Photography-related links
Pursue photography for some time and one is bound to have a selection of favourite photography-related links. Most of the links we have can be divided into two categories - temporary links and links to Web sites that we visit on a more-or-less regular basis. The former normally address any one-time issues, e.g. mastering a new technique, resolving a problem, or researching a piece of equipment. The latter lead to resources presenting enough artistic and/or informational value to turn to at different times. The links below belong to the second category and are updated appropriately.
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A Web site devoted to the photography of The Master. The place to visit in search of inspiration.
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Another inspirational Web site. Presents the photography of and photo articles by the renowned outdoor photographer Galen Rowell. The articles were originally published in Outdoor Photographer magazine. My understanding is that they, together with the photography, constitute main content of this book.
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This is one of the rare (and very high quality) resources on the Internet that concentrates on the creative process and understanding of photography beyond craft. I strongly recommend subscribing to Brooks' almost daily podcasts (free) and, if finances allow, the magazine.
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This part of NikonNet presents a (relatively) brief introduction to the work of successful professional photographers specializing in different genres of photography. It also reveals the quintessence of their approaches towards the photographic process. It is quite fascinating to see the uniqueness of the methodology that each photographer has developed. Their styles are very diverse yet there is a lot to be learned from what each of them has to say.
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The official Nikon Web site. Its News Page is the original source of information on new developments in the company for the whole world.
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This Web site puts together links to everything Nikon. This is the place to go if you need to find reviews or general information on Nikon equipment. I am the editor of its Russian and Chinese language Pages.
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A wealth of information on Nikon equipment and, to a lesser extent, general photographic issues.
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News on and in-depth reviews of digital photography equipment.
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Digital photography news, reviews, tutorials, etc. (supposedly for professional photographers).
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Reviews, opinions, recommendations, and so on and so forth. The main value of the site lies in its forums, though, where you can find in-depth information on pretty much any topic or piece of gear.
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One of the most useful photography-related resources on the Web. Updated on an almost daily basis, this resource will keep you busy reading for quite some time. Especially useful for Canon users. Quite honestly, though, most of Michael's photographs do not speak to me and I find them somewhat mediocre. Very good business acumen, though.
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After a few years of Luminous Landscape dedication Mike Johnston apparently decided to fly solo and established this photography blog. Mike's power is, primarily, in his linguistic gift and the blog is dedicated to photo criticism and general essays about photography.
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The medium format users hang-out place. Also offers a lot of information on general photography issues.
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Superb writing which provides a lot of useful information on general photography and Nikon equipment from an interesting perspective and, quite often, in an entertaining way.
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A German professional photographer, Michael Weber, appears really passionate about photography. Excellent photographs; his Nikon equipment reviews are concise and to the point.
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Another pro - this time from Norway - who really likes his job and shoots with Nikon. Apparently not satisfied with just beautiful images, he has been stretching photographic limits into what I would call conceptual photography. I reckon Bjorn really likes Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey", especially the part towards the end where Dave plunges into the infinite.
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Although Ken's writing style might be a bit too presumptuous at times and I wish he could pay more attention to the site's design, he generally gives a very experienced, honest and trustworthy opinion on things photographic; his incredible sense of humour is another thing that many photography-related Web sites lack.