~ auto exposures are for wimps ~
I read this article by Jess Weatherbed at the Verge this week, and I can't say I'm surprised at the new rules, though I am surprised they allowed AI art to begin with. Especially since so many photographers have had their prizes revoked in the past, including photojournalists for doing such simple things as editing contrast and...
I've been less than pleased with AI in art. Not because the work itself is bad (though portraits of folks with 14 fingers, or extra ribs is a little disturbing and not exactly good art) but because it's built on the backs of living artists. It's art theft, and like every other recent innovation in... Continue Reading →
I haven't done a Kickstarter campaign in years; my last attempt ended bitterly with a failed camera that never materialized. But I read an article today about this device that takes old 35mm film cameras and allows you to stick in a digital film cartridge, turning it into a four-thirds sensor digital back, and now... Continue Reading →
As soon as AI programs were put on the web for people to use, I saw folks begin to create art prompts and post their own portraits created by AI in the style of artists the liked. I was as appalled as people were thrilled as they typed "this cost nothing, I always wanted a... Continue Reading →
I'm gutted. Truly gutted. Earlier this week I read the article titled "Amazon kills DPReview, the best camera review site on the web"Â and it hurt. DPReview has been the absolute BEST source of information about cameras and lenses for photographers for a decade or more. They have 8 page reviews of cameras, going into details... Continue Reading →
Every day I read photo news. It's not usually new camera gear, though that's fun stuff. I'm usually researching changes in laws, trends in media, copyright application, photography ethics in real time; I post about some of it here, but this article by Art Technical but Ashley Belanger brought together two issues I've been following.... Continue Reading →
Say Reciprocity 