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The Rule Of Thirds: When To Use It, When To Lose It

14 Apr

The rule of thirds has been around for so long that it’s tough to say who came up with it. Long before the camera was ever invented, artists used it as well as the golden ratio to make their masterpieces as far back as the Renaissance. The first time it was written, though, was by an artist and engraver by the Continue Reading

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Mary Ellen Mark to receive Sony World Photography award

14 Apr

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The World Photography Organization has announced that American photographer Mary Ellen Mark is the recipient of the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Photography. She has published eighteen books, with her nineteenth available this spring. Mark is known for becoming deeply ingrained in the lives of her subjects, providing a unique view of their lives without making those on the edges of society look inhuman. Learn more

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Cordito and the ChargeKeyMeet the New Power Couple

14 Apr

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There’s a new power duo here to keep you (and your phonecam) charged up while you’re on the go.

Experience the power of the Cordito cord carrier and the ChargeKey, a USB cable that lives on your keychain.

The Cordito keeps your gear in check, tightly rolled up in a stylish leather package. Kind of like a burrito but with less guacamole and more storage space, ready to grab and go.

Carrying cords not really your thing? If you’ve got the ChargeKey on your keychain, grab your keys on the way out the door and you’ve got a mini USB charging cable in your pocket.

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Past and present: NYC’s changing streetscape

14 Apr

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Ten years ago, James and Karla Murray set out photographing New York City’s distinct and varied storefronts. The project was known as Storefront: The Disappearing Face of New York. With ten years passed they revisited the same locations and photographed them again, where over and over one-of-a-kind signage has, in fact, disappeared. Banks and fast food restaurants have sprung up in some places, while others decay behind bars and graffiti. See gallery

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[MODIFIED] Internet Explorer 11 – Hide Pictures to Speed up Web Browsing

14 Apr

On a low-speed Internet connection or paying for bandwidth? Configure IE11 to stop showing pictures.

Are you performing research on the Internet with Internet Explorer 11 on a slow Wi-Fi connection at a coffee shop? Or, perhaps you’re using a mobile broadband service that will throttle down your speed, or at worst stop working, if you consume too much bandwidth? If so, you can configure IE11 to stop showing images to cut down on data transfer.

1. If you are using Windows 8.1 and have Internet Explorer 11 open in “Metro” mode, close it. With the latest version of Windows 8.1 you can just move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen until an “X” appears at the top-right, then click it. Now open Internet Explorer 11 in the Desktop mode (WIN + D, then click Internet Explorer on the Taskbar)….

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Kammerspiel

14 Apr

Ein Beitrag von: Jenny Fitz

Die Vielfalt an Möglichkeiten, die ein junger Mensch heutzutage hat, bezüglich Berufs-, Partnerwahl und Lebensgestaltung, kann Krise und Chance sein. Zeiten des Umbruchs konfrontieren einen mit inneren und äußeren Veränderungen.

Einen einzelnen Lebenslauf habe ich herausgegriffen und näher beleuchtet: Bei meiner Arbeit „Kammerspiel“ handelt es sich um ein Langzeitportrait über einen jungen Mann, der 20-jährig nach Berlin kommt, um Schauspiel zu studieren. Ihn habe ich über 4 Jahre fotografiert, wichtigster Schauplatz war dabei die gemeinsame Wohnung.

Kammerspiel, Akt I © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt I © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt I © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt I © Jenny Fitz

Anfangs war es Neugierde, die mich die Bilder machen ließ, später das Bedürfnis, unser Verhältnis zu erfassen. Ich versuchte, zu verstehen, womit, mit wem ich es zu tun hatte. Was mich immer wieder faszinierte, war die Unberechenbarkeit, mit der er mir und der Kamera begegnete.

Er selbst hat sie oft vergessen, das sagte er mir einmal, trotzdem hat er mit ihr gespielt und kokettiert, um dann plötzlich in sich zusammenzusinken und nichts mehr mitzubekommen, weder von der Linse, noch von mir. Keiner von uns konnte ahnen, dass ich ihn über einen solch langen Zeitraum fotografisch begleiten würde.

Kammerspiel, Akt II © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt II © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt II © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt II © Jenny Fitz

Entstanden ist eine Serie aus 150 Fotografien (Schwarzweiß und Farbe), die sich in 5 Kapitel gliedert. Sie folgt damit der Fünf-Akt-Struktur eines klassischen Theaterstücks. Dabei enthält der erste Akt die Exposition (Einleitung), der zweite die Komplikation (Steigerung), der dritte die Peripetie (Höhepunkt), der vierte die Retardation (Verlangsamung), der fünfte das Dénouement (Entknotung).

