Ready for a Picnik?

(Screenshot of Picnik)

Are you ready to take your photo editing to the next level?  Take a look at Picnik (just acquired by the folks at Google).  Unlike Picasa and other editing programs, this software exists online only.  You upload your photo (or grab it from an image already online like from Flickr, Picasa WebAlbums, etc) and make alterations using their easy-to-navigate interface.

They offer a free basic edition and a very reasonable premium upgrade.  You will find the tools here very friendly and offer some amazing end results.  Go ahead and give 'em a try!

It's Not for Me, but Hey ...

When you're walking in the city, there's little mistaking, to any passerby, you're carrying a camera bag that's filled with some very expensive equipment. All the camera carrying bags I've ever seen look very similar, that is, up until I saw the ShootSac.  They look a little feminine for my taste, but they definitely give those interested a stylish option to the squared-off, boring bag of old.  Read more about Jessica Claire's designs here.

There's No Denying, Spring is Just Around the Corner

"Bloomin' Monument"

1/1000 sec at f/11.0 ISO 100

It won't be long now!  The folks at the National Cherry Blossom Festival, in Washington, DC, have predicted the peak blooms to occur between April 3rd and 8th.  If you haven't taken the time to witness this beautiful display, may I recommend you consider it your plans.  Our Nation's Capitol is packed with, literally, millions of people, but it is still a sight to see.

Zoo Primer

Our PhotoWalk at the Brandywine Zoo is coming up March 13th and here's an excellent tutorial from the folks at Nikon:

One Track Mind

 

"Wooosh"

1/250 sec at f/5.0 ISO 100

"The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway." - Henry Boye