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2013-05-22 10:44:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.
— Elliott Erwitt

Read more... http://www.ramonbnuezjr.com/2013/05/22/new-york-citys-upper-bay-welcoming-you-home/

#landscapephotography   #cityscapephotography   #sigma   #nikonshooters   #newyorkcityphotography  /cc +Google Local New York +New York City +Sigma CorpofAmerica 

2013-05-21 21:05:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Washington, D.C.-based video production company +522 Productions, LLC uses Springpad for everything from collaborating on projects to capturing info and inspiration on the go.

The talented team over at 522 even made this video about all the ways Springpad has made their lives easier as a small business.

Check out their guest post on our blog: http://goo.gl/cUww0

2013-05-21 20:57:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Sunrise, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, an American flag blows in the wind atop the rubble of a destroyed home in Moore, Oklahoma. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley) - Via In Focus: http://theatln.tc/164cYT9

2013-05-21 20:56:33 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Our NEW Learning Center allows you to explore videos, PDFs and other links and learn how to best use Perfect Photo Suite 7 in your Lightroom workflow. http://ow.ly/lfSQb

2013-05-21 20:54:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

#autoawesome  appears to work beautifully. This is a series of images I am using for a timelapse project - just wanted to check out this new motion feature and see what all the hubbub is about. 

Taken in #Portland   #Oregon  During 2013 Cinco De Mayo Festival. 

Tip : It took roughly an hour or so for this to appear in the album so be patient after you upload. Eventually it will process it and you'll see a moving image in the series somewhere. Mine was mixed in the middle of all the photos. 

Looking forward to seeing more of this. Excellent work +Vic Gundotra  +Google+ Photos  +Bradley Horowitz  +Ujjwal Singh and all others!

2013-05-21 14:32:02 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Welcome to the NEW Flickr

Well it seems that +Yahoo!  was not done being in the headlines after this mornings announcement that it was going to acquire the popular blogging website Tumblr for 1.1 billion. Today in a press conference, Yahoo announced the NEW Flickr. Here are the three biggest changes...

- 1TB of storage for all accounts (including the Free accounts)
- You can now upload full resolution photos
-  More access to Flickr to uploaded from any mobile device

The service also got a pretty significant face-lift  So, the question remains...

Is this enough for you to give Flickr a try (or retry for most of us)?

2013-05-21 14:43:24 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)

“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” 

― Ansel Adams

#landscapephotography   #cityscapephotography   #photography   #newyorkcityphotography  /cc +Google Local New York +New York City 

2013-05-20 12:55:45 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

This week's most popular post:
Portraits of Angelina Jolie Captured by Brad Pitt
http://bit.ly/17YcsTP

It is a little known fact that Brad Pitt can hold his own behind a camera. Not just any camera, mind you, but an old school film model. A November 2008 issue of W magazine originally published a photo spread of Pitt’s work shooting his lovely wife, Angelina Jolie, and the photographs have resurfaced recently on Reddit. Lomography.com says that at the time, W’s Creative Director Dennis Freedman was looking fro a fresh and different perspective of one of the most photographed women in the world for the November 2008 issue. The answer to that couldn’t come closer to home, Angelina’s home that is. “I was surprised that Brad accepted the challenge,” remembers Freedman as Brad Pitt enthusiastically volunteered for the assignment.

#angelinajolie   #bradpitt  #amazingphoto... more »

2013-05-20 10:05:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

I think this is a common misconception amongst both new photographers and the public at large. Not everyone believes this of course, but I think it’s more widespread in today’s world given the reliance on digital technology.

It’s so easy to make good photographs with today's cameras, but for me great photography is about connecting emotionally with the viewer. That can only come from vision and commitment.

- Robert Rodriguez

#latinosbehindthelens   #photography  /cc +Robert Rodriguez Jr 

2013-05-20 10:03:04 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

This is a wonderful workflow presentation by +Robert Rodriguez Jr.  And Robert is using Adobe Lightroom 5 (beta) to demonstrate that workflow.

