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  • Welcome 

    October 19, 2008, 21:59

    Photography and essays by A. Cemal Ekin, writings on photography, critical viewing, Photoshop; photographs from the US and Turkey, landscape, flower, people,…

  • Blog 

    June 15, 2010, 08:47

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  • Galleries 

    October 22, 2008, 16:43

    Contains photographs from the work of A. Cemal Ekin, many exhibited in four solo shows.

  • Exhibits, etc. 

    October 22, 2008, 16:58

    Photographic collections from the exhibits of A. Cemal Ekin, Faces and Places from Turkey I and II, On Seeing, Limited Edition Folio

  • About 

    August 20, 2006, 19:55

    Photographic life of A. Cemal Ekin in a nutshell, how I started and still continue to practice photography.

  • Contact 

    January 21, 2009, 17:13

    Contact form to reach A. Cemal Ekin and ask him questions about his photography, exhibits, or his Web site.

  • Site Map 

    May 11, 2009, 16:38

    Photographs and writing on photography by A. Cemal Ekin; fine art photography; Photoshop tips and techniques; photography tutorials and techniques; critical…


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  • Category: Computer  (14)
  • Category: Family  (44)
    • Cleveland Memories - Part 2 by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 30, 2010, 10:45

      This is the second series of videos from our trip to Cleveland

    • Cleveland Memories by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 27, 2010, 20:29

      During our visit we saw quite a bit of Cleveland. I took short videos of scenery, you will find them here. Cleveland Clinic, Museum Circle, Abrash Gallerie are…

    • Cleveland by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 22, 2010, 12:54

      We traveled to Cleveland for my photography exhibit opening and to see our friends Suleyman and Tuba. Cleveland is a very nice place with parks, museums, and…

    • Water, water everywhere by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 3, 2010, 08:46

      Pumping stopped due to power outage and the basement got totally flooded. The great flood of Rhode Island is now more personal.

    • Another Photo Shoot by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 26, 2009, 23:46

      I had a chance to photograph Mina again this morning. After that, other family members participated in the photo shoot. Lovely! Every one of them (especially…

    • Mina in RI 2009 by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 20, 2009, 12:39

      My granddaughter Mina posed for me this morning for a nice photo shoot. She is wearing her nice pink dress and holding one of her baby dolls.

    • Lachapelle-Ormond Family Vacation by: A. Cemal Ekin

      September 5, 2009, 15:58

      Our good friends Roland and Cathy invited us to go to Martha's Vineyard during their vacation. They had been planning this for quite some time to spend family…

    • A walk in Bursa by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 30, 2009, 09:23

      After visiting the Ulu Cami (The Grand Mosque) and Koza Han (see the earlier post about them), we strolled through the streets of Bursa. With a detour to see…

    • Mimi and Dede in the Back Yard by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 15, 2009, 14:52

      Yesterday our friends Jim and Carol came, we had pizza in the back yard. Mina likes them, "Jim and Carol are really nice people" she says. Jim took some…

    • Anemon Hotel and Grifin Fish Restaurant by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 5, 2009, 19:23

      We visited the Galata Tower and viewed it from Hotel Anemon's roof. Continuing or walk, we ended up in Karakoy, Grifin Fish Restaurant. Overlooking Golden…

    • Bursa by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 1, 2009, 06:49

      Bursa offers many historical and architectural sites to visit. We visited Ulu Cami and Koza Han. Staying at Gonluferah Hotel was very pleasant.

    • Tenedos, II, the second day by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 30, 2009, 04:07

      We spent two days at Tenedos (Bozcaada), stayed at Kaikias Hotel. Quaint little island with character, Greek influence is present.

    • Tenedos, I (Bozcaada) by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 30, 2009, 04:06

      We spent two days at Tenedos (Bozcaada), stayed at Kaikias Hotel. Quaint little island with character, Greek influence is present.

    • Ayvalik-Lesvos Days by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 27, 2009, 03:05

      Dance performance at the Ayvalik-Lesvos Days. Men and women folk dancers in traditional costume. Folk dancers from Lesvos, Lesbos. Audience in small plazza in…

    • Deniz Kestanesi, again by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 17, 2009, 15:38

      Vedat Milor reviewed Deniz Kestanesi. He praised pretty much everything served yet gave a 3/5 score on the food quality. I think they deserve at least a 4/5.

