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Get an overview of how to work with layers in Photoshop. Use the Color Range command and invert an image. Jump an image to an independent layer.

"If you would like to know more about how to use Flickr then read on!"

"Photography is an all encompassing term used for all types of image capture but there are in fact distinct variations in the manner in which photography is approached in different genres. Different genres of photography require a different style and perspective. The techniques used by photographers vary based on the subject, the situation and the end use of the image or scene."

A great tutorial for learning the basics of Cascading Style Sheets.

Excellent site!

As some of you know I received an early invite to test out and participate in Google's latest entry into the social networking world Google+. I did an early comparison piece between Google+, Facebook, Flickr, 500px and Twitter the week before last. I wanted to write and update my thoughts on Google+ for photo sharing now that I've gotten a few weeks under my belt, as well as share with you all my own strategy for sharing photographs going forward.

Rip Curl has again created a technological world-first by capturing full-tilt surfing action using a "30 camera Array" -- a line of cameras firing consistently as surfers ride towards and past it. The results are unique "frozen moments of time" - that can be viewed in a combination of angles for a true in the round perspective.

Online virtual lighting studio

German photographer Michael Wesely has spent decades working on techniques for extremely long camera exposures - usually between two to three years. In the mid-1990s, he began using the technique to document urban development over time, capturing years of building projects in single frames.

This video would make an excellent starting point for an assignment related to issues in advertising (and beyond).

Several months ago, I read an article on WebDesigner Depot entitled "The Difference Between Art and Design". It was a fascinating piece that attempted to establish a clear distinction between these two very closely related concepts. Over the past few months, the article has really stuck with me and caused me to do a lot of thinking. I would like to expand on some of those thoughts here.

Learn the basics of photography in 77 minutes…..Guaranteed. This downloadable step-by-step video series covers the basics of photography, from how your camera works, exposure, shutter speed and aperture, all the way to what inspires you and how to compose your images for maximum impact. Brent goes into detail and demonstrates each essential photographic ingredient in these fun, casual and easy-to-learn videos. Join Brent as he photographs portraits in the studio and outdoors as well as go on location to capture landscape and sunset pictures. You will never have to shoot in auto mode again, GUARANTEED (or your money back).

warning: includes some animated nudity