Adobe "Death of the Boxed Software" - a must read for Photoshop users (updated)

UPDATE: Costs and terms  -  The prices appear to be higher than the what is listed below. I think that anyone making the decision to stay or go must be very aware of the rules/requirements and decide carefully.

Note that the 'Cloud' agreement you approve to use the software also says "Adobe has all ownership and even on the files you place on their cloud space to use for promotional material for free." - per one commentator. Good to know.

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"Adobe killed perpetual licenses of almost all of its creative software. Creative Cloud is the future. The only future. Sure, you can still buy CS6 licenses, and you will own those in perpetuity. Although, you won’t get the whiz-bang new features for CS6. Ever."

The whole suite will cost $50/mo, which is $600/yr - each and every year. Photoshop will cost $20/mo, which is $240/yr - each and every year. And these amounts can be raised, of course, as Adobe's wishes. So, instead of the $200 for each upgrade, which happened about every 18 months, if you chose to upgrade every time (remember when it was $140/upgrade?), you get to pay $240 each year, assuming the price does not go up, of course.

And, if you stop subscribing, "(t)he achilles heel of Creative Cloud is here. When you unsubscribe to Creative Cloud, you lose the ability to access your work or create further work." (italics mine) Hello?!! Houston, I think we have a problem.....


 The discussion begins here...

Lee Miller Archives

 Her work is glorious and well worth seeing. It is important that today's photographers know and understand the work of the greats that went before us. It inspires and it teaches. Also on the same site are a number of collections of other greats - be sure and spend some time on the site:

http://www.leemiller.co.uk/
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"Lee MILLER’s work during World War II reminds us that freedom and justice are qualities of boundless value that - like fragile plants - require constant cultivation. Many of her images show us the often unexpected joy and beauty to be found in the world, but she has also given us some lessons in what happens when barbarism and fanatical intolerance are allowed to go unchecked. This is not a new idea. Edmund Burke (1729 – 1797) stated:

For evil to happen, all that is necessary is for good men to do nothing.

Lee MILLER left us many examples of both good and evil to help inform our choices.
The rest is up to us."

Use your Digital Camera as a film scanner

Using a digital camera and a macro lens to scan your film is an interesting idea. Check out the link to see if this might work for you.

How to Organize a Successful Photowalk

"Photowalks are a lot of fun and offer a low-stress learning environment that can help you improve your photography all the while getting to meet and hang out with other photographers. People of all skill levels are encouraged to attend photowalks and the diversity is all part of the charm. If you’ve been considering going on a photowalk, or even if you’ve been on one before, there are a few things you should know to help you get the most out of the experience."

Click Here: "How to Organize a Successful Photowalk "

Speedliter's Intensive flash photography seminar

Hello.

I'll be presenting my Speedliter's Intensive flash photography seminar in Minneapolis, next Thursday, May 9. I'm hoping that you can help me get the word out to local camera club members.

This event will be of great interest to photographers who want to learn how to create great light with small flash. While I focus on the buttons and dials of Canon gear, the event is open to all shooters. About 65% of the day is non-denominational.

In terms of my background, I am the author of the bestselling "Speedliter's Handbook" and "Lighting for Digital Photography". I'm also an active workshop instructor (Santa Fe Workshops, Maine Media Workshops, Kelby Training, etc.).

This is not one of those 100s of people in a room gigs. Typically, I have 30 or so attendees. So, there is plenty of opportunity to get personal attention.

I've created a special page for camera club members that provides all the details and a $25 discount code.

http://speedliters-intensive.com/home/camera-club-special-offer/

I would be most grateful if you would share this information with your colleagues.

Of course, I'm happy to answer any questions.

Many thanks for helping me get the word out!

All the best. Syl


Syl Arena
Email: SylArena@gmail.com
Portfolio: SylArena.com
Blog: PixSylated.com

The Mexican Suitcase - Capa's negatives

Recently uploaded to Netflix:

The Mexican Suitcase, "this film tells the story of the recovery of 4,500 negatives taken by photographers Robert Capa, Gerda Taro and David Seymour during the Spanish Civil War. The film follows the journey of these negatives to Mexico and their recovery 70 years later."

ColdSnap Photography newsletter

Spring I newsletter as promised by John Gregor at Spring Break.

The EPSON International Pano Awards

Attn: Twin Cities Area Council of Camera Clubs We would like to announce the call for entries for The EPSON International Pano Awards 2013, dedicated to the art of panoramic photography. The Press Release for your information and for announcement to your members can be downloaded here. Earlybird entries close 14th July, 2013. This is the fourth year of the awards, and we are pleased to announce the addition of a number of new awards, and more than US$35,000 in cash and prizes. We are also excited to welcome Peter Lik to the judging panel! See the The EPSON International Pano Awards website for more details. Images are available for publication on request. Kind regards, David Evans Curator

The International Pano Awards PO Box 459 Fullarton SA 5063 Australia thepanoawards.com ABN: 48 314 982 488