    • Dinner at Deniz Kestanesi by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 16, 2009, 14:07

      Deniz Kestanesi, Sea Urchin, is a fine restaurant in Ayvalik. You sit right on the Aegean water, enjoy fine food, good ambiance, and great sunset. Must visit…

    • Ayvalik by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 16, 2009, 07:50

      We are in Ayvalik again, the weather is very nice; a bit on the warm side but perfectly tolerable. The Melin house and its garden continues to please everyone…

    • Sunset over the Bosphorus by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 15, 2009, 14:12

      Quite possibly the only place where you can see one continent from the other while enjoying fine food. The bridge connects the two continents together. Colors…

    • Dinner at Borsa Restaurant by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 15, 2009, 14:00

      Borsa Restaurant stands where Kandilli Girls' High School used to be. It is the result of the vision of the late Turkan Saylan and Sakip Sabance. Great vista,…

    • Jan arrived, Mabeyin Restaurant by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 15, 2009, 13:39

      Mabeyin restaurant is a nice kebap house near Altunizade. In a restored old villa they serve very good food in a nice atmosphere. There is sufficient attention…

    • Visit to Princes Islands by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 8, 2009, 07:32

      Princes islands are popular places in Istanbul. This entry is about the boat ride from Bostanci to Buyukada (Grand Island) and dinner at Sinek Kafe

    • Kardelen in Infrared by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 8, 2009, 06:17

      Kardelen is the family cat, an Angora with white hair and blue eyes. She is deaf but manages to live in an indoor-outdoor environment. Infrared photographs.

    • Kardelen by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 4, 2009, 10:49

      Kardelen is the queen of the house. She is a beautiful Angora cat with blue eyes, and she is deaf. I mean stone deaf.Kardelen is the name of the flower that…

    • The Melin House by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 3, 2009, 07:22

      My sister and brother-in-law created a landmark restoration in Ayvalik; at least in my humble opinion. The old house was in total shamble and the garden was in…

    • Besiktas Sampiyon by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 31, 2009, 06:24

      We returned from Ayvalik to a huge city-wide celebration in Istanbul. The soccer season ended and Besiktas (bay-shick-tash) is the new champion. That meant we…

    • Visit a Friend, Mina and Elif Return, Bay Nihat  by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 28, 2009, 07:51

      We went to visit Altan who lives in his house in the condo complex he designed some years ago, Zeytin Koy. The place is much more lush than the last time I saw…

    • Splish-Splash, Take a Bath, Dinner at the Sea Urchin by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 28, 2009, 07:35

      Mina put her bathing suit on, Elif got the garden hose running for Mina to jump in the puddles. She did not want to get wet too much, but Elif teased her by…

    • Imaginary Games and Dinner at "Ayna" (Mirror) by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 28, 2009, 06:43

      "Imagination is more important than knowledge", said Einstein. I saw this in action as I watched Mina play imaginary games. The first one started at home as…

    • First day in Ayvalik by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 27, 2009, 09:01

      Mina and Elif went to bed almost right away after we arrived. Binnaz, Ergun, and I went out to have a late dinner at Sehir Klubu, a new restaurant for me. It…

    • With Mina in Istanbul by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 27, 2009, 08:39

      I arrived in Istanbul on May 19, a national holiday for "Youth and Sports". Very fitting for my arrival I thought! Elif and Mina were here already, the next…

    • Happy Mother's Day by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 9, 2009, 22:18

      To all mothers, young and old, especially to my two special ones, a very happy mother's day.

    • End of Another Academic Year by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 30, 2009, 20:08

      Today I had my last classes for the semester. As I have been doing now for some years, I spent some good time with my students from all the classes. Those who…

    • Promotion Party by: A. Cemal Ekin

      March 27, 2009, 21:45

      Recently I have been promoted to the rank of full professor. To celebrate, Jan and I had a party at Efendi's Med Grill and invited our friends from the…

    • Mina in Red by: A. Cemal Ekin

      March 27, 2009, 11:47

      Our daughter Elif and granddaughter Mina have been visiting with us since last Friday. Needless to say, we enjoy their presence very much and watch Mina grow…

    • French food day by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 28, 2008, 10:32

      A day out with our kids, Elif, Mina, Tolga; a visit from old friends and dinner at a French restaurant

    • Christmas and the next day by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 26, 2008, 13:40

      Family photographs from 2008 Christmas vacation in Salt Lake City

    • Tolga and Elif's new house by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 24, 2008, 00:20

      Pictures from our children's house

    • Mina in her Annie Hall outfit by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 22, 2008, 17:44

      My granddaughter posing for me in her Annie Hall dress

    • Mina Goes to Christmas Concert by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 20, 2008, 17:59

      Concert at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City in 2008

    • December 2008, Salt Lake City by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 19, 2008, 17:26

      Kids dyeing silk patches in Easter egg coloring for fun

    • Newport Creamery by: A. Cemal Ekin

      September 3, 2008, 09:47

      Mina, my granddaughter had never been to Newport Creamery. Yesterday afternoon we decided to remedy that situation and took Mina and her friend Ava to the RI…

    • Mimi, Mama, Baba by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 9, 2008, 18:41

      Mina calls herself alternately Mina and Mimi. Her mother is Mama and father is Baba. This entry is for the three of them horsing around, baking, doing dishes,…

    • Mina the top model by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 6, 2008, 22:11

      Today I photographed Mina as a model. This is a follow up to the series I did around last Christmas. As you will see, she is very expressive and a natural for…

    • Visit to Salt Lake City by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 6, 2008, 09:16