The application looks solid. With a few new features and improvements to current features, like the Advanced Healing Brush and Improved Photo Book Creation.

I am still debating if I would download it onto my MAC 

#latinosbehindthelens   #photography

2013-05-17 19:20:25 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

I'm rummaging through my phone snaps, and I thought some of you might enjoy this behind-the-scene view of what it looks like when +Barry Blanchard makes a seascape photo.

+Paul Porter, +Francesco Gola, and +Luca Gerardi also joined us out in the waves for some seascape fun, that evening. I hope we can all get together and shoot again, soon.

A lot of people make half-hearted efforts for their photos, because they don't want to get wet / dirty / tired / whatever. And it shows in their pictures. Here, Barry demonstrates admirable doggedness to get the best shot he can, regardless what's involved. 

(One of the top five or so things I look for, in someone worth shooting with regularly, is is a willingness to do what it takes to get the shot.) 

2013-05-17 16:42:05 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

The inspiration for What Work Is arose from an interest in Parker Shoes, a shoe repair shop located on E. 18th St, in Paterson, NJ where I was raised.

It began as an investigation on this space, its patrons, the owner, the ebb and flow of this place that has survived and continues to thrive on E. 18th since 1920. For me I tried to find parallels between that and an immigrant’s family experience.

-- Juan Giraldo

#latinosbehindthelens   #photography  

2013-05-17 16:23:29 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

This is honestly one of my top 3 favorite interviews that I have done.

I think the blog has been helpful in getting people to find me and getting to know me, absolutely.

However, the blog can only get me so far and the rest has to be the work I deliver for clients. But the blog has been an amazing calling card for me and my business ...
-- Matt Armendariz

#photography   #foodphotography   #latinosbehindthelens  

2013-05-17 16:23:47 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

We all need that person in our lives that will be brutally honest. It’s what keeps the artist both grounded and striving to be more. But always remember to embrace your uniqueness. And always be the person — people want to work with.

-- Natalie Franco

#photography   #latinosbehindthelens  

2013-05-17 14:29:08 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

This is a wonderful workflow presentation by +Robert Rodriguez Jr. And he is using +Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 (beta).

The application looks good. I am still debating if I would download it onto my MAC :-)

2013-05-17 14:23:37 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Audrey thinks #Google  +Project Glass is the camera she's been waiting for all her life. She takes a photo every three seconds and throws her arms in the air and does a dance when she gets a coveted one, like, erem, our dog's butt. (Click through for more)

2013-05-17 00:52:53 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Get unlimited music from Google for $7.99/mo & speed through checkout with Google Wallet! Exciting news from +Google Play!

http://goo.gl/AfPcF

2013-05-16 22:49:34 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

I have been shooting for about 15 months. And I have never shot JPEG. Why? Because I was always told RAW is the only way to go.

And now Tahir Hashmi makes an excellent argument on why shooting JPEG, professionally, is totally acceptable.

And in some cases preferred. What are your thoughts?

2013-05-16 22:27:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

This is a really smart article on smartphone photography by Star Rush.

I think of smartphone photography as just fun. Never professional. Rush makes arguments on why I am very wrong.

What are your thoughts?

2013-05-16 22:03:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

A wonderful article for any photographer that wants to build a photography business.

Any professional you follow here on Google+ will be the first to tell you building a photography business is hard, hard work.

There is no magic built. But this article does provide useful insights.

2013-05-16 19:01:10 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Looking for a Dropbox Alternative? Check out "Copy"

This morning I came across a new company called "Copy" that is looking to get pretty aggressive in competing with the likes of Dropbox. Like Dropbox, you get to place a folder on your computer/laptop and have all of the files placed in that folder sync both to the cloud and any other computer you install the Copy application. While I love Google Drive, I like having a folder to sync on my computer.

