Funny Canon EOS 50D Ad

The Year in Pictures

Pretty amazing photos....

Photography 101 For The Holiday Season

...The 2008 holiday season only comes around once, but the memories can live on through treasured photographs of family and friends.
Snapping pictures of your loved ones is easier than you might think. Keeping a few tips in mind can make a big difference in the images you create.
Even after almost eight years of working as a photographer at the Opelika-Auburn News, Cliff Williams still has to remind himself of a few key practices such as getting down at the level of his subject, if needed, and paying attention to what's behind his subjects.
"You don't want a poinsettia, fern or Christmas tree coming out of the top of a head," Williams said....

Comments: Types we all should pay attention too....no matter how good we are with that camera! DM

Pictures from the CACCA meeting

Wright Camera Club at CACCA 12-08

The Wright Camera Club had an opportunity as a group to be recognized by the Chicago Area Camera Club Association which has most Chicago area clubs as members. Many of these camera clubs have websites that will allow you to log on and take a look at what they offer. But of course think Wright Camera Club has not only the best website but the best of everything.

WCC members wore their new WCC T-shirts made up by Mark Southard (thanks Mark) and we all looked pretty spiffy!!

Chicago Area Camera Clubs Association

The Chicago Area Camera Clubs Association (founded 1936) is a progressive photographic organization composed of about forty clubs and over 1000 people who are actively engaged in every phase of photography.

See you there on Saturday!

Counterfeit Canon lithium-ion batteries and chargers

Click on title for pictures of real and counterfeit batteries/chargers. For more pics click here. DM

It has been confirmed that counterfeit Canon lithium-ion batteries and chargers for Canon digital cameras and digital video camcorders are in circulation. In addition, it has been reported that counterfeit batteries have been considered the cause of some battery ruptures.
In many cases, counterfeit batteries and chargers are not equipped with protective devices required to meet international quality standards. Therefore, when these batteries or chargers are used or charged, they can cause abnormal heat or leakage, ignition, rupture and other malfunctions in the batteries, chargers, and digital cameras and video camcorders. There is concern that, in the worst case, not only could digital cameras and digital video camcorders be damaged, but fire, burns, blindness and other severe accidents could occur. Thus, to ensure customer safety, we urge our customers not to use counterfeit devices.

Please be advised that Canon is not responsible, and will not be liable, for any malfunctions, damages or injuries caused by non-Canon genuine lithium-ion batteries and/or battery chargers including, without limitation, counterfeit devices.

Recently, both in Japan and overseas, counterfeits of Canon's genuine lithium-ion battery packs and chargers have been frequently offered for sale on the Internet. Accordingly, please use caution when purchasing Canon lithium-ion battery packs and chargers on the Internet to ensure that they are genuine Canon brand.

Canon's genuine lithium-ion batteries have security labels on their packaging that identify them as genuine Canon products. When purchasing battery packs, please refer to this information. (See the following image for the labels.)

For questions about "Counterfeit" products, please contact us at the following:Call Center1-800-828-4040 (toll free) 8:00 a.m. - Midnight, EST - Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST - Saturday Email: carecenter@cits.canon.com
Sincerely,
Canon U.S.A., Inc.

The Secret to Success in Photography

The answer to the question, How do I make it as a photographer? DM

Epic Edits Weblog

Epic Edits Weblog
A Photography Resource for the Aspiring Hobbyist....

Comments: This site offers many resources for the photography...go take a peek. DM

Bird Photography Weekly

Are you interested in photographing birds? Check out this site today.

Linhof camera for digital outdoor photography

A very intersting camera....anyone have any experience with this device? DM

Outdoor Photographer Photo Contest

Outdoor Photographer Photo ContestOutdoor Photographer Photo Contest Outdoor Photographer Photo Contest. To learn more, click the title above. Thanks to Joh Hewitt for this info...DM

Mike MacDonald Photography

Take a look at this site ..... you will not only see some great pictures.....but the possbility of taking some photography lessions to improve your shooting. DM

Wright Camera Club Christmas Party Video Part 1 & 2

The Wright Camera Club Christmas part was caught on video!! Click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDPCCCJLAPE to see this amazing group eating, laughing and playing the White Elephant Game!

