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  • Joe McNally – Repeating Flash

    “The best photographs move you—emotionally, intellectually, spiritually. There’s almost a visceral reaction to a really striking photograph that communicates on all those levels.” Joe McNally has been described as “perhaps the most versatile photojournalist working today,” a distinction earned for his ability to capture compelling images in locations as diverse as an operating room, the top of the Empire State Building and the cockpit of a jet aircraft. Noted for his technical mastery, what makes him unique is his ability to create and imaginatively render “the big idea”—the unique or startling concept that frames a single image or a long-term project. He has been published in virtually every major magazine, including Life, Newsweek, Time and Sports Illustrated (where he was a contract photographer for six years) and is a recipient of the Alfred Eisenstadt Award for outstanding magazine photography. To see more of Joe’s work visit his website at www.joemcnally.com.
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  • Halo 2: Walkthrough – Part 15 [Mission 8] Delta Halo – Tank beats everything (Gameplay & Commentary)

    Halo 2 Walkthrough: Delta Halo [Mission 8] Part 15 of my Lets Play series from Halo 2 Please don’t forget to leave a Rating! Playlist: www.youtube.com Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com
    Video Rating: 4 / 5

  • Happy Trailers: 11 Cool Campers & Mobile Home Concepts

    [ By Delana in Technology & Vehicles & Mods. ]

    Is there anything better than hitting the open road and going wherever the feeling takes you? It’s so much easier to pick up and set off on a spontaneous camping trip when you’ve got a camper or mobile home waiting to haul you and your gear to new surroundings. These mobile homes and rooms-on-wheels have the function and style to make your next camping trip unlike any of those cramped, bug-infested journeys that you probably remember from childhood.

    Modern Yukon Tiny Home

    (images via: Tiny House Blog)

    Yukon resident Laird Herbert built this tiny 160 square foot mobile home as a miniature alternative to a traditional home. The small house is tailored to its harsh environment with features like heavy-duty construction and extra insulation. It contains a surprising amount of storage considering its diminutive footprint, along with a fully functional kitchen and queen-size loft bed.

    252-Degree Mobile Home

    (images via: Yanko Design)

    Designers Stephanie Bellanger, David Dethoor, François Gustin, and Amaury Watine designed their unique mobile home idea with a spaceship in mind. The home opens up like a book, with every “page” revealing a new room. When you arrive at a campsite and decide to set up for the evening, a screen comes around to enclose the entire camper, keeping away the bugs and adding a sense of cohesion to the segmented home.

    Colim Caravan

    (images via: Tuvie)

    The Colim Caravan concept gives mobile home dwellers a choice between taking their entire home around with them or simply driving a run of the mill car. The Colim (Colors of Life in Motion, according to the designer, Christian Susana) is a mobile home in two pieces: a tiny, agile car and a large living space. The two are ordinarily attached, allowing the vehicle portion to haul around the living space. But when needed, the two can separate, leaving the living space sitting where it is and letting the vehicle be used to get around unencumbered.

    Mehrzeller Multicellular Caravan

    (images via: Mehrzeller)

    Travelers who have a hard time finding a mobile home or camper that works for them will be pleased to know that the Mehrzeller concept strives to be much more personalized. The Mehrzeller designers say that their plan is to work with customers to figure out exactly what they need, then to build a caravan that is completely personalized and seems as though it developed organically one cell at a time.

    VW Westfalia Solar Powered Mobile Home


    (images via: My Modern Met)

    The Volkswagen Westfalia has been a well-loved symbol of hippie culture and freedom for a very long time. When designer Alexandre Verdier set out to improve the experience of traveling in a Westfalia, he created an eco-friendly and luxurious Volkswagen. The top of the camper van is equipped with solar panels which follow the sun to collect the maximum amount of solar energy. A pneumatic suspension system lowers the van to the ground to increase stability when the camper is parked. Thanks to the pop-up top, the caravan even sports a second story. The camper is very different than the usual Volkswagen camping experience, and at $ 26,000 to $ 69,000 the unique experience it offers comes at a rather steep price.