So why did I sign up for yet another online cloud hosting service?

Two main reasons....

- Right out of the bat your get 15gb of space (with an extra 5gb as a special)
- There are NO file size limits, unlike Dropbox and many other cloud services. I can easily share 2gb files if I wanted. This to me is the best selling point.

Its free, you get 20gbs of free space and no... more »

2013-05-16 16:15:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

This is +Larry Page speaking and answering questions at +Google  #io2013 .

I was wondering why Larry sounds so hoarse. So I did some research. And Page actually has vocal cord paralysis. This is due to a very bad cold from 14 years ago.

Wow. Terrible. I do wish him the best of luck!

2013-05-16 16:01:47 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

So this is the +Google  #io2013  Keynote. So it's nearly 4 hours long but hey -- it's Google I/O ;-)

2013-05-16 14:38:28 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

4 Reasons Why Google+ Loves Photographers

It is very impressive in what Google and the Google+ engineers have been able to accomplish over the past 2 years. And what is that impressive thing you might be asking — well simply put Google+ has intensified the capacity, for you, to connect with others.

Read more.... http://www.latinosbehindthelens.com/4-reasons-why-google-loves-photographers/

#latinosbehindthelens   #photography  

2013-05-16 13:44:36 (8 comments, 2 reshares, 17 +1s)

The Verrazano Bridge in New York City. An HDR night.

2013-05-16 12:27:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Say hello to the new Google+!
A quick tour of what you're about to (or just) see(ing)

It baffles me how quickly and unilaterally Google is rolling out massive updates to its social network. With each new update, Google+ helps you find and interact with more and more content. This update is no different. Frankly, it's putting facebook to serious shame. Announced at Google IO today, I made a simple slideshow so you can check out the new experience you're about to have here!

#IO13   #GPlus  

2013-05-15 21:30:32 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

ok... one more photo then I am done :-)

2013-05-15 21:21:32 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

I am just adding this photo of mine to see how it look in the new +Google+ UI.

/cc +Google Local New York +New York City 

2013-05-15 19:26:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Send Money to Friends with Gmail and Google Wallet

Paying a buddy back for lunch or paying your share of the rent has just gotten a whole lot easier. Starting today, we are rolling out the ability to use your Gmail and Google Wallet to quickly and securely send money to anyone in the U.S. over the age of 18. Read the blog post to learn more: http://goo.gl/vTTTE

2013-05-15 19:14:07 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

I appreciate +Google's dedication to making our +Google+ experience better. But what I am truly found of is Google's dedication to photography.

And this is not because photographers like +Trey Ratcliff are friends of Google. Nor because Trey is in over 5 million Circles. Or is it :-)

But seriously, it's because images are crucially important to us -- to you -- to me. They freeze, in time, memories that years from now will still makes us smile and laugh.

2013-05-15 19:02:48 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

New Google+: A stream with style and smarts.

I am liking the multi-column look.

2013-05-15 18:58:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

We just introduced the new Google+! Enjoy the details below.
#googlepluslove

2013-05-15 18:46:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Switch Chat in Gmail to the new Hangouts experience to bring conversations to life with with photos, emoji, and group video calls. Plus, Hangouts is not just available in Gmail. You’ll be able to connect with friends across computers, Android and Apple devices. 

2013-05-15 18:45:09 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Hangouts brings video calls and messaging across all your devices

Apps customers now have the option to replace chat in Gmail and Talk on Android with a new version of Hangouts that combines messaging, photos and live video calls across desktops, laptops, as well as Android and iOS phones and tablets. The new Hangouts is designed to help bring all of your real-life conversations online, across any device or platform. Just as before, Apps customers can invite up to 15 colleagues to a video call.

Find out more: http://goo.gl/7UARy #io13

2013-05-15 12:54:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

We will be starting Google I/O in a few hours. The keynote will be streamed live. Click link below to watch starting at 9 am PST.

