any one of 847 North American species has been seen recently – and even give you directions.
Record which birds you've seen, and BirdsEye will constantly help you find new life birds.
Lisa's note, what you do not have a lifelist yet??? It's time!
Birdseye will help you find those birds that you are searching for. It uses eBird data to show you on a map where and when a particular species has been reported and gives you directions to the location where it can be found.
Stunning photographs from the VIREO collection at the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Four hours of brilliant bird calls and song from the Macaulay Library of Sound.
Personal insights from field guide author Kenn Kaufman on finding each bird.
Content for 377 additional species is available through the BirdsEye store.
Monday, January 18, 2010
How to Take Great Photos with the Canon D-SLR System
Product Description
This exciting new guide is a must-have for every Canon owner! It's tailored specifically to working with Canon equipment, and designed to help Canon shooters use their systems more effectively and make informed decisions when purchasing equipment.
Not only will Rob Sheppard teach you how to use every feature and function, along with creative and practical photographic methods, but he also provides easy-to-understand instructions on how to execute these techniques using a variety of Canon cameras.
About the Author
ROB SHEPPARD has had a long-time and nationally recognized commitment to helping photographers connect with digital imaging technology. He was the founding editor of PCPhoto and Outdoor Photographer magazines, and is the author/photographer of over a dozen photo books, including Magic of Digital Nature Photography, the PCPhoto Digital SLR Handbook, and the Epson Complete Guide to Digital Printing. He also writes a column in Outdoor Photographer called "Digital Horizons" and teaches around the country. His photography has been published in many magazines.
NEW Canon 50D with Battery Grip for sale
Len got a 7D for Christmas, but little did his generous wife know that he had just purchased a Canon 50D. So he is selling the new in the box Canon 50D with Battery grip. Email Len if you are interested firstname.lastname@example.com
My camera I wish to sell is Canons 50D body only, software, wires, etc. (still in the box) with battery grip (new, in the box) for $1100
Thanks, Len Acuzzo
Yellowstone May 29-June 5th 2010 Workshop
For more information visit http://www.franzfoto.com/workshops.php?itemid=34
D. Robert Franz
Franzfoto Intstructional Tourshttp://www.franzfoto.com/workshops.php
Inkjet Printing Done Right with Eduardo Angel NYC
You have the right photo printer, but are you using it the right way? After this seminar, you will be able to make prints at home that look like they came from a custom photo lab. We'll discuss printer technologies, basic color management and the proper use of the print driver.
You will be thrilled with your end results!
About the Instructor
Eduardo Angel was born and raised in Colombia, spent adolescence traveling to 500 cities in over 30 countries and is now based in Brooklyn, New York. He has a Bachelor's degree in Architecture as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has been exhibited and published extensively and among his clients he has the New York Magazine and the Chicago Architectural Foundation. He has experience with studio and location lighting, color management, RAW workflow, wide format printing, and all the major professional digital manipulation and shooting applications.
Fee: $35.00
If this class is filled, please add yourself to the waitlist by clicking the "Register" button and entering your name and email address. We will contact you if there is an opening or additional class offered.
When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Calumet New York 22 W. 22nd Street New York, New York 10010
Capacity: 15 (13 remaining)
10% off your camera or lens rental
10% off your camera or lens rental
I have borrowed lenses from them before and they were great! Use them to try out a new lens before deciding to purchase it, to rent a lens that you only need once in a while, etc. Lisa
Use promo code "2010" before checkout to get 10% off your rental. Discount runs through January 31st
PDN phto annual
PDN wants to see your most compelling, provocative, and emotional work.
Submit your best photos online by January 25.Winners and their work will be featured in the May issue of PDN and on the website; they will be invited to an awards celebration in New York.Photographers can also apply for the Arnold and Augusta Newman Foundation and Maine Media Workshops Scholarship and Prize for New Directions in Creative Photographic Portraiture of $15,000 and a solo exhibition at the Farnsworth Art Museum; and the Marty Forscher Fellowship, which will award cash grants to students and young professionals with a talent for humanistic photography.
Visit pdnphotoannual.com for more information.
How to avoid lens flare
A very different approach by Ron Niebrugge
"When photographing directly into the sun, especially with zoom lenses, it seems like lens flare is almost impossible to avoid. I thought I would share a little trick that I have used for the last few years for eliminating flare. I capture two images, one that includes the sun and flare, and one where I block the sun and eliminate the flare as you can see above. I then combine the two images using photomerge in Photoshop keeping most of the image on the right except for the portion of the image where you see my fingers."
Sunday, January 17, 2010
CA State Park photography permits
Just spoke with Helene Dervishian, the CA State Parks photography permit coordinator. You must now have a permit to photograph in the CA State Parks if it looks like you're a professional (i.e. nice camera or setting up shots that take time) according to her. Permits vary by county, park, and visit. For a simple still photography permit they are free, but the state review fee is $65 for each (possibly good for up to 6 months) a longer time period costs up to $200. You cannot get a blanket one year CA State Park permit. You must have photography insurance to finish the application. I have all the guidelines and contact information and can email them to you if you're interested. It sounds like photographing in CA state parks is becoming a bureaucratic nightmare. Without a permit, citations will be issued.
More information can be found here: http://www.film.ca.gov/ContactUs/index.html here: http://www.largeformatphotography.info/photo-permits/ and here: http://www.film.ca.gov/Permits/index.html
Helene Dervishian specifically stated still photography with a SLR camera, and that permit review is $65 (permit is free). I know people who were warned that they would be cited if they didn't stop taking photographs. Some places are more agressive than others I guess.
The Polaroid PoGo instant digital camera includes an inkless printer equipped with ZINK technology.
The first Polaroid branded ZINK-enabled product, the Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer is a pocket-sized mobile printer that creates ZINK prints wirelessly from a Bluetooth®-enabled camera phone or via USB with a PictBridge-enabled digital camera and is available worldwide.
