The Online Photographer:

Welcome! You've reached the "About Us" page of The Online Photographer (a.k.a. TOP). TOP is a daily news website for photo enthusiasts, in blog format. Our past contributors number more than 50 writers, including professional photographers, several photography magazine veterans, and writers from other fields who have a special interest in photography. Our mission: to help connect today's photo enthusiasts to photography's culture: its tradition, history, industries, best practices, accomplishments, literature, theory, legal issues, and current events. Our main feature is the daily Weblog. and ...lead directly to the weblog page. Any time the top post on the weblog doesn't interest you, don't worry. History and business planSince its founding in November 2005, TOP has become one of the most popular "small" photography sites on the Web. Want to advertise? We cover anything and everything of interest to practicing photographers. What can you find on TOP? "...And a lot more," as they say.

Free Digital Photography Tutorial Site Tamron Blog: Angle of View Jay Maisel Photography 100 Photography Tutorials for Professionals And Beginners Sep132010 Photography as both a profession and a hobby is an incredibly expansive topic that covers a remarkably vast range of subjects from science and art. No matter where you lie on the professional spectrum, there is simply always more to learn. We spent countless hours scouring the web for the best content we could find and share with you, and today we’ll help you expand your knowledge with 100 photography related tutorials! 10 Top Photography Composition Rules “There are many composition guidelines which can be applied in almost any situation, to enhance the impact of a scene. RAW vs. “Graphic illustrations [and explanations] of the difference between RAW and JPEG (also called JPG). Understanding White Balance A basic discussion of white balance and how to respond to different lighting situations. White Balance “Use a simple device to get perfect color in all of your shots” Four Facts About High ISOs “What you need to know to get the most from today’s amazing high-ISO settings” Film Vs.

Cultural Self Improvement Digital Photography Tips From The Top Floor Blue Ridge Mountains Photography - Hendersonville Fine Art Photographer Dave Allen Unique Photo Blog, News and Reviews « Unique Photo Blog, News and Reviews on the latest photography topics and products. The place where beginners to professionals come to learn and mingle. Canon L Lens Series Information What is the Canon "L" Lens Series? Good question - and many answers exist, but it is Canon's professional line (though used extensively by non-professionals) of EOS EF autofocus 35mm SLR and DSLR still camera lenses. Some say L stands for "Low Dispersion" - achieved by the UD lens elements found in these lenses. Watch the sidelines at the next professional sporting event you attend or watch on TV. About their L lenses, Canon says "these lenses use special optical technologies [such as] Ultra-low Dispersion UD glass, Super Low Dispersion glass, Fluorite elements, and Aspherical elements to truly push the optical envelope." OK so what does that mean - practically speaking? What you can get when you use Canon L lenses (if you do your part right) are amazing pictures. The above picture shows the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens (left) compared to the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens extended and retracted along with their lens hoods. Aren't they beautiful?!