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In the Photoblogosphere

Ed has a great post on the insights of buying new gear or buying new knowledge.  That’s always been one of the focuses of this particular blog even when we occasionally delve into equipment information.

With the holidays fast approaching we have been looking into options for our oldest child’s first camera.  She’s only turning three in a few weeks but it’s never too early to start?  Photojojo has an article on Luring Your Child into the World of Photography.  Ours doesn’t need luring so much as she needs her own camera (she keeps trying to steel mine!).

Photocritic has a series started on the History of Photography and so far so good.  Hmmm… two things I love; history and photography.  Can’t really go wrong there.

In Art Photography

So everyone knows that New York is the “hotspot” for photography right?  Well, there are others who may take exception to those claims.  If you live on the West Coast you’ll enjoy We can shoot too a blog on West Coast happenings in photography.

Looking into landing your first exhibition?  Here’s some great guidelines on exhibiting photography.

Brooks Jensen of Lenswork fame has renewed the idea of an old project.  It’s called the 100 prints project and I’m so in love with the idea I think I’ll do the same in January of 2009.

In Photo Podcast happenings

PhotoNetCast is giving away geotagging stuff from ATP Electronics.  You’ll have to listen to their latest podcast for details.

In Your Photo Tips news

The photo contest for November is almost over but you do still have a little time left to enter the contest with a theme of “Thanksgiving”. Sadly, the prize is only available to United States residents because of crazy international contest laws. Don’t forget to use the tag “yptthanksgiving” for your entries, and if you need more details you can find them here.

Did you get your copy of Minimalist Lighting: Professional Techniques for Location Photography for the Photography Book Club? I’ll be reviewing the book shortly so don’t forget to get your reviews to my email as soon as possible.  Next month’s book?  You’ll have to put your vote in on that one.  The poll is in the sidebar to the right.

Now, some images from you, the readers. Enjoy!