    Eco Capsula

    (images via: Nice Architects)

    This diminutive trailer doesn’t seek attention from fellow travelers – in fact, it actually blends into its surroundings. The Eco Capsula is meant to be used in a community-type setting, with each unit connecting to the next to form a complete electric system. The units each include either a wind turbine or solar panels up on the roof, providing simple and eco-friendly ways to power the lives of the occupants. The shiny exterior is made from recycled drinks cans that reflect the surroundings, making each capsule blend in to wherever it happens to be at that moment. Meant for two to six people, the entire egg-like unit can open up in nice weather to let in the beauty of nature.

    Midget Bushtrekka

    (images via: Kamprite)

    Travelers looking to go ultra-green might choose to take a bike rather than a motorized vehicle. The Midget Bushtrekka makes that dream practical by putting a rugged trailer behind your bicycle. An optional “tentcot” provides a handy – if rather unconventional – place to sleep while you’re on the road.

    The Innovan

    (images via: Innovan)

    The Innovan line of products redefines just what a camper, caravan or trailer should be. Rather than the bulky, boxy things we are used to, Innovan products are smooth and aerodynamic. When driving, the top of the camper is low to the vehicle to reduce wind resistance. When parked, the top pops up to add an incredible amount of interior space.

    Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Woody

    (images via: Moore and Giles)

    There has probably never been a more stylish or fun-loving trailer than this one. Admittedly, you can’t camp in it or even stash your lawn chairs in its interior. But what it lacks in camping space, it makes up for in pure style. The Whiskey Woody is a full-service bar inside a classic trailer, including fun details like a poker set and lush leather furniture.

    Modern Mobile Home

    (images via: Yanko Design)

    If you were to head out on the highway with this mobile home in tow, passers-by likely would not even realize that you were hauling a small residence. Folded up, the design from Mehdi Hidari Badie looks like one of those mobile storage units. But when you get to your destination, this incredible modern mobile home unfolds into a house that looks nothing like the mobile homes we are used to. The lightweight but sturdy home is made of eco-friendly recycled materials and includes a bank of solar panels on top to keep the home powered up at all times.

    The Opera Mobile Suite

    (images via: Opera)

    Although most of us would refer to camping as “roughing it,” there is no reason to give up on luxury entirely during a camping trip. The Opera Mobile Suite is a gorgeous, elegant mobile home that takes on the shape and style of the iconic Sydney Opera House. It lets campers take a little piece of luxury with them wherever they might be.

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    Futuristic Mobile Homes: Trailer Trash or Treasure?

    With global warming threatening coastal cities and a new era of mass migration on the horizon, going mobile just might be today’s bright idea – and tomorrow’s way of life. Here are a dozen tech-packed trailers that are full of Win… without the Winnebago.
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  • DxO Optics Pro 8 hits v8.0.1 with Nikon 1 J2 and NEX-5R support

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    DxO Labs has updated its DxO Optics Pro software to version 8.0.1 with the addition of support for the Nikon 1 J2 and Sony NEX-5R mirrorless cameras. The latest update also includes over 200 additional camera/lens correction modules. The update is free for Optics Pro 8 users and is available immediately.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Photoshop CS5 Tutorial How to make a Picture look Old Fashioned

    Hey guys! Thanks for watching this basic Photoshop CS5 Extended tutorial on how to do a bit of color effects on an image. Leave a comment on anymore tutorials you’d like me to do in either Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS5, of After Effects CS5. By the way in case any of you were wondering, this was shot with a Canon 7D at: f/2.2, ISO-100, 1/200th shutter speed, and shot with a 50mm f/1.8 prime lens at 18mp (3456 X 5184). EXCELLENT lens, SUPER sharp and it’s high enough quality where you can actually max out the 7D’s full 18mp with NO grain, buy that lens if you don’t have it already, it’s only 0 new. TOTALLY worth it, I will never disown that lens no matter how nice of lenses I get. Here it is on amazon: www.amazon.com Please comment, rate and subscribe if you haven’t already, thanks!

  • Seeing The Light

    Robyn

    Bright midday sun can be harshest to work with. Using a reflector or fill flash can help soften the harshness.

    There are several factors that set apart good photos from mere snapshots, and good photos from great photos.  Things such as exposure, composition, and decisive moment all play a part in setting apart great photos. Equally important is light. Quality of light can make or break a photo.  Whether you take photos with a DSLR or take quick snaps with your cell phone, seeing the light will help improve your images.

