Photography And the Machttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/index.htmlPhotography and Apple Computer enRobert LachmanCopyright 2008 Robert Lachman2009-11-09T13:05:17-08:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:33 -0800Around the InternetRobert LachmanSoftwareCamera2009-11-09T13:05:17-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/lj0EYx0aIl8/2507f66f49adb874471e21ce9d02e462-631.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/2507f66f49adb874471e21ce9d02e462-631.html#unique-entry-id-631Engadget
Ricoh GXR camera system swaps
out the sensor along with the lens
By Paul Miller

Ricoh's been getting some love on its spendy GR series of late, but this new direction for what's apparently slated to debut as a new "GXR" system is a wild one indeed. Basically, the camera comes in two parts, a body with an LCD, storage and accessory shoe (which works with an electronic viewfinder), and different lens / sensor combos which can be slotted into the body.
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OneOn Software
The Plug-In Suite 5 is now being offered at $399 which is $200 off on Pre-Orders until November 10, 2009. It includes two of my favorite Photoshop plug-ins FocalPoint and PhotoFrame 4.5 Professional Edition. -RL
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]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/2507f66f49adb874471e21ce9d02e462-631.html#unique-entry-id-631One Dirty TruckRobert LachmanPhotography2009-11-09T07:53:05-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/jOFLKM9b_XQ/9de417f18b14db27d884621e674f1d37-630.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/9de417f18b14db27d884621e674f1d37-630.html#unique-entry-id-630DirtTruck
“Dirty Truck” - - Photograph by Robert Lachman © 1989X
Meadowlark Airport, Huntington Beach, CA

I’m going old-school today with a very dirty truck photograph taken with
Kodak Tri-X 400 black-and-white film. -RL

]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/9de417f18b14db27d884621e674f1d37-630.html#unique-entry-id-630New School meets Old SchoolRobert LachmanPhotography2009-11-07T08:55:00-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/nZpQCk-6CCw/0e7a9d8bae0a775507a3099fb80e02e5-629.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/0e7a9d8bae0a775507a3099fb80e02e5-629.html#unique-entry-id-629By Robert Lachman
When is simple better? This is an example of simple lighting with an inexpensive strobe. This portrait of actor Neil Patrick Harris was photographed by me the for the Calendar section of the Los Angeles Times.

The lighting setup was simple: one Vivitar 285HV ($90) off camera on a stand with a light orange gel and a small snoot on the strobe to narrow the light beam.

It's nice to focus the light into a smaller beam. I used a Holga, a $29 camera, shooting ISO 400 Kodak 120 film. What look like a second light is just the blue cast of the background fill from the shady balcony.

I only shot every other frame on this film which gave me the dark edges left and right when I scanned the negative. The vignette is caused by the low tech quality of the Holga camera with the plastic lens.

Ok, I did use a a Pocket Wizard radio remote to set off the strobe. I could have use a sync cord. Just an example of old school mixing with the new school digital age. ]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/0e7a9d8bae0a775507a3099fb80e02e5-629.html#unique-entry-id-629Photo from McNally Workshop, More to ComeRobert LachmanPhotography2009-11-08T08:49:00-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/ojBXLwMTVwI/3a42bcfd68c97b981c5c165b9080e2b2-628.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/3a42bcfd68c97b981c5c165b9080e2b2-628.html#unique-entry-id-628worshop1
Photography with my Canon G10 by Robert Lachman © 2009

]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/3a42bcfd68c97b981c5c165b9080e2b2-628.html#unique-entry-id-628Lunch at the Grove with My iPhoneRobert LachmanPhotographyiPhone2009-11-06T11:39:00-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/jw0gbIQT-dM/5a2fb69e343006a7ac8ea2e625906f09-626.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/5a2fb69e343006a7ac8ea2e625906f09-626.html#unique-entry-id-626xdonutsandwichxxmastreegrove
iPhone photographs by Robert Lachman © 2009

