Lytro and Light-Field Technology are the Future of Photography
In terms of years, the history of permanent photography is a relatively recent development. The first permanent photograph was an image produced in 1826 by the French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. The first color photograph was made by Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell, with the help of English inventor and photographer Thomas Sutton, in 1861. And in 1975 Steven Sasson as an engineer at Eastman Kodak invented and ...
Featured in Mashable’s 15 Fantastic iPhone Photos of Rainbows
I was very excited when Amy-Mae Elliot contacted me about including one of my photos in an article she was developing for Mashable. The description was just as wonderful, “Strikingly simple elements – the lush green grass, the grey asphalt, the dark sky – combine to create a breathtaking image.” The photo was taken in ...
Majestic Time Lapses from Photographer Terje Sorgjerd
Terje Sorgjerd, a photographer and filmmaker from Norway, captured this amazing time lapse movie from the top of El Teide, Spain’s highest mountain. “The Mountain” captures the heavens in a way I have not experienced it. And what may have seemed like a disaster at the time, Sorgjerd captured a large sandstorm backlit by Grand ...
Turn a Life Around, and Your Facebook Profile, for Foster Children
Here is a great idea that falls in the “why didn’t I think of this category.” In an effort to create awareness for foster children and families, the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families (Adoption Resources of Wisconsin) asks you to “use your profile to help foster children in need!” The idea is to “get ...
Adventures in Hipstaland: Dennis’ Historic Route 66
Historic Route 66 is timeless and well traveled. The open road escape has been well documented in movies, books, photographs and other stories. And as I headed west in July of 2010, armed with my iPhone 4 and Hipstamatic installed, I wanted to take the opportunity to return home from Las Vegas, Nevada on the ...
2010 Holiday Gifts Ideas for the Photographer
Looking for some great holiday gift ideas for the photographer in your life? I thought sharing some of my photo-lust would be a great way to help you get a fun gift for the amateur photographer in your life. Create Your Own Pinhole Camera: $17.95 at Barnes and Noble Looking for a fun gift idea ...
Open Carefully
Open Carefully, originally uploaded by Dennis Jenders. We have many industrial influenced designs in our offices at Laughlin Constable. This is a look at one of our doors, with a very nice depth of field. I really love my Canon 50mm 1.8 lens.
Three Sols
Three Sols, originally uploaded by Dennis Jenders. Happy Memorial Day 2010. As I was relaxing over the long, three-day weekend, I thought I would grill-out on Monday. I did, and through the course of my meal I had a few beers. What better way to spend a warm summer evening than with a grill and ...
Empty Parking Lot at Dusk
Empty Parking Lot at Dusk, originally uploaded by Dennis Jenders. A look at an empty parking lot in Racine. Again, the colors at dusk were just wonderful. I love the juxtaposition of the desolate parking lot with the very busy and exciting sky.
