Boot Camp III Assignment #4: Results

Results from Boot Camp III, Assignment #4, in which you were asked to create a "36 Hours In…" style travel package about a place near you.

This was a more demanding assignment than the first three (which is why it was saved for last) and that really showed in the number of entrants. To those who completed the shoot, congrats. And I hope that you learned more about your own turf by looking at it through the eyes of a potential visitor… Read more »

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Imitate, then Innovate

Brownie points to whoever can name the (very famous) artist who created the painting above. Extra bonus points if you can say why it is relevant to how smart photographers can learn their craft. Read more »

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My Favorite Portable Background Stand is On Sale

Just a quick heads-up to anyone looking for a portable-but-sturdy BG stand/crossbar setup on a budget: LumoPro is doing an instant rebate on their MF613 background kit. A good deal at $150, the rebate takes it to $125.

Mine sees near constant use (in several different ways) and has held up great. The rigid crossbar can be used in 2, 3 or 4 sections. Above, it is set up 3-wide to support a queen-sized diffusion sheet.

Almost all of LumoPro's grip gear is on instant rebate through October 31st. The background stand kit is about 2/3 of the way down on the list, here.

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Backsplash on a Budget: Jaroslav Wieczorkiewicz' Water Angel

The best compliment I can give to a photo is to think of it as a "stopper," meaning that it absolutely demands your full attention when you first see it.

A couple weeks ago I made a quick trip to London to serve as a lighting consultant on a very cool photo project (more on that later). While there, I worked alongside Polish photographer Jaroslav Wieczorkiewicz -- not even realizing at first that he had been the one who shot the last "stopper" I had seen.

And even better, he did it with a minimum of gear and buckets full of creativity. Read more »

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What White Balance for Flash Photography?

Strobist reader Gabriel Bratescu, of Bucharest, Romania, asks:

"What white balance setting do you use when you shoot with 1/4 CTO filter, flash or sunny? I find that my indoor pictures that I shoot with Flash WB tend to be a little to warm so I shoot with flash but with Sunny WB."

Great question Gabriel, and the answer comes down to global color control vs. selective color control. Read more »

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BrakhaX2: Sketchy Mondays X 52

So, remember the Sketchy Mondays project, by father/son team Moshe and Eddie Brakha?

A refresher: Totally self-generated, no-boundary work done every Monday by an A-List commercial studio. Just for the creative spark; just for the hell of it. All of this done with a DSLR and few complementary-gelled hot lights. (Yeah, I know it's not strobe. Just go with it.)

Check out what happens when you say, "What the hell, let's just shoot something cool on our own, every single week," by scrolling through a few pages on the Sketchy Mondays website. Awesome stuff.

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Emily Knudsen's Baby Veggies

©Emily Knudsen

By David Poller -- As a Boston-based commercial food photographer, Emily Knudsen likes to make sure the groceries are the star of the show. But for a class assignment while still a student at the Hallmark Institute of Photography, bright and silvery metal was on the menu. Her task was to shoot a shiny metal subject so the light would flatter and define, not distract and overwhelm. 

"No reflections," she was told. And while technically photography depends on light reflecting off something, the point was to shoot a highly reflective metal subject without having the light source show up on the subject as harsh highlights. In essence, the assignment was about controlling specular highlights. Read more »

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On Assignment: Theresa Daytner, Pt. 2

Having shot the section front photo of Daytner out in the lobby, we quick-walked the lights into her office area. Working from the back and by swapping just one light mod, we were able to get something pretty different for the inside pages. Read more »

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Learn Java in Easy Steps

Here are the alternate short links :

1. http://tinyurl.com/6595flq
2. http://tighturl.com/3k34
3. http://goo.gl/XgDlx
4. http://tiny.cc/fsamn
5. http://bit.ly/pcy8uB
6. http://is.gd/fT62DJ
7. http://url.ie/dbl3
8. http://snipurl.com/17t2v4
9. http://doiop.com/c9eg33