One of my favorite stops for lunch is the Farmer’s Market at the Grove at Third and Fairfax in Los Angeles. I’ve been going there since I was a kid, and alway enjoy the variety of tastes when it comes to lunch. This visit included a stop to Bob’s donuts and Phil’s deli. OK, I stop at Bob’s donuts every time I’m there. The extra treat was watching them assemble a Christmas tree. Only in LA. -RL]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/5a2fb69e343006a7ac8ea2e625906f09-626.html#unique-entry-id-626How About an Apple Shaped Beatles Flash Drive?Robert LachmanInternet2009-11-05T06:50:37-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/0joayRbXsOA/b82aeb0b16bdf9a4253d5711e263622e-625.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/b82aeb0b16bdf9a4253d5711e263622e-625.html#unique-entry-id-625
LATimes.com
Meet the Beatles' USB drive; EMI files suit
against BlueBeat for selling Beatles downloads
By Todd Marten
While the Beatles may not yet be on iTunes, they're still embracing new models of distribution. After making their music available in a video game in September, the Beatles will soon be releasing a limited edition custom-made apple-shaped USB drive containing all audio and video found in the recent re-mastered stereo box set.

But it will cost you: The USB drive will be selling for $279. READ MORE...

TheBeatles.com
Apple and EMI To Release Limited Edition USB
Following the September 9 (9-9-09) debut of The Beatles’ digitally re-mastered catalogue on CD, Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music are pleased to announce the worldwide release of a limited edition of only 30,000 Beatles Stereo USB apples on December 7 (December 8 in North America).
READ MORE...]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/b82aeb0b16bdf9a4253d5711e263622e-625.html#unique-entry-id-625My Very Own Curves TutorialRobert LachmanPhotoshopTutorial2009-11-04T11:21:12-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/R2cxWF3k62U/110bd5f10f8790a178256bfefbc514d7-624.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/110bd5f10f8790a178256bfefbc514d7-624.html#unique-entry-id-624I thought I would never figure out Photoshop curves, but with the help of A.J. Woods, I’m on the right track, Check out the tutorial below. -RL



From A.J. Woods, “This goes out to @photoandmac who asked me once why he should bother to learn Curves when he's already comfortable with Levels. Well, even Photoshop creatures of habit can benefit from new skills.” ]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/110bd5f10f8790a178256bfefbc514d7-624.html#unique-entry-id-624Bob's iPhone Pics from Last WeekRobert LachmaniPhonePhotography2009-11-02T12:17:48-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/gKHMQI_Mo0o/7831db5b720510150b4236c4647c1666-623.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/7831db5b720510150b4236c4647c1666-623.html#unique-entry-id-623target

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]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/7831db5b720510150b4236c4647c1666-623.html#unique-entry-id-623Is it Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee?Robert LachmanBlog2009-10-30T08:47:49-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/wD0cXVTRDPY/1dff956b887c24e8266faa9db9df5e55-622.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/1dff956b887c24e8266faa9db9df5e55-622.html#unique-entry-id-622
By Robert Lachman
It must be Friday so it’s time for, “Is it Worth More Than a Cup Coffee?”

This week I found a Belkin Stylus 4-Pack tucked away in one of our drawers. I can remember how important these were when I was an avid Palm Pilot user. I seemed to lose those things at an amazing clip. Now, this opened Stylus 4-Pack, minus one, can’t be worth too much so I’m going with the cup of coffee today.

I decided I needed to take a break from writing on Fridays. I need some exercise, so I have started, “Is it worth more than a cup-of-coffee, Fridays?”

Any outside submissions would be greatly appreciated. I just need two photographs (cell phone quality is perfect. That’s what I use). Take a close up of your old technology and any drink: wine, soda, tea or coffee. It couldn’t be any easier. The email address in the left sidebar. Have a nice weekend!

Click here to see more “Is It Worth More Than a Cup of Coffee” blog posts..]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/1dff956b887c24e8266faa9db9df5e55-622.html#unique-entry-id-622Lunch Break Video: Outside Disney Hall in LARobert LachmaniPhone2009-10-28T10:32:00-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/0l8SjestUko/16de13d4662337bbdabe644494b78f8f-621.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/16de13d4662337bbdabe644494b78f8f-621.html#unique-entry-id-621]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/16de13d4662337bbdabe644494b78f8f-621.html#unique-entry-id-621Checking Out Camera Bag iPhone AppRobert LachmanPhotographyiPhone2009-10-29T08:05:21-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/KAe7K9dC_sY/69954d46ad9ab05d33acd19fa2468653-619.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/69954d46ad9ab05d33acd19fa2468653-619.html#unique-entry-id-619Original iPhone Version
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By Robert Lachman
I always find it necessary to try out all the fancy applications which are supposed to improve photographs. I really never know if it adds or subtracts to the final process. The Camera Bag application from Nevercenter Ltd. Co. for the iPhone which costs 99-cents is a perfect example. The iPhone software really has some cool-looking effects. Check out a few of the options below. The photo above of Disney Hall in Los Angeles is the original version. Let me know what you think, improvement or distraction.

