Here is a selection of news from the world of photography. You’ll discover hardware and software news and updates. Links to great images from around the web. Photography workshop news and updates. And other tidbits that may be useful or might even make you smile!

Software

Adobe Lightroom 4.3 is released

  • Major feature: Apple Retina Support
  • Update to camera raw
  • Adds new camera and new lens support
  • Mac Version
  • PC Version

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Update

  • Major Feature: Apple Retina Support
  • Mac
  • No PC Version

Topaz Details 3 is released

  • One-of-a kind detail enhancement for precise control over creative and output sharpening.
  • Selectively adjust small, medium and large image detail in 3 separate tonal regions.
  • Control the appearance and intensity of image detail.>
  • Sharpen without fear of creating edge artifacts or halos.
  • Easily increase clarity, definition and depth.
  • Unique tone and color control, featuring IntelliColor™ technology.

Apple Aperture Update

  • Camera Raw supports new camera
  • The update is available through the automated Mac App Store update panel and Apple’s website.

 

Photography

Hot Shots!

Time Magazine’s top Photos of 2012

 

Camera and Hardware

Nikon D600 Bundle

  • D600 with a 24-85mm lens for $1996
  • Expires December 29th.

 

Photography Workshops

Brenda Berry has updates to her workshop schedule…HERE.

New photography workshops on Wildlife Workshops.

  • California Wildlife Photography – Near Yosemite Valley…HERE.
  • A Day at the Ranch – Western themed photography…HERE.

 

Humor and photography

Found on the Web

When I took up photography, I bought the best camera I could find. The first time I used it in a mountain park, I accidentally snapped a couple of pictures while fumbling with the pamphlets, the buttons, and all the adjustments. Irritated by this, I conscientiously read through all the instructions and finished the roll with great confidence. When I took it in to be developed I also asked the clerk to comment on the pictures. Several days later I picked up the film and found a note attached to the package: “Keep doing whatever you did for the first couple of pictures. They were great.”