Fotobug - Episode 170 - Essdras Suarez - Cuba - Alpine Labs Pulse

Jim just returned from a photography workshop in Cuba, just prior to the recent death of Fidel Castro which occured after this episode was taped.  Don't miss the interview with pulitzer prize winning photographer, Essdras Suarez!

In recent news, Adobe is developing technology to easily replace skies in photo images and make them look realistic.  DxO has announced a full RAW processing workflow to its iPhone DxO ONE camera.  Serif has announced the availability of Affinity Photo for Windows beta which everyone can download right now.  GoPro is recalling its Karma drone after a few lost power during flight and is offering a Hero 5 camera to USA owners who return their drone.  Canadian filmmakers were caught roaming the thermal area of the Prismatic spring and have pled not-guilty.  DJI has released several new UAVs including an upgrade of the Phantom 4.

 

 

Jim just returned from Cuba and visited Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad.  The workshop leader, Essdras Suarez, is a two time Pulitzer prize winning photographer who helped the group with street photography.  In addition, Essdras is part of a group that have established a new online method to share photos and a method to improve your photographic skills.  The IOS and Android app is Millioneyez and the website is www.millioneyez.com.  Check it out and be sure to listen to the interview with Essdras!  More coming in upcoming podcasts about Cuba!

Jim also shows off the new Pulse from Alpine Labs and will do a full review in an upcoming podcast.  This could make a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer!

Be sure to save the dates March 3-5 for the Tampa Bay Photo Shootout!  www.thephotoshootout.com