      Utah wild flowers in August near Alta and the canyons, Salt Lake City surrounding

  • Category: Gear  (15)
    • Munki See, Munki Do: Display Calibration by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 4, 2010, 18:48

      Display monitors need proper calibration and profiling for the rest of the color-managed workflow to function properly. ColorMunki Photo offers easy calibration…

    • Macunagasi Izzet Efendi Mansion, Safranbolu by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 9, 2010, 10:45

      One of the historic mansions in Safranbolu, Turkey is Macunagasi Izzet Efendi Konagi (Mansion.) This slide show is a photo essay of this historic building

    • Free Software by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 5, 2010, 14:02

      onOne Software makes some of their products available at no cost to photo enthusiasts, download free versions of PhotoTools, PhotoFrame and others

    • iPad for Photographers by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 1, 2010, 08:27

      Apple iPad in the eyes of many is an oversize iPod Touch. Adding card readers, directly tethering to DSLRs will make it indispensable for photographers

    • Two Test Files (not for general viewing) by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 30, 2009, 09:54

      This is created by Producer as FLV output, file size is about 15MB http://www.keptlight.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ayasofya_proshow_producer480-384kb24fp…

    • Canon Flash Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 24, 2009, 15:21

      Dedicated flashes provide power, flexibility, convenience. Canon offers tutorials on how to use Canon flash units, 580EX-II, 430EX, 270EX on Canon cameras

    • Customer orientation by: A. Cemal Ekin

      November 20, 2009, 23:11

      Photodex gives free upgrade to ProShow Producer to fix a minor problem

    • Extra Memory for my Desktop: Update by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 3, 2008, 10:15

      Difficulties in upgrading desktop computer memory and how Corsair Memory helped me; the process can be more challenging than it may appear.

    • On Shadows and Clouds by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 20, 2008, 15:57

      Infrared photographs of clouds and their shadows from the air, infrared photographs of the land and clouds

    • Extra Memory for my Desktop by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 17, 2008, 12:11

      Upgrading a Windows XP Pro computer from 2GB to 4GB RAM, required change in boot.ini file and switches

    • How to Use a Polarizing Filter by: A. Cemal Ekin

      November 22, 2006, 21:12

      How does a polarizing filter work and how best to use it when taking photographs; one of the most useful tools for any photographer is the polarizer

    • Imagine by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 29, 2006, 20:06

      Technological advances are making digital photography stronger; what may lie ahead, although can be imagined may still surprise us all

    • Quick Tip #3 by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 23, 2006, 20:05

      When it comes to camera gear cleanliness and hygiene, we mostly think about cleaning the lens. That is of course important and should be done regularly and…

    • How to Choose a Tripod by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 21, 2006, 20:02

      A tripod is an essential piece of photographic equipment, selecting a proper one requires some thought; attributes of good tripods and trade-off on features

    • A convenient Way to Clean my CRT Monitor by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 20, 2006, 19:58

      The shiny surfaces on these monitors seem to be a magnet for all kind of grease, I have no idea how grease gets on the monitor screen. But, when it is turned…

  • Category: General  (27)
    • Photoshop Is a Girl's Best Friend by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 15, 2010, 19:05

      A workflow recommended for model and glamor photography, aims to produce realistic yet flattering results without editing artifacts. Smooth and textured skin

    • Munki See, Munki Do: Display Calibration by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 4, 2010, 18:48

      Display monitors need proper calibration and profiling for the rest of the color-managed workflow to function properly. ColorMunki Photo offers easy calibration…

    • WSJ Saga Continues by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 16, 2010, 07:42

      WSJ sends unwanted mail SPAM and declare that they cannot stop it. Wall Street Journal stop your SPAM

    • Wall Street Journal Cannot Stop e-mail SPAM by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 15, 2010, 18:48

      Wall Street Journal has a big technology platform, their customer service claims they can't stop SPAM and suggest using SPAM filters. Here is a way to deal…

    • Photographs From The Polaroid Collection by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 11, 2010, 20:55

      Hundreds of superb photograph are included in the latest auction at Sotheby's. Iconic names like Adams, Caponigro, White, Cunningham, Wegman, Porter, and many…

    • Atelier Reisman by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 6, 2010, 20:48

      Arnold Reisman, professor of operations research, history researcher, and prolific author creates art from recycled materials like meat hooks, dough hooks, and…

    • Cleveland Memories - Part 2 by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 30, 2010, 10:45

      This is the second series of videos from our trip to Cleveland

    • Cleveland Memories by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 27, 2010, 20:29

      During our visit we saw quite a bit of Cleveland. I took short videos of scenery, you will find them here. Cleveland Clinic, Museum Circle, Abrash Gallerie are…

    • Tau Pi Phi Ceremony by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 16, 2010, 09:50

      Two video segments from the Tau Pi Phi Induction Ceremony that took place on May 14, 2010 at Providence College.