    For the most part here, we are discussing natural light. Often, photographers will create their own light to match their vision.  But when photographing using available light, we are at nature’s mercy. There are many different kinds of light: harsh, soft, warm, or cool, among others. The direction of the light plays an equally important part. Direct, frontal light, low angular light, side light, and backlight all create different qualities in an image.  Learning to use the different types of light, and even manipulate them to taste, means always being able to find a photo.

    Midday light is  generally not a photographer’s friend.  The sun is bright, and high in the sky.  The light tends to be harsh.  Shadows are cast straight down, causing people to look less than their best with deep shadows in the eye sockets and under the chin.  On landscapes, this can cause things to flatten out and look uninteresting. When shooting portraits in this light, fill flash or a reflector can work wonders, creating a second light source that adds depth. Finding some shade can be helpful in using the bright light while the shade reduces the harshness.

    Late Afternoon Glow

    Late afternoon and early morning light tends to be very directional and warm. It creates soft shadows that can define your subject.

    Late afternoon and early morning sun tends to be the most beautiful light.  When the sun is close to the horizon, it shines at a low angle and casts long, deep shadows that add interest and define those subjects that catch the light.  The sun takes on a warmer, softer glow due to atmospheric haze when it is at this low angle, making it very pleasing for use in portraits as well as nature and landscape photography.  Add in a reflector to help soften shadows. Fill flash can be used but be aware that flash is much cooler compared to late afternoon and early morning sun.  Using a CTO (color to orange) gel on the flash can help to match the color temperature of the available light. That late day and early morning light is very directional, so depending on where you stand in relation to the sun, you could have front light, side light, or back light. Try all three and compare the quality of the light from each direction.  Each can provide beautiful, yet very different lighting.

    In addition to late afternoon and early morning light, there is what is knows as “The Blue Hour”.  This is the time just before the sun comes up in the morning, and just after the sun goes down in

    Montauk Point

    The Blue Hour, before the sun rises, as in this case, or after the sun sets, is a mystical time where the light takes on a soft blue hue.

    the evening.  While the horizon will have a pleasing warm glow, the ambient light takes on a bluer tint than what is usually seen during the day.  It’s a very mystical light that leaves a dreamy feeling over the scene, and is well worth getting out of bed early to photograph in, or staying out after sunset to capture.

    In terms of direction, front light tends to be the least interesting of light. The reason for this is the light is coming from directly behind the photographer, hitting the subject and fully lighting the scene.  Very few shadows are cast. While there are times when shadows are not desirable, more often than not shadows add interest to an image.  Light can reveal your subject, but shadows define your subject, so a direct, frontal light source is not usually what is wanted.  This is the kind of light direct, on-camera flash creates.  There is a reason most pros try to find ways to bounce the flash off of walls and ceilings rather than aiming it directly at their subject.

    Golden Canopy

    During midday sun, finding some shade can be a good way to reduce to the harshness of the light.

    Side light has the effect of splitting your subject in half.  This can be a very effective light when used properly.  The shadows created have the effect of slimming portrait subjects, and creating depth with other subjects. It can at times be very contrasty and harsh, but often it will provide soft, warm light that enhances the beauty of whatever it is you’re shooting.  For portraits, the use of a reflector can be helpful in softening the shadows.  It’s difficult to use fill flash in this situation due to the split lighting.  The flash will be coming from the front of the subject, so it will illuminate both the bright areas and the shadow areas. Off-camera flash positioned to the shadow side of your subject works well for this situation.

    Backlighting can be beautiful, but it’s also very difficult to work with.  Your subject is lit from behind, so for portraits some sort of fill will be necessary.  A reflector can work wonders in this situation.  When shooting with a cell phone or point and shoot camera, turn on the flash or use the HDR option, if available. For subjects where a reflector or fill flash is impractical, such as sports or wildlife, exposure compensation will be necessary to open up the shadows. Backlighting is nice in that it adds a nice rim light around your subject, really defining the outlines.  It creates the perfect conditions for dramatic silhouettes as well.

    Misty

    Fog, mist, and clouds create a soft, diffuse light that can add a mysterious or dreamy quality to an image.

    Fog, mist, and clouds create a softer, more diffuse light that can at times be boring, but ultimately is easy to work with because it is so even, creating soft shadows that aren’t too deep, and soft highlights that aren’t too bright.  It can create a mysterious or a dreamy mood depending on how thick it is.  It can help create beautiful landscapes, a soft even light portraiture, and be desirable for shooting wildlife and sports due to the even light.

