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“The search for truth is more precious than its possession.” – Einstein

“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” – Marcus Aurelius Photographers used to manipulate and stage their photographs to make them more acceptable as art, now they are told … Continue reading

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NYPL Releases all Public Domain Images

http://www.nypl.org/blog/2016/01/05/share-public-domain-collections

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“Worcester Architecture: Lost & Found” open through Nov. 21.

I’m proud to have been a part of this show – Worcester Architecture: Lost & Found that opened last night at the Krikorian Gallery in the Craft Center on Sagamore Street in Worcester. – Tom

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It’s a game, yes, but it’s work related!

Find the square that’s different.

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Amazon’s Patent

Earlier this year, Amazon patented a shooting set-up. The key to the patent being accepted seems to be that the set-up is said to produce perfect product photos that include a slight drop-shadow and need no post-processing. Not a simple … Continue reading

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Forced Perspective

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/these-are-not-real-cars-just-a-mind-bending-optical-illusion

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I’m famous! I’m famous!

I can now cross “Get a photo published by a Swedish newspaper” off the list. – Tom http://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/konst-form/nya-sidor-av-anders-zorn-pa-turne-i-usa

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Weston at the MFA

The only word for some of these 8×10 contact prints is exquisite. I saw this last week and stood in front of one particular shot for several minutes, just marvelling at the dynamic range, the detail, the total command of … Continue reading

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What I did on my summer vacation…

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