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Learn Core JAVA in Easy Steps [Page 5]

Conditional Constructs :-

1. Switch
2. If
3. If Else
4. If Else If ladder
5. nested If

Looping :-

1. While
2. Do While
3. For
4. For each

--> Switch :=

switch(expression){

case 1:

statements;break;

case 2:

statements;break;

.... 

default:

statements;

}

--> If :=

if(condition){

statements;

}

--> If Else :=

if(condition)

{}

else

{}

--> If - Else - If :=

if(){

}else if(){

}else{

}

--> Nested If :=

if(){

if()

{}

}

--> While :=

while(condition){
}

--> Do While :=

do{}while(condition)

--> For :=

for(start, end, condition){} 

--> For Each :=

for(String Devharsh:array)

System.out.println(Devharsh);

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Learn Core JAVA in Easy Steps [Page 4]

Operators:

1. Arithmetic

 - Assignment

 - Increment

 - Decrement

2. Relational

 - Boolean

3. Logical

 - Short Circuit

 - Long Circuit

Priority	Operators	Operation	Associativity
1	[ ]	array index	left
	()	method call
	.	member access
2	++	pre- or postfix increment	right
	--	pre- or postfix decrement
	+ -	unary plus, minus
	~	bitwise NOT
	!	boolean (logical) NOT
	(type)	type cast
	new	object creation
3	* / %	multiplication, division, remainder	left
4	+ -	addition, substraction	left
	+	string concatenation
5	<<	signed bit shift left	left
	>>	signed bit shift right
	>>>	unsigned bit shift right
6	< <=	less than, less than or equal to	left
	> >=	greater than, greater than or equal to
	instanceof	reference test
7	==	equal to	left
	!=	not equal to
8	&	bitwise AND	left
	&	boolean (logical) AND
9	^	bitwise XOR	left
	^	boolean (logical) XOR
10	|	bitwise OR	left
	|	boolean (logical) OR
11	&&	boolean (logical) AND	left
12	||	boolean (logical) OR	left
13	? :	conditional	right
14	=	assignment	right
	*= /= += -= %= <<= >>= >>>= &= ^= |=	combinated assignment (operation and assignment)

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remedies to prevent the common cold

Ayurvedic remedies to prevent the common cold and relieve symptoms?

The ayurvedic approach to preventing illnesses is by building up the immune system and toning the body to withstand viral attacks. The following remedies not only help to prevent catching a cold but also help in relieving symptoms naturally if you already have a cold.

• Every morning make a drink consisting of a cup of warm water mixed with the juice of half a lemon and a spoonful of honey.
• Amla fruit is known to have a very high vitamin C content and regular use builds up the body's immunity. Amalaki capsules or Triphala capsules taken daily rejuvenate and build up the body's defences against illnesses and infections. Another well known ayurvedic herb for colds is Vasaka
• Chyawanprash is the best known ayurvedic remedy to build immunity and prevent colds. Made of a 5000 year old formula this remedy contains over 40 herbs in an amla base. A tablespoon everyday helps maintain optimum health especially during the winter months
• If you have a cough, take a spoonful of honey every night. It has been found that honey has the same cough suppressing properties as dextromethorphan - the chemical ingredient found in cough medicines to suppress cough. While coughing is the body's natural mechanism to remove phlegm, taking honey at night helps to relieve coughing and allow a restful night's sleep
• Make a warm tea by adding ginger, crushed cardamom, crushed black pepper, cinnamon powder and sugar. Boil and strain the mixture. This drink will instantly help to open nasal passages, relieve sinus pressure and soothe the throat
• Gargle with warm water every day.
• Use a neti pot to drain and moisten nasal passages
• Inhale warm vapors by adding a tablespoon of carom seeds in a pot and allowing the water to steam. Put a towel over your head while inhaling.
• Applying a small amount of amrutanjan to the forehead and nose will instantly give relief when you have a blocked nose or headache.
• Avoid cold dairy products such as yogurt and ice cream
• Avoid fans blowing at your face
• Take warm showers. The vapors will moisten nasal and throat passages.
• Drink plenty of warm water and herbal teas

