By pascaljappy | News
It’s getting out of hand. Film is getting out of hand. Soon, there will be no room left for digital in this newsletter 😉 The above image shows what’s great about photography in its etymological sense. Drawing with light. Two days ago, work took me to Marseilles for a group business meeting and quick […]
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By pascaljappy | News
When you chain-read the news in one sitting, to write a newsletter, trends become starkingly obvious. And if one has raised its hand far more than others this week, it’s the return of film!! New film stock is being released, lenses are being reviewed from a film-shooter perspective, film cameras are more sought after, artists […]
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By pascaljappy | News
Nature photography awards, tilt lenses, easy lighting, easy backups, cine lenses turned photo lenses, Apple Studio, Sony Medium Format, AI photo tagging, ethical wildlife photography, soft proofing … and more 😉 Creative Winners of the 2022 World Nature awards The title says it all 😉 Bellatrix, by Thomas Blanchard Gear AstrHori 50mm […]
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By pascaljappy | News
The news this week is bleak. Ideology and stupidity have once again pitched brothers against one another to the likely ruin of both, if not the whole world. In this period of easy doomscrolling, I decided to relaunch the Week Links of Photography series to provide alternative content for those who enjoy photography as a […]
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By pascaljappy | News
Here’s wishing you all much happiness, creativity and fulfilment for 2022 🙂 🙂 And here’s how we hope to contribute in however tiny proportions! 2021 has been a very odd year. A triumph for science, a disaster for leadership and intelligent collaboration. Great riches for some, personal tragedy for others. Nothing new, really, but […]
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By pascaljappy | News
When you read or view tutorials about photography online, it’s hard not to feel most of the teachers are putting the cart before the horses. It is not uncommon to witness a terribly elaborate post-processing procedure applied to a photograph that’s composed all meh, for example. So, I’d like to offer a counter point […]
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By pascaljappy | News
We’ve worked hard to make DearSusan a safe place to share your images and ideas and it’s worked. But it may have become too much of a good thing, so we’re introducing an element of critique for readers who want a bit more than mere encouragement 🙂 Here’s how this is going to work. […]
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By pascaljappy | News
A total solar eclipse is a sight you never forget. Along with good mirages and auroras, it is one of the visual wonders of the natural world well worth crossing oceans for. The next “convenient” one will sweep through Mexico, Texas and upwards towards the North East of the United States. If health, economics, medieval […]
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By Bob Kruger | News , Uncategorized
I only became aware of the Dear Susan community a few years ago. With interest I followed, then timidly I posted a few photos, then I submitted a few articles. The response has been nothing but positive. I don’t know how Pascal Jappy has nurtured this experience, but his vision has provided nothing but encouragement […]
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By pascaljappy | News
Hello, post #1129 has been placed on hold. Sorry about the inconvenience. Please check again in a few days. I’ll send a new link to it. Cheers,Pascal
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