Read the rest of the article and see the photos here
101 Photoshop Tips in 5
Deke McClelland's uncensored, unregulated, and frankly unwise videos on the topics of computer graphics, digital imaging, and the unending realm of creative manipulations.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
600mm lens for sale
That means that he is his 24 month old Canon 600 (USA). We went over and saw it and it is in excellent condition. It has had a lenscoat on it since it was a newborn! LOL
New from B&H they are $8050. He is selling it for $6000, including the lenscoat.
Please email Jim [email@example.com] or stop in the store if you are interested.
Jim Zipp
The Fat Robin Wild Bird and Nature Shop
3000 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT 06518
Jim Zipp Bird Photography www.JimZippPhotography.com
Welcome to Photography COURSE NYC
You asked for it, you got it: a short course on all the basics! Geared towards beginning photographers, this class explains everything from camera operation to printing options. Topics include ISO, shutter speeds and aperture settings, fill flash, composition techniques, lens selection, and more. These principles will help you gain better control of your photography and creative vision. Bring your camera and your questions.Skill level: BeginnerFee: $35
Please note that most classes require a 48-hour notice for a 100% refund. Those valued at $100 or more require a 7-day notice for a full refund. If this class is filled, please add yourself to the waitlist by clicking the "Register" button and entering your name and email address. We will contact you if there is an opening or additional class offered.
Saturday, January 30, 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, March 6, 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Calumet New York 22 W. 22nd Street New York, New York 10010
Capacity: 15 (9 remaining)
20th Annual Winter Carnivale
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 21, 2010 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The 20th Annual Winter Carnivale, Art Gallery Opening Receptions and Ice Carving Competition in Chester Center
To give you an idea here is the 2009 line-up. Stay tuned for the 2010 information as they finalize it. http://www.visit-chester.com/major_annual_events/Winter_Carnivale.html
Chester Winter Carnivale Sunday, February 15th 2009. Please join us on Sunday, February 15th, as Chester celebrates its 19th Annual Winter Carnivale from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in Chester center rain, snow or shine. Free. There will be food by local restaurants and the Chester Rotary, and street performers in the town center. The ice carving competition will take place from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot behind 4 Water Street with judging shortly after. Spectators may vote for their favorite sculpture to win the "People's Choice Award." The "Chilly Chili Cook Off" will be held at the Chester Hose Company Fire House, 6 High Street, from 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Chester Hose Company. Attendees can purchase tickets at the door for $4.00, which allows them to taste all the wonderful chili and vote for their favorite. And last but not least, festively decorated tractors will parade up and down Main Street beginning at 2:00 p.m. at North Quarter Park, in the highly anticipated Chester Tractor Parade. Tractors can be dangerous. Please keep children on the sidewalks. Prize offered for best decorated tractor. Parking is available at the Maple Street and Water Street lots.http://www.visit-chester.com/ or call Leif Nilsson at 860-526-2077 for more information.Click Here to Register For the Ice Carving Competition!
From NEW YORK: Take I-95 north to exit 69 for route 9 north, drive to exit 6, at the bottom of the off ramp, make a right then drive one mile to center of town. Park anywhere.
From Springfield, MA. / Hartford, CT. Take I-91 south to route 9 south drive to exit 6, then make a left at the bottom of the exit, drive one mile to the center of town. Park anywhere.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Epson P-6000 Multimedia Picture Viewer $100 Rebate
Put a screen and a card reader on a portable hard drive, and you have a pretty special device—one that can store and review shots wherever you are.
Epson's P-6000 Multimedia Viewer is just that useful gadget.
Fill a memory card while shooting, and plug it in to the P-6000. You can transfer images to the unit's 80GB hard drive in a snap—a great strategy for backing-up or freeing space on memory cards. As you zoom and pan through your photos, you'll be able to confirm image quality accurately: the P-6000's 4" screen displays over 16.7 million colors.
Since the viewer weighs just a pound and is under 6" wide, it conveniently fits into a shoulder bag with the rest of your gear.
And with a $100 mail-in rebate available through March 31, the P-6000 is a convenient fit in your equipment budget too.
Start Storing on the Go with the Epson P-6000 »
Get Details on the $100 P-6000 Mail-in Rebate »
29th Annual CT Flower & Garden Show Hartford Feb 18-21
Peter Piccone: Enhancing Your Habitat for Songbirds & Butterflies 3:30 PM Friday
Michael Corcoran: Birdscaping: Native Plants for Our Native Birds 3:30 PM Saturday
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Canon's enormous 5200mm F/14 DSLR lens
Canon's enormous 5200mm F/14 DSLR lens -- this 5200mm is more than 6-feet long and weighs about 220-pounds. Minimum focus distance? 120 meters, which is just a shade under 400 feet.
See the video too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRq18WpQZC0&feature=player_embedded
The Slanted Lens Lighting Series™, volume 1!
The Slanted Lens Lighting Series™, volume 1! Produced by: Jay P. Morgan for PHOTOFLEX®
Planning on getting (or giving) a new HD camera over the holidays? Here's a great tutorial that will walk you through all the set ups for the new generation of Canon® and Nikon® DSLR cameras with HD video.
Produced by renowned commercial photographer Jay P. Morgan, whose client list includes such names as NBC, CBS Records, Showtime, Warner Bros., Orion and Columbia Pictures shares easy and insightful tips on how to get your camera to perform to get the shot you want. Regardless of your ability level.
Set in a Normal Rockwell meets Gary Larson story line, this will probably be the most entertaining tutorial you've ever taken. You'll almost forget you're learning! Check out the DVD trailer and request your FREE DVD today while supplies last.