    • Macunagasi Izzet Efendi Mansion, Safranbolu by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 9, 2010, 10:45

      One of the historic mansions in Safranbolu, Turkey is Macunagasi Izzet Efendi Konagi (Mansion.) This slide show is a photo essay of this historic building

    • Pawtuxet Abstract in Monochrome by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 3, 2010, 17:59

      Captured at slow shutter speeds, the running water created interesting patterns as it hit obstacle and jumped around. Most of the dark, smooth surfaces are…

    • Pawtuxet Abstract by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 3, 2010, 14:29

      Photographs taken as abstractions of the raging river with smooth surface and wispy sprays as the Pawtuxet River rushed on April 2, 2010

    • Pawtuxet River Rushing by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 3, 2010, 12:57

      A video compilation of a sequence of photographs taken from the Pawtuxet Bridge over its namesake river. Camera pointed at the same spot to catch wave forms

    • Water, water everywhere by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 3, 2010, 08:46

      Pumping stopped due to power outage and the basement got totally flooded. The great flood of Rhode Island is now more personal.

    • Great Flood of RI - March 31, 2010 by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 1, 2010, 22:29

      Flood in RI brought traffic to crawling speeds. It took me 2 hours to travel 2 miles from Rt 10 exit on Park Avenue to Pawtuxet Village

    • Great Flood of Rhode Island, 2010 by: A. Cemal Ekin

      March 30, 2010, 21:50

      After yesterday and today's rain many roads in RI were flooded closed, schools closed, businesses suffered losses. Photos showing 10-minute span over 600 feet

    • Adobe Creative Suite 5 around the corner by: A. Cemal Ekin

      March 25, 2010, 17:40

      Adobe CS5 feature set will be announced on April 12, 2010.

    • An Academic and Photographic Project by: A. Cemal Ekin

      March 17, 2010, 09:17

      Last fall I taught an independent study course in which two of my students, Emma Hansen and John Vaghi, designed and published a photography magazine. It…

    • What is Kept Light About? by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 26, 2010, 13:42

      Frequency of use of words can reveal about the content of a site. Wordle is an application that analyzes this and creates word maps. This is KeptLight.com word…

    • Photographic Printing Workflow by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 23, 2010, 21:55

      Photo printing baffles many. This presentation explains a logical workflow for consistent print quality. Monitor calibration, Photoshop work, print proofing,…

    • ... and his drawings by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 14, 2010, 08:40

      If you liked Michael Paul Smith's time-travel photographs from the past, take a look at his drawings and paintings. They are rendered with great technical…

    • A Different Kind of Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 13, 2010, 23:19

      Flickr has millions of photographs; now I don't know the exact number but it seems to house a huge volume of photographs.  Many, obviously not all by any…

    • A Very Brief Video Summary of 2001: A Space Odyssey by: A. Cemal Ekin

      January 8, 2010, 16:51

      A visual summary created by pulling selected frames from the movie 2001 A Space Odyssey. The video uses the landmark scenes from 2001 to create recall the movie

    • Adobe Air and Application Install Problems by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 15, 2009, 22:24

      Adobe CS4 Air installed with difficulty but any Air application installation crashed my computer many times. The problem seems to be Folder Lock or similar…

    • Happy Mother's Day by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 9, 2009, 22:18

      To all mothers, young and old, especially to my two special ones, a very happy mother's day.

    • Promotion Party by: A. Cemal Ekin

      March 27, 2009, 21:45

      Recently I have been promoted to the rank of full professor. To celebrate, Jan and I had a party at Efendi's Med Grill and invited our friends from the…

    • Thank you by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 1, 2003, 06:36

      Thank you for your purchase. Downloadable digital purchases can be obtained from the link below. The download link will expire in 24 hours and after 3 download…

  • Category: Photography  (101)
    • Touching The History Photography Exhibit by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 26, 2010, 07:13

      I took photographs in, around, from the dome of Hagia Sophia. This exhibit will show photographs from a perspective not seen before; eye level with the dome.

    • Photoshop Is a Girl's Best Friend by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 15, 2010, 19:05

      A workflow recommended for model and glamor photography, aims to produce realistic yet flattering results without editing artifacts. Smooth and textured skin

    • Photoshop Is A Girl's Best Friend - Part III Retouching the Portrait by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 15, 2010, 09:16

      Editing model and portrait photographs should be kept within bounds of aesthetic and moral bounds. The result should present the model at her best and be…

    • Photoshop Is A Girl's Best Friend - Part II Smart Shoot by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 15, 2010, 09:12

      Editing model and portrait photographs should be kept within bounds of aesthetic and moral bounds. The result should present the model at her best and be…

    • Photoshop Is A Girl's Best Friend - Part I Glamor Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 15, 2010, 09:08

      Editing model and portrait photographs should be kept within bounds of aesthetic and moral bounds. The result should present the model at her best and be…

    • Charlie Rose Interviews Henri Cartier-Bresson by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 14, 2010, 20:18