Magazine
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Helga
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Infra-Red
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Fish-Eye
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]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/69954d46ad9ab05d33acd19fa2468653-619.html#unique-entry-id-619Review: ColcaSac Laptop SleeveRobert LachmanReviews2009-10-24T21:21:35-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/W4096QH_mVU/ed5bec28d3597e7ab0aae1bdeb0d5c5e-618.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/ed5bec28d3597e7ab0aae1bdeb0d5c5e-618.html#unique-entry-id-618
By Robert Lachman
This week I am going to review the MacBook sleeve protector made by Colcasac which works with the MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and a smaller version for the iPhone.

The distinctive sleeve which uses a simple velcro closure to secure the laptop, includes a small pocket on the exterior to hold the charger or a couple of CDs or DVDs.

This case has an old-school feel. It’s almost seems like you might find an old photo of a young Steve Jobs or Woz back in the day using a sleeve case like this if they had just invented the MacBook laptops a few years earlier.

The exterior of the sleeve (in top photo) is made from a basket weave canvas materials. The interior of the sleeve is lined with a very warm and fuzzy polyester sherpa fleece. It certainly will keep your MacBook Pro or MacBook protected with it’s woolly feel.

The Colcasac sleeve doesn’t have any handles or shoulder straps so it’s best designed for added protection in your brief case, shoulder bag or backpack. It wouldn’t be great for carrying any long distances by itself.

Ok, Why do I need a case like this? It’s perfect for those who are looking for something different than the typical Neoprene form-fitting style case or translucent hardshell case. Remember there’s only room for your computer and the power adapter but, not much else.

The Colcasac sleeve is definitely a niche style product. So if you’re looking for a softer, more friendly looking sleeve style protector for your laptop, be sure to take a look at it on their website: www.colcasac.com. The ColcaSac sleeve I tried sells for $33.
]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/ed5bec28d3597e7ab0aae1bdeb0d5c5e-618.html#unique-entry-id-618It's Time to Start Thinking About Holiday PhotosRobert LachmanPhotographyHoliday2009-10-27T10:00:00-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/RmaLMV11ZWQ/0ab58ba949b8d80b18337b1906c8bc9a-617.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/0ab58ba949b8d80b18337b1906c8bc9a-617.html#unique-entry-id-617
By Robert Lachman
It’s time to start thinking about those holiday photos. I always try and take the holiday family photo on Thanksgiving Day. It just gives me time to have our Christmas card made at Costco and in the mailbox on time. Actually, it’s my wife that gets them in the mailbox on time. It’s really never too early to get started on this project. So, my number one holiday tip is: start thinking about taking the family holiday photo now. Be the first one done and surprise your family and friends. This year, be the first to get those cards out.]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/0ab58ba949b8d80b18337b1906c8bc9a-617.html#unique-entry-id-617Around the InternetRobert LachmanLightroom2009-10-22T09:20:19-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/nqdPXqc26-s/2b8c2d4b6d5fa68dbc2066730a0ffe9c-616.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/2b8c2d4b6d5fa68dbc2066730a0ffe9c-616.html#unique-entry-id-616Lightroom Journal
Lightroom 3 beta now available
By Tom Hogarty

The Lightroom team is proud to introduce the third public beta program of our application designed by and for digital photographers. We've come a long way since our very first public beta on January 9th 2006 at MacWorld.(We didn't even have a crop tool in the first release!) For this latest release we went back to the drawing board and revisited what we believe are the fundamental priorities of our customers: Performance and Image Quality.

