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Photography By Curt Curt Lynn Photography is a fine art, film inspired photographer now located in Centerville, Gridley, Illinois.

How to Make a Home Portrait Studio for as Little as $20Pye Jirsa from Lin and Jirsa Photography and SLR Lounge dispels t...
10/31/2020

How to Make a Home Portrait Studio for as Little as $20
Pye Jirsa from Lin and Jirsa Photography and SLR Lounge dispels the idea that making a great home studio is expensive. In this 20-minute video, Jirsa explains how you can make a quick studio at home for as little as $20.

Make Your Own Hard-Cover Photography PortfolioWhen I started freelancing as a professional photographer, I knew I had to...
10/31/2020

Make Your Own Hard-Cover Photography Portfolio
When I started freelancing as a professional photographer, I knew I had to put together a printed portfolio. Unfortunately, I found it very hard to find useful resources on the Internet on how to actually do this. As I had some experience in bookbinding I managed to bind my first book by myself, but after three books I realized that in this stage of my career, I needed to have something a little more flexible.

Scientists Photographed Our ‘Galactic Bulge’ Using a Dark Energy CameraIn an effort to research how the center of the Mi...
10/30/2020

Scientists Photographed Our ‘Galactic Bulge’ Using a Dark Energy Camera
In an effort to research how the center of the Milky Way Galaxy formed what is known as a "galactic bulge," Scientists used a Dark Energy Camera to survey a portion of the sky and capture a photo of billions of stars.

The Photography Community Joins Forces to Get Out the VoteAn anxiety-ridden nation trepidatiously waits as November 3rd ...
10/30/2020

The Photography Community Joins Forces to Get Out the Vote
An anxiety-ridden nation trepidatiously waits as November 3rd and the 59th presidential election rapidly approaches. And with so many absentee ballots already dropped off in ballot boxes or mailed — not to mention wild stories of hours-long waits for eager early voters — early voting data suggests that voter participation in this election is set to make history.

Why Hiring an Assistant is Better Than Buying a Camera or LensKarl Taylor, a photography educator, has published this 10...
10/30/2020

Why Hiring an Assistant is Better Than Buying a Camera or Lens
Karl Taylor, a photography educator, has published this 10-minute video that explains why hiring an assistant is one of the best investments of capital any photographer who is serious about growing a business can make.

Metzger announces $400,000 award to support innovative housing initiative for veterans.State Sen. Jen Metzger announced ...
10/29/2020

Metzger announces $400,000 award to support innovative housing initiative for veterans.
State Sen. Jen Metzger announced this week a $400,000 award secured by her office for Rumshock Veterans Foundation to acquire the land for “Victory Village,” a tiny home community that will be built to serve veterans confronting housing insecurity and homelessness.

Metzger made the announcement at the Greenwood Lake Elks Lodge 2067, and was joined by U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec, members of Legion Arthur Finnegan Post 1443 and the Warwick Valley VFW Post 4662, as well as County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus, Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton Greenwood Lake Mayor Jesse Dwyer.
Beyond offering a self-sustaining residential community for veterans, Victory Village will also offer employment and profit-sharing through hydroponic farming, a veterans transportation service, an e-waste recycling program, and an education center within Victory Village for veterans to learn energy technology and business skills.

‘A tremendous leap forward’

The Rumshock Veterans Foundation, the Highland Mills-based non-profit organization leading this project, is dedicated to supporting veterans facing challenges as a result of military service.

“The best way to honor the service of our veterans, who sacrifice so much for us, is to make sure they have the resources they need to lead healthy and prosperous lives,” Metzger said. “This innovative initiative of the Rumshock Veterans Foundation not only meets a critical housing need for veterans facing homelessness, but also creates the kind of supportive community that will help our veterans thrive.”

Rumshock Veterans Foundation President Bill Whetsel added: “Veterans defend the definition of what it means to be an American. When their tour of duty is over, they need to know we are there for them like they were there for us. Rumshock’s mission is to let our veterans know we care and support them. We are very grateful for Senator Metzger’s support of Rumshock’s vision; she has provided us with a tremendous leap forward.”

