Everything Photography

Cameratown is about photography. The information provided consists of the usual info about the latest cameras. But there's a lot more. Links for free photo software, copies of camera owner manuals in PDF format, reviews, rebates and more. Yes, there are ads but the info you can get would seem to compensate.

Gives a New Meaning to the Word Ruins

Some really terrific photos of modern day ruins can be found at Modern Ruins Photographic Essays. While the photography is quite good, there seems to be no method for searching the site. There are a collections of thumbnails (with brief title) on the home page. Click on the image you want to view and a series of photos will be displayed from that site. I was unable to find any additional information about the ruins themselves. It appears this site is about the photos and nothing else. In addition there are links to other photo sites and info on purchasing the photos displayed here.

What Do You Get When You Cross Kirk With Picard?

The answer: Star Wreck. This is a Finnish indie film made exclusively using home computer equipment. The project took 7 years and 300 volunteers. The dialog is in Finnish but there are subtitles. The plot is a bit juvenile but the special effects are quite awesome. You absolutely have to have broadband to download this 350 Mb file that runs 1:43. And the best part--It's free!

East Side, West Side, All Around the Town

Caleb Smith likes to walk. He likes New York. He likes to take pictures. He combined all of these together when, in 2004, he walked and photographed every street in New York. This is what you will see when you visit New York City Walk. Caleb's not the first to do this, but he's may be the first to place his photos on the Internet. He has managed to find some out-of-the-way, non-tourist gems on the streets and byways of New York. The photos aren't always in focus but you get the sense of someone who has an obsession with his town and wants to share it with the world.