Windows 10 is Coming and it has a New Photo App.

Windows 10 looks like an improvement, as Microsoft struggled with Windows 8 so much so they are giving version 10 away for free to anyone with Windows 7 or 8 if you upgrade in the first year.  This version will be compatible with all devices from a cell photo to an Xbox to your home computer.  It has an improved UI and better power management for your devices.  It also has a new photo app which may be handy for photographers.  Check out all the details in this video by Computer Clan.

UPDATE: Here is a demo of the new build of Windows 10 with Project Spartan! http://bit.ly/1NLCMWo It's time for a Windows 10 update! This demo shows off some of the changes in the January Technical Preview (9926).

Weekly Photo Challenge: Vintage

Every week you may post 2 of your best images for our photo challenge. To Enter please upload the images in the comment section below by clicking on the Landscape icon or if you use an image host like Flickr by pasting the embed link in the comment bar.  Please post each image in a separate comment for voting purposes.  You may earn bragging rights and maybe even some cool prizes.

I will post a new subject on Thursday of each week.  The previous week's contest will end Thursday at 5 pm EST.  The winner will be selected from the number of likes an image has acquired over the week and ties will be settled by the number of comments or by me.

THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE:  Vintage

PRIZE:  FREE COUPON FOR MY ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS OR LIGHTROOM CLASS

Voting:  Please remember to visit often and to like (click the up arrow) then comment on your favorite image (with "My Vote").  Please vote before 5 pm on Thursday and only one time.  Good Luck!  

AND THE WINNER IS Ginny Bevis

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Motion

Every week you may post 2 of your best images for our photo challenge. To Enter please upload the images in the comment section below by clicking on the Landscape icon or if you use an image host like Flickr by pasting the embed link in the comment bar.  Please post each image in a separate comment for voting purposes.  You may earn bragging rights and maybe even some cool prizes.

I will post a new subject on Thursday of each week.  The previous week's contest will end Thursday at 5 pm EST.  The winner will be selected from the number of likes an image has acquired over the week and ties will be settled by the number of comments or by me.

THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE:  Motion

PRIZE:  FREE COUPON FOR MY ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS OR LIGHTROOM CLASS

Voting:  Please remember to visit often and to like (click the up arrow) then comment on your favorite image (with "My Vote").  Please vote before 5 pm on Thursday and only one time.  Good Luck!  

AND THE WINNER IS Arlene Ziencina 

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Image Critiques for 7/8/2015

Yellow Warblers

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Osprey at Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder

Every year in May the alewives run up the Damariscotta fish ladder to spawn.  I had planned to go in early May at the height of the action, but somehow my plans fell through.  I did, however, manage to make it in early June which was at the tail end of the alewives run and was lucky enough to get some shots.  If you would like more information about visiting the fish ladder click on this link to the Damariscotta Mills Restoration website.

Weekly Photo Challenge: People

Every week you may post 2 of your best images for our photo challenge. To Enter please upload the images in the comment section below by clicking on the Landscape icon or if you use an image host like Flickr by pasting the embed link in the comment bar.  Please post each image in a separate comment for voting purposes.  You may earn bragging rights and maybe even some cool prizes.

I will post a new subject on Thursday of each week.  The previous week's contest will end Thursday at 5 pm EST.  The winner will be selected from the number of likes an image has acquired over the week and ties will be settled by the number of comments or by me.

THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE:  People

PRIZE:  FREE COUPON FOR MY ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS OR LIGHTROOM CLASS

Voting:  Please remember to visit often and to like (click the up arrow) then comment on your favorite image (with "My Vote").  Please vote before 5 pm on Thursday and only one time.  Good Luck!  

AND THE WINNER IS Jamie Sauvageau

Weekly Challenge: Local Landmarks

Every week you may post 2 of your best images for our photo challenge. To Enter please upload the images in the comment section below by clicking on the Landscape icon or if you use an image host like Flickr by pasting the embed link in the comment bar.  Please post each image in a separate comment for voting purposes.  You may earn bragging rights and maybe even some cool prizes.

I will post a new subject on Thursday of each week.  The previous week's contest will end Thursday at 5 pm EST.  The winner will be selected from the number of likes an image has acquired over the week and ties will be settled by the number of comments or by me.

THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE:  Local Landmarks

PRIZE:  FREE COUPON FOR MY ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS or Lightroom Class

Voting:  Please remember to visit often and to like (click the up arrow) then comment on your favorite image (with "My Vote").  Please vote before 5 pm on Thursday and only one time.  Good Luck!  

AND THE WINNER IS Marco Parodi

Image Critiques for 6/24/2015