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"Arca-Swiss Love, Olympus Air Review, Ringo's Photos" - Photo Podcast 491
By Derrick Story on August 4, 2015 6:39 AM
This week on The Digital Story Photography Podcast: Arca Swiss Love, Olympus Air First Impressions, Ringo Starr Publishes a Book of Photos - all of this and more on today's show with Derrick Story.
Weekly Update - "Seeing the unseeable: Fujifilm releases infrared version of its flagship X-T1 camera". Imaging Resource reports: "Fujifilm has thrown the photography world a curveball. Today, the Japanese photography company introduced an infrared version of its flagship X-T1 mirrorless camera, the X-T1 IR.
Similar in every other regard to its sibling, the X-T1 IR's sensor captures different light from the electromagnetic spectrum, including ultraviolet, infrared, and visible. Specifically, Fujifilm states it captures between 380nm to 1,000nm, much more than the human eye (approximately 390 and 700nm) or other sensors are capable of capturing.
In other news... "Ringo Starr Talks to Conan About His Photos During the Beatles Years" PetaPixel reports: "Earlier this year, former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr made an appearance on Conan O'Brien's late night talk show. One of the subjects discussed during the interview was Starr's new photo book, titled Photograph, which contains rare and unseen photos captured by Ringo during his childhood, his years in The Beatles, and beyond. In the 2.5-minute clip above, Ringo shares about a few of the photos in the book, which will be released on September 21st for $35."
Story #1 - "Arca Swiss Love" -
I now have Arca Swiss compatible heads on all of my tripods. For my sticks that didn't originally ship with these plates, I've replaced the heads with Joby Ballhead X ($59) that has panning adjustment in addition to the bullhead itself. My latest tripod, the Induro Grand Turismo ships with an Arca Swiss compatible head that's absolutely wonderful.
Then, for added convenience, many of my cameras have Arca plate type grips, so I don't even have to attach a QR plate to mount the camera. For my DSLRs, I use the Joby UltraFit Hand Strap with UltraPlate ($35), so I can slide the camera into the tripod mount at any time. For the Olympus E-M5 Mark II, I use the Olympus External Metal Grip ECG-2 ($149) that is totally Arca Swiss compatible. I explain the details of this approach in today's first feature story.
Story #2 - The Olympus Air A01 First Impressions - I've just spent the afternoon playing with the new Olympus Air 16MP MFT smartphone camera. And I have to say, it's a blast. Highlight features include:
Terrific image quality
Accepts the entire MFT lens catalog
Up to 1/16,000 second shutter speed at 10 frames per second
Fast connectivity and good realtime performance with my iPhone 5S
Excellent mounting system, very comfortable to hold
Tripod socket and wrist strap included
Nice selection of iOS apps available with lots of features
Feels like a real camera
Reasonable $299 price tag
There are a few compromises because of the super compact size. There's no sensor based stabilization, but you can use optical stabilization with Panasonic lenses. And you don't get the state of the art electronic sensor cleaning that you do with other Olympus cameras.
But I have to say, those compromises seem small compared to what you do get with this incredible little camera. More on this in the second feature of today's show.
Story #3 - From the Screening Room - Photoshop CC Essential Training (2015) with Julieanne Kost.
You can watch Julieanne in action by visiting the TDS Screening Room at lynda.com. While you're there, you can start your 7 day free trial to watch all of Julieanne's movies, plus every other title in the library.
Virtual Camera Club News
Fall Color with Safari West: October 23-25, 2015 - Sonoma County has rolling hills covered in vineyards, beautiful trees, and gorgeous blue skies. What a prefect place to shoot Fall color and bolster your landscape library. But there's more. We include environmental portraiture with a professional model, and an exclusive African wildlife photo adventure at Safari West, led by a professional photographer, plus a few surprises. This is our longest running workshop of the season, and for good reason. Two full days plus pre-workshop reception, breakfast and lunch, excellent swag, professional model, private Safari West adventure with a pro photographer guide - all included for just $599.
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5 Must Have Lenses for MFT, Gallery Tips, Dropbox for Photogs - Podcast 490
By Derrick Story on July 28, 2015 12:16 AM
This week on The Digital Story Photography Podcast: 5 Must Have Micro Four Thirds Lenses, Dropbox for Photographers, Shooting 4K Video for Still Images, Tips for a Gallery Showing - all of this and more on today's show with Derrick Story.
Weekly Update - "Flickr brings back Pro account option" DP Review reports: "With the return of new Pro subscriptions, Flickr has rolled out a few new features. Pro accounts now include 'improved stats' and a revamped interface for viewing analytics, ad-free viewing of your own and others' photos and a 20% discount on Adobe Creative Cloud's Photography plan for yearly subscribers (annual Pro plans only). However, new Pro plans no longer come with unlimited storage, as new subscribers are subject to the same 1TB cap applied to free accounts.
Flickr Pro is offered for to those who currently don't have a Pro plan for $5.99/month or $49.99/year. So what happens to existing paid Flickr accounts? Flickr's 'ad-free' plan subscribers will be upgraded automatically to Pro status at no extra cost. Existing Pro members will also be upgraded, keeping their current pricing for two years and their unlimited photo storage. "
In other news... "Shooting 4K Video for Still Photographs: A Quick Test" PetaPixel reports: "At 30 frames a second, I had a lot to choose from. I imported the clip into FCP X. I put the clip in the browser window and expanded it to full screen. I could shuttle through and also go frame by frame using the right or left arrows. Once I had the frame I wanted I chose to "share" as a still image. You have the option of a TIFF or JPEG. I chose JPEG and imported it into Aperture to do some final tweaking and cropping."