Einen Regisseur in dem Sinne gab es aber nicht, da ich nie inszenierend eingegriffen habe. In ihrer chronologischen Abfolge brachten die Bilder ihre eigene Dramaturgie bereits mit und so entwickelte sich eine Mischung aus empathischer Dokumentation und ich nenne es Drama des Alltags.

Kammerspiel, Akt III © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt III © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt III © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt III © Jenny Fitz

Identitätssuche ist ein großes Thema, genauso wie das Ausloten von Verhältnissen – zu anderen ebenso wie zu sich selbst. Es ist eine Geschichte über das Sich-Finden, Sich-Ausprobieren, über das Erwachsenwerden, über Nähe und Distanz. Ein persönliches Portrait, das den Betrachter mitnimmt und ihm möglicherweise auch einen Spiegel vorhält.

Die Bilder erheben nicht den Anspruch, einen Menschen mit all seinen Facetten zu zeigen. Viel mehr erzählen sie von dem Auf und Ab einer suchenden Persönlichkeit im Umgang mit ihrer Umwelt, dem Sich-Öffnen und Verschließen und wie absurd das letztendlich auch ist, vielleicht auch unmöglich, wenn die Kamera mit im Spiel ist.

Kammerspiel, Akt IV © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt IV © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt IV © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt IV © Jenny Fitz

Schon früh hat sich bei mir ein Interesse an ?Langzeitprojekten und dokumentarischem Arbeiten, zunächst ?in der Zeichnung, später in der Fotografie herausgebildet. ?Etwas oder jemandem über Jahre hinweg die nötige Aufmerksamkeit ?zu widmen, birgt für mich eine große Energie, vor allem, um innere Prozesse sichtbar zu machen.

Wie ein Mensch bestimmte Rollen einnimmt, wie er sich in soziale Strukturen einfügt, welche Verhaltensweisen er an den Tag legt, all das lässt sich für mich nur über lange Zeiträume entdecken und ausloten.

Kammerspiel, Akt V © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt V © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt V © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel, Akt V © Jenny Fitz

Die wechselseitige Beziehung von Theater und Umwelt ist ?essentielles Forschungsfeld und wichtiger Impulsgeber, ?die Geschlossenheit eines Buches erlaubt mir dabei Erzählung, Konzentration und Verdichtung.

Wichtig für die Entstehung und Weiterentwicklung des Projektes war der regelmäßige Austausch mit anderen Fotografen, Theaterschaffenden und Schauspielern. Ich habe hauptsächlich mit einer analogen Leica gearbeitet, die entstandene Intimität in den Bildern ist nicht zuletzt dem Einsatz von Unschärfe, Grobkörnigkeit und technischer Inperfektion geschuldet.

Das Bild „Küchenflug“ aus dem 2. Akt kam im Jahr 2011 unter die Finalisten des Renaissance Photography Prize, Ende 2013 wurde das Projekt erstmals in einer Ausstellung – als Teil der Gruppenausstellung „So gesehen“, kuratiert von Eva Bertram – präsentiert.

Kammerspiel, Buch © Jenny Fitz

Kammerspiel: 21,5 x 28cm, 280 Seiten, Hardcover, Schweizer Broschur.
Titel mit Schwarz-Weiss-Handabzug auf Oriental-Paper, 150 Abbildungen.
Eine limitierte Auflage ist ab Mai 2014 unter www.jennyfitz.de erhältlich.


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Emoji-Nation: Famous Paintings Revised for the Internet Age

14 Apr

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In a world of mobile devices, share icons and popup alerts, fine art is interrupted by signs and symbols of our times, adding a jarring layer of technology to recognizably classic works.

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Nastya Nudnik is the Kiev-based Ukrainian artist behind this project that pairs emoticons and other digital features with familiar images by renowned artists, from Michelangelo to Edward Hopper.

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In her latest set, icons and frames are overlaid on or around artworks, but in other parts of her ongoing series emoji are paired with famous painted faces and modern movie poster are given an historical twist.

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Some of the jokes are perhaps a bit obvious, so whether one wants to call this art or cartoonish vandalism is an open question. Regardless, more of her work can be found on the creator’s Behance page.

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How to Spring Clean Your Memory Cards

14 Apr

Ahhh spring. A great time to bust out your lens pens and lens cloths and dust off your photography equipment. But don’t forget to spruce up your memory cards before heading into the summer season.

