Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Artistic Print of R. Dodge Woodson

See the artistic, limited-edition photographic print of R. Dodge Woodson taken by Adam C. Woodson. http://masterofmoments.com/site/#/gallery/creative-visions-limited-to-25-prints/r-dodge-woodson-abstract/

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Photos & related articles wanted for photo magazine

Would anyone like to write photo-related articles or supply great photos for World Images Today, the online magazine of World Photographers Organization?

There is no paid compensation. Contributors will receive full credit for their work, retain their copyright to the work, and have an opportunity to pitch their services and websites.

World Photographers is a new organization that was created in the middle of 2009. We now have divisions in the US, the UK, Australia, Singapore, India, and the Netherlands.

The monthly members' magazine typically contains 50+ pages with minimal advertising. Let me know if you have something of interest to contribute. Our members range from serious amateurs to pros.

R. Dodge Woodson

Serious WPO Question

I have an important WPO matter that I would like advice on. Two people from other places have said that the WPO site and the Macro Contest site look freaky or like a hoax. One said the WPO site is not professional.

As WPO is a work in progress and I value the opinions of all of you, I would like your thoughts. Are the sites cartoonish? Do they look that bad? What could I do to improve them?

Now for another question. When I built WPO in my mind it was not meant to be competitive with PPA or similar pro sites. My goal was to give serious, aspiring photographers a solid place to go to improve their abilities and to mingle with pros. This is still what I would like to see WPO be. I don’t want the corporate stuffed-shirt approach. Who cares if you have won an award in Boston or sold a print for $400? Okay, they matter, but my point is this: our photographers should be judged on their intent, interest, and desire—not on their cash deposits as a pro photographer.

Maybe I should put a spin on WPO to indicate that we are Renegades with a Cause. This could be serious photographers who shoot for great results without the peer pressure of my lens is longer than yours.

I have good gear now, but when I was working mainstream photography I had semi-pro gear (Canon A-1s and Canon lenses, but not F-1s or L lenses). Owning the equipment is only a portion of what is required to create fantastic photos.

Please advise me of your opinions for how I can make WPO better and larger for all of us.

Thank you.

Dodge

Friday, February 12, 2010

Macro Photo Contest--Great Prizes


The World Photographers Organization is happy to offer you a Macro Photo Contest with Great Prizes!

R. Dodge Woodson
Founder & Publisher

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

No-Review on Lexar Card Reader

Lexar Professional Card Reader
Model # RWO35-7000

My old card reader died recently. I was looking for a new one when I discovered one, with the help of a B & H representative, that reads both large and small cards. This is a terrific feature for me. My Wife’s Rebel records to a small card. My 5Ds use large cards. Having one reader that is small, easy to use, and allows either card size to be used is ideal.
I have only run two photo sessions of about 700 photos through the reader, but it has worked flawlessly. It is a plug-and-play that plugs into a USB port and is ready for action. To top it all off, the device was very inexpensive.
On my rating scale of 1-10, I give this fine Lexar product a full 10.
RDW