    Paying attention to the light, watching how it falls on your subject, can help you improve your images, regardless of what you use to shoot them.  Learn to recognize the type of light you’re in, and how best to work with it. Doing so will help you create better images.

     

     

     

     

    Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

    Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.

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  • Living Magazine Cover and Spread – Outside Magazine

    Photographer Alexx Henry and his team show you how a magazine might look in the not-so-distant future with the October cover and spread for Outside Magazine. In this video, Alexx Henry takes you through the creation of the Living portrait of the triathlete Chris Lieto photographed using the revolutionary Red One cinema camera and the 5d Mark II.

  • Everett Middle School

    A few nice visual art images I found:

    Everett Middle School
    visual art
    Image by TheeErin
    From the Columbus Public Schools website: "AIMS arts specialists in Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music and Visual Art teach in both arts classes as regular teachers and in traditional academic classes as arts impact teachers. Teachers of the traditional academic disciplines participate in the arts classes. Eighth grade students "major" and "minor" in their favorite arts."

    Everett Middle School was built in 1898 and was the original North High School for Columbus Ohio until 1925.

    MIT+150: FAST (Festival of Art + Science + Technology): FAST LIGHT — Night of Numbers: 3.14 Pi under a crescent moon (portrait)
    visual art
    Image by Chris Devers
    Quoting from the official pamphlet:

    FAST LIGHT • May 7 + 8, 2011, 7 pm – 10 pm

    Contemporary pioneers in art, science, and technology have come together at MIT to create one of the most exhilarating and inventive spectacles metro Boston has ever seen. On May 7 and 8, 2011, visitors can interact with 20+ art and architectural installations illuminating the campus and the Charles River along Memorial Drive at MIT.

    arts.mit.edu / fast

    Installations scattered around campus (we didn’t quite see all of them), again pasting from the official flyer:

    • aFloat
    MIT Chapel • Saturday, May 7th ONLY
    Inspired by water in the Saarinen Chapel’s moat, a touch releases flickers of light before serenity returns as a calm ripple.
    By Otto Ng, Ben Regnier, Dena Molnar, and Arseni Zaitsev.

    • Inflatables
    Lobby 7, Infinite Corridor
    A dodecahedron sculpture made of silver nylon resonates with gusts of air, heat from light bulbs, and the motions of passersby.
    By Kyle Barker, Juan Jofre, Nick Polansky, Jorge Amaya.

    • (now(now(now)))
    Building 7, 4th Floor
    This installation nests layers of the past into an image of the present, recursively intertwining slices of time.
    By Eric Rosenbaum and Charles DeTar.

    • Dis(Course)4
    Building 3 Stair, Infinite Corridor
    A stairwell transformed by a shummering aluminum conduit inspired by the discourse between floors and academic disciplines.
    By Craig Boney, Jams Coleman and Andrew Manto.

    • Maxwell’s Dream
    Building 10 Community Lounge, Infinite Corridor
    An interactive mural created by magnetic fields that drive patterns of light, Maxwell’s Dream is a visually expressive cybernetic loop.
    By Kaustuv De Biswas and Daniel Rosenberg.

    • Mood Meter
    Student Center & Building 8, Infinite Corridor
    Is the smile a barometer of happiness? Mood Meter playfully assesses and displays the mood of the MIT community onsite and at moodmeter.media.mit.edu
    By Javier Hernandez and Ehsan Hoque.

    • SOFT Rockers
    Killian Court
    Repose and charge your electronic devices using green solar powered technology
    By Shiela Kennedy, P. Seaton, S. Rockcastle, W. Inam, A. Aolij, J. Nam, K. Bogenshutz, J. Bayless, M. Trimble.

    • LightBridge
    The Mass. Ave Bridge
    A dynamic interactive LED array responds to pedestrians on the bridge, illustrating MIT’s ties to both sides of the river. Thanks to Philips ColorKinetics, CISCO, SparkFun Electronics.
    By Sysanne Seitinger.

    • Sky Event
    Killian Court, Saturday, May 7th ONLY
    Immense inflatable stars soar over MIT in celebration of the distinctive symbiosis among artists, scientists and engineers.
    By Otto Piene.