Lightroom has been stripped down to the "engine block" in order to rebuild a performance architecture that meets the needs of photographers with growing image collections and increasing megapixels. The raw processing engine has also received an overhaul right down to the fundamental demosaic algorithms that now allows unprecedented sharpening and noise reduction results. READ MORE...

Maclife.com
6 Pro Photographers Share Their
Most Guarded Digital Secrets
By Michelle Delio

Great photos are made, not taken. Creating the perfect image requires a skill set that includes a deep understanding of one’s gear, the light, and the ability to think about what story you want the photo to tell and how to communicate that story through a captured moment in time. Tremendous patience, physical flexibility (a photographer spends a lot of time pretzeled into odd positions to capture the perfect angle), and an ability to think lucidly before dawn (can’t miss that golden light) are also essential. READ MORE...

]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/2b8c2d4b6d5fa68dbc2066730a0ffe9c-616.html#unique-entry-id-616My Mom's Photos: Wheels of LARobert LachmanPhotography2009-10-21T15:55:42-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/nCCRbfcUMx4/e3327cc902023927542928b766a8a00f-615.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/e3327cc902023927542928b766a8a00f-615.html#unique-entry-id-615

Photographs by Elaine Lachman © 2009

A few of my Mom’s newest photographs from her series “Wheels of LA.” If you look close you can see her image reflected in most of the pictures.
Click here to check out more of her photos.

]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/e3327cc902023927542928b766a8a00f-615.html#unique-entry-id-615My Random Thoughts: No Magic for MeRobert LachmanMy Random Thoughts2009-10-25T10:00:00-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/RWOc8eTWEIs/d94ee4d5298fc154675b5ff0ceec2e48-613.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/d94ee4d5298fc154675b5ff0ceec2e48-613.html#unique-entry-id-613

By Robert Lachman
I’m trying to figure out what the new Magic Mouse looks like. Any thoughts or suggestions? It sure is streamlined and at the $69 price point it sure is tempting...

I didn’t feel the magic yesterday at Best Buy when I tried out Apple’s new smooth, sleek, touch-top Magic Mouse. It just felt and looked flat. I guess I need a little more substance with my mouse and a scroll wheel. I’m still waiting for a scroll wheel Apple, not a tiny scroll ball like the last mouse, or a flat top-like the new one....

Apple score one point for their computers and Microsoft scores one point for their variety of mice.

I haven’t tried Windows 7 yet...

Just when I was all set to buy the Kindle ebook reader for my wife for Christmas, Barnes & Noble introduced Nook, their entry into the field. Kindle or Nook? I hate making decisions....

Back to work for me after being sick for four days and having my regular days off. Have a nice week...]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/d94ee4d5298fc154675b5ff0ceec2e48-613.html#unique-entry-id-613Around the Internet: New iMacsRobert LachmanApple2009-10-20T09:47:40-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/6S_Z_XtH0BY/72ac6e667120b6d16e369675b808ade6-612.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/72ac6e667120b6d16e369675b808ade6-612.html#unique-entry-id-612
TUAW
First Look: New iMacs announced,
and they're incredible!
by Steven Sande

TUAW may have had the date wrong (we guessed October 9, 2009), but the new iMacs we were looking for finally showed up today. The 20" and 24" models are gone, replaced by 21.5" and 27" iMacs with a true 16 x 9 HD aspect ratio. It's also obvious that Apple intends for the new iMacs to end up on the desktops of a lot of designers, since the line now includes the first quad-core iMac ever.

The pricing for the iMac line starts at the same US$1199, but that's where the similarities stop. The displays are now backlit by LEDs, providing better energy efficiency. The 21.5" model has a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which is the equivalent of a 1080p HDTV. That screen size is actually 90% of the resolution of the old 24" iMac. Resolution on the 27" model is 2560 x 1440 pixels. READ MORE...]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/72ac6e667120b6d16e369675b808ade6-612.html#unique-entry-id-612My Dad's Cool Kodachrome Images (Part XIX)Robert LachmanMort LachmanBob Hope2009-10-19T10:06:17-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/51q1-lFjx2Q/7c1963192d63bf5ecff071d7c7320b43-611.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/7c1963192d63bf5ecff071d7c7320b43-611.html#unique-entry-id-611Bob-Hope-golf-web
Photograph by Mort Lachman © 1962

Check out the photo of Bob Hope taken with 35mm Kodak Kodachrome film by my Dad in 1962 as he take a break to play golf during one of the Christmas trips entertaining the troops.

