Seven for Sunday | 12.09.2012

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My automated weekly newspaper (created from Twitter resources) - Tipton Weekly Focus

Below are some links that I have found awesome, interesting and/or very useful in the past week -- 

Inspiration:  01 | 02 | 03 

Weather and Nature Photography - Nature & Photography

The Art of Stunning Natural Portrait Lighting With Reflectors - Light Stalking

Digital Art by Steve Argulis

Creativity Booster #3: Minimalism - Anne McKinnell

How Much Post Production is Too Much - Light Stalking

Show/Hide Badges in Lightroom’s Filmstrip | Using Badges to Quickly Identify Changes - Julieanne Kost

November 2012 Project - Down & Dirty

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For November 2012, I decided to do a project that incorporates (1) subjects on the ground (2) shooting straight down at an object (3) shooting at a very low angle. My friend Katherine actually came up with the name for this project -- "Down & Dirty". Below are my favorites from the month.

My DOWN & DIRTY project on Google+ | Flickr | Facebook

Seven for Sunday | 12.02.2012

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The highlight of my week was visiting with an old friend from grade school. She was visiting from California and I was fortunate enough to be able to spend an entire day with her.  It was awesome! Now to the links.

Below are some links that I have found awesome, interesting and/or very useful in the past week -- 

Inspiration: 01 | 02 | 03

5 Cheap Alternatives to a Macro Lens - Light Stalking

Make Your Last Shot Your Best Shot - Digital Photography School

Was That Photoshopped? It Doesn’t Matter! - Digital Photography School

How to Photograph Senior Portraits That Will Take Pride of Place on the Mantle piece - Light Stalking

4 Tips For Shooting With Compact Cameras - Dan Bailey

Food Photography: 5 Simple Ways to Get a Stronger Shot - Digital Photography School

Seven for Sunday | 11.25.2012

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This week has been busy with Thanksgiving here in the states.  I hope everyone had a great holiday and survived Black Friday.  Now to the links.

Below are some links that I have found awesome, interesting and/or very useful in the past week -- 

Inspiration: 01 | 02 | 03

Creativity Boosters - Anne McKinnel

The Best of Improve Photography  - Jim Harmer

How to Photograph Reflections in Water - Digital Photography School

12 Ways to Inspire the Creative Photographer Inside You [Part 1 | Part 2] - Digital Photography School

The Mobile Photographer [Part 1 | Part 2] - Dan Bailey

Are You a Nik Customer? Might Want to Transfer Your Registration Info - PhotoFocus

Nice levels of yellows and reds in the trees this week. - Taken at Bear Creek Park, Houston

2012 Houston Color Run

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Some friends and I participated in the Houston Color Run 5k a couple of weekends ago and what an experience it was. Our team was named Full Spectrum and we got to wear funny socks and sunglasses. It was a blast and I definitely want to do it in years to come.

Below is a video from the Philadelphia run as well as a few photos I took before/during/after the event --