      Charlie Rose interviews Henri Cartier-Bresson, Martine Franck, Peter Galassi, and Agnes Sire. The latter has the subject HCB: Modern Century exhibit at MoMA

    • Munki See, Munki Do: Display Calibration by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 4, 2010, 18:48

      Display monitors need proper calibration and profiling for the rest of the color-managed workflow to function properly. ColorMunki Photo offers easy calibration…

    • Wibiya by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 12, 2010, 09:52

      Wibiya.com dose not cooperate with the user to remove his or her information from their system. I have waited for days and they ignore my request to delete…

    • Photographs From The Polaroid Collection by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 11, 2010, 20:55

      Hundreds of superb photograph are included in the latest auction at Sotheby's. Iconic names like Adams, Caponigro, White, Cunningham, Wegman, Porter, and many…

    • Hagia Sophia Exhibit Opening by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 24, 2010, 10:37

      A good number of visitors came to the opening of the Hagia Sophia: Touching The History exhibit. These are the photographs from the evening of the opening.

    • Macunagasi Izzet Efendi Mansion, Safranbolu by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 9, 2010, 10:45

      One of the historic mansions in Safranbolu, Turkey is Macunagasi Izzet Efendi Konagi (Mansion.) This slide show is a photo essay of this historic building

    • Free Software by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 5, 2010, 14:02

      onOne Software makes some of their products available at no cost to photo enthusiasts, download free versions of PhotoTools, PhotoFrame and others

    • Hagia Sophia Exhibit, Cleveland, May 21 - June 21 by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 21, 2010, 16:18

      A collection of 14 photographs taken from the dome of Hagia Sophia will be on display between May 21-June21, 2010 in Cleveland State University Art Gallery

    • Variations on Water: Reflections (Visual Canon) by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 4, 2010, 17:49

      Gentle ripples on the local pond creating random patterns with the reflections of reeds and tree branches. Arnold's Pond, Warwick RI.

    • Pawtuxet Abstract in Monochrome by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 3, 2010, 17:59

      Captured at slow shutter speeds, the running water created interesting patterns as it hit obstacle and jumped around. Most of the dark, smooth surfaces are…

    • Pawtuxet Abstract by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 3, 2010, 14:29

      Photographs taken as abstractions of the raging river with smooth surface and wispy sprays as the Pawtuxet River rushed on April 2, 2010

    • Pawtuxet River Rushing by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 3, 2010, 12:57

      A video compilation of a sequence of photographs taken from the Pawtuxet Bridge over its namesake river. Camera pointed at the same spot to catch wave forms

    • Great Flood of Rhode Island, 2010 by: A. Cemal Ekin

      March 30, 2010, 21:50

      After yesterday and today's rain many roads in RI were flooded closed, schools closed, businesses suffered losses. Photos showing 10-minute span over 600 feet

    • An Academic and Photographic Project by: A. Cemal Ekin

      March 17, 2010, 09:17

      Last fall I taught an independent study course in which two of my students, Emma Hansen and John Vaghi, designed and published a photography magazine. It…

    • Painterly? No, thanks! by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 26, 2010, 17:23

      The wrong view of photography as an extension of painting perpetuated by photographers and viewers alike.The medium is self-sufficient with own sensibilities.

    • What is Kept Light About? by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 26, 2010, 13:42

      Frequency of use of words can reveal about the content of a site. Wordle is an application that analyzes this and creates word maps. This is KeptLight.com word…

    • Cabbage by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 14, 2010, 13:07

      Do you want to take pictures of beautiful things or take beautiful pictures of things? Seeking beautiful things to photograph leads to one dimensional work, go…

    • A Different Kind of Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 13, 2010, 23:19

      Flickr has millions of photographs; now I don't know the exact number but it seems to house a huge volume of photographs.  Many, obviously not all by any…

    • Sharpening Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin

      January 10, 2010, 23:18

      Workshop notes on sharpening approaches in Photoshop and Lightroom. Explains the reasons for sharpening, when to sharpen, how to sharpen using either of the…

    • A Very Brief Video Summary of 2001: A Space Odyssey by: A. Cemal Ekin

      January 8, 2010, 16:51

      A visual summary created by pulling selected frames from the movie 2001 A Space Odyssey. The video uses the landmark scenes from 2001 to create recall the movie

    • On Photography, a Panel Discussion by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 30, 2009, 22:05

      The following video recording is from a panel discussion I moderated in 2007. Fair warning, it is over one hour long and no photographs are shown. It is a…

    • Canon Flash Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 24, 2009, 15:21

      Dedicated flashes provide power, flexibility, convenience. Canon offers tutorials on how to use Canon flash units, 580EX-II, 430EX, 270EX on Canon cameras

    • Mina in RI 2009 by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 20, 2009, 12:39

      My granddaughter Mina posed for me this morning for a nice photo shoot. She is wearing her nice pink dress and holding one of her baby dolls.

