detroitriverlight
Originally uploaded by Normthephotoguy.
History of Detroit river lighthouse http://lighthouse.boatnerd.com/gallery/Detroit/detroitriverlight.htm
About Me
- Norm Rutkowske
- Photography isn't a hobby- it's a lifestyle. Bought my first 35mm Camera at the age of 15, and haven't put in down since. Have shot over 200 weddings. http://normthephotoguy.com
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Top Digital Camera Newbie Mistakes to Avoid
Top Digital Camera Newbie Mistakes to Avoid: "Top 7 Digital Camera Newbie Mistakes to Avoid"
PhotographyBLOG -:- Photography News, Reviews, Articles, Gallery, Forums, Film and Digital
PhotographyBLOG -:- Photography News, Reviews, Articles, Gallery, Forums, Film and Digital: "10 Tips to Enjoy Digital Photography
Wind-Up Labs Press Release
So you have a new digital camera. Now what? Tips to enjoy digital photography and safeguard holiday memories
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 30, 2004--An estimated 10 million digital cameras were sold nationwide this holiday season and experts agree new camera owners will take hundreds of photos each in the first weeks. Yet most consumers have no idea how to manage, properly save or get the most enjoyment out of these photos. Here are tips to organize and share digital photos from Wind-Up Labs, maker of HeyPix!, a new digital photo organizer and sharing service.
10 Tips to Enjoy Digital Photography
1. Think of your new purchase as more than a camera. Think beyond simply taking and printing photos.
2. When taking photos, keep elbows close to your body for stability, and pre-focus the camera by pressing the button halfway down
before taking the shot to avoid the second or so of shutter lag time.
Read the Full Story"
Wind-Up Labs Press Release
So you have a new digital camera. Now what? Tips to enjoy digital photography and safeguard holiday memories
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 30, 2004--An estimated 10 million digital cameras were sold nationwide this holiday season and experts agree new camera owners will take hundreds of photos each in the first weeks. Yet most consumers have no idea how to manage, properly save or get the most enjoyment out of these photos. Here are tips to organize and share digital photos from Wind-Up Labs, maker of HeyPix!, a new digital photo organizer and sharing service.
10 Tips to Enjoy Digital Photography
1. Think of your new purchase as more than a camera. Think beyond simply taking and printing photos.
2. When taking photos, keep elbows close to your body for stability, and pre-focus the camera by pressing the button halfway down
before taking the shot to avoid the second or so of shutter lag time.
Read the Full Story"
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
tokyo gcans
tokyo gcans
Originally uploaded by Normthephotoguy.
These captivating photos are indeed of Tokyo’s G-Cans Project-- an underground water draining system to help prevent the overflow of major waterways during the wet typhoon season. Just seeing the sheer size and design of this construction through these photos, which almost look illustrated, is amazing. I can only imagine what construction and upkeep of such an immense and interesting system like this must be like. It's also a free tourist attraction, presumably only during the dry season
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
panoramas.dk - MARS Rover Virtual Reality Panoramic images - 360 degree QTVR Photos
panoramas.dk - MARS Rover Virtual Reality Panoramic images - 360 degree QTVR Photos: "First Fullscreen QTVR from Mars is now online The first 360 degree high resolution panoramic image from Mars MER was posted at NASA a couple of hours ago. As the first I have created a fullscreen QTVR from the image released by NASA"
Monday, January 24, 2005
FavoriteSync
FavoriteSync: "Welcome to FavoriteSync.com
Sync your Favorites
Today most people use the Internet at home, school, work and at other places. The result is often that you have your Favorites spread out across many computers and not always at hand. FavoriteSync solves that problem and will keep all your Favorites in sync. It runs in the background on your computer and detects whenever you make a modification to your Favorites and syncs your Favorites against a central server.
Publish your Favorites
FavoriteSync can as an optional feature help you publish your Favorites on the Internet. You can pick any Favorite folder and add your own style to it and then publish it to let other see your Favorites. Your Favorite web page will automatically be updated as soon as you modify your Favorites on any of your synced computers.
It can be used for FREE.
FavoriteSync can be used free of charge for an unlimited time. After signing up you will get an initial test month. After a month you will be reminded to make a donation but you will also have the option to manually renew your subscription for free.
