photographs

Photographs are visible manifestations of what is captured when light strikes film or a digital sensor within a camera. Originally photographic prints were created by exposing any of several light-sensitive materials to light, usually passed through a negative. With the recent dominance of digital imaging, prints come increasingly from, well, printers. Likewise the perception of photographs has shifted from the physical manifestation of an image — something you can "hold in your hand" — to a visible manifestation — now, for instance, a photographic image on a computer screen is called a "photograph," as is a still "pulled" from a video. Many people think this practice, and the desire for multimedia content, will mean the eventual end of "still" photographs.

Debate continues about the objective of photographs, especially documentary photographs. Henri-Cartier Bresson famously called it the "decisive moment," and hundreds of bloggers have riffed off that with varying degrees of success. The most popular discussion of photographs is usually about their meaning within a social or political context, and whether they can be "trusted," especially now that digital manipulation is so easy.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “photographs”

• iPhone Photos Japan

  
  Japanorama: Photography, Photographers, Japan — Authority: 121
  Here’s a selection of the photos Alfie is uploading from his iPhone in Japan. In lieu of a proper method for photoblogging direct from the iPhone to PixelPost or WordPress, we have created this page which streams in a set of iPhone pics from Alfie’s flickr. The time it takes for this set to refresh [...]
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• you give me WOrds and I give you an IMAge(s) = WO*IMA #44 Come on, this is fun!

  
  BLOGitse — Authority: 128
  Don’t know what WO*IMA is about? Every Saturday I give you a picture. You give me your WOrds, thoughts, however the IMAge inspires you by leaving a comment. On Sunday (sometimes on Monday) I’ll publish your words WITH YOUR LINK. You can check previous WO*IMA posts to get the idea. Have fun!as usual you have ...
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• Photograph of the Day: Autumn Trail Riding

  
  http://epiac1216.wordpress.com — Authority: 138
  (Credit: Omar Upegui R.)
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• Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction To Be Held At Knightsabridge on December 16th, Catalog Available Online

  
  Original Prop Blog — Authority: 125
  The second of two Bonhams events to be held next month ( the other being hosted in Los Angeles ) is the “Entertainment Memorabilia” auction (Sale 16905), which will be held December 16th at Knightsbridge in the United Kingdom. The catalog for this event can be viewed online. At the time of this report, it ...
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• I Dont Like Billboards

  
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  "minutiae" by Nathan Abels — Authority: 132
  Lorna in Charleston, SC - 2005 - photo by Nathan Abels
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• Another moment in Hawaii culinary history

  
  i L i n d . n e t — Authority: 476
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• Patterns in the sand after the storm (2)

  
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• Slaybell Slapdown

  
  clusterflock — Authority: 617
  Our offering for the DIFFA Holiday Auction fundraiser, a wreath made for auction Saturday night. I debated long time whether to post it or not. Is it tacky? Yes. Is it funnish? Yes. Badly executed? I’ll let you be the judge. Here’s a less-than image. Somehow, it reads better in person.
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• Unlimited Possibilities: Green Screen Studio LA

  
  Watch Movie Online — Authority: 133
  With the wide ranging capacities of CGI effects crews, you can conjure up just about anything that you would like to. Yesterday, I was watching a picture where the actor was crouching on the side of an alley, attempting to escape from the enemy who was chasing him. I wouldn’t have, for an instant, imagined the whole ...
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• Front Door Fascination: Standing On The Corner of Pape & Eastern

  
  Living In The Neighbourhood Toronto Real Estate Blog — Authority: 104
  This is a surprisingly pretty entrance located on Toronto’s Eastern Avenue. Why the surprise at such a pretty door? It’s just a little … unexpected. Eastern Avenue runs through what was once a very industrial area and although many of the factories (and sadly, the jobs) have long departed, the vibe is still ...
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• Have A Cozy Weekend.

  
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  Hello, friends, a short note today. Remember when I mentioned that annoying, lingering pre-cold, I-think-Im-getting-sick feeling? Well, yesterday, it turned into a full-fledged assault on my immune system (thanks, Mom!). So its safe to say Ill be resting and catching up on my shows this weekend with a box of tissues ...
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• science and technology paving the way for the future…

  
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• Just another Feline Friday, just in time!

  
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• Eternity...

  
  Sue's Daily Photography — Authority: 129
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• Beautiful evening in Cape Town

  
  iMod — Authority: 147
  The sun’s starting to set over Camps Bay and it looks like we’re going to have an amazing weekend. Here are some pics I took from A Cape Town Flat by Chris M : How stunning is that second photo? Whilst we’re on this topic, let’s take a look at the weather again.. Wow, looks like we’re ...
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• New Moon Madness.

  
  So about what I said... — Authority: 141
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• building 25

  
  Free People Clothing Boutique Blog — Authority: 509
  were going to be moving into a new building down at the navy yard next year, and the other day i decided to walk over and check it out. as you can see, construction is underway, so i wasnt allowed in without a hardhat... you can kinda tell from the picture above...our buildings are right on the delaware river, which ...
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• How To Find A Portrait Location Anywhere

  
  Virtual Photography Studio - Digital Photography Business Guide To Resources, Products and Information — Authority: 124
  One of the most difficult things for some photographers is finding great locations to shoot a portrait. When you are photographing one person, or even a couple, the world is your backdrop – you just have to look a little. On a recent outing, I was looking for a new business portrait to use for a few new things ...
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• CASHING IN ON TRUE LIFE TALES

  
  The Article Blog — Authority: 142
  Got a true life story which you think might make the tabloids sit up and beg? You know the type, My devil worshipping granny turned lesbian at 80! or My partner kept his underage lover in our coal cellar! They are more common that you think and with the huge payouts they command, it is little wonder more than a few ...
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