Click here & then scroll down to see more photos.

]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/7c1963192d63bf5ecff071d7c7320b43-611.html#unique-entry-id-611iPhone Photo of the Day: Backyard RoseRobert LachmaniPhone2009-10-16T11:19:56-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/UcsXF2U6NxI/7cef6c700372381405d8bcb5bb88d0ff-610.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/7cef6c700372381405d8bcb5bb88d0ff-610.html#unique-entry-id-610floweriPhone1ba
“Backyard Rose” - iPhone photo by Robert Lachman © 2009X

]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/7cef6c700372381405d8bcb5bb88d0ff-610.html#unique-entry-id-610My Rambling ThoughtsRobert LachmanPhotography2009-10-14T09:34:51-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/W2nhnhFpjbA/9e67df57783d79d51d7cab931f74ef87-609.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/9e67df57783d79d51d7cab931f74ef87-609.html#unique-entry-id-609Polaroid is Back, I guess that’s a good thing. According to The Inquistr site, a group called The Impossible Project, is planning on bring back some of the extinct Polaroid cameras and film. There is something cool about waiting for the image to develop right in your hands. Enough nostalgia, I just don’t see it working with the high cost of the film. I do wish them luck....

Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden turns 99 today. I grew up a UCLA basketball fan. It was very easy, considering they had four 30-0 seasons and a 88-game record-winning streak during Wooden’s tenure. He won 10 NCCAA basketball crowns at the university located in Westwood, California. And, for all that great work, his top salary was $35,000. Check out the story on the Los Angeles Times website.
]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/9e67df57783d79d51d7cab931f74ef87-609.html#unique-entry-id-609iPhone Photo of the Day: Rain Drops in LA TodayRobert LachmaniPhone2009-10-13T10:48:15-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/KXK3jQ6bLJQ/e86392cb67b67a482422d7ea05f32743-608.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/e86392cb67b67a482422d7ea05f32743-608.html#unique-entry-id-608raindrops
“Rain Drops in OC” - iPhone photo by Robert Lachman © 2009

]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/e86392cb67b67a482422d7ea05f32743-608.html#unique-entry-id-608Dodger, Angels & Yankees SweepRobert LachmanPhotographyBaseballBlack-and-White2009-10-12T12:15:26-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/dJPpheC_UDY/a9171f88b1812c8e0987d7d8a45c6c9a-607.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/a9171f88b1812c8e0987d7d8a45c6c9a-607.html#unique-entry-id-607yogi1Photography by Robert Lachman / Los Angeles Times © 1981

Since the Dodgers and Angels have moved on to the next round of the playoffs, I’m going to continue with more of my black-and-white baseball photographs. Above is a portrait of Yankees’ coach Yogi Berra before one of the 1981 World Series games against the Dodgers.

Berra was famous for his quotes. Here are a few.

  • "Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical."
  • "It's like deja vu all over again."
  • "How can a you hit and think at the same time?"
  • "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore."
  • "I think Little League is wonderful. It keeps the kids out of the house."

]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/a9171f88b1812c8e0987d7d8a45c6c9a-607.html#unique-entry-id-607iPhone Photo of the Day: Disney HallRobert LachmaniPhone2009-10-12T11:26:39-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/rM84ul3O4No/21326a362a821a34935a30c9a4631e4a-606.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/21326a362a821a34935a30c9a4631e4a-606.html#unique-entry-id-606disney1
Disney Hall in downtown Los Angeles - iPhone photo by Robert Lachman © 2009

]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/21326a362a821a34935a30c9a4631e4a-606.html#unique-entry-id-606No More Twitter for Miley and CourtneyRobert LachmanInternet2009-10-12T11:04:58-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/I_o_dp_UDQc/0b75ffcf29c1a502f51812c7c284ec4a-605.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/0b75ffcf29c1a502f51812c7c284ec4a-605.html#unique-entry-id-605LATimes.com
Miley Cyrus says goodbye to Twitter with a rap;
Courtney Love's account is removed
By Todd Martins

Twitter continues to lose some of its most-followed music celebs. Days after teen star Miley Cyrus removed her account,
perpetual ranter Courtney Love has disappeared from the social-networking service.