    • The Genius of Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin

      October 25, 2009, 19:09

      Parts 1 and 2 of the BBC production, The Genius of Photography. Some are not available on YouTube. History of photography, Atget, Evans, Brandt, Sander, Man Ray

    • Hagia Sophia Folio by: A. Cemal Ekin

      September 19, 2009, 21:49

      I have created a folio of 12 photographs from the dome of Hagia Sophia. The photographs are printed photographically on metallic paper which brings out the…

    • Oak Bluffs in infrared by: A. Cemal Ekin

      September 13, 2009, 16:30

      Infrared photographs taken at Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard with a converted Canon G7. Skies with clouds, houses including Peter Norton's, and green foliage…

    • Sunset on the Atlantic by: A. Cemal Ekin

      September 7, 2009, 10:46

      The clouds gave the sunset a spectacular view on the way back from Martha's Vineyard. Behind the boat the moon was rising too. Gorgeous sunset and moonrise…

    • Local interest in Oak Bluffs by: A. Cemal Ekin

      September 7, 2009, 10:29

      The architecture of the houses around the large park in Oak Bluffs is more substantial. The newest one belongs to Peter Norton. The historic carousel is…

    • Oak Bluffs by: A. Cemal Ekin

      September 7, 2009, 10:07

      Oak Bluffs is filled with gingerbread style houses painted with candy colors. The ocean is nearby and the big park at the center inviting

    • Bursa, dinner by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 30, 2009, 11:19

      Our stroll down the hill in Bursa brought us to the old Jewish district. The area is well preserved and its main street is lined with restaurants, seemingly…

    • A walk in Bursa by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 30, 2009, 09:23

      After visiting the Ulu Cami (The Grand Mosque) and Koza Han (see the earlier post about them), we strolled through the streets of Bursa. With a detour to see…

    • Eggsperiment by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 20, 2009, 08:26

      A series of photographs of two ostrich and one emu egg. The composition includes group and single eggs and other composition elements. Round, oval, white black

    • The Puppeteer in Pera by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 2, 2009, 08:49

      A puppeteer and his marionette in Pera, dressed in black. An enchanting music played from his device. A man in white stood as the apprentice sat in a corner.

    • Ayvalik, Flowers, and Windows by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 1, 2009, 13:50

      Wherever you go in Ayvalik you will see flowers growing on the street sides and corners, in pots in windows, next to phone poles, in front of abandoned doors

    • Six-Winged Seraphim 3D by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 26, 2009, 18:53

      The newly unveiled mosaic depicting the Six-Winged Seraphim at Hagia Sophia rendered with a 3D view. Two angles are shown superimposed on the original mosaic.

    • Hagia Sophia, a new mosaic unveiled by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 26, 2009, 09:01

      Covered for 160 years, the mosaic depicting the angel, Six-Winged Seraphim has been cleaned and uncovered at Hagia Sophia.

    • From the roof of Hagia Sophia by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 24, 2009, 13:04

      This slide show presents photographs taken from the roof of Hagia Sophia. They include the Blue Mosque, hippodrome, obelisks, Hagia Eirene, Topkapi Palace,…

    • Walter Cronkite, 1916-2009 by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 18, 2009, 07:23

      A photograph of Walter Cronkite taken on August 18, 2006 at Martha's Vineyard. Published in memory of the legendary news man.

    • Hagia Sophia: A Short Video by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 13, 2009, 21:03

      Hagia Sophia, photographs of and from its majestic dome against Byzantine Chant music. Photographs depict the dome, mosaics, space from a different vantage…

    • Anemon Hotel and Grifin Fish Restaurant by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 5, 2009, 19:23

      We visited the Galata Tower and viewed it from Hotel Anemon's roof. Continuing or walk, we ended up in Karakoy, Grifin Fish Restaurant. Overlooking Golden…

    • Hagia Sophia, III: View from the roof by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 5, 2009, 09:59

      From the roof of Hagia Sophia, St. Sophia, Ayasofya, I took many photographs showing the Blue Mosque and other surrounding areas. Topkapi Palace, Hagia Irene…

    • Hagia Sophia, II: Inside by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 5, 2009, 09:25

      Photographs taken from the ceiling level of Hagia Sophia. Gold mosaics, Byzantine art, restoration. Byzantine gold mosaics, Fossati restoration, large dome

    • Hagia Sophia, I by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 1, 2009, 13:04

      Went up to the dome of Hagia Sophia and touched its ceiling. Walked outside the dome and photographed Sultanahmet, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace

    • Bursa by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 1, 2009, 06:49

      Bursa offers many historical and architectural sites to visit. We visited Ulu Cami and Koza Han. Staying at Gonluferah Hotel was very pleasant.

    • Tenedos, III, the thyme fields by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 30, 2009, 04:39

      Thyme seems to be part of the flora of Tenedos, the colorful fields in bloom offer a feast for the eyes and the nose. The cushion-like plants are Sarcopoterium…

    • Tenedos, II, the second day by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 30, 2009, 04:07

      We spent two days at Tenedos (Bozcaada), stayed at Kaikias Hotel. Quaint little island with character, Greek influence is present.

