http://www.thecreativescorner.com Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:32:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Before you enter a photography contest, be sure to read the fine print. More and more contests are grabbing sweeping rights to use the images that photographers enter into their competition. I've even seen contests where all rights to the entered photographs are transferred to the company running the contest. Today ... http://www.thecreativescorner.com/?p=169 Hi Everyone, I've added two more photographs to my fine arts site. They were taken at the Granite Dells, just north of Prescott, Arizona. I call the first one, "Rock In Repose." Hey, we all need a break once in a while. Head on over and take a look http://www.JeffColburn.com/photosGraniteDells.html Have Fun, Jeff Hand ... http://www.thecreativescorner.com/?p=168 If you're a photographer who uses Firefox for your browser, check out these 21 add-ons http://virtualphotographystudio.com/photographyblog/2009/05/photography-tools-%E2%80%93-21-firefox-add-ons-for-photographers/ And if you're looking for some software that may help you in your photography business, check this out http://virtualphotographystudio.com/photographyblog/2009/06/10-tools-to-help-you-manage-your-photography-business/ Have Fun, Jeff http://www.thecreativescorner.com/?p=167 A great storm came through last night. There was a lot of lightning, and the storm just sat there. I found a great pull-out on the side of the road. Here are a few shots from this great event. Have Fun, Jeff Both photos: Tripod, 30 seconds, f8, ISO 100, 35 mm http://www.thecreativescorner.com/?p=166 Here are 200 free Photoshop actions. At least that's the title, I didn't count. http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2009/12/200-very-useful-free-photoshop-actions-enhancement-colouring-effects-filters-etc.html Have Fun, Jeff http://www.thecreativescorner.com/?p=165 Wow, what a night. A thunderstorm rolled into my area late Friday night, so I grabbed my gear and headed out the door at midnight. I went to my first shooting spot; I had already scouted out several locations in the daylight, and was amazed. For the first twenty minutes, almost ... http://www.thecreativescorner.com/?p=164 Some of the world's most renowned outdoor and adventure photographers will share their art and their passion at Telluride's inaugural Photo Festival, September 20–26, 2010. The weeklong event, geared toward professional and experienced amateur photographers, features photography workshops, seminars, symposiums, portfolio reviews and exhibits. Workshops, presentations, and seminars by Jack ... http://www.thecreativescorner.com/?p=163 Yeah, I just sold my first print in the gallery I went into this month. This is the image Have Fun, Jeff http://www.thecreativescorner.com/?p=162 I just found out that I'm one of the finalists in the Photographer's Forum magazine annual photography contest. Over 3,400 photographers from around the world sent in photographs. I'll find out where I finish in August. Have Fun, Jeff http://www.thecreativescorner.com/?p=161 It's that time of year when Monsoons are dumping rain all over Arizona. That's also the time I'm outside trying to get some lightning photographs. It was always a challenge to protect my equipment from the rain without buying some expensive gear. I didn't want to spend a lot of ... http://www.thecreativescorner.com/?p=160