Love's Twitter disappeared without warning, but its removal came soon after Love's teenage daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, laid into young Ali Lohan. Cyrus, however, isn't disappearing so quietly.

With rumors that she left Twitter at the behest of her supposed love interest Liam Hemsworth, the tween star and their friends channeled all their non-tweeting free time into a short, cheesy rap. READ MORE...
]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/0b75ffcf29c1a502f51812c7c284ec4a-605.html#unique-entry-id-605Photo of the Day: Pumpkins with My iPhoneRobert LachmaniPhone2009-10-11T11:25:05-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/St6hIbgAsX4/daab42ccdc49772db4e911f939d7d75d-604.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/daab42ccdc49772db4e911f939d7d75d-604.html#unique-entry-id-604Pumkins1
“Pumpkins” - iPhone photograph by Robert Lachman © 2009

]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/daab42ccdc49772db4e911f939d7d75d-604.html#unique-entry-id-604Photoshop.com Mobile for the iPhone DebutsRobert LachmanPhotographyiPhonePhotoshop2009-10-09T13:20:08-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/AS02FanGCzM/9cb4035a5ad9ff4c4bea300f2cfa9eea-602.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/9cb4035a5ad9ff4c4bea300f2cfa9eea-602.html#unique-entry-id-602
Adobe Unveils Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone
From the Adobe press release:

Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone™ application, delivering Adobe® industry-leading digital-imaging technology to users on the go.

Photoshop.com Mobile provides consumers a convenient way to edit photos, apply effects and share images instantly with friends — all with the flick of a finger. Seamless integration with users’ free Photoshop.com accounts enables photo sharing and data back-up, saving them valuable space on their iPhones. The application is available free of charge at Apple's App Store.

“As the digital imaging leader, Adobe is excited to bring Photoshop.com Mobile to iPhone users,” said Doug Mack, vice president and general manager of Consumer and Hosted Solutions at Adobe. “Now, with access to powerful editing and sharing tools, iPhone users are armed with the resources to document all of life’s unexpected moments, make them look their best and then re-live those memories with friends and family.” READ MORE...

A Totally Different Look at Photoshop for the iPhone

Check out the the parody below created for the introduction of John Loiacono, of Adobe Creative Solutions for the keyote for 2007 Photoshop World in Las Vegas. They introduced the their creative photoshop version of the iPhone way ahead of it’s time.


]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/9cb4035a5ad9ff4c4bea300f2cfa9eea-602.html#unique-entry-id-602Baseball Playoffs Start TodayRobert LachmanPhotographyBaseballDodgers2009-10-07T11:34:54-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/Aev1LbnPjTo/5ea3e96e4f034985f90bde2f893dce4a-601.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/5ea3e96e4f034985f90bde2f893dce4a-601.html#unique-entry-id-601Ferdando
Photography by Robert Lachman / Los Angeles Times © 1981

Since the Dodgers and Angels are both in the playoffs, I needed to find a photograph which would represent both teams. I’m going old school black-and-white with a photo every day until both teams are knocked out of the playoffs. In my photograph above, Fernando Valenzuela is congratulated by his teammates Mike Scioscia, the Angels’ manager and third baseman Ron Cey. Valenzuela pitched a complete game win for the Dodgers in the pivotal game three of the 1981 World Series against the Yankees. After dropping the first two games, the Dodgers went on to win the series in six games. -RL

]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/5ea3e96e4f034985f90bde2f893dce4a-601.html#unique-entry-id-601Stealing Photos & Cash Donations TweepsRobert LachmanInternet2009-10-07T10:50:29-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/3abjNVY4Q2Q/f869bf0090fa09204730775d02b90282-600.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/f869bf0090fa09204730775d02b90282-600.html#unique-entry-id-600Check out a couple of interesting items in the news I scanned on Twitter today. They include a video made by the New York chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers with their "Don't Screw Us" slogan, which tries to inform the masses about copyright infringement and stealing photographs. Also check out the Drew Carey video about his cash donation from Twitter followers.

