CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-16 17:32:33 (8 comments, 26 reshares, 122 +1s)

Stellar time-lapse of the annular eclipse seen from Australia

2013-05-15 06:53:45 (7 comments, 12 reshares, 74 +1s)

Hmmm you be the judge. Fraction of a second moment or a real ride? Blackbird catches a free ride on a hawk http://bit.ly/14mkow7

2013-05-14 07:31:51 (12 comments, 6 reshares, 68 +1s)

It's official you can now pre-order the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Lens with Internal 1.4x Extender 
http://bhpho.to/10n5Jkc
So tempting but a little out of my price range 

2013-05-13 20:04:20 (8 comments, 35 reshares, 84 +1s)

Genius! A Facebook Update in Real Life
A physical representation of new features and rearranged access/privacy on Facebook. This wouldn't be so funny if it wasn't so true.

2013-05-13 05:23:33 (16 comments, 41 reshares, 109 +1s)

Best version of David Bowie's Space Oddity ever!
A revised version of David Bowie's Space Oddity, recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station.

2013-05-07 22:11:43 (3 comments, 9 reshares, 30 +1s)

RIP Ray Harryhausen, king of stop-motion monsters, dies at 92
I loved watching his creations as a kid. A creative inspiration.
http://www.today.com/entertainment/ray-harryhausen-king-stop-motion-monsters-dies-92-6C9823875

2013-05-07 06:27:35 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 20 +1s)

A Bit of a Flashback - Mammut 150 Year Peak Project: Triango Tower
with impressive RC helicopter footage

2013-05-07 06:05:13 (2 comments, 20 reshares, 29 +1s)

Fascinating mini-documenary on the Internet Archive

2013-05-06 05:42:55 (6 comments, 5 reshares, 49 +1s)

This weekends photo shoot with my favorite subject using a #goprohero3  
A great break from catching up on other work

2013-05-03 05:54:09 (2 comments, 4 reshares, 45 +1s)

Photographer Loses Quadracopter on Job in Weird Way
Unauthorized quadracopter filming results in the vehicle getting stuck in the arms of a statue atop the Marion, Ohio court house.
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/02/Marion-courthouse-helicopter.html

"Terry Cline, a 57-year-old Marion native and a videographer who owns Challenge Productions, said he has about $1,500 invested in what is commonly called a drone helicopter. Though it is remote controlled, it’s sophisticated: it can fly as high as 900 feet and is GPS-equipped. With the camera, Cline can take still photographs and record or watch real-time video.

He said he was working on a promotional video about the city when the chopper got snagged by the wind: “It was like Lady Justice was a magnet and just sucked it in.”

He swears he didn’t crash it and thinks it’sridiculou... more »

2013-05-02 21:15:57 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 75 +1s)

Welcome to the new Google+ Photos page!

The photo community here on Google+ keeps inspiring us every day. Your passion for sharing beautiful photography drives us to keep thinking of new ways to make your images shine. This doesn’t just mean building new features you can use to share and discuss those important photos in your life -- we also want to help this vibrant community of Google+ photographers grow. 

So, say hello to the new Google+ Photos page! Here’s what you can expect:

You’ll get inspired. We’ll share beautiful and thought-provoking photographs, and shine a spotlight on the photographers who created them. 

You’ll meet great new people. Through Google+ Photographer Spotlights, the Google+ Photos Chat Series, and good-natured conversations within the community, you’ll be able to connect with people around the world wholove photos a... more »

2013-05-01 06:14:50 (5 comments, 11 reshares, 150 +1s)

Less than 50 minutes left to enter my Time-lapse gear giveaway!
Enter here: http://bit.ly/WGy7Jw  

#timelapsephotography   #timelapse  

2013-05-01 00:00:02 (12 comments, 18 reshares, 43 +1s)

'Roofer's Point of View
Watching these guys seriously makes my palms sweat

2013-04-30 15:58:54 (3 comments, 4 reshares, 30 +1s)

PSA: New Canon 5D Mark III firmware update is out 

2013-04-30 07:10:55 (3 comments, 9 reshares, 24 +1s)