    • Tenedos, I (Bozcaada) by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 30, 2009, 04:06

      We spent two days at Tenedos (Bozcaada), stayed at Kaikias Hotel. Quaint little island with character, Greek influence is present.

    • Ayvalik-Lesvos Days by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 27, 2009, 03:05

      Dance performance at the Ayvalik-Lesvos Days. Men and women folk dancers in traditional costume. Folk dancers from Lesvos, Lesbos. Audience in small plazza in…

    • Dinner at Deniz Kestanesi by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 16, 2009, 14:07

      Deniz Kestanesi, Sea Urchin, is a fine restaurant in Ayvalik. You sit right on the Aegean water, enjoy fine food, good ambiance, and great sunset. Must visit…

    • Sunset over the Bosphorus by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 15, 2009, 14:12

      Quite possibly the only place where you can see one continent from the other while enjoying fine food. The bridge connects the two continents together. Colors…

    • Visit to Princes Islands by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 8, 2009, 07:32

      Princes islands are popular places in Istanbul. This entry is about the boat ride from Bostanci to Buyukada (Grand Island) and dinner at Sinek Kafe

    • Kardelen in Infrared by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 8, 2009, 06:17

      Kardelen is the family cat, an Angora with white hair and blue eyes. She is deaf but manages to live in an indoor-outdoor environment. Infrared photographs.

    • Kardelen by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 4, 2009, 10:49

      Kardelen is the queen of the house. She is a beautiful Angora cat with blue eyes, and she is deaf. I mean stone deaf.Kardelen is the name of the flower that…

    • Narmanli Han by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 4, 2009, 06:12

      An old building, Narmanli Han currently serves as a minor office building and a major space for the cats. The building has a rich history as residence to…

    • Galatasaray by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 4, 2009, 05:42

      In the heart of the old district Pera, Galatasaray offers a glimpse of the cosmopolitan nature of Istanbul. Side streets are colorful, main drag is always busy.

    • The Melin House by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 3, 2009, 07:22

      My sister and brother-in-law created a landmark restoration in Ayvalik; at least in my humble opinion. The old house was in total shamble and the garden was in…

    • Ayvalik Market by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 3, 2009, 06:01

      Markets are a colorful part of life in Turkey. They operate in every city, every town and one can find everything at one of these markets; from clothing to…

    • More Calla Studies by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 27, 2009, 19:58

      I took more photographs of a couple of calla lilly blossoms. I wanted to explore their shape and form. All shooting by a window where the flowers are receiveing…

    • Good Day for Infrared by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 25, 2009, 16:07

      Infrared, IR, photographs taken with a modified Canon G7. Providence College in infrared, trees in infrared

    • Calla Studies in Color and Monochrome by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 20, 2009, 20:10

      Photographic study of a calla lily flower; flower photograph in color and black and white

    • If National Geographic photos were judged ... by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 12, 2009, 23:10

      Camera club competition judges sometimes go off tangent and provide comments that are more about the subject than the photograph. Some are really useless…

    • Photo Workshop, Boston by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 6, 2009, 12:17

      A great opportunity for RI photographers. Experience first hand the ins and outs of digital photography, participate in photo shoots, digital photography tips

    • Don't Bruise the Pixels by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 4, 2009, 21:27

      Nondestructive editing in Photoshop, using layers, layer blend modes, and blend if sliders. This is only the PowerPoint presentation part without specific…

    • Single File HDR, really? by: A. Cemal Ekin

      January 16, 2009, 22:18

      How to process single RAW files in Photomatix for more control on the dynamic range with excellent results, HDR does not always require multiple files

    • Chihuly at RISD by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 1, 2008, 13:35

      Glass artist Chihuly's exhibit in Rhode Island 2008, The RISD Museum, glass art installation, colorful glass work assembled in large scale installations

    • Clearing Winter Storm by: A. Cemal Ekin

      October 11, 2008, 10:01

      Comments on a blog post by John Paul Caponigro, Ansel Adams' photograph as subject, thoughts on a photograph

    • Atmospheric FX by JP Caponigro by: A. Cemal Ekin

      September 25, 2008, 21:20

      Photoshop as a photographic tool; DVD Review, how to create various atmospheric effects in your photographs using Photoshop

    • On Shadows and Clouds by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 20, 2008, 15:57

      Infrared photographs of clouds and their shadows from the air, infrared photographs of the land and clouds

    • A Wink and a Nod to JPC by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 14, 2008, 18:29

      Experimenting with abstractions of clouds, mirrored images, in the style of John Paul Caponigro

    • Great Salt Lake & Spiral Jetty by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 8, 2008, 00:18

      Aerial photographs from a helicopter over the Great Salt Lake and the Spiral Jetty; multicolored water in Great Salt Lake forms abstract patterns

    • Visit to Salt Lake City by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 6, 2008, 09:16

      Utah wild flowers in August near Alta and the canyons, Salt Lake City surrounding