Herbal remedies for Common Cold

Vasaka Helps in relieving colds

Septilin Prevents and fights infections

Chyawanprash Builds immunity, prevents colds

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On Assignment: Theresa Daytner, Pt. 1

For a long time, business portraits have been my bread and butter. Specifically, run-and-gun, no-assistant, modest-amount-of-gear biz portraits.

The editorial clients I have do not have a ton of budget. Thus, my goal is to work efficiently and still produce something that works well for the publication.

A good recent example was an assignment to photograph Theresa Daytner, a local entrepreneur who is a national rising star in the field of construction. It's a typical enough job to where I thought it would make a good example for a 360-degree look at the process. Read more »

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Hair Color Styles At Home

Get Rich Quick: In the new economy, highlights are out and single-process color is back with bold, shiny shades that won't break the bank.


Into the Woods
Looking forward to fall's golden, crimson, and russet hues, stylist Thomas Hintermeier thinks the best single-process shades mimic nature. For brunettes wanting more drama, he suggests adding a warm auburn tone: "When you go in the sunlight, you'll have a vibrant red shimmer."


Smashing Pumpkin
The longer your hair, the more weathered the ends are. By adding pigment (instead of bleaching it out), a single process smooths damaged cuticles so hair seems shinier and healthier. But steer clear of burgundy, says Hintermeier. "Bluish-red hair doesn't exist in nature—try gold undertones instead."

Haute Chocolate
Sixty-four percent of Canadians prefer dark hair, according to the Dove study. However, if your real hair color is a distant memory, Hintermeier suggests using your skin tone as a guide: "The deeper your complexion, the darker you can go. Whether you want something natural or dramatic, highlights aren't the only option anymore."

Gold Digging
According to a recent Dove Global Hair Study, more than half of American women believe blonde is more beautiful. But liquid alchemy is high maintenance. Hintermeier suggests an allover sandy-beige tone to blend in old highlights and breathe new life into washed-out shades: "You can't always highlight, because you'll end up with white hair."

Almond Joy
Highlight junkies afraid of losing their sun-kissed sparkle shouldn't worry. "Your hair always has different shades because the sun naturally makes it lighter on top. Single-process color looks darker or lighter depending on the tone underneath, so you'll keep a nice shadowing," assures Hintermeier.

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Long Hairstyles for Upcoming year 2010

Girls nowadays have been so fashionable with their hair styles, I hope these teen hairstyles can give you some ideas .

by the way some of the hair styles are for celebrity hairstyle , the hair styles are : straight, curly, layered,long hair,bangs,bouffant ponytail
Vanessa-Hudgens Hairstyle




bouffant ponytail

Ponytail Hairstyle

Vanessa Hudgens long layered Hairstyles

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Latest Party Updo Hairstyles

Create a French Twist
What you need: Volumizing spray, comb, small U-shaped hairpins, bobby pins, maximum-hold hair spray.
How to Get the Look
Step 1: Spritz the hair with volumizer. Use a comb to part the hair across the back of the head, from ear to ear. Gather the top section of hair at the crown, twist it one time, and secure with hairpins.

Step 2: Gather the bottom section of the hair at the nape of the neck. Twist it in a column upward, so that the ends stick up.

Step 3: Grasp the column of hair and tuck it underneath itself in the direction of the twist. Secure the hair along the twist with bobby pins. Finish with a misting of hair spray.
French Twist Updo Hairstyle



Create a Double Bun
Best for: Hair that is medium to long and one length or with long layers. All textures.
What you need: Smoothing serum, comb, brush, elastics, hairpins.
How to Get the Look
Step 1: Apply smoothing serum to damp hair and blow-dry straight. Use a comb to part the hair across the back of the head. Brush the top section back into a ponytail at the crown and secure with an elastic. Brush the bottom section into a ponytail at the nape and secure.

