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I found this video of some photography tips. It is labeled Rick Sammon’s Top Ten Digital Photography Tips, but this really applies to all photography, film or digital. This is a pretty elementary video, but probably of use to anyone getting started or in need of some basics.

Today’s entry is a classic.

Well, I think it’s a classic. It’s been on the web for a while.

Jason Brunner shows how to calculate focal length and aperture.

What’s that you say? All lenses have the focal length and aperture printed on them.

I think you need to go find yourself some older lenses to play with on a view camera.

If you don’t want to do that and think this video would be a waste of time, then you’re depriving yourself. Go on, watch it.

If you haven’t seen his stuff, it’s offbeat if not just downright strange.

I think you’ll like it.

Oh, pass the tortellini, please.

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I found a multi part video interview of Ansel Adams. This includes segments watching Ansel Adams work. This is well worth watching for any photographer.

Ansel Adams talks about becoming a photographer after seeing pictures by Paul Strand. He talks about some of his pictures and how they were taken, how photography differs from painting, black and white versus color photography, and several other topics.

What did Ansel Adams think about electronic imaging? Watch the video and find out.

One rare treat is seeing Adams’ personal art gallery in his home.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Here are more Ansel Adams resources