Great news - take photos in public as you please

As you may know, photographers have been hassled for taking pictures in public places - yes, even tourists taking pictures of iconic spots.  Now, according to a federal bulletin, this is to stop.  See:  http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/01/27/photographers-youre-now-officially-free-to-shoot-in-public-places-and-outside-federal-buildings/   and also http://www.andrewkantor.com/useful/Legal-Rights-of-Photographers.pdf  Now, in reality, might you still get harassed by a security goon?  Sure.  So, you may wish to print the linked story(ies) out and carry it (them) with you for their edification.  Note, private property is private property and you must abide by the property owner's wishes per the above articles.

Note, I am not providing legal advice - just letting you know about websites that discuss legal rights regarding photography.

A few money savers for you

A couple of money saving offers that came my way that I am passing on to you:

Picaboo:  20% off plus free shipping on Classic books and Calenders.  Expires midnight PT January 17.  Use code HNY20FS

Corel:  is offering Painter 11 (I have not used this product) at a discounted price - instead of $399 for the full version, the present price is $219; and instead of the the upgrade price of $199, you can now upgrade at $119.  They are also giving away with this deal a $30 coupon to be used at CanvasPop, and free shipping.  Expires 1/17/11.  It appears no code is necessary.   http://store1.corel.com/corel/product/index.jsp?&dcs_action=applyCoupon&onyxcampaignid=4435&url_coupon=4435&ym_mid=1304155&ym_rid=145963185&skuId=ESDPTR11ENPCUG&1=1&storeKey=us&promo=4435&mapcounter=1&pid=prod3430234

Long time no see

Sorry I have been gone so long - holidays snuck up on me and then all the obligatory family colds/flus have struck.  I promise I'll be back soon with photography related material.

For now - question for you - for those with e-readers - what's your favorite?  I'm leaning towards the Nook Color (I know, hard to believe for a Sony girl, but, really, I'm a Minolta girl and Sony bought Minolta!)  right now for several reasons, one being COLOR!  Two, I'd like to help keep B&N  in business (and evenif they go under the Nook will be a prime asset, so I am not worried about service).  Three, this month B&N will put it on the Android 2.2 platform (still not the latest but B&N will start making apps available, making it a high quality e-reader and a low cost tablet.

So, what are your thoughts about e-readers?

Big photo show in NYC starts today

The PDN photo show in NYC starts today.  I am hoping my back and leg hold out long enough for me to go through the Expo hall on one of the three days.  If I do, I will be sure to report on my findings.  I'd really love to see the Sony alpha a-NEX in person and see how it balances with a telephoto lens on it (my biggest concern about the product).

And who knows what else new is out there!

Free photobook alert

Picaboo, for new customers, through October 25, a large hardcover photobook.  Use code FALLBK  .

Enjoy!

Picaboo savings alert

For anyone wanting to give picaboo a try, they are having another sale.  See above for the code and note, it's good on calendars, cards and photo books.

Enjoy!

Savings alert!

I came across this site Shoprunner.com that gives you a free trial of two day shipping for 30 days.  It has loads of stores (and I just joined through PBS.com, so they should be reputable).  Use it as much as you want during the trial period and then if you like it, they will charge your credit card $79.00 for the year.  If you don't like it, cancel within the 30 day trial period and they won't charge you (at least that's what they say).  Here you go - check it out http://www.shoprunner.com/invite/a0QA0000001u3AZMAY  I can't tell you yet how they are doing as I just placed my order today, but I figure it's worth trying for a month.

Enjoy!