Click here to request your copy today (use promotional code JPPHFX and pay just $4.95 for shipping/US addresses only) and learn some tricks from the master. Available in English and Spanish versions. It's also a great addition to any photographic gift this holiday season.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
"Capture the Possibilities" May 23, 2010 George D. Lepp seminar
"Capture the Possibilities" George D. Lepp seminar May 23, 2010
In the age of digital, photography is still the same—but everything's different! Exciting new equipment, capture techniques, and software programs are redefining the field by overcoming the limitations previously set by film and expanding the possibilities for expression of every photographer's creative vision.Today's digital photography involves mastering the inter-related processes of image capture and optimization. How we approach each subject determines the range of possibility for its portrayal, so get it right from the start. As George will demonstrate, there are no limits! You'll learn how to create magnificent panoramas (even macro panoramas) and high-resolution "gigaramas," maximize your options with expanded ISO, photograph lightning in the daytime, get unlimited depth of field for landscape and macro applications, and achieve perfect exposure with HDR composites or multiple-processing of a single image. And it's time to embrace action—and stop action—with time-lapse movies created with your DSLR and the high-resolution video capabilities of many of the new cameras. It's a whole new approach made easy with your familiar lenses and simple, efficient editing software!In this seminar, George Lepp will share his many creative approaches to landscape, macro, and wildlife subjects to help you get every shoot right from the very beginning. Illustrated by George's masterful imagery and seasoned with wit, this program is a must-see for nature and outdoor photographers who are ready to embrace all the possibilities of digital capture and composition. You'll be inspired and energized, and ready to get better results and more enjoyment from your photography!
DATE: May 23, 2010
SEMINAR SCHEDULE Check-In: 8:00-9:00 Seminar: 9:00-12:00 Lunch: 12:00-1:00 Seminar: 1:00-4:00
LOCATION: Rome Commons Ballroom; South Campus University of Connecticut626 Gilbert Road Ext.Storrs, CT 06269
ADMISSION: $49.00 (Includes morning coffee/danish and lunch) Each person must register individually but you may pay for more than one person at the same time.
"Trophy Texas Whitetails" Nature Photography Workshop
Big Bucks and Much, Much, More!
Join Outdoor Photo Workshops for our "Trophy Texas Whitetails" photography workshop. We have been given exclusive access to photograph trophy class Texas White-tailed Bucks on a private ranch near San Antonio, Texas, where we will have unparalleled opportunities to photograph these incredible animals, while providing an in-depth photography education experience as well!. For those keeping score, these bucks average between 140 and 170, think magazine cover monster bucks! In addition to whitetail bucks there are tons of other photo opportunities, including does and fawns, Texas birds, and more. We have four solid days of photography on the ranch, giving you plenty of opportunities to get those cover shots you are dreaming of, so join us this fall for the amazing Whitetail Bucks of Texas!
Click Here to see photos taken by past participants on this workshop!
About Us - OPW offers you the best in outdoor adventure and nature photography workshops, helping you improve your photography and make great images in a fun and relaxed setting. We believe in a laid back atmosphere where we can all have a good time, while making sure you get the photo instruction you need, and the photos you dream of. Please review the details for this workshop below and feel free to email or call us with any questions.
Location – Seguin, TX
Dates – October 29th - November 2nd, 2010
Photography Skill Level - Any, Beginner to Pro Activity Level - Low.
We will be photographing wildlife at a variety of locations on the ranch, there will be some light walking and long periods of sitting in blinds while photographing
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Digital Printing A-Z presented by Andy Biggs and Moab Paper
Digital Printing A-Z presented by Andy Biggs and Moab Paper
Topics covered: ICC Profiles, demystifying color management (dos and don'ts), how to choose inkjet papers, types of printers and building the ideal digital print studio. About the
Instructor: Andy Biggs is an avid adventurer, conservationist, teacher, and outdoor photographer whose photography celebrates the African landscape and its rich wildlife, people, and culture. In 2008, Banana Republic used 13 his photographs as the cornerstone of their Urban Safari campaign. Biggs was also the winner of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year in the "Wild Places" category in 2008.
Fee: $20 (can be used towards Moab purchase)
Please note that most classes require a 48-hour notice for a 100% refund. Those valued at $100 or more require a 7-day notice for a full refund. If this class is filled, please add yourself to the waitlist by clicking the "Register" button and entering your name and email address. We will contact you if there is an opening or additional class offered.
When: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Calumet New York
22 W. 22nd Street
New York, New York 10010
Capacity: 30 (8 remaining)
Hummingbirds: Magic in the AirVideo: Full Episode
Hummingbirds: Magic in the AirVideo: Full Episode
Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest, most energetic creatures on the planet. Their unique flying abilities give them unmatched maneuverability, but at the cost of a supercharged metabolism that keeps them on the edge of survival. Hummingbirds spend most their lives in fast forward, but now high-speed video lets us enter their world.
Mark Picard Wildlife Photography
I just know if I am not organized things will fall off my radar. So, I start by making sure all submission deadlines, speaking engagements and workshop dates are filled in on my calendar. Of course, I call my tax man to schedule my tax preparation but then I do something I bet few of you do.
Using my camera's image metadata from the previous year I fill in probable dates for photo opportunities in my area. I find this information really useful. If there was a week that I photographed Horned Larks and Snow Buntings in the flood plains of the CT River I want to remember to check out those same fields this year. The same goes for my Winter trips to Salisbury Beach north of Boston for Snowy Owls, Merlin and Crossbills.
Peak wildflower blooms for Bloodroot, Trillium, Columbine, all the Spring ephemerals, are dates I do not want to miss. Heck, I can tell you within a day or two when Black Squirrels will show up in my yard, for about a month, leaving it the rest of the year to just the Grays. You get the idea. Knowing the most likely place and time to capture a particular subject is a big part of wildlife photography.
