Links tagged with “mikejohnston”
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The Online Photographer: The Worst Player in the NBA
The post and the featured comments on the gap between good amateurs and pros in various sports and professions.
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The Online Photographer: Warren Buffet’s Principle (The Little Game, Part 3 of 3)
I like this idea for focusing on a few interests, but I’m scared of trying it on all the interests I’m, er, not actually doing anyway. Hmm.
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The Online Photographer: The Remarkable Persistence of 24x36
Really good history of why “full frame” digital cameras have a sensor size of 24mm x 36mm, dimensions set in 1913.
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A Visit to the Treasure Vaults
Some good stuff about how Kodak was often too early with digital camera technology, not too late, and was no good at marketing it.
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The Online Photographer: The Culture of Photography
Both for the topic – about how the different kinds of photography are changing – but also as an example of a blog with routinely great (moderated) comments. It’s also wonderful that Mike Johnston pulls out the best comments at the end of each post.
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The Online Photographer: Open Mike: Photo Essay (Part I)
I love this photo essay of Mike Johnston getting a reconditioned pool table installed. So much skill and attention to detail. Also, it makes me wish I was there with them all, hanging out, chatting. I could happily read this site even if it never mentioned photography.
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The Online Photographer: Open Mike: A Little Site
Just a nice post on the finances of running a blog as a job - advertising, Amazon affiliate links, selling books, etc. Often precarious.
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The Online Photographer: (OT) All You Need for Great Sound
Suggestion for great-sounding iPhone/iPad amp and small speakers. More suggestions in the comments.
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The Online Photographer: Mike’s Darkroom
I’ve been really enjoying these posts about constructing a darkroom. Not because I want one, but because reading about the layout decisions made by someone with lots of experience is fascinating. There’s so much a novice would miss.
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The Online Photographer: The Best Photography How-To Books
Excellent, a short list of practical photography book recommendations by someone who knows their stuff.
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The Online Photographer: The Leica as Teacher
I like this idea. Despite the follow-up explaining why only a Leica will do, I’ve just bought a decent second hand 50mm lens for my old Pentax K1000 and may give this a go. (via Infovore)