Download now"
Sync your Favorites
Today most people use the Internet at home, school, work and at other places. The result is often that you have your Favorites spread out across many computers and not always at hand. FavoriteSync solves that problem and will keep all your Favorites in sync. It runs in the background on your computer and detects whenever you make a modification to your Favorites and syncs your Favorites against a central server.
Publish your Favorites
FavoriteSync can as an optional feature help you publish your Favorites on the Internet. You can pick any Favorite folder and add your own style to it and then publish it to let other see your Favorites. Your Favorite web page will automatically be updated as soon as you modify your Favorites on any of your synced computers.
It can be used for FREE.
FavoriteSync can be used free of charge for an unlimited time. After signing up you will get an initial test month. After a month you will be reminded to make a donation but you will also have the option to manually renew your subscription for free.
Download now"
MyBookmarks.com
MyBookmarks.com - About us: "About MyBookmarks.com
Since early 1997 MyBookmarks.com has been offering a fast and easy way for web surfers to store their favorite sites online. Originally designed as a private service, MyBookmarks.com opened the doors to the general public in late summer 1998.
MyBookmarks.com orginated often-copied features such as Remark - a Windows� taskbar utility that eases importing of bookmarks to the service, a Top Bookmarks section where the most bookmarked sites are tallied, and Public Bookmarks which allows the user to publish their bookmarks on the web with one click."
Since early 1997 MyBookmarks.com has been offering a fast and easy way for web surfers to store their favorite sites online. Originally designed as a private service, MyBookmarks.com opened the doors to the general public in late summer 1998.
MyBookmarks.com orginated often-copied features such as Remark - a Windows� taskbar utility that eases importing of bookmarks to the service, a Top Bookmarks section where the most bookmarked sites are tallied, and Public Bookmarks which allows the user to publish their bookmarks on the web with one click."
Carson
OBIT_CARSON.sff_NY120_20050123141036
Originally uploaded by Normthephotoguy.
My Way News Photo - OBIT CARSON: "Entertainer Bette Midler caresses talk show host Johnny Carson during his next-to-last taping of 'The Tonight Show' in Burbank, Ca., Thursday, May 21, 1992. Carson died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005 according to his nephew. He was 79."
The Russell Brown Show
The Russell Brown Show
TIPS & TECHNIQUES
Welcome to the official, and experimental, Russell Brown tips and techniques page. This is your one stop shopping location for the latest in hot new tips for Adobe Photoshop.
In the effort to stay on the cutting edge of technology I'm offering QuickTime movies of some of my favorite tips. Beware, the movies are large and will take time to download over a slow connection. Also, If you're viewing using Internet Explorer, the movies may take several minutes to appear. These movies have been optimized to download as fast as possible and still look good.
For additional tips and techniques, be sure to visit www.lynda.com for an incredible online learning library.
TIPS & TECHNIQUES
Welcome to the official, and experimental, Russell Brown tips and techniques page. This is your one stop shopping location for the latest in hot new tips for Adobe Photoshop.
In the effort to stay on the cutting edge of technology I'm offering QuickTime movies of some of my favorite tips. Beware, the movies are large and will take time to download over a slow connection. Also, If you're viewing using Internet Explorer, the movies may take several minutes to appear. These movies have been optimized to download as fast as possible and still look good.
For additional tips and techniques, be sure to visit www.lynda.com for an incredible online learning library.
Sunday, January 23, 2005
My Way - Spreading the Word
My Way - Spreading the Word: "It's hard to imagine, but Microsoft spent $300 million to promote its latest version of MSN. AOL Time Warner spent a similar amount to advertise its newest release.
As a site that is banner and pop-up free, My Way can't match these marketing budgets. (And, if we had $300 million...well, we'd probably be on an extended vacation someplace warm and tropical.) That's why we're counting on you - our most loyal and (might we add) best looking users - to help get the word out about My Way - the Web portal with NO banner ads and NO pop-ups. Who wouldn't want to hear about that?
Here are some ideas:
* Say nice things about us to your friends and family...repeatedly, up until the point that it becomes annoying.
