Author Archives: Steve Crane

The Incredible Century-Old Color Photography of Prokudin-Gorsky

The Incredible Century-Old Color Photography of Prokudin-Gorsky | Quazen In 1909 a remarkable project was initiated by Russian photographer Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky. His mission was to record – in full and vibrant color – the vast and diverse Russian Empire. Here, with his story, is a selection of his amazing century old full color pictures.

The Camerazzi Community

Nettie was sent the following. Hi Nettie I noted your photography club’s contact details on the PSSA website and thought I’d drop you line on a very interesting new online community for ‘the shutterbugs of this world.’ My name is Pikkie Wolmarans and I am the Editor of a delightful new website “The Camerazzi Community”Continue reading “The Camerazzi Community”

Digital Asset Management & Adobe Lightroom v2 course

I received this information in an e-mail and knowing there are some members new to Lightroom who may be struggling, thought I’d pass it along. Digital Asset Management & Adobe Lightroom v2 CPT Presented by Riaan van den Berg in association with Outdoorphoto I have been overwhelmed with people wanting me to do the courseContinue reading “Digital Asset Management & Adobe Lightroom v2 course”

Understanding the basics of Sharpening in Photoshop

Helen Bradley – Pro Photoshop and Photography: Understanding the basics of Sharpening in Photoshop Sharpening is one of those everyday tasks that most photos can benefit from. In this post I’ll explain what sharpening is, when you should perform it and how to do it. The information here, although it is explained using Photoshop, isContinue reading “Understanding the basics of Sharpening in Photoshop”

June Competition Winners

Here are the winners of the June competition for which the set subject was Vertical Lines. Tony Bridge, a professional photographer and teacher from New Zealand was our guest judge this evening. Please note that only digital images are available for display. Prints Set Subject WaterNeels Beyers Line ImpressionsPaddy Howes Blue GumsLiz Atkins Open WhiteContinue reading “June Competition Winners”

PhotoTools 2 Lite

PhotoTools 2 Lite | PhotographyBLOG onOne Software has announced a free, Lite version of PhotoTools 2 Standard Edition. Based on the exact same feature set as PhotoTools 2 Standard Edition, PhotoTools 2 Lite includes 14 of the most popular effects found in both PhotoTools 2 Standard Edition and PhotoTools 2 Professional Edition. The 14 effectsContinue reading “PhotoTools 2 Lite”

Mastering Digital SLR Photography

A free online version of Mastering Digital SLR Photography can be read here. Sadly this link no longer works. The book contains the following sections; Digital SLR Photography Now and in the Future Digital SLR Technology Made Easy Mastering Your dSLR’s Controls dSLR Quirks and Strengths Working RAW Working with Lenses Close-Up Photography Capturing ActionContinue reading “Mastering Digital SLR Photography”

Soul of Stellenbosch Competion

WIN R25,000 worth of prizes Capture and celebrate the unique, quirky, historical, social, fun, environmental and beautiful soul of Stellenbosch, to win great prizes! We are looking for pictures of family fun, outdoor adventure, coffee shop culture, gourmet delights, as well as wine and cultural experiences. Entry is free – load your picture onto theContinue reading “Soul of Stellenbosch Competion”