‘I’m from the PTA. Did you order some birds?’Judgment day for those pesky, unwanted Canada geese which populate the area...
10/29/2020

‘I’m from the PTA. Did you order some birds?’
Judgment day for those pesky, unwanted Canada geese which populate the area is nearing, thanks to flocks of pink flamingos that have migrated to the Monroe-Woodbury area with the goal of raising a lot of money for a good cause.

Their unexpected arrival to any home supports the work of the 2021 Monroe-Woodbury All-Night Graduation Party Committee, which is raising money to provide the best possible party for the Monroe-Woodbury Class of 2021.
While the merits of cackling geese lounging on lawns are open for discussion, these flamingos have a better reputation because they’re quieter and cleaner than their Northern compadres.

They’re also plastic. And, that’s what makes it so much fun.

The committee, which officially began its work in September, is looking at a variety of ways to raise money for next June’s party. One of its current efforts is overseeing the faux flamingo flocking program, designed to surprise the recipient and/or mark a special occasion.

Clandestine operations

The flamingo “flamboyance” (yes, this is really what a group of flamingoes is called) is based out of a heated garage at an undisclosed location within the Monroe-Woodbury School District. Their well-being is assured until the nighttime missions of traveling to their intended destinations takes place.

A special team of high school PTA “flockers” is responsible for delivery. The Photo News agreed to not reveal their names because, well ... they’re involved in clandestine operations. Identifying them may put their nighttime missions at risk.

138 pink flamingos so far

The chief of flocking operations said flocking has become so popular that on many nights, there’s often five concurrent excursions taking place.

“There’s a ‘flock’ for pretty much any reason, whether it’s a birthday, good luck or even a new driver’s license,” the chief said. “We inherited a flamboyance of 40 flamingos from the prior year, and acquired 48 more. We became so busy that we were able to get another 50. Our volunteers sign up for a schedule and pick the location to go. I have the flamboyances ready when they arrive and off they go to flock that evening.”

Honor your veteran with a photo and message in next week’s paper.There will be a special page in next week’s newspaper d...
10/29/2020

Honor your veteran with a photo and message in next week’s paper.
There will be a special page in next week’s newspaper dedicated to honoring and celebrating our local veterans.

Readers are invited to submit their veteran’s photo and a personal message to be printed in next week’s edition of the paper, just ahead of Veteran’s Day.

Hands On with the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD for Sony E-mountAs a landscape and travel photographer, I often c...
10/28/2020

Hands On with the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD for Sony E-mount
As a landscape and travel photographer, I often carry around an ultra-wide-angle 14mm lens and the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8. Last week I was able to test the latest addition to the Tamron series for full-frame mirrorless cameras: the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. And I think I've found the perfect addition to my usual 2-lens kit.

Canon Will Definitely Release an APS-C Sensor EOS R Camera in 2021: ReportFor many months, the Canon rumor mill has been...
10/28/2020

Canon Will Definitely Release an APS-C Sensor EOS R Camera in 2021: Report
For many months, the Canon rumor mill has been split on whether or not a crop-sensor EOS R camera would ever be announced. Some said yes, others scoffed, but finally a reliable source has "confirmed" that this camera is indeed coming, and it will arrive next year.

JPEGmini Pro 3 Announced With HEIC Conversion Support And New Design
10/28/2020

JPEGmini Pro 3 Announced With HEIC Conversion Support And New Design

Canon PowerShot ZOOM: More Reach Than a Smartphone, More Compact Than a Pair of Binoculars.Should we call it a monocular...
10/27/2020

Canon PowerShot ZOOM: More Reach Than a Smartphone, More Compact Than a Pair of Binoculars.
Should we call it a monocular? Should we call it a camera? I’m not sure, but I know that it’s an interesting concept as a birdwatcher. The PowerShot ZOOM is an imaginative product that couples telescopic viewing with digital imaging.

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