Step 2: Twist the top ponytail several times and secure it with hairpins to one side of the bottom elastic.

Step 3: Do the same with the bottom ponytail, twisting it and pinning it in place on the opposite side of the top elastic. Pin the hair against the scalp so that it looks like one uniform bun.
Gorgeous Double Bun Hairstyle


Create a Cascade
Best for: Medium to long hair that is one length or layered. All textures.
What you need: Texturizing spray, one large elastic, large bobby pins.
How to Get the Look
Step 1: Spritz damp hair with texturizing spray and let air-dry. Gather the hair loosely into a ponytail at the crown. Don’t pull too tight; you want the natural texture to show. Secure with an elastic.

Step 2: Grab a one-inch section of the ponytail. Create a loop with the section by bringing the ends up to the scalp and securing with a bobby pin. Repeat until all the hair has been looped.

Step 3: To frame your face, gently pull out a few tendrils. If you have bangs, let them hang loose.
Everlasting Cascade Hairstyle


Create a Side-Swept Chignon
Best for: Medium to long hair of one length. All textures.
What you need: Comb, brush, elastic, hairpins, maximum-hold hair spray.
How to Get the Look
Step 1: Make a side part with a comb. Brush the hair into a low ponytail on the same side as the part.

Step 2: Secure the ponytail behind your ear with an elastic. Twist the ponytail until it begins to coil around on itself. Secure the coil around the elastic with hairpins.

Step 3: If any front pieces come loose or you have bangs, sweep them to the side opposite the coil. Spritz the entire style with hair spray


Create a Messy Bun
Best for: Curly or wavy hair of all lengths, with or without layers.
What you need: Texturizing spray, an elastic, bobby pins.
How to Get the Look
Step 1: Spray wet hair with texturizing spray and scrunch. Allow to air-dry, or blow-dry with a diffuser to bring out the waves.

Step 2: Gather the hair into a ponytail just below the crown. Secure with an elastic. Don’t worry if short pieces around the face come loose.

Step 3: Split the ponytail into three sections. Working section by section, twist the hair and pin it to the scalp near the elastic. Let the ends stick up.
Messy Bun hairstyle

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Hair Color Styles At Home

Get Rich Quick: In the new economy, highlights are out and single-process color is back with bold, shiny shades that won't break the bank.


Into the Woods
Looking forward to fall's golden, crimson, and russet hues, stylist Thomas Hintermeier thinks the best single-process shades mimic nature. For brunettes wanting more drama, he suggests adding a warm auburn tone: "When you go in the sunlight, you'll have a vibrant red shimmer."


Smashing Pumpkin
The longer your hair, the more weathered the ends are. By adding pigment (instead of bleaching it out), a single process smooths damaged cuticles so hair seems shinier and healthier. But steer clear of burgundy, says Hintermeier. "Bluish-red hair doesn't exist in nature—try gold undertones instead."

Haute Chocolate
Sixty-four percent of Canadians prefer dark hair, according to the Dove study. However, if your real hair color is a distant memory, Hintermeier suggests using your skin tone as a guide: "The deeper your complexion, the darker you can go. Whether you want something natural or dramatic, highlights aren't the only option anymore."

Gold Digging
According to a recent Dove Global Hair Study, more than half of American women believe blonde is more beautiful. But liquid alchemy is high maintenance. Hintermeier suggests an allover sandy-beige tone to blend in old highlights and breathe new life into washed-out shades: "You can't always highlight, because you'll end up with white hair."

Almond Joy
Highlight junkies afraid of losing their sun-kissed sparkle shouldn't worry. "Your hair always has different shades because the sun naturally makes it lighter on top. Single-process color looks darker or lighter depending on the tone underneath, so you'll keep a nice shadowing," assures Hintermeier.

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