I think that is why people who have taken my workshops come back again and again. They know my workshops are planned for the best opportunities to capture stellar wildlife images. Now in their 6th year, these workshops offer an unparalleled opportunity to photograph the Katahdin Region of Maine including its spectacular landscapes and magnificent Moose. As a result of the big move, I will be offering expanded workshop opportunities. Still focused on the most dynamic times of year, both my Spring and Fall group workshops will allow participants more flexibility in choosing a time that best matches their schedule.
June (Spring in the North Woods of Maine) and now July provide opportunities to photograph a world coming to life after a long Winter. Moose feed heavily in the ponds this time of year, often times along side their cinnamon colored calves. Bull Moose antlers are covered in velvet and can grow as much as an inch a day. Picturesque indigenous wildflowers, rushing waterways, boreal birds and other fauna also provide inspiration and opportunities to learn new skills.
September and October workshops coincide with the Moose Rut and spectacular Fall color that the Region is noted for. Now those 35 pound calves from Spring have grown a bit weighing about 400 pounds. The massive Bull's antlers are finished growing, the velvet having been shed for the mating season. This is the time to capture these magnificent creatures in courtship and mating behavior with a backdrop of Fall color.
YOU ARE INVITED to attend my upcoming presentations of
"The Challenges of Wildlife Photography"
a digital slide presentation featuring New England flora and fauna. All events are free and the public is invited.
Springfield Naturalist Club
Time: 7:30PM Wednesday, January 20th
Location: Science Workshop Room, Springfield Science Museum
Springfield Photographic Society
Time: 7:00PM Wednesday, January 27th
Location: Reed's Landing Retirement Community, 807 Wilbraham Rd. Springfield, MA
Best of 2009
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Best of 2009 Photo Set – Heikki Salmi
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Five For Friday – Favorites of 2009 - Craig Ferguson Images Cultural Photography
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2009 Favorites – G Dan Mitchell G Dan Mitchell Photography
Best of 2009 – Roberta Murray Uncommon Depth
My Year in Pictures – Jon McCormack Photography
Top 10 Photos of 2009 – Steven Bourelle SierraVisions
2009: Year in Review – Stephen Zacharias
2009 – A Photographic Year in Review – David Taylor Sixtyone North
Best Photos of 2009 – Tony Rath Photography
Top 10 of 2009 – Steve Cole Photography Blog
my top ten shots of 2009 – Tom Varden
Best of 2009 – Mario Batalla
My Top 10 Photos from 2009 – Justin Korn [dot] com
Best of 2009 – Inge Fernau Magical Glow Photography
My Favorite Photos From 2009 – Brian Auer Epic Edits
Best Photos From 2009 – Janis Janums Photography
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2009 Retrospective – Jan Klier AllKlier Photography
Best of 2009 – Jenni Brehm Changing Perspectives
2009 in Pictures – Hitesh Sawlani A Visual Treat
Year 2009 in pictures – Minna Kinnunen The Quiet Picture
2009 in front of my Lens – Marcin Retecki Photography
Best of 2009 – Peter Carr Vanilla Days
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My top favourites from 2009 – Ricky Law
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Best Photos of 2009 – Suzy Walker Reef Beasties
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Year in Review 2009 – Laurie Ballesteros Photine
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Top Five Images from 2009 and Keeping It New – Mike Cavaroc
Wrapping up 2009 – Ivan Makarov Photography
Favourite Nine from 2009 – Todd Metcalfe Daily Grind Photography
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Best photos of 2009: Non Portrait Pictures – Julie Provost Julie Loves Photography
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Reflections on images of 2009 – Mark Graf Graf Nature & Wildlife Photography
An End of Year Retrospective for 2009 – Derrald Farnsworth-Livingston Journey of Light Photography
Top Ten Photos Of 2009 – Jed Link Mr. & Mrs. Link
YEAR IN REVIEW – TOP 5′S OF 2009 – Matt Graham
Ten Best for 2009 – Dan Baumbach
Top 10 Photographs For 2009 - Seung Kye Lee – fine art landscape photography
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Favourite landscape photographs from 2009 – Jonathan Martin-DeMoor Silvicola borealis Images
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*Please do not read this if you are looking for in-depth or astute political analysis.
Today in the House of Commons, the new ConDem coalition announced their Comprehensive Spending Review. Depressing news for most and this is only the start of it. So while Oh Daddy pondered the future both for us and in terms of his job (because he's the sort of man who loves to pick at scabs until they bleed), I pondered the dinners of the past week and whether or not to shave my legs tonight (because I am the kind of woman who puts Germoline on it and forgets about it).
Come April 2011 I will be blogging about how to boil up a sheep's heid and 101 ways with mince (lamb, beef, pork, cat) so lap it up while you still can...
Colcannon with Mustardy Pork
- 700g floury potatoes, such as King Edward or Maris Piper, peeled
- 50g butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
- 1/2 small savoy cabbage, shredded
- 50ml milk
- 4 x 225g pork loin chops, fat snipped
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
1. Cut the potatoes into even chunks, put into a large pan of cold water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Drain and return to the pan. Put over the heat for 1 minute, shaking the pan occasionally to drive off the excess moisture. Set aside. Preheat the grill.
2. Meanwhile, melt half the butter in another pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and thyme and cook, stirring, for 6-8 minutes until softened. Add the cabbage and a splash of water, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, until soft. Drain, add to the potatoes with the remaining butter and milk, season, and mash together. Cover and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, brush the chops with mustard and season. Place under a grill for 4-5 minutes each side, until golden and just cooked through.
4. Divide the colcannon between 4 serving plates and serve each with a chop.
To make the perfect plain mash…
- Cook the potatoes as above, then pass through a potato ricer for a really smooth mash, or use a potato masher. Melt 50g butter with 50ml milk and add to the mashed potatoes with plenty of seasoning and beat well.