    • Liquid Archive
    Charles River
    A floating inflatable screen provides a backdrop for projections that highlight MIT’s history in science, technology, and art.
    By Nader Tehrani and Gediminas Urbonas.

    • Light Drift
    Charles River
    Ninety brightly glowing orbs in the river change color as they react to the presence of people along the shore.
    By Meejin Yoon.

    • Unflat Pavilion
    Building 14 Lawn
    This freestanding pavilion illuminated with LEDs flexes two dimensions into three. Flat sheets are bent and unfurl into skylights, columns, and windows.
    By Nick Gelpi

    • Gradated Field
    Walker Memorial Lawn
    A field of enticing mounts create a landscape that encourages passersby to meander through, or lounge upon the smooth plaster shapes.
    By Kyle Coburn, Karina Silvester and Yihyun Lim.

    • Bibliodoptera
    Building 14, Hayden Library Corridor
    Newly emerged from the chrysalis of MIT’s diverse library pages, a cloud of butterflies flutters above, reacting to the movement of passersby.
    By Elena Jessop and Peter Torpey.

    • Wind Screen
    Green Building Facade, Bldg 54
    A shimmering curtain of light created by micro-turbines displays a visual register of the replenishable source of wind energy.
    By Meejin Yoon.

    • String Tunnel
    Building 18 Bridge
    A diaphonous tunnel creates a sense of entry to and from the Infinite Corridor and frames the surrounding landscape.
    By Yuna Kim, Kelly Shaw, and Travis Williams.

    • voltaDom
    Building 56-66 Connector
    A vaulted passageway utilizes an innovative fabrication technique that creates complex double curved vaults through the simple rolling of a sheet of material.
    By Skylar Tibbits.

    • Night of Numbers
    Building 66 Facade & E15 Walkway
    A lighting installation enlivens MIT architectre with numbers that hold special or historical significance to the Institute. Can you decode them all?
    By Praveen Subramani and Anna Kotova.

    • Overliner
    Building E-25 Stairwell
    Taking cues from a stairwell’s spiraling geometry, Overliner transforms a familiar and busy passageway into a moment of surprise and repose.
    By Joel Lamere and Cynthia Gunadi.

    • Chroma District
    Corner of Ames and Main Streets.
    Lanterns react to visitors by passing sound and color from one to another, increasing in intensity along the way and illuminating the path to MIT’s campus.
    By Eyal Shahar, Akito van Troyer, and Seung Jin Ham.

    From the Salon to the Moshpit: Creating Spaces of Assembly
    visual art
    Image by Steve Rhodes

    In 2008, the Bay Area will be activated with a wealth of exhibitions and events examining the impact of feminist art and ideology on contemporary art.

    The panel took place last November, but two of the exhibits are opening this week

    Make You Notice opens tonight at SFAC Gallery & continues through May 24th

    sfacgallery.org/exhibitions_detail.fsp?id=382289

    And The Way That We Rhyme (from the Le Tigre song Hot Topic) opens Friday (with a bunch of events on Saturday) at YBCA and continues through June 29th

    www.ybca.org/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=4024

    a selection of women artists, musicians and curators to discuss the legacy of feminist art and critique, especially as it affects the work of a younger generation of artists working locally and internationally.

    Panelists JD Samson, of the band Le Tigre, Emily Roysdon, an artist, writer and member of the collective LTTR, and San Francisco-based curator and educator Jill Dawsey will discuss the process of building collaborative networks of support that feed their own individual creative practices as well as those of their friends and peers.

    The panel will be moderated by YBCA’s Associate Visual Arts Curator Berin Golonu.

    www.lttr.org

    www.letigreworld.com

    www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid:161002

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Samson

  • Hang Gliding a Morning Glory ( Jonny Durand ) Surfing the biggest wave Ever

    Jon Durand Hang Gliding / Sky Surfing a rare meteorological cloud phenomenon called a Morning Glory. It is like surfing a tsunami or tidal wave in the sky. It’s great for doing loops and flying fast. The Glider is towed in the Sky by a small ultra lite aircraft. Also called aerotow hang gliding. RedBull and Nikon Camera sponsored. It was filmed by Mark Watson near Burketown Barramundi Australia. For more info visit Jonny Durand jonnydurand.blogspot.com www.youtube.com Mark Watson www.nikon.com.au RedBull www.redbull.com
    Video Rating: 4 / 5