The real baseball season starts today, three playoff game in one day. How cool is that? Be sure to check out my Sandy Koufax and my batting stance photos in the next post. Have a great day. -RL

Is it OK to Steal Photographs:
A Video From ASMP NY


Mashable
Drew Carey Ups the Ante: Bids $1 Million
for @Drew on Twitter
By Adam Ostrow

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Over the weekend, we reported on Drew Carey’s bid of up to $100,000 (if he reaches 100,000 followers by Nov. 9th) for the Twitter name @drew. The name is currently up for auction by Drew Olanoff, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, to raise money for LIVESTRONG as an extension of the #blamedrewscancer campaign.

News of Carey’s bid has been spreading like wildfire across Twitter, as he’s already passed 50,000 followers on his current account (@drewfromtv), up from just 13,000 or so at the start of the month. READ MORE...]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/f869bf0090fa09204730775d02b90282-600.html#unique-entry-id-600Time for the PlayoffsRobert LachmanPhotographyDodgersBaseball2009-10-06T10:06:05-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/RQRxI6P6v4Y/298e3552a4a5ca6ad0189c7bd65e0330-599.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/298e3552a4a5ca6ad0189c7bd65e0330-599.html#unique-entry-id-599
Robert Lachman © 1963

By Robert Lachman
I found this great baseball image among our family Kodachrome slides. It’s very cool, Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching during the 1963 baseball season. The Kodachrome slide, dated May 1963, was taken during a game against the Mets at Dodgers Stadium.

The colors on the original slide really have held up well. Where is the metadata (information that’s automatically added to the digital image when you take the photograph) when you need it? We had Minolta point-and-shoot and SLR (single lens reflex) cameras at that time. I always loved shooting photographs at an early age especially the Dodgers. Those box seats cost $3.50, $2.50 for the next level up and $1.50 for general admission which were the bleachers and top level.

My favorites were the twi-night doubleheaders, as I started going to more games as I got older. Nothing was better than getting to the ball park around four in the afternoon and watching two games in a night. Many times it didn’t end until after midnight. They don’t schedule doubleheaders any more, two games for the price of one isn’t in the equation any more.

I went to game three of the 1963 World Series, the year when the Dodgers swept the Yankees in four games. That’s the last time the Dodgers had a sweep in a post-season series until this year against the Cubs.

During the series, the Dodgers only gave up four runs. They had an amazing pitching rotation of Sandy Koufax, Johnny Podres and Don Drysdale. The starting staff was so good, Dodgers’ relief pitcher Ron Perranoski made one appearance, only needing to get two outs.

Koufax, who was the MVP of the series, pitched two complete games in the series, games one and four. He only gave up three runs in two games, striking out 23 batters.

You’re never going to see that happen again with closers, setup-relief pitchers used today and pitch counting. A quality start now for a pitcher is seven innings, with starters rarely pitching an entire game. Things have really changed...

One more Kodachrome image, this one 1962 (below) from our family photos, is a picture of me batting during a little league game.

RobertLittleLeague1
Photograph by Mort Lachman © 1962
]]>http://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/298e3552a4a5ca6ad0189c7bd65e0330-599.html#unique-entry-id-599Look for New iMacs and Mac Mini ComputersRobert LachmanBlog2009-10-05T11:17:27-07:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhotographyAndTheMac/~3/29eXFSlvCV0/d9564b3e6b8ad7d63fdecca94d42d293-595.htmlhttp://www.photographyandthemac.com/files/d9564b3e6b8ad7d63fdecca94d42d293-595.html#unique-entry-id-595TUAW
New iMac, Mac mini, MacBook ads spotted
By Joachim Bean

As we and others have posted over the past few days, there is a rumor that a new or redesigned iMac, Mac mini and MacBook models are coming very soon. Now, this week brings reports of Google ads supposedly touting the rumored Mac mini, iMac and MacBook models. These ads have been spotted in several European countries, in Dutch and in a few other languages. They read as follows:

"Apple's Nieuwste MacBook®"
"store.apple.com/nl/macbook Dunner, lichter en krachtiger! Gratis bezorging. Bestel vandaag."

Which translates to:
"Apple's Newest MacBook "
"store.apple.com/nl/macbook Thinner, lighter and stronger! Free delivery. Order today. " READ MORE...
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