* Get on the rooftop and sing 'My Way' at the top of your lungs. Do this until the police show up.
* Cut and paste the My Way URL and send it in an email to everyone you know.
* Use our form (just because we don't spam people doesn't mean you can't), or add a My Way badge to your Web site.
So thanks for taking the time to tell your friends and family about My Way. It is the ultimate compliment. And we appreciate it."
As a site that is banner and pop-up free, My Way can't match these marketing budgets. (And, if we had $300 million...well, we'd probably be on an extended vacation someplace warm and tropical.) That's why we're counting on you - our most loyal and (might we add) best looking users - to help get the word out about My Way - the Web portal with NO banner ads and NO pop-ups. Who wouldn't want to hear about that?
Here are some ideas:
* Say nice things about us to your friends and family...repeatedly, up until the point that it becomes annoying.
* Get on the rooftop and sing 'My Way' at the top of your lungs. Do this until the police show up.
* Cut and paste the My Way URL and send it in an email to everyone you know.
* Use our form (just because we don't spam people doesn't mean you can't), or add a My Way badge to your Web site.
So thanks for taking the time to tell your friends and family about My Way. It is the ultimate compliment. And we appreciate it."
Saturday, January 22, 2005
monkey methods: Bill Gates Strikes a Pose for Teen Beat Photospread, 1983
monkey methods: Bill Gates Strikes a Pose for Teen Beat Photospread, 1983: "Bill Gates Strikes a Pose for Teen Beat Photospread, 1983
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In Review of Photo-Sharing Sites, Yahoo and Shutterfly top Flickr
monkey methods: In Review of Photo-Sharing Sites, Yahoo and Shutterfly top Flickr: "Interesting reviews of the top photo-sharing sites: HollandSentinel.com -Yahoo, Shutterfly tops for online photo sharing 01/16/05 via. The main discussion of Flickr consists of:
Flickr gets good marks for innovation.
Create a circle of friends from college, and any photo added by one can be automatically shared to all. Or make photos public and create groups on the fly -- for instance, bringing together people who've posted public photos tagged 'tsunami.'
Alas, all that innovation makes the service confusing to use. Power users with a lot of patience may enjoy giving Flickr a ride but my attention span is quite limited.
Pretty interesting comments, and I don't find them negative at all. Flickr is, at this point, driven by early adopters. That's why you see all the overwhelming buzz in the blogosphere talking about it, particularly fomented by their all-star board. Starting with this market of early adopters helps the Flickr team achieve early growth and develop an ecosystem of tools and knowledge.
The real test will be crossing the chasm and bringing general mainstream adoption... There, they will have to focus on embracing the needs of a particular mainstream audience, and develop something that gives them a strong foothold into the mainstream, non-geek market. Should be interesting to watch, especially if the geeks complain that Flickr is getting AOL'd :)"
Flickr gets good marks for innovation.
Create a circle of friends from college, and any photo added by one can be automatically shared to all. Or make photos public and create groups on the fly -- for instance, bringing together people who've posted public photos tagged 'tsunami.'
Alas, all that innovation makes the service confusing to use. Power users with a lot of patience may enjoy giving Flickr a ride but my attention span is quite limited.
Pretty interesting comments, and I don't find them negative at all. Flickr is, at this point, driven by early adopters. That's why you see all the overwhelming buzz in the blogosphere talking about it, particularly fomented by their all-star board. Starting with this market of early adopters helps the Flickr team achieve early growth and develop an ecosystem of tools and knowledge.
The real test will be crossing the chasm and bringing general mainstream adoption... There, they will have to focus on embracing the needs of a particular mainstream audience, and develop something that gives them a strong foothold into the mainstream, non-geek market. Should be interesting to watch, especially if the geeks complain that Flickr is getting AOL'd :)"
Friday, January 21, 2005
Camerapedia
Main Page - Camerapedia.org: "Welcome to Camerapedia.org, a free-content encyclopedia of camera information. Things are still very new around here, so don't mind us while we get things situated. To learn more about this project you can read our About Camerapedia.org page.
If you would like to add or correct any information on this site, all you have to do is use the 'edit' tab at the top of any page. There are also 'edit' links to the right of every major section. Feel free to play around in the Sandbox, if you'd like to see how this thing works."