    • Better B&W Conversion in Lightroom by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 30, 2008, 23:04

      How to convert color photographs to B&W in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom with more control and less noise

    • Workshop by: A. Cemal Ekin

      July 25, 2008, 22:26

      Impressions on a printing workshop with John Paul Caponigro and Mac Holbert at Hallmark Institute of Photography, very favorable

    • Exhibit 2008 by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 15, 2008, 20:17

      About the exhibit of A. Cemal Ekin in July 2008 at the Mathewson Street united Methodist Church, Faces and Places from Turkey, II, photo exhibit, fine art…

    • Spring in Infrared by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 22, 2008, 11:26

      Infrared photographs taken with a Canon G7 converted to record IR

    • On Color by: A. Cemal Ekin

      March 12, 2008, 22:58

      Some thoughts and questions on color inspired by Witgenstein, elusive concept of color

    • Going Up or Coming Down by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 26, 2008, 23:16

      Critical look at one photograph by Jarno Saren; mood and perception changes through composition

    • A Short Vent by: A. Cemal Ekin

      February 6, 2008, 20:15

      No photograph can escape some form of manipulation, baseless attacks on digital photography; manipulation is inherent in photography of any kind

    • Narrative and Meaning in Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 9, 2007, 20:14

      Photographic narrative is hard to achieve, perhaps even impossible, discussion of narrative and meaning in photography and how they may be different

    • On Giclée and Understanding Digital Photography, III by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 19, 2007, 20:13

      Are digitally printed photographs art, unfounded criticism toward digital process stems from not knowing enough about it

    • On Giclée and Understanding Digital Photography, II by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 18, 2007, 20:12

      Are digitally printed photographs art, unfounded criticism toward digital process stems from not knowing enough about it

    • On Giclée and Understanding Digital Photography, I by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 17, 2007, 20:12

      Are digitally printed photographs art, unfounded criticism toward digital process stems from not knowing enough about it

    • The Decisive Moment by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 12, 2007, 20:11

      Decisive Moment that describes the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson, an interpretation; decisive moment occurs in the real world, not at the finger tips of the…

    • On Humor and Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin

      May 6, 2007, 20:10

      Photographic seeing is a form of keen observation, humor is based on essentially the same idea

    • Fine Art Photography by: A. Cemal Ekin

      March 29, 2007, 20:09

      Fine art photography means different things to different people; my perspective reflects my biases but may be shared by others

    • Photographic (digital) Workflow by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 6, 2006, 20:09

      How to go from capture to print in digital photography; organized process of producing high quality photographic prints

    • Rules, Learning, and Experts by: A. Cemal Ekin

      December 4, 2006, 20:08

      Learning process involves making mistakes, experts have encountered and experienced most mistakes in a field

    • How to Use a Polarizing Filter by: A. Cemal Ekin

      November 22, 2006, 21:12

      How does a polarizing filter work and how best to use it when taking photographs; one of the most useful tools for any photographer is the polarizer

    • Imagine by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 29, 2006, 20:06

      Technological advances are making digital photography stronger; what may lie ahead, although can be imagined may still surprise us all

    • Manipulated Photographs by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 27, 2006, 20:05

      Thoughts on manipulated photographs, how manipulation is inherent in any kind of photography

    • A New Vantage Point by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 20, 2006, 20:04

      Aerial photographs on the shores of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Martha's Vineyard; a different way of seeing

    • Photography Critiques by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 20, 2006, 19:57

      Criticizing photographic work requires understanding, appreciation, explanation of what the photographer might be trying to express; one does not need to like…

    • Too many sunset photographs by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 20, 2006, 19:55

      Does repeated photographing of a subject create cliches? How can the boredom be avoided in often photographed subjects

    • How I Discovered a New Approach Mood Control by: A. Cemal Ekin

      August 20, 2004, 21:12

      resenting a photograph the way it was originally seen requires careful adjustments to convey the mood

    • Splitting Hair for Wider Range by: A. Cemal Ekin

      October 22, 2003, 21:12

      (Before the advent of high dynamic range (HDR) processing I used to use the following method to extract a greater dynamic range from my images. It is still a…

    • Digital Polarizer by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 6, 2003, 21:10

      How to simulate the effect of an on-lens polarizer digitally, photo rescue. Deepen skies, darken and saturate the water like a polarizer does.

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    • Wibiya by: A. Cemal Ekin

      June 12, 2010, 09:52

      Wibiya.com dose not cooperate with the user to remove his or her information from their system. I have waited for days and they ignore my request to delete…

    • Display Titles of NextGen Gallery Images by: A. Cemal Ekin

      April 8, 2009, 07:28

      How to display titles under the thumbnail images when using HighSlide, NextGEN Gallery, and WP-Higslide Plugins; You can display titles under thumbnail images

    • Flash with Highslide by: A. Cemal Ekin

      November 9, 2008, 17:29

      How to present Flash files using a screen overlay, Highslide integration with Flash


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