Damn cool! History of SF Places Names
Interactive map that reveals the history behind each street/park name
http://sfstreets.noahveltman.com/

2013-04-30 05:13:48 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 32 +1s)

Too weird, but oh so cool...
Strange 'chandeliering ice' phenomena unfolds at Medicine Lake
http://www.kare11.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=2338679041001

2013-04-29 23:07:48 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)

Win the Ultimate Time-Lapse Photography Setup - just over 1 day left to enter my giveaway
Enter here: http://bit.ly/WGy7Jw
Over $5000 in prizes including Dynamic Perceptions motion control package, eMotimo motion control head, Gura Gear bags, Lexar cards, Apple iPad and Adobe CS6 software 

My apologies to the Google+ purists. This is a Facebook only contest. Unfortunately I can't run such contests here on G+ due to the terms of service. As soon as I can though, I will.

2013-04-26 06:31:11 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)

SOME THOUGHTS ON GOING VIRAL
Great read from Ben Roberts who discusses his "Amazon Unpacked" series going viral.
http://benrobertsphotography.com/blog/photography/some-thoughts-on-going-viral/

2013-04-22 21:36:03 (3 comments, 7 reshares, 26 +1s)

Fearless Adventurers Explore an Active Volcano Complex 
Photos that will blow you away:
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/lusika33-tolbachik-volcano-photos

2013-04-22 04:49:48 (5 comments, 8 reshares, 94 +1s)

From the Archive: An Interview with Aaron Johnson Creator of What the Duck comics
http://www.jmg-galleries.com/blog/2013/04/17/favorite-photography-comic-duck/

#wtd #whattheduck #comicstrip  

2013-04-21 23:27:18 (22 comments, 42 reshares, 349 +1s)

Butterfly Tree

2013-04-21 23:24:51 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)

Meet The Photographers Who Write For Digital Photography School ~ Jim Goldstein
Thanks for the nice write up +Peter West Carey 
http://bit.ly/11ZCqnn 

2013-04-18 22:41:33 (0 comments, 7 reshares, 53 +1s)

10 Pro Motion Control Time-Lapse Tips
My latest contribution to Digital Photography School
Also included is the gear I use and a link to win the ultimate timelapse setup via my on going giveaway (Facebook) http://bit.ly/WGy7Jw

2013-04-18 06:10:40 (3 comments, 9 reshares, 96 +1s)

What the Duck is back & my interview with Aaron Johnson
My favorite photo-centric comic strip is "back". What the Duck hasn't been daily for a while, but Aaron is back at it. He's also a great guy and I happened to interview him in 2009 about his emerging success as a comic strip artist. Click through to hear the full interview and read more about the great plush toys he's selling of his beloved characters.
http://www.jmg-galleries.com/blog/2013/04/17/favorite-photography-comic-duck/

2013-04-17 05:02:38 (2 comments, 8 reshares, 40 +1s)

Google Glass specs revealed http://nbcnews.to/ZpPulU 5MP camera and 720p video with 16GB of flash memory

2013-04-16 19:02:34 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

OBEY THE GIANT - The Story of Shepard Fairey
You may know him as one of the more prolific artists/copyright infringers and most famous for the Obama Hope posters, but here is a short story about him

2013-04-16 04:58:24 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 33 +1s)

A message from General Zod
Sweet! Maybe the new Superman will put the 1978 version to shame.

2013-04-14 06:37:51 (2 comments, 22 reshares, 44 +1s)

Is Photoshop Remixing the World?
Great  episode from the PBS series "Off Book"

2013-04-12 09:25:24 (7 comments, 3 reshares, 110 +1s)

My Last View of Las Vegas Post-NAB
Nothing like a blue hour aerial photo to brighten my day. It didn't hurt I was flying home to San Francisco either. NAB was fun and it was an honor to meet tons of talented photographers, videographers and timelapsers there.

