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Manual Flash

WIRED Magazine just posted a new write up about using an old Nikon SB-24 Manual flash. For any flash junkies out there, this one is for you.
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/weekend-project.html

Slow Shutter Shooting

Combining slow shutter speeds and flashes and other light sources can make some amazing photos. Digital Photography School has a new blog entry talking about three different methods for slow shutter shooting.
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/slow-shutter-shoot-out-3-slow-shutter-speed-techniques/

Nikon D90 - How Sweet it is!

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/nikon-d90-dslr/
http://www.diyphotography.net/yes-you-can-say-it-the-d90-is-out
http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2008/08/nikonians_in_ou.html
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond90/

Beijing Olympics Photos as a Learning Opportunity

I was admiring some of the photos of the Olympic closing ceremonies on the Sports Illustrated website tonight (checking out the fireworks, of course), when it occurred to me that the ceremony itself would probably be pretty hard to photograph.  Dark.  Moving performers. Thousands of people.  Lots of clutter.
Yet, the SI photographers got some shots […]

45 Beautiful Motion Blur Photos

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/08/24/45-beautiful-motion-blur-photos/

Light Modifiers

One critical aspect of studio photography is the ability to control your lights. Your light source could be hot lights, monolights, or even camera flash units. What will make your photography stand out from others will be your ability to control your light sources. Not just the output, but where and how the light is […]