Link Roundup 02-23-2008

While I've been slacking over the last week, it seems like everybody else has been producing some amazing articles. Here are a few of the really good ones I found.

• An Interview with Blogger and Photographer Brian Auer
  Beautiful Argentina
  One of my photoblogging buddies did an interview with me — check out what I had to say! I also gave some insight to the origin of the name “Epic Edits”, in case you were curious.
• Homemade Bellows Lens for Nikon
  mkaz.com
  Neat little DIY project for a bellows lens. The title says it's for Nikon, but you could do it with any SLR.
• Build A Tilt-Shift Lens for Your SLR for Cheap
  found photography
  Neat DIY project for building a cheap Tilt-Shift lens. Of course the quality won't be as good as a purchased lens, but it'll still be fun to shoot with!
• 16 Lies and half-truths in the Camera business
  Wirehead Arts
  An outline of sixteen lies that your camera gear salesperson or camera manufacturer will say to separate you from your money.
• (Photo)Blogging Tips
  SDuffyPhotography.blog
  Some thoughts and tips on photoblogging from a photoblogging newbie — but a great discussion about the many aspects of photography blogging.
• 6 Tips to Building your Photography Network
  digital Photography School
  Networking is key for many things in life. Here are some great tips and observations about networking as a photographer.
• Advanced High pass sharpening
  daff's blog
  Yet another way to sharpen photos. I like this approach because it's slightly different from the other high-pass techniques I've seen. Check it out!
• Trendy Neutral Photo Effect
  Photoshop Tutorials
  Good simple Photoshop tutorial for producing an interesting look to your photos. Vignette is optional.
• Lenses for Photojournalism
  Beyond Phototips
  Everyone's wanted to be a photojournalist at one time or the other… Now, take a peek into their mouth watering gear…
• Guide to Neutral Density Filters
  Single-Serving Photo
  Your guide to Neutral Density filters: what they are, how they work, and how to use them.
• 12 Things to Photograph Before You Die
  Photopreneur
  The perfect list of things that every photographer should strive to photograph in their lifetime!

Enjoy!