2013-04-12 06:26:09 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

Thanks to for stopping by: Alex Hallajian, Michael Shainblum, Joe Capra, Chris Pritchard, Matthew Givot, Julie Hansard, Andrew Walker, Chaz Curry, Dan Walker and Brennan Nanceat at  #NAB   #NAB2013 ! You can still catch us at booth C9550 all week! (We're next to the Movi booth).

2013-04-08 05:08:24 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 25 +1s)

Timelapse of Yosemite Falls Reflected in Flooded Sentinel Meadow
Circa 2011 during the last large spring snowmelt flood that hit Yosemite valley. 

Don't forget: *Enter my timelapse giveaway http://bit.ly/WGy7Jw* if you're interested in timelapse photography. I'm giving away $5000 in prizes including motion control heads from eMotimo and rigs from Dynamic Perception along with copies of Adobe CS6 software, Lexar CF cards,  a camera bag from GuraGear, an Apple iPad and more.

The one catch to note is the giveaway is on Facebook, but I still hope you'll take part. I've had to do this because G+ doesn't yet support giveaways such as these. 

2013-04-08 04:53:27 (5 comments, 12 reshares, 68 +1s)

NAB 2013 preview
Last weeks buzz about the FreeFly MōVI 3-axis gyro stabilization system caught everyone by storm. They just happen to be our neighbor at NAB and we snuck this photo to share. Be sure to stop by our corner of NAB there will be tons to see at our booth #C9550 and beyond.

If you missed the FreeFly MōVI video check it out here:
https://vimeo.com/63297368
https://vimeo.com/63357898

2013-04-04 06:43:19 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 49 +1s)

Well, that didn't take long...

Remember our post last night about "Dragonballing" the meme that started with Japanese schoolgirls pretending to do battle like the cartoon? Well, us folks in America got on the bandwagon with our own interpretation...

May we present to you - "VADERING" - 

http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/03/The-latest-photo-meme-fad-is-called-Vadering.-The-force-may-be-strong-in

2013-04-03 18:20:25 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 15 +1s)

Michael Benson’s Awe-Inspiring Views of the Solar System
REALLY AMAZING images!  via +Smithsonian Magazine 

2013-04-03 17:46:18 (6 comments, 37 reshares, 63 +1s)

Amazing aerial 4K footage of San Francisco
note: not via a quadracopter

2013-04-03 05:27:00 (5 comments, 12 reshares, 52 +1s)

Lightroom 4.4 full release is now available for download! 

Enjoy these updates:
1 - Added raw file format support for 25 cameras including the Canon EOS 1D C and Nikon D7100 
2 - Bug fixes for issues introduced in previous versions of Lightroom.
3 - Updated the imaging algorithm for Fuji X-Trans sensor.  This should improve the default raw file support for X-Trans cameras such as the Fuji X-Pro1 and Fuji X-E1.  

Read more on the Lightroom Journal: http://adobe.ly/10ouXNM.

2013-04-03 05:21:25 (0 comments, 7 reshares, 21 +1s)

Scientist Catch A Black Hole Munching On A Giant Planet
So incredibly cool. News of another instance of this to happen later this year
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-04/nearby-black-hole-wakes-grab-light-snack

2013-04-03 05:16:55 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 14 +1s)

Camera Raw 7.4 and DNG Converter 7.4 Now Available

2013-04-02 06:47:08 (10 comments, 9 reshares, 143 +1s)

Yosemite Sunrise
I was revisiting some old film scans from several years ago thanks to a client request and rediscovered this photo. Slide film isn't very forgiving in regard to dynamic range, but I always liked the contrasty nature of this photo. It was taken on a cold snowy winter morning well before sunrise. Taking a long exposure allowed for the faint color in the sky to register quite strongly which I always thought was quite striking. 

2013-04-01 23:46:17 (1 comments, 5 reshares, 50 +1s)

Did you miss out on the early sign-up for Google Glass?

You're in luck because we have you covered! Read up on these revolutionary specs here: http://bit.ly/16rGizz (blog post) or get on our interest list by clicking "Reserve this Item":
http://www.borrowlenses.com/Product.do?code=Google-Glass

#googleglass   #googleglasses  

2013-04-01 21:40:53 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 42 +1s)

April Fool's special.

