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National Geographic invites interested parties to submit a digital photograph for possible publication in National Geographic magazine and on ngm.com. To submit a photograph on a topic of your choosing for possible publication in an upcoming issue of National Geographic, click Submit Your Photo and follow the step-by-step directions on that page. We will accept submissions beginning on the 15th of every month. No more than 5,000 submissions will be accepted per submission period. Limit one photograph submission per person. One or two images will be published in the print magazine and an additional three images will be chosen for publication online. You must be 18 years of age or older to submit a photograph.

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It also happens to big shot AP photographers and many other press agencies, there is a full gallery that shows the extent of the manipulation and the stories surrounding them. And it’s been happening for a long time.

Like this for example:

Trotsky…now you see him, now you don’t.

And this LA Times pictures which turned out to be a composite of two pictures to ‘improve the composition’.

In most of these cases the photographers were fired. I believe this is rightly so, in the case of media photography or photojournalism, you are taking the scene, the reality, what occurred, it’s not down to artistic interpretation or manipulation.

Source: News.com

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PBase magazine – October – Issue 7 [PDF]

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What makes a Leica so special? Well some people say it’s a photographic tool that’s not only robust and superbly made and finished… but also one with no compromise in optical quality. It is said that a Leica M series camera allows one to walk around with a portable camera and produce lovely images with unflinching German technology whilst enjoying the sparse Teutonic design.

What makes a Leica so special, I ask again? It’s also got to do with the intangible quality of the package. Leica M cameras make you WANT to go out and shoot. This is the new M8… Leica’s first true digital rangefinder camera… and if you want my review and photos from it, you will just have to make sure you buy the next issue of Click! Magazine

This was shot after I got up from a nap last Saturday 6pm.

This was shot when she was putting the finishing touches to her debut album, Crossing Bridges.

Some scenes around the recording studio…

Moving forward, some shots of the songstress in action…

You can put one or two layers of tracing paper on the cartons and also line the insides of it with foil. For light source, you can use strong daylight (4200K) lamps or flashguns (if you have the budget). I use 2 flashguns commanded wirelessly via an infrared commander which I can control the lighting ratio. For backdrops, you can buy fancy artboards from the artshops or use satin from Kamdar. The white board on top is to ensure there are no light leaks through and from above.

Some results with this setup (with some variations)…

1) Keep a scrapbook of poses/stances handy
2) Try not to point the fingers to the camera
3) Watch the background and ensure nothing sticks out of or cuts through the back of her head/neck
4) Remind your model to watch her posture
5) Try not to pose the models in awkward positions
6) Keep the light soft (window light or under the shade). Overhead light is not good. Direct sunlight will cause her to squint.
7) Use a reflector (car shade will do) to balance out the shadows under the nose/chin. This reflector is also good to create a small reflection in the eye called the catchlight
Talk to the model to form a rapport and ensure that she remains relaxed
9) Leaning hard against the wrists/shoulders will create unsightly bone jutting situations
10) For make-up, heavier and contrastier make up can make the person look better
11) Ensure that the hair is controlled… watch for baby hair and stray strands
12) Mop up the sweat and always do touch ups to also allow the model to have a bit of rest
13) Model must have enough sleep the night before
14) Keep the clothes and accessories simple
15) Watch where your photo crops off the model’s features like forehead, elbow, bustline etc

Some examples…

From the top of the Malvern Hills, you can see the rest of the series at my blog.