C.A. Boylan
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Covering The Photo Beat; “Rock” Tripods, Tilt Heads, Background Panels, And A Moon Unit
Accessories
C.A. Boylan • May 01, 2007 • 0 comments

The Rock Tripod Series From Carson Optical
The new "Rock" series of tripods includes four models: The Rock Professional, which can be adjusted from 26" to 65"; The Rock Deluxe, from 25" to 61"; The Rock Original, from 21" to 54"; and The Rock Junior, from 11" to 181¼2". The Rock Professional...
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Covering ThePhoto Beat; A Rechargeable Battery, Camera Brace, And Lenses
Accessories, Lenses
C.A. Boylan • Aug 01, 2010 • 0 comments

Nikon’s AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Lens
The AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II lens is constructed from die-cast magnesium and sealed to resist dust and moisture. It features meniscus glass to protect the front element, VR II image stabilization, Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements, Silent Wave Motor technology, and three Focusing modes. The suggested...
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Covering ThePhoto Beat; Camera Harness, Brick Balustrade, And The Quik Bounce
Accessories
C.A. Boylan • Apr 01, 2009 • 0 comments

Quik Bounce From LumiQuest
The LumiQuest Quik Bounce is designed for use with or without a ceiling and can be used to soften the light in both horizontal and vertical formats. It features doors that open to allow for 80 percent ceiling bounce with 20 percent reflector bounce; the doors can be closed completely to get 100 percent unit surface bounce when a ceiling is too...
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Holiday Books For The Traditional Photographer
Book Reviews
C.A. Boylan • Dec 01, 2006 • 0 comments

A gift guide for the photographer in your life (or a hint for those who don't know what accessory you want this holiday season).

Each year we present our annual guide to some of the best photography and imaging books published in the past year. This year's selection spans a wide variety of monographs, essays, and contemplations on the state of the world, all...
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Holiday Books; For The Traditional Photographer
Book Reviews, Features
C.A. Boylan • Dec 01, 2003 • 0 comments

I must say that this past year produced a truly wonderful assortment of titles and since it's holiday time, I present a collection of a few of the finest photography books of 2003 as my gift to you. I hope you find them to be as inspiring and creatively enlightening as I did.

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Holiday Books; For The Traditional Photographer
Book Reviews
C.A. Boylan • Dec 01, 2002 • 0 comments

Holiday Photography Books

Illustra: Portrait Of Rutgers: foreword by Robert Pinsky; Rutgers University Press, 100 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854; hardcover; 174 pages; $39.95; (ISBN 0-8135-3083-0)

With its long and...
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Holiday Books; For The Traditional Photographer
Book Reviews
C.A. Boylan • Dec 01, 2005 • 0 comments

Time flies when you're having fun and this year has been no exception. I certainly enjoyed perusing and reviewing the generous supply of books we've shared with you these past few months. As the year finally comes to an end, I'm happy to offer a brief look at what I consider to be the best photography books of 2005.

Twentieth Century Fox:...
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Holiday Books; For The Traditional Photographer
Book Reviews, Features
C.A. Boylan • Dec 01, 2004 • 0 comments

As another year comes to a close, it's time to reflect upon some of the finest coffee-table books of 2004. Here is a collection of my personal favorites and I'm certain that you will enjoy them as much as I have.

Flying Flowers; by Rick Sammon; Welcome Books, 6 West 18th St., New York, NY 10011; hard cover; 100 pages; $40; (ISBN 1-932183-27-2)
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Photo Books: 2009; Great Images & Layouts Make For Great Gifts, Too
Book Reviews
C.A. Boylan • Dec 01, 2009 • 6 comments

Giving and receiving photography books can yield benefits all around. They can serve as inspiration for you and other photographers in your family and circle of friends.
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Photo Books: 2010; Images And Ideas: The Wide World Of Photography
Book Reviews
C.A. Boylan • Dec 01, 2010 • 0 comments

Photography books make wonderful gifts because they have the unique power to educate as well as entertain. Some take us on amazing adventures. Some fill us with emotion and others teach us new techniques that raise our work to the next level.
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