All kidding aside: save 70% today on APE (now $2.99, regular $9.99). It will help you bust into the book business just like this subway car busted into the street in Denmark. 

http://amzn.to/APEebook

Photo credit: Lars Andersen

2013-04-01 18:19:44 (12 comments, 19 reshares, 190 +1s)

Got this double rainbow over San Francisco Bay Bridge at sunset last night. It was an unbelievable thrill even though everything went wrong! When I got there, it was pouring rain, dark and gloomy. The high winds kept getting rain on my damn lens, which I had to keep wiping off. This made for some horrible streaking in many images. I didn't have a heavy tripod either, so again the high winds didn't help camera shake. I had not cleaned my sensor in many months, so at f/22, every single dust bunny showed, hundreds and hundreds of them. I had no time to or materials to clean it so I just kept shooting. Then out of nowhere, the clouds parted for 3 to 4 minutes, sunlight shot through and right onto the bridge, hitting a sheet of rain that happened to be passing over at that moment. Totally lucky! So after cloning out about a thousand tiny little black dust dots and streaks, this was what I was... more »

2013-04-01 13:27:49 (7 comments, 4 reshares, 22 +1s)

My New Kickstarter Project: Photographer’s Social Media Mouse
Ever since evangelizing the importance of social media to fellow photographers in 2006, I’ve long yearned for a tool to help balance photo/video editing time with the incredibly important task of marketing myself on social media. After years of research and prototyping I’m happy to announce a new Kickstarter project to realize my dream, a mouse designed especially for photographers who are super active on social media. 
Details here on my blog: 
http://www.jmg-galleries.com/blog/2013/04/01/kickstarter-project-photographers-social-media-mouse/

2013-04-01 06:03:34 (3 comments, 4 reshares, 73 +1s)

This Weekends Gear Test: Zeiss 70-200mm T2.9 EF Mount
Compared it to the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM II both for video and still photography. While I haven't published results yet I am in love with the Zeiss. Most definitely out of my league to own, but happy +BorrowLenses.com exists to rent it. Real photos and videos to come after I finish reviewing the footage.

2013-04-01 05:52:25 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 14 +1s)

I just upgraded my Twttr account
Twitter launches two tier service. Free version is consonants only. You have to pay $5/mo for vowels
http://blog.twitter.com/2013/03/annncng-twttr.html

2013-04-01 05:17:54 (6 comments, 5 reshares, 32 +1s)

I can't wait to upgrade to Gmail Blue!
Nyuk nyuk!

2013-03-29 21:17:42 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 21 +1s)

Interesting 1st Episode (of 14) on lost amusement parks of the San Francisco Bay Area by +Kris Rowberry 
I knew there were lost parks like Sutro Baths which I love to photograph and Playland on Ocean beach, but it was news to me that there were several others. Interestingly Kris finds some of the original rides from these parks and shows you were they currently are.
#amusementparks   #sanfranciscobayarea  

2013-03-29 00:18:33 (8 comments, 29 reshares, 128 +1s)

4 BILLION pixel Panorama of Mars via Curiosity rover!
Fascinating to explore with the added bonus of not having to worry about radiation or oxygen to breathe.
http://www.360cities.net/image/mars-gigapixel-panorama-curiosity-solar-days-136-149

2013-03-28 05:27:50 (7 comments, 11 reshares, 169 +1s)

Fog Over San Francisco
This is a still I took from a timelapse sometime ago. There is something magical about the fog and when you see it in motion, flowing and ebbing, you start to appreciate it more. It really is like watching the tides of the sea. Pair that with iconic details like the Golden Gate Bridge and the skyline of San Francisco and its all the more special.

2013-03-27 00:43:46 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

+Dan Bailey  is an adventure sports photographer from Alaska who has recently published a new eBook on the subject.  I thought it would be fun to sit down and hing out with him to chat about the book and share some collective thoughts on the subject of adventure/action photography.