One Pan Roast Chicken
- 1½ kg chicken
- 1 lemon , halved
- 50g softened butter
- 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 750g potatoes , chopped into roastie size
- about 7 carrots , roughly 500g, each chopped into 2-3 chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 100g frozen peas
- 300ml chicken stock
- 1 tsp Marmite
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Snip the string or elastic off the chicken if it's tied up, then place in a big roasting tin. Shove the lemon halves into the cavity. Rub the butter, herbs and seasoning all over the chicken. Put the potatoes and carrots around it, drizzle everything with oil, season and toss together.
- Roast for 20 mins, then turn the oven down to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and roast for 50 mins more. Stir the peas, stock and Marmite into the veg in the tin, then return to the oven for 10 mins more. Simples...
Chilli Burritos with Relish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 2 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander
- Good pinch of chilli flakes
- 500g beef mince
- 400g can pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 300ml beef stock, hot
- 8 medium tomatoes, deseeded
- and chopped
- Glug of extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- 8 flour tortillas
- Grated Cheddar, sliced avocado and soured cream, to serve
1. Heat the olive oil in a big frying pan over a gentle heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes until tender. Add the spices and mince and cook to brown all over, then add the beans and stock and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Mix the tomatoes with the extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar and coriander. Season and set aside. Foil-wrap the tortillas and warm in a low oven.
3. Put the chilli in a serving bowl, place everything on the table and let everyone make their own burrito, adding cheese, avocado, soured cream and tomato relish to the chilli and wrapping it in a tortilla.
It's bloody freezing tonight. I might just wear my jacket instead of putting the heating on...

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The new concept King Soopers Marketplace opened recently at Reunion providing local residents with a myriad of features beyond groceries, including a gas station, drive-thru pharmacy and minor medical clinic, a bank, Starbucks Coffee Shop, Fred Myers jewelry store, as well as a Café with seating and a variety of prepared food options.
To celebrate the opening of the New King Soopers, a drawing was held to award one lucky winner a $1,000 shopping spree with a 5-minute time limit. Marie Hunt of Brighton, Colorado won the opportunity in a drawing held at the model home collections within Reunion. Some of the items on her wish list were: a coffeemaker, vacuum, lounge chair, playpen, table-top mixer and a lamp – all items available at this new concept store.
After her whirlwind trip through King Soopers, Marie was delighted she was able to get all the things on her wish list in the designated 5 minutes. "This was a triple blessing," said Marie, "I was able to tour the great models at Reunion, shop at my favorite store and win something!"
Reunion Rocks!
REUNION is a community that has thoughtfully incorporated all the amenities that contribute to masterful living. Reunion is a Shea Homes' master-planned community that is the perfect complement with multiple new home options. It's easy to get around to local shopping and is conveniently located for access to downtown Denver and DIA.
Reunion residents already love the parks, their 21,000 sq. ft. state of the art, award-winning rec center, lakes, athletic fields, trails and picnic areas. Now we'll be able to add King Soopers to the long list of area amenities – adding value and convenience to an already spectacular community. Additional businesses, restaurants, retailers, convenience services and more will join King Soopers at this location in the near future!
Shea SPACES models say – HELLO FUTURE! In the future, homes will be smarter. They'll support your plugged-in lifestyle. They'll emphasize efficiency; like built-in flat screen TV's. They'll feel bigger by focusing on space you actually use. They'll be as intelligent as today's new home buyer. The future is here! Be among the first to explore the first new-home concept of its kind at SPACES at Reunion — priced from the $180's.
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We sat in desperate smiles
Worn across our youthful faces
'Am I wrong?'
She asks me the forbidden three words
And I respond
'No, dear. Having standards shouldn't be wrong, even if the whole world makes it seem like it is'
We sat and laughed and watched the clock tick
Talk about boys, and men, and what made our hearts click
The drama, 'leave it behind' we said to each-other
The tears the smiles filled the room at the same time
As she flicked through photos on that boy's Facebook profile
It was madness, and serenity, both at the same time
And there she was my best friend
Telling me she loved me
Through the good, and through the bad.


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Okay, my one post from the road turned out to be my one post from the road. Thank goodness, I started sleeping in later after that!
We had a fantastic time. Penny was prone to occasional bits of grouchiness and unwarranted sadness (due largely to the fact that she was getting up at 6:30 or 7 and not going to bed until 10 or later most nights) but mostly, she was fantastic.
We didn't do a lot of stuff -- mostly just hung around the resort taking advantage of their amenities -- but we did go to a dolphin encounter thing, and we did spend time on the beach and by the pool, and we did eat at a lot of great restaurants, and we did have a fantastic time. Next time (oh yes, there will be a next time!) I want to go parasailing, and maybe we'll try to tour some ruins or pyramids.
All my pictures are up on Flickr -- this set has them in the correct order (otherwise, the ones I posted from the road show up in my standard photostream before all the ones I uploaded after we got home, regardless of when they were taken).
I don't care about swimming in the ocean or playing in the sand (though Penny enjoyed it) but that water is too beautiful to look away from. I spent hours sitting at the poolside bar/cafe, drinking frozen drinks and just staring out over the railing at the beach. I spent more hours sitting on the balcony of the timeshare doing the same (only without the frozen drinks). I wish we could have stayed the whole two weeks; I'd be there right now, watching the waves roll. Even on the day it was cloudy and rainy, the ocean was beautiful.
It was great to see Matt and Alex again -- I'd missed them a lot -- but if I could take them with me, I'd go back right now.


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"He controlled his victims through money and nondisclosure agreements."
Like much of America, I have been glued to news reports about allegations that Hollywood mega-producer Harvey Weinstein is a sexual predator. I'm not at all shocked that sexual harassment and assault are prevalent in the Hollywood industry. As social media falls further down the rabbit hole with new information, photos and quotes emerge showing how chummy Weinstein is with powerful people like Hillary Clinton, the Obamas, and many A-list actors and big names.