...and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPr-HsjYWUY click on the URL to see part 2 of the Christmas party! 12-01-08 . DM

Pixels Are Like Cupcakes.

...IT happens to all of us: the moment when one finds out that more megapixels and better photographs aren’t always the same thing. To be disabused of the Megapixel Myth — this decade’s analog of the Megahertz Myth — can lead to an existential buyer’s crisis in miniature....click on title for full story...

Comments: Does this mean I have to send back my new Canon 50D? No way! DM

Wright Camera Club 2008 Christmas Party

The Wright Camera Club held its 2008 Christmas Party with members and others of particular significance! What an awesome group! We broke bread, drank wine (one of our members is a wine maker too!), and played that crazy game....The White Elephant!!

Thanks to all who made it happen.

Your Best Shot

Welcome to the

2^nd Annual Your Best Shot Photo Contest

Do forget....you might want to enter!

You're invited to show your best inspirational photos in PCPhoto's 2^nd Annual Your Best Shot Photo Contest! Submit your portrait, travel, sports, architecture and scenic shots and enter to win $1,500 or a D-SLR!

To enter online, click here. Photos must be submitted by December 5, 2008.

Be sure to come back and vote for your favorite photo during the People's Choice Awards voting period, which runs December 12, 2008, through December 23, 2008.

Adobe Learning!

Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 + Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® 2 – The pro photo solution December 18, 2008 10:00 A.M. PST Discover how using Lightroom 2 for developing images, together with Adobe Photoshop CS4 for retouching, and more. Register now Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 for Advanced Amateur Photographers January 15, 2009 10:00 A.M. PST Learn to simplify your shot from shoot to finish with the powerful new features in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. Register now What’s New in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Learn how Adobe Photoshop CS4 software offers more intuitive access to its unrivaled power for greater editing freedom and significant productivity enhancements. Watch now Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Discover why Lightroom is the professional photographer's essential toolbox, providing one easy application for importing, processing, managing, and showcasing large volumes of digital photographs. Watch now

Epson Print Academy Seminars December 6, 2008 New York, NY Learn the latest digital workflow tools, featuring Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom 2 software, at the industry’s premier educational photo-printing seminars. Register now Orientation to Adobe Photoshop CS4 December 6, 2008 Philadelphia, PA See a demonstration of the new features of Adobe Photoshop CS4, Camera RAW, and Bridge that will enhance your photographic workflow. Register now Taking the Mystery Out of Color and Workflow December 6, 2008 Philadelphia, PA Learn how to streamline your workflow by using simple methods that are already available to you. Includes a systematic approach to editing, color management and calibration, in-house printing, and more. Register now Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers – Level I Saturdays, December 6–27th 2008 Los Angeles, CA Learn the basic image processing techniques to jump start our knowledge in post production of digital photography. Learn more

D-65 December 12–15, 2008 Austin, TX The D-65 workshops teach bullet-proof techniques using Lightroom 2 to increase workflow productivity and save time. Register now Epson Print Academy Seminars December 13, 2008 Dallas, TX Learn the latest digital workflow tools, featuring Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom 2 software, at the industry’s premier educational photo-printing seminars. Register now Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 December 14, 2008 Los Angeles, CA Learn how to quickly import, process, manage, and showcase your images, from one shot to an entire shoot. Learn more

New Canon 50D

A shout out to all photograpers out there....I just purchased my Christmas present today. I will soon be the proud owner of a Canon 50D!!

I need all the help I can get when it comes to taking pics....so I hope this helps alot!!

If any of you are shooting a 50D let me know how you like it. If you a considering purchasing a 50D...click on the link above for a review....

You can see some of my pics at http://dmphotoart.blogspot.com/,

http://www.wrightcameraclub.com/Wright_Camera_Club/Image_Gallery/Pages/Dominick_Maino.html ,

and at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmphotoart/

Merry Christmas...

Dominick