If you would like to add or correct any information on this site, all you have to do is use the 'edit' tab at the top of any page. There are also 'edit' links to the right of every major section. Feel free to play around in the Sandbox, if you'd like to see how this thing works."
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Picasa 2 Google Updates Free Digital Photo Software
logo
Originally uploaded by Normthephotoguy.
Picasa 2: Google Updates Free Digital Photo Software
Google, Inc. has just released Picasa 2, a new version of the free digital photo software it acquired last summer. New features in this version include CD burning for backups and gifts, new editing features and basic fixes, labels for organizing and stars for rating photos, the ability to add captions that are written to your files, and improved printing options. I probably won't be updating my review of Picasa right away, but Danny Sullivan of Search Engine Watch has a pretty detailed article comparing Picasa 2 and Photoshop Album 2: Google Picasa 2 Vs. Adobe Photoshop Album 2
More: My Review of Picasa 1.6 Click here
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
How to spy on peoples security cameras!
Ok so it seems that if you search Google using a specific search string, it will return shit load of results of security cameras for everyone to view! Chances are, the people that own them don't know your doing it, but meh, its their fault for not securing them. So anyway, how to do it? Simply search Google for the following:
inurl:"ViewerFrame?Mode="
Or you can just click this to take you straight to Google
*UPDATE*
It seems that you can also search for more by searching for:
inurl:"MultiCameraFrame?Mode="
And you can click here to go straight to those results. This will then return a load of results, just click one of them to view the camera! You may notice the first lot don't work, its probably because they are all getting hammered from all the traffic, but the ones on pages 30 and above all seemed to work fine for me. You may also need to install some activex thing from Panasonic to view some of them, I did it and my computer is still working! So I guess its all good.
Thats it Have fun!
inurl:"ViewerFrame?Mode="
Or you can just click this to take you straight to Google
*UPDATE*
It seems that you can also search for more by searching for:
inurl:"MultiCameraFrame?Mode="
And you can click here to go straight to those results. This will then return a load of results, just click one of them to view the camera! You may notice the first lot don't work, its probably because they are all getting hammered from all the traffic, but the ones on pages 30 and above all seemed to work fine for me. You may also need to install some activex thing from Panasonic to view some of them, I did it and my computer is still working! So I guess its all good.
Thats it Have fun!
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
PhotoBlink
milk
Originally uploaded by Normthephotoguy.
PhotoBlink is a photo site that goes far beyond being a conventional photo forum or photo contest. As well as providing a rich environment for members to post, rate and discuss their photos and photography in general, it also features advanced photo galleries where members can exhibit, promote and sell photos. PhotoBlink also provides thematic photo contests in cooperation with photo manufacturers. More... http://www.photoblink.com/
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
PhotographyBLOG on the Radio
Photo Talk RadioI’m excited (and a little nervous) to announce that PhotographyBLOG will be featured on Photo Talk Radio this coming Saturday, 15th January, at 8-9am Pacific Time in the US.
LIVE show listeners can call-in worldwide at 001 858 268 3068, or Toll-Free from the US and Canada at 888-514-2100. There will also be a link to the archived broadcast after the show, so you can all hear me witter on endlessly and incoherently!
Photo Talk RadioI’m excited (and a little nervous) to announce that PhotographyBLOG will be featured on Photo Talk Radio this coming Saturday, 15th January, at 8-9am Pacific Time in the US.
LIVE show listeners can call-in worldwide at 001 858 268 3068, or Toll-Free from the US and Canada at 888-514-2100. There will also be a link to the archived broadcast after the show, so you can all hear me witter on endlessly and incoherently!
Friday, January 07, 2005
Photosig great place to view Photo's
Photosig is one of my favorite sites to view other Photographers work from all over the World check it out.
PhotoSIG is a community of photographers and photography enthusiasts, ranging from amateurs to working professionals. photoSIG members may critique photos that have been submitted by other users and may also submit their own photos for review by the community.
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PhotoSIG is a community of photographers and photography enthusiasts, ranging from amateurs to working professionals. photoSIG members may critique photos that have been submitted by other users and may also submit their own photos for review by the community.
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