2013-05-14 13:32:09 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Hands-On Review: Announcing the New Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x Lens http://bhpho.to/YT317G  via B&H InDepth

Now Available for Pre-Order!  http://bhpho.to/10uoHBo

2013-05-14 12:15:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Analysis shows that it's not how long your article is, but how much you engage with readers!

Fast Company set out to discover whether longer articles attracted readers better. The answer was a resounding: sort of!

Yes, longer stories attract readers. But only if they become long over time. Let me explain. 

Fast Company discovered that readership and reader engagement with a story goes through the roof when a story is "updated" again and again as new information comes to light. The story becomes this living thing that builds and which readers return to. 

As +Mathew Ingram rightly says: "There are lessons in there not just for new-media players but for traditional media outlets that are trying to find a recipe for success online as well."

I would take it even further. This is a lesson for bloggers and social mediacon... more »

2013-05-14 11:21:14 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Insurance. Not exactly a word to give you goosebumps. Though you may have gotten the chills if you didn't have proper insurance and something went awfully wrong and you weren't covered. Find out how to properly protect yourself, and your equipment, in our newest Photographer's Corner post: http://bit.ly/18C1LaO

Have a horror story of your own? Feel free to share it in the comments of the post.

2013-05-14 11:18:30 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

http://nikonrumors.com/2013/05/14/nikon-1-nikkor-32mm-f1-2-lens-now-available-for-pre-order.aspx/

2013-05-14 10:15:52 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Enter here: https://www.google.com/local/contest/DarkDiningDinner

Cover your eyes, come to your senses and experience an evening of familiar unknowns as Chef Abigail Hitchcock prepares an exquisite four-course meal paired with fine wines, musicians, performing artists and guides evoking a full-spectrum of the senses. — All while you’re blindfolded.

We’re partnering with +Dark Dining Projects (http://goo.gl/PKNWE) to offer you an evening like no other.  A choreographed feast for adventurous diners ready to take the experience of food to new sensory heights in a comfortable, performative environment.

Our contest ends Friday, May 31 so get reviewing. Each quality review you write is a new chance to win this pair of tickets for this multi-sensory meal. Winners will be notified on Monday, June 3.

2013-05-14 10:15:02 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Join +Nicole S. Young in the new +onOne Perfect Inspiration, “How To Save Yourself Time Through An Organized Workflow” http://ow.ly/kZky2

2013-05-13 18:50:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

If you like the images that I am posting here on +Google+. Then why don't you subscribe to my email list?

2013-05-13 13:35:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Matt is the man... and the Previous Button looks like a good option.

2013-05-13 12:13:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

The Upper Bay In New York City Bathed In Gold

The most powerful asset of any image, if done correctly, is the need for very few words. This is how I feel about this image. So I will now simply shut up. And hope that the lack of my words is not missed.

Read more... http://www.ramonbnuezjr.com/2013/05/13/the-upper-bay-in-new-york-city-bathed-in-gold/

#newyorkcityphotography   #landscapephotography   #cityscapephotography  /cc +New York City +Google Local New York 

2013-05-12 10:16:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Terresa Ling and 6 others were tagged in Traci Cappiello's album.

2013-05-12 10:00:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Thanks Matt! --> http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2013/05/news-think-tank-photo-announces-the-new-mirrorless-mover-bags/

2013-05-12 09:50:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

2013-05-11 19:40:14 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Added photos to West to East Photowalk with Ramon Nuez .

2013-05-11 03:25:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Come hang out live with the Lightroom product team. This is your chance to ask questions about Lightroom 5 beta! Hear from Lightroom Product Managers +Tom Hogarty and Sharad Mangalick about what Adobe has in store for photographers. Photography duo +Dallas Nagata White and +Ed White will share their take on the beta and ask your questions to the Lightroom product team.

2013-05-10 18:54:27 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Um is +Google Drive down?