Story #1 - "5 Must Have Micro Four Thirds Lenses" -
One of the most common emails that appears in my inbox is inquiring about the best lens to adorn a new Micro Four Thirds camera. Here are my five favorites.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ (on sale for $199)
Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH. $297
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 (on sale for $299).
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 Asph. $997
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO (on sale for $1,299)
I discuss each of these lenses in the first feature of today's show.
Story #2 - The How to Sell Your Fine-Art Prints: A Primer. Here are a few things to think about:
Pricing Your Prints: Gallery owners agree... You can always raise prices, but you can never lower them. In addition to pricing their work too high before they're established, emerging artists make the mistake of issuing editions that are too large.
What Does "Limited Edition" Really Mean? Twenty years ago, an edition of less than 20 prints was rare; now galleries rarely sell work by a photographer who prints in editions of more than ten. Collectors expect that the photographic prints they acquire remain scarce so they hold their value.
What to Expect from the Photographer/Gallery Relationship Who pays for production, promotion, shipping? What exactly does "exclusivity" or "consignment" mean? "A written document is essential," insists noted photography consultant Mary Virginia Swanson.
The Growing Market for Fine-Art Videos Technological developments are helping collectors get comfortable with the idea of purchasing video-based art. Buying video works no longer means committing to the installation of a bulky television or finding the space for a projector; video art and multimedia can now be displayed seamlessly on slim monitors hung cleanly on a wall.
Story #3 - Dropbox for Photographers
The thing I like so much about Dropbox is that I can use it for practically anything on any device. I have shared folders set up with TWiP, Rocky Nook, c't Digital Photography, and my own team. Every image that hits my iPad or iPhone is instantly archived in Dropbox and displayed in Carousel. And that includes all of the stuff that travels via WiFi from my OM-Ds and X-20 cameras.
Plus there is the Flashback feature, shared photo albums, comments, and more. So you can imagine how excited I was to finally get to record a lynda title especially for photographers using Dropbox.
The Ultimate Lens Guide by c't Digital Photography is now available for download. This 65 page eBook features in-depth tests of more than 20 optics in the 50mm, telezoom, and macro categories. By using discount code: CTGUIDE120 you can get 20 percent off for a sale price of $7.99 through the end of the month.
Moving from Aperture to Photos or Lightroom - August 7-8 - Now that Aperture will no longer be developed, many photographers are contemplating their next move. In this software workshop, we'll explore the two leading contenders: Photos (part of the Yosemite Update) and Adobe Lightroom. By the time we conclude, you'll have a much clearer idea about your photo management future. Two full days plus breakfast and lunch - all included for just $495.
SizzlPix puts a new spin on printed photography
Here's a interesting article that leads off with: "As ultra-high-definition TVs and computer monitors are replacing high-definition screens on the market, a new Davis-based company called SizzlPix is taking this new technology into the realm of print photography." It's a good background piece on SizzlPix.
New Printer Article
Article from Red River Paper: Epson Pro 3880 vs. Epson SureColor P800. The Epson SureColor P800 is the direct replacement to the Pro 3880. Both are 17" wide desktop printers using nine inks to produce professional quality photography, fine art, and graphic design prints. The two printers are very closely related and share most of the same features.
"Panasonic GX8, Apple Watch App for Photogs, Ultimate Lens Guide" Show 489
By Derrick Story on July 21, 2015 6:13 AM
This week on The Digital Story Photography Podcast: "The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8, Cool Apple Watch App for Photographers, The Ultimate Lens Guide" - all of this and more on today's show with Derrick Story.
Weekly Update - "The Apple Watch Can Be Used as a Live View Remote for the Olympus Air". Petapixel reports: "If you're the early adopter type and are looking into owning both the Apple Watch and the Olympus Air, here's some good news for you: the two gadgets can be combined into one functional camera system. A new app allows the Apple Watch to be used as the live view display and control interface for Olympus' unusual camera."
In other news... "Five Cameras That Can Shoot Great JPEGs" The Phoblographer reports: "No matter what your needs are, these five cameras shoot incredible JPEGs.
Fujifilm XT-10
Canon G1X Mark II
Samsung NX500
Story #1 - "The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8" -
Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-GX8 that provides the first 20.3 MP sensor (5184 x 3888) in a micro four thirds camera. Other highlights include:
Tilting 2.36m-Dot 0.77x OLED EVF
3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
4K UHD Video Recording at 30/24 fps
Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
10 fps Shooting with AF-S and ISO 25600
DFD AF System, 4K Photo Modes
In-Camera Image Stabilization, Dual I.S.
A mechanical focal plane shutter enables a fast maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 sec., as well as a top flash sync speed of 1/250 sec. An electronic shutter function also avails a top shutter speed of 1/16,000 sec. to better enable working in bright conditions and with wider aperture settings.
Built-in jack for external mic
5.2 x 3.1 x 2.5" and weighs just over a pound.
Scheduled for release on Aug 16, 2015 for $1,197
I discuss the importance of this camera in the first segment of today's show.
Story #2 - The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art Lens will ship by the end of July for $999. Available for Canon, Nikon, and Sigma bodies, this wide angle Art lens features:
Aperture Range: f/2 to 16
FLD & Special Low Dispersion Elements
Two Aspherical Elements
Hyper Sonic AF Motor
Thermally Stable Composite Material
Compatible with Sigma USB Dock
Story #3 - The Ultimate Lens Guide by c't Digital Photography is now available for download. This 65 page eBook features in-depth tests of more than 20 optics in the 50mm, telezoom, and macro categories. By using discount code: CTGUIDE120 you can get 20 percent off for a sale price of $7