A quick note to let you know that the images from Tuesday's game between Highlands and Burrell for the DIstrict 26 Championship are online.
* Remember, the gallery expires 8/20/10 (prices double at this point)
Click Here: HIGHLANDS vs BURRELL IMAGE GALLERY
If you have any questions, or would like to buy digital versions in bulk, contact me.
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Where Photo Alteration is Bad
I said before, "I do NOT condone editing of newsworthy images." But, in some cases, like the instance I mentioned a few days ago, I think it was taken to an extreme.
Here, however, is an article where the "watchdogs" are serving their purpose... to PROTECT the public from misleading information - NOT to save from the national security breach of removing a golf caddy's head from an image.
Please read this: BP Alters Phots & Admits The "Lie"
My question is this? Why hasn't the mainstream media picked this up and mentioned it? Somebody should tell Anderson Cooper...
Update... I sent this in to the CNN, HLN and FOX NEWS offices. This morning, they did a piece on how BP has done this again! They have now released a THIRD poorly "photoshopped" image. Amazing!!
Here, however, is an article where the "watchdogs" are serving their purpose... to PROTECT the public from misleading information - NOT to save from the national security breach of removing a golf caddy's head from an image.
Please read this: BP Alters Phots & Admits The "Lie"
My question is this? Why hasn't the mainstream media picked this up and mentioned it? Somebody should tell Anderson Cooper...
Update... I sent this in to the CNN, HLN and FOX NEWS offices. This morning, they did a piece on how BP has done this again! They have now released a THIRD poorly "photoshopped" image. Amazing!!
Highlands Little League - Game Action Photos (Lower Burrell)
The images from Sunday's game versus Lower Burrell are online. You can view them by clicking the link below.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Highlands Little League.
CLICK HERE FOR IMAGES
If you have any questions, or wish to purchase more than 25 images, contact me.
Gallery expires 8/18/10 - pricing will double at that point.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Highlands Little League.
CLICK HERE FOR IMAGES
If you have any questions, or wish to purchase more than 25 images, contact me.
Gallery expires 8/18/10 - pricing will double at that point.
It Boggles the Mind - Photographer Fired
This is more of a commentary or editorial opinion that a post about photography. I might be more liberal when it comes to what IS and IS NOT acceptable in the world of journalism. If a photo is altered and it doesn't CHANGE the effect/meaning/intent of the article/photo - then I don't see any harm. To me, it falls under the same creative license we have when we enhance colors, increase sharpness, touch up a blemish... you know what I mean.
Read this article: Getty Photographer Fired Over Altered Image
Now, if you remember the problem in the O.J. Simpson saga where a magazine overly "darkened" the mugshot of O.J. to make it seem more ominous? Well, THAT is a problem to me... NOT this. I can't see how simply removing a caddie's head from a golf photo is detrimental to the industry - OR changes the intent of the image.
The sad thing is, this was all put into motion (the firing, that is) by a photo editor (who shall remain nameless) who felt that (for some reason) he needed to make a phone call to Getty to point out this "travesty". Honestly, kudos to the guy for being a "hardliner" on this issue. The sad thing is, it cost someone his job. Even more disturbing, the fired photographer had been working with Getty for 26 years.
But, I appear to be in the minority - or at least more liberal in my stance on the subject. I also don't think that those with a more conservative viewpoint are wrong, I just don't get the point of being so steadfast that it comes to the brink of getting someone fired. In all honesty, I'm not sure that this editor was really affected by this photographer's actions. But, if they are an editor who deems it their job to police the industry - I guess there has to be "someone".
My heart goes out to Marc Feldman. It's a shame to lose a client or working relationship in an already fragmented industry during an economy like the one we are in. I've seen your work. Hopefully, I'll continue to see it. You were actually one of the photographers I researched before covering my first pro golf event (USGA Women's Open) this past week. Best of luck.
Sometimes, this business leaves me speechless...
Read this article: Getty Photographer Fired Over Altered Image
Now, if you remember the problem in the O.J. Simpson saga where a magazine overly "darkened" the mugshot of O.J. to make it seem more ominous? Well, THAT is a problem to me... NOT this. I can't see how simply removing a caddie's head from a golf photo is detrimental to the industry - OR changes the intent of the image.
The sad thing is, this was all put into motion (the firing, that is) by a photo editor (who shall remain nameless) who felt that (for some reason) he needed to make a phone call to Getty to point out this "travesty". Honestly, kudos to the guy for being a "hardliner" on this issue. The sad thing is, it cost someone his job. Even more disturbing, the fired photographer had been working with Getty for 26 years.
But, I appear to be in the minority - or at least more liberal in my stance on the subject. I also don't think that those with a more conservative viewpoint are wrong, I just don't get the point of being so steadfast that it comes to the brink of getting someone fired. In all honesty, I'm not sure that this editor was really affected by this photographer's actions. But, if they are an editor who deems it their job to police the industry - I guess there has to be "someone".
My heart goes out to Marc Feldman. It's a shame to lose a client or working relationship in an already fragmented industry during an economy like the one we are in. I've seen your work. Hopefully, I'll continue to see it. You were actually one of the photographers I researched before covering my first pro golf event (USGA Women's Open) this past week. Best of luck.
Sometimes, this business leaves me speechless...
Mark IV - ISO Examples
Here are some sample images taken with a Tamron 28-75 (f/2.8) at 28mm focal length, open wide at f/2.8 with varying ISO settings using the Mark IV. In my opinion, there could be some very usable images at the higher end of the spectrum. A little noise-reduction and even the 102,400 could have a place in certain circumstances.
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 8000
ISO 10000
ISO 12800
ISO 25600
ISO 51200
ISO 102400
In my humble opinion, although the argument can be made that the Nikon outperforms the Canon Mark IV in this area - how much better does the average photographer need? I do this for a living and this performance far exceeded my expectations and I can see the immediate impact that this ISO performance will have on my images - especially the ones shot at night and/or under poor lighting (high school football, basketball, wrestling, etc).
We'll see how it performs covering the Pirates game this evening.
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