I’ve been trying for a long time to get my SmugMug gallery indexed by Google. And I’ve concluded that on SmugMug, photos have less visibility than the Loch Ness monster on a dark night.
SmugMug: Where Photography Goes To Hide
Tuning Dials and Channel Knobs: Retro Tech
I grew up in the world of analog electronics; I’ve always loved knobs and dials. And I found out I like photographing them. They’re nice examples of Mid Century Modern design, and symbols of the popular culture and music of our past. And they just look cool.
Why Does Duotoning Work?
I’ve never been big on duotone – it seemed like a gimmick. But recently I had an insight into its real power.
ICC printer profiles: how does that work, exactly?
Many photographers know how to calibrate their displays so colors are reasonably accurate on-screen. Then, when we order prints from a place like BayPhoto or WHCC, they pretty much look like we expect. But recently I bought a printer so I could do some of my own, and this led me to “printer profiles”, which I then had to figure out.
Continue reading “ICC printer profiles: how does that work, exactly?”As Good As A Phone…?
The other day, on the DPR forum, a guy asked if there was a point-and-shoot camera he could buy that would take pictures as good as his smartphone. We have reached that point.
