PhotoClub 202 has a new international call for photography entries for their upcoming exhibition Rock Photography.
For more information, please see their website:
http://www.photoclub202.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33&Itemid=60

The good folks over at Photopreneur have a great write up about what it takes to run a photography business. For those club members who have their own photo business, or are interested in starting one, this is full of good advice.
http://blogs.photopreneur.com/what-it-takes-to-build-a-photography-business

Instant rebates are now available on many items from your Canon wish list.
$300 on a Canon 5D and $200 on a 40D.  Also rebates on lenses and flash units.
See www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PromotionsAct, or for a fast overview and third-party commentary, www.kenrockwell.com/tech/00-new-today.htm.

Digital Photography School has a very good write up about understanding layers in PhotoShop. If you are a PhotoShop user, its worth the read.
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/understanding-layers-in-photoshop/

The city of Hopkins is holding a photography contest with $100 first prize. For more information, please see the Hopkins website:
http://www.thinkhopkins.com/photocontest/index.html

Digital Photography School has a new post about Depth of Field, and framing with the foreground.  A good read and a nice “back to the basics” information.
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/a-fresh-look-at-depth-of-field-using-foreground-to-achieve-creative-depth-of-field/