Ever since the scandal was revealed by the New York Times—followed by an expose in the New Yorker—people have looked to the Hollywood elite for responses, some incredibly delayed and well-scripted by the finest publicists. Even more troubling, it has been widely reported that Harvey Weinstein's predatory ways were well-known among Hollywood's inner circles.
This man does not get a pass because he's a Democrat. Shame on liberal Hollywood. Shame on the silent "feminists."
The New Yorker also published an incredibly disgusting, heart-wrenching audio clip of Weinstein admitting that he groped a model. He then attempts to coerce her into joining him in his hotel room. In the audio, she can be heard fearfully begging him to leave her alone and asking him why he's trying to force her to do something she doesn't want to do. His response: "Don't embarrass me here, I'm a famous guy."
The recording was taken by detectives after the model went to the authorities seeking help for her sexual assault. However, in the end, the district attorney decided there wasn't any evidence to warrant criminal charges against Weinstein. The defeated victim supposedly ended up accepting a monetary settlement from Weinstein—hush money, which seems to be his MO. He controlled his victims through money and nondisclosure agreements.
Multiple A-list actresses have also spoken out about their bad experiences with Weinstein. There are also some familiar names who have been accused of enabling the suspect and remaining complicit: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Russell Crowe. Two of those have since released statements in attempts to clear up "rumors" surrounding the scandal. They are also being called out by some of their peers in the industry.
Too bad those who knew didn't have the same fortitude to act against this man until the rest of us found out
As social media remains abuzz, many users have pointed fingers at the liberal elite for turning a blind eye to the fact that Weinstein is a functioning pervert. I find it incredibly hard to believe that this power player has been preying on women in the industry for decades and no one knew about it. Since he's a big donor to Democratic causes, I guess they're going to give him a pass. Even late-night TV hasn't gone in on Weinstein like they need to. He needs to be dragged through the mud for using his status and power to abuse women and those associated with him need to speak out a little more than "I had no idea!"
Sure you didn't.
This man does not get a pass because he's a Democrat. Shame on liberal Hollywood. Shame on the silent "feminists." Luckily, these brave victims finally had the courage to go public. Too bad those who knew didn't have the same fortitude to act against this man until the rest of us found out.


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- Arrest Number: 2011022996
- First Name: DANIEL
- Last Name: LIRETTE
- Middle Name: JOSEPH
- Suffix:
- Current Age: 33
- Booking Date: 3/6/2018 8:20:00 PM
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Hair Color: BROWN
- Eye Color: HAZEL
- Race: WHITE
- Sex: M
- Arresting Agency: BOYLE CO SHERIFF'S DEPT
- Arrest Date: 03/06/2018
- City: Danville
- State: Kentucky
booking information
DANIEL LIRETTE was booked on 3/6/2018 8:20:00 PM. LIRETTE was arrested by BOYLE CO SHERIFF'S DEPT in Danville, Kentucky. LIRETTE was 33 years old at the time of the arrest.
DANIEL LIRETTE may not have been convicted of the charges or crimes listed and are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Please contact the BOYLE CO SHERIFF'S DEPT for more information regarding arrest records.
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Halifaxpeople.com are to introduce a discount club. This will be a free advertising page available to all local businesses who are prepared to offer any discount on their usual sales.
Visit our discounts page here
How this will work
We shall have a discounts page to advertise all business discounts in a random order. All you will need to do is fill in a form with details of your promotion. This will be totally free to all advertisers. However, for an annual fee of just £75 you can have a link to a webpage with all your business details (see example here).
The public will then be able to buy an annual discount card at a special offer price that will save them a considerable amount over a year on a variety of sales.
We intend to attract a wide variety of LOCAL businesses including restaurants, play centres, gyms, garden centres, tradesmen, beauty treatments, spas and much more.
The more local businesses we can attract - the more savings to be had. The more people spending locally - the safer our jobs.
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text: My best friend wants to have a wedding rehearsal dinner for about 40 people. Originally she thought Buca di Beppo, but changed her mind. Could anyone suggest a moderately priced restaurant that might have a private room or be appropriate for this occassion? Probably nothing with too exotic cuisine so eall guests can enjoy. Can be in SF or the East Bay. Thanks!


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Analyzing Linus' words over and over, Ari placed her fingers on her chin, thinking about it for a proper moment. It wouldn't be so bad. As long as she kept her distance, he'd never know, right? Seems easy enough. She held out her hand, going in for a handshake. "Alright then, Linus. We have a deal." Although she thought of being so ready to taking a newly met acquaintance with them as suspicious, she wouldn't question it, but she did wonder [while i was correcting a typo i forgot what i was going to say] what was going on in that head of his. "Well, I'll get ready and speak with the manager, you go pay for the horse then, let's meet back in front of my home." Without waiting for a reply, Ari rushed away to pack her belongings. Which got her thinking on the way home, was she ready for this? What would she need to pack? It'd be an unpredictable trip, maybe all her belongings should be packed to be on the safe side? She could sell the items she doesn't need anyway. Gathering all her things, quickly but meticulously, she was ready.
Proud that Noël had accepted his idea, Refi grinned cheerily. "Let's go tonight!" He said, raising his hand in the air for extra dramatic effect. Reficul nodded. "Yes, we shall depart tonight and elope with our love as all we need." He chuckled, squeezing Noël in his arms affectionately. The younger boys hair was soft and fluffy, Reficul just felt like ruffling it, but as a little worried his partner would not like it, all he did was place both hand on said males' head, below his own chin. In his head, Reficul was amused at the thought he would deem him heavy and push him off. Playing hard to get was indeed adorable to a grown man.
[Yes refi. Keep thinking that way. You shall be arrested upon sight.]
[Yes refi. Keep thinking that way. You shall be arrested upon sight.]


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Wednesday, 18 January 2012
A Slab of Chocolate and a Packet of Biscuits Angry !
There have been some issues with incorrect meals delivered or items missed but I have worked with it because this really is the program that works for me. It allows me to eat healthy food and allows me the time I need to do the exercising that I want.
Initially, our food was delivered by midday. Then it was delivered by 2pm. Then it was delivered between 3.30 and 4pm - this was starting to cut it a bit fine as I finish work at 4pm. Today it arrived at 5.20pm - and I had to hang around at work until then or else cancel my order for the week which meant I would have had to go to the shops tonight to buy food so that I had something to eat tomorrow.
What really p*ssed me off was when I called at 4pm to ask where my food was I was told that they couldn't tell me when it would be delivered and then got a little shirty with me when I told them that wasn't acceptable and to please get hold of the driver and find out. After holding for ages, they said it would be delivered between 5 and 5.30. What could I do ?
I called back a couple of minutes later and asked to speak to a supervisor - I was basically told that they understood the issue but there was nothing they could do. Eventually they said that they would get a supervisor to call me back (I reckon it was just another lady in the office) because when she called she said that she understood how difficult it was but there was absolutely nothing they could do. I asked if I could drive and meet the driver somewhere - absolutely not ! Clearly their "we will do whatever we can" didn't extend to actually doing anything more than saying they understand my predicament. She asked why I didn't get it delivered to my home - because my dogs would have it eaten within 5 mins and there is nowhere to leave it without it being visible to anyone walking past in the road - plus it would be in the sun from when it was delivered to when we got home. She said, as did the other lady, that they would mention it to their manager and my response was that they didn't give a rats butt about the problems of any of their customers and that if there was ANYONE who offered a similar service I would move in a minute. She didn't seem in the least bit worried about it - probably because they have the monopoly - and she didn't give a rats butt !!
My food eventually arrived at 5.20pm, the driver was really apologetic - but at the end of the day it isn't his fault - he is only delivering it. But he did say that he normall does 100-110 deliveries in a day and that today he had 135 to do. He said that the annoying thing was that they (the drivers) have told the office before to schedule deliveries to business' to be done during office hours - clearly they don't listen to their drivers or their customers !!!
I was so angry - all I could think about was what I could eat to make me feel better, on another level I KNEW that nothing I ate would make me feel better and that not eating anything was the answer. Actually, the answer was to come home, unpack my food, get changed and power walk 5kms in 45 mins - I still felt angry about what had happened but I didn't resort to stuffing my face to make me feel better - have I finally accepted that eating does not make my problems an easier to deal with ? Losing weight doesn't mean my problems are resolved, it just means I am thinner when I am resolving them just as stuffing my face doesn't make my problems disappear it just means I have to deal with the self loathing on top of resolving the problem at hand.
(A definite plus was not having a slab of chocolate or a packet of biscuits in the house and I didn't even consider stopping at the shop to buy said evil things !)
TFTD : Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter - Martin Luther King
4 comments:
What a pain in the butt, and good for you not succumbing to the chocolate or biscuits...... Have an awesome day :)ReplyDelete
Testing to see if the comments are working as other bloggers are having trouble to leave comments here.ReplyDelete
Well done for not buying rubbish to eat on the way home. If there is chocolate in the cupboard it is almost impossible to resist.ReplyDelete
SO annoying about your order delivery. They obviously need to employ more dellivery drivers during work hours. As you say, it is a pity they have the monopoly. We can't even get it delivered at all here in Tasmania.
You've got to feel sorry for their drivers. They're obviously working for a very poorl managed company and proably hear a string of complaints every day from customers. How stressful would that be day in and day out? I hope you're more relaxed today and got that walk in!ReplyDelete
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Have the best day.


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If you like your riding short to come with a little surf style then the Hyperlight could be the one for you.
We were sceptical about whether the boardshort-style lace-up front would work but actually it does, because that's not where you set the fit of the waist – that comes courtesy of two back-pulling-to-front tab adjusters, which even when set still allow for just enough give. The stretchy back yoke further boosts the feeling of being able to drop off the saddle without dropping your shorts as well.
As the name would suggest, the fabric feels light to ride in (but is also still suitably rugged). The airy nature is added to by long mesh inserts and a wicking lining. A seamless crotch panel means you're good to go without a liner too.


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Easy Knitting Free Pattern: Whole Gang Gaitor/
Perfect quick-knit project to kick off your holiday knitting. No matter who's on your list, when the cold weather hits, they'll be thankful for this warm and cozy neck gaiter. It's really just a unisex cowl that is meant to keep you warm, not just for fashion.
We love the look of this two color gaiter from our friends at Spud & Chloe. Knit using soft Outer Yarn, choose two of your favorite shades, or choose their favorite team colors.
This is an easy knitting project, so even if you are a beginner, you'll be able to crank out a knitting gift for a friend or family member!
Spud & Chloe Whole Gang Gaiter Free Knitting Pattern
Completed Gaiter Measures: 13" long x 20" circumference
You will need:
- Spud & Chloe Outer Yarn: 1 ball each of 2 colors
- Size US 11 circular 16" needle
- Stitch marker
- DOWNLOAD Whole Gang Gaiter Free PDF Pattern
Happy knitting!


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General Prince Adekunle, juju music has passed away at the age of seventy-four.
With a career that has lasted for the better part of five decades, Prince Adekunle was responsible for creating a funky sound that modern juju is based on. His innovative thinking helped juju music stand side-by-side with the older highlife genre.
Although he didn't quite reach the heights of the likes of King Sunny Ade and Chief Ebenezer Obey, his legacy is perhaps introducing the world to a child prodigy- in the person of Shina Peters.
Along with Segun Adewale, Prince Adekunle took Shina Peters in and formed a juju comprising of the two. Sir Shina Adewale as the group was called released a string of records before parting ways. But Prince Adekunle's influence on Shina Peters was so strong that the audience thought the teenager was in son!
Born in 1942, Prince Adewale died after being hospitalized for a few weeks at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.
Listen to his song Ko Sore Bi Jesu, released circa 1965.
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"The psyche is the greatest of all cosmic wonders and the "sin qua non" [indispensable ingredient] of the world as an object. It is in the highest degree odd that western man, with but very few- and ever fewer- exceptions, apparently pays so little regard to this fact.
Swamped by the knowledge of external objects, the subject of all knowledge [the psyche] has been temporarily eclipsed to the point of seeming non-existence." ~ Carl Jung
The psyche plays an important role in the creation of our universe, the seemingly outer world is not separate from the psyche that is experiencing it, but is in fact a reflection of the psyche itself.
According to Jung, psyche is a self-regulating system, that seeks to maintain a balance between opposing qualities while constantly striving for growth.
Jung saw the human psyche being made up of 3 layers – the conscious mind (ego) where our sense of identity or conscious awareness resides, the personal unconscious, Jung's term for the Freudian unconscious, that includes contents in the consciousness which have been forgotten or repressed.
The third layer is the collective unconscious which represent a form of the unconscious (that part of the mind containing memories and impulses of which the individual is not aware) common to mankind as a whole and originating in the inherited structure of the brain.
Jung in The Archetypes and the collective Unconscious said, "The collective unconscious is a part of the psyche, which can be negatively distinguished from a personal unconscious by the fact that it does not, like the latter, owe its existence to personal experience and consequently is not a personal acquisition….the contents of the collective unconscious have never been in consciousness, and therefore have never been individually acquired, but owe their existence exclusively to heredity.
Whereas the personal unconscious consists for the most part of complexes, the content of the collective unconscious is made up essentially of archetypes."
In order to experiment, Jung tested several groups based on their dreams & fantasies only to find that Freud's definition of the unconscious mind was limited.
There was another part of the mind shared by these individuals in form of symbols, which they had no conscious access to, and he referred to them as "ancestral heritage of possibilities of representation common to all human beings and, perhaps, even all animals." These symbols & themes were further termed as archetypes.
Jungian Archetypes
The collective unconscious was expressed through 'archetypes', which appear as symbols, instincts and imagery throughout our existence, and manifest fully during sleep & imaginations and also during myths & fairytales that have been handed down from one generation to another.
"The main source, then, is dreams, which have the advantage of being involuntary, spontaneous products of the unconscious psyche and are therefore pure products of nature not falsified by any conscious purpose."
Archetypes are also referred to as collective representations or primordial thoughts expressed through various cultures, traditions and ideologies. Jung highlighted a number of archetypes, including the 'anima, animus', the 'mother', the 'shadow', the 'child', the 'wise old man', the 'spirits' of fairytales, and the 'trickster' figure found in myths and history.
Adam Adamski in his paper on Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious of Carl G. Jung in the Light of Quantum Psychology said, "Archetypes are the means of action and may take the form of images, dreams, or they are a stimulus to a specific action. Jung says that dreams are archetypal guidance and are the wisdom of past generations. Unaware parts of the psyche are often associated with certain events with an archetypal pattern, with similar events taking place many times in history. Archetypes often carry a strong emotional charge, because relationships with people are the result of differences in the dominant sphere of archetypal feelings."
Examples of Archetypes
The Anima & Animus
Both man & woman have the characteristics of the other as archetypes resting in their psyche.
While the mirror image of a man in a female's unconscious mind is called Animus, the mirror image of a woman in a male's s unconscious mind is called Anima.
Also, when a man or woman projects the psyche of anima or animus onto an actual woman or man, feelings like infatuation, idealization or attraction for the opposite sex is cultivated.
When we fall in love at first sight, then we have found someone that "fills" our anima or animus archetype particularly well!
Anima & animus vary in terms of exposure leading to male characteristics or female characteristics in an individual. Jung believed that we are all bisexual in nature, since we all have both masculine and feminine aspects to our nature, but due to society's expectations we achieve only part of our society's expectations.
The divine union of anima & animus is known as Syzygy, representing completion and this opens up everything, cracking our old, stagnant world view right down the middle and revealing that everything is connected just as everything is moving. Shiva moves in and out of Shakti.
The Shadow
The shadow is the darker side of our psyche or those characteristics, which are repressed by the conscious mind and considered unfit for exposure to the outside world. It is like a 'latent disposition', which is instinctive and irrational in nature.
Freud referred to the shadow as an animal within us & Jung considered it as an unidentified aspect of our ego. It is often projected on others, leading us to find the shadow in others. If we are able to merge the light & dark, we can experience oneness and harmony in our self and progress towards self-realization. If we are unaware of our shadow self, then it disassociates from conscious life.
The symbol through which it is projected is a villain figure, a dark warrior, spider etc. The shadow can also appear in our dreams as a despised person or even as a friend, sometimes. It is said that one can project Shadow archetype through waking life when he/she is expressing it in uncontrollable anger, aggression & furiousness.
The Self
It is the sum total of the psyche, with all its potential included. The self is the spirit connected to the universal assimilation of a person's conscious and unconscious minds. Once we have understood the self, it leads to self-actualization – the ultimate goal of every being.
Some of the other archetypes are father – the controlling figure, mother – the compassionate & nurturing, the orphan- left alone with no one to care, the wise old man- the knowledge, the faithful dog – unwavering loyalty, the seeker – one who is looking for eternal wisdom but is a lost soul, the earth mother- nature, the trickster – one who uses misunderstandings & doom among many others.
Jung also believed mandalas (the ancient circles from the Hindu mythology) to be the direct window into the unconscious and the inner process by which individuals grow toward fulfilling their potential for wholeness.
The theory of collective unconsciousness is vast and extremely enticing as well informative. With understanding of multiple archetypes & symbols available to us, which are time & again exposed through our behavior, beliefs, dreams etc. we can witness the deepest levels of our mind.
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