NEW PODCAST FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

Last week I discovered a new podcast for photographers. Below I cut and pasted some info about the hosts, Rick Sammon and Juan Pons. Visit the site to listen at http://www.dpexperience.com or subscribe on iTunes....Enjoy.

   The Digital Photo Experience was created by Rick Sammon and Juan Pons to bring to you the best photography tips, advice, news and information. Both Rick and Juan live and breathe photography and are always eager to share with you what they know. However, DPE is NOT just about Rick and Juan, we also have an impressive list of supporting contributors that we believe provides a well rounded and comprehensive coverage of different photo styles, and opinions. This is what makes us unique. Check out our profiles below, and as always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

Rick Sammon DPE Co-Founder & Crusader for Great Content Canon Explorer of Light

Rick Sammon has published 36 books, including Exploring the Light and Digital Photography Secrets. His book, Flying Flowers won the coveted Golden Light Award, and his book Hide and See Under the Sea won the Ben Franklin Award. Rick, who has photographed in almost 100 countries around the world, gives more than two-dozen photography workshops (including private workshops) and presentations around the world each year. Rick also hosts five shows on kelbytraining.com. He also writes for PCPhoto magazine. Rick, who has been nominated for the Photoshop Hall of Fame, is considered one of today’s top digital-imaging experts, cutting through lots of Photoshop “speak,” making it fun, easy and rewarding to work and play in the digital darkroom. Rick gives dozens of workshops and seminars around the world each year, which he says is a blast. When asked about his photo specialty, Rick says, “My specialty is not specializing.”

Juan Pons DPE Co-Founder & Emperor of Our Educational Material

As a nature and wildlife photographer, Juan is a strong supporter of wildlife and natural habitat conservation and is a member of several conservation organizations. Although much of his photography is focused on native wildlife in North Carolina, Juan travels frequently to other regions of interest, such as Yellowstone National Park, Puerto Rico, New England, and the Southwestern states. Juan never ceases to be amazed by the natural subjects he photographs and hopes that sharing his photographs will inspire others to appreciate and respect natural life. Juan’s work has been featured on numerous publications, including: Sierra Magazine, Nature Conservancy, Audubon Magazine, Audubon North Carolina, Wildlife in North Carolina, The Independent, and others. Juan also owns Wild Nature Tours, offering instructional photo workshops in Yellowstone and other locations in the US.

ONLY 2 YEARS AGO

It's been 2 years since my last post. What happened? TIME... no excuses. Since then I bought a Sony DSLR, 3 lens and a converter that allows me to use my premium Pentax lens on the Sony mount. The adapter only cost $39.99 from an Amazon store. Since then I've seen them on eBay for $29.00. The downside is that you have to shoot on manual and there is no auto metering. So, you have to have an external meter or use the Sunny 16 rule for the correct exposure. More about that later. For now, just letting you know I'm back and will continue on the photography subject. Plus, I'll post some nice pictures along the way.