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Start With a Memory Card Inventory

Take the time to survey how many cards you have and what state they are in. This is especially important if you have multiple types of cards floating around. Ensure that there are no stragglers hiding in a camera bag pocket or at the bottom of a lens case. My tip: I write numbers on my memory cards so I can double check I have all my cards before leaving a location.

Back-up Images on Your Cards

Do you ever snap a quick photo but forget to move it off the card? Now is a great time to move those images over to your computer, leaving room on your memory cards for new photos. Here is another great tip: delete images from your card in a batch. Limiting the amount of times you change data on your memory card will help extend the life of your cards. So choose to delete the images off your card in one format, either in your camera or on your computer, instead of deleting single images as you shoot. Better yet use “Format” to wipe and reformat the card in camera.

Store Your Cards Properly

All memory cards, no matter the type, have delicate parts. Keep your cards safe and dust free by storing them in a container designed for memory cards. There are a ton of memory card wallet options available. Take a few minutes to think about what your memory cards go through and then look for a container that will work for you. Do you need a waterproof case? Are you a wedding photographer who carries around more than a few cards? If so, this is a worthwhile investment for you.

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Write Your Name on Your Cards

We’ve all seen the Facebook posts of an image being shared around the web off of a found camera or memory card, in an effort to return the device to its owner. Don’t let that be your photo! Write your name and contact information on your cards. Losing a memory card is a downer – they aren’t cheap and those images could be lost forever. Simply including your email address, website, or phone number along with your first name, may increase the odds of having a lost memory card returned.

Label Used Cards

Come up with a system to label used cards. It happens – you start taking photos, and forget which cards you’ve used and which you haven’t. You then have to do the classic move of putting the card into your camera to check if it is full. Skip this step by coming up with a way that quickly identifies which cards are full. If you’ve numbered your cards, you can keep track of the numbers. My personal system is to put used cards into my card wallet backwards. A quick glance tells me which cards are ready to use.

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No Más: 15 Closed, Abandoned & Vacant Taco Bells

14 Apr

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Don’t make a run for the border, most of Taco Bell’s 6,500 fast food restaurants are in the USA… not counting those that have been abandoned.

Olé Toledo!

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The future as depicted in the film Demolition Man posits that “all restaurants are Taco Bell”, but they sure didn’t look as decrepit and, well, post-apocalyptic as the one above. Located at 708 N Reynolds Rd in Toledo, Ohio, the bleached remains of this outlet markedly contrast with the site’s thriving vegetation and clear blue sky.

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Kudos to Flickr user Brad Raye for these images of the former Taco Bell taken on September 17th of 2013. The utter desolation of the scene and the distinct lack of maintenance add an eerie aura to what is outwardly a peaceful, silent tableau of a future that never was.

Express Yourself

abandoned Taco Express Two Rivers WI(image via: Andrew T)

This former Taco Express location in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, may have shut its drive-thru window for good but that didn’t stop one disgruntled customer from getting the last word… or last pictograph, as the case may be. Full props to Flickr user Andrew T for capturing the frustration of a consumer unable to consume.

There’s A Sale At Penney’s!

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Welcome to retail plaza hell, otherwise known as Torrington, Connecticut, where both a Taco Bell outlet and the JCPenney anchor store both appear to have bitten the biscuit. What can you make of this, Johnny? Flickr user MJBarnes photo-documented the current state of the for-sale unit on an otherwise beautiful spring day in 2012.

Copper Bell

Baltimore police taco bell (image via: BETSY R)

Anyone considering a dine & dash in East Baltimore has best avoid this particular Taco Bell. You’d think the police would really prefer to work out of a donut shop, and maybe they would, so you’d best pay for your order without using any two-dollar bills. A tip of the hat to Flickr user BETSY R for snapping the “only in East Baltimore” image above.

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Internet Explorer 11 – Allow Some Websites to Show Popups

14 Apr

Tell IE11 that banking, electronic mail, intranet, or other trusted websites should always allow pop-up windows to be shown.

By default, Internet Explorer 11 attempts to block all pop-up windows from appearing, assuming most pop-ups are nuisance advertisements you don’t want to see. There are cases, however, where you want pop-ups to show, and if you perform an action that initiates a pop-up, IE11 may ask if you want the site to let the pop-up window appear.

If you are performing online banking activities, reading electronic mail, or viewing sites on your corporate intranet, you may grow tired of seeing these warnings and just want the browser to allow pop-ups to always appear. You can configure Internet Explorer 11 to allow pop-ups on a site-by-site basis by doing the following:…

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