Monthly Archives: March 2011

What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is… mine

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

…or at least that’s what some people believe. A Manhattan court ruled last week that artist Richard Prince violated copyright law when he created his own art by modifying the photography of Patrick Cariou.  Mr. Prince took photographs published by … Continue reading →

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User Report: The Olympus XZ-1

Posted on March 30, 2011 by 2guysphoto

For a long while, Panasonic and Canon have ruled the advanced compact point and shoot camera roost. Panasonic, through their capable LX series, and Canon, in both the venerable G series and upstart S series, have been the go to … Continue reading →

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2 Guys Walking: Boston, Ed Style

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

OK, so yesterday Rey shared his perspective and pics on our early Saturday morning when the rest of the world was sleeping sub-zero photo walk through Boston.  In case you missed it, you can read it here. He told you … Continue reading →

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iPhone Photography: to HDR or not to HDR?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by 2guysphoto

I’m testing the new Olympus XZ-1 (report coming soon) and enjoying the creative possibilities of this high end digital compact, but bemoaning its miserably poor battery life. I’m currently in Washington DC attending meetings with the elected Massachusetts delegation and, … Continue reading →

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2 Guys Walking: Boston, Rey Style

Posted on March 27, 2011 by 2guysphoto

2 Guys Photo is both convergence and divergence, a collaboration marked by commonalities and differences. Ed and I share a good bit of genetic matter, roughly similar world views and outlooks… and a relentless fondness for the craft and artistry … Continue reading →

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Maryann Goldman: the shot that goes with the story

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

2 Guys Photo is pleased to introduce you to another in our series of Featured Photographers: Maryann Goldman.  I first met Maryann through the daily photo community that we both belong to, where she is best known as “Fotomom”.  I … Continue reading →

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Where in the World-2?

Posted on March 25, 2011 by 2guysphoto

Here are three more… two of which are fairly straightforward.  Hint on the third – This island has the largest concentration of Native American place names in the United States.  Its name is translated as “far away land” in the … Continue reading →

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At last… Spring!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Sunday afternoon, about 5pm, I had just come out the front door and spotted these brave little crocuses (crocii?), raising themselves after a record cold and snowy winter.  It was a sight to behold!  Shot with my Nikon D90, at … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on March 24, 2011 by 2guysphoto

I was pacing in front of a centuries old, worn wooden archway at the Massachusetts State House this morning… and happened to notice how dark and lonely the hallways are there at that untimely hour.  I quickly and clumsily reached … Continue reading →

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“Supermoon”, Super images

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

This past Saturday I posted “Shoot the Moon – but you’d better hurry!,” about the moon being at perigee, that is, the closest it has been to earth in almost 20 years, and what a great photo-op it would be … Continue reading →

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“Nuances that really matter…” – meet Jay Sherman

Posted on March 22, 2011 by 2guysphoto

I became acquainted with the artistry of Minneapolis photographer, Jay Sherman, fairly recently.  His mostly black and white and nearly always wider angle images immediately appealed to me for their simple compositions and engaging storytelling.  Jay’s shooting style and creative … Continue reading →

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Texture and side lighting

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

When we make images, our goal is for them to have some sort of impact on our viewers.  One way to achieve this is by presenting a subject in such a way that it’s texture adds drama to the viewer’s … Continue reading →

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The Prime Experiment

Posted on March 19, 2011 by 2guysphoto

No question about it: I am a zoom guy.  In other words: I am not a change lens guy.  After all, why expose your sensor to dust needlessly by changing lenses?  Why lug around more lenses than you need?  Why … Continue reading →

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Shoot the Moon — But you’d better hurry!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

On Saturday 3/19/2011, the full moon will be the largest we’ve seen in nearly 20 years, according to this article from CNN .  That’s because the moon will be at perigee, the point in it’s orbit when it’s closest to … Continue reading →

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Where in the world-1?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by 2guysphoto

Look familiar? Hint: you can only get there in a boat and Nicholas and Sean might say hello to you when you arrive. Wondering if any 2 Guys Photos readers can identify where this was taken? (Image captured with a … Continue reading →

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Be a Better Photog, part 2: See and be seen

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

In our previous Be a Better Photog post, we discussed the need to challenge yourself and focus on making better images via photo assignments, photo walks and daily photos.  The takeaway from that post was: Set goals, assess results, learn, … Continue reading →

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These are a few of my favorite things…

Posted on March 15, 2011 by 2guysphoto

OK, so 2 Guys Photo isn’t exactly a site for diehard gear heads.  But I’m constantly being asked questions regarding which photo-related equipment I recommend.  Sometimes that question is as general as: “I want to get a cheap point and … Continue reading →

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Be a Better Photog, part 1: Challenge yourself

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

How do you improve your photography?  Ask most experienced photogs and their advice is to read books, experiment, take a lot of photos. If you think about developing any skill, from cooking to golf to learning a new language, it … Continue reading →

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2 Guys Walking: Borderlands State Park

Posted on March 13, 2011 by 2guysphoto

It was late, very late, on Friday evening and I was getting ready to turn in for the night.  And that’s when it hit me… yes, a photo walk… a photo walk tomorrow morning.  It was the uncommon convergence of … Continue reading →

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Negative space

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

A quick post inspired by a scene I drive by everyday.  The fog was so thick this recent morning that nothing was discernible, not the far shore, not the detail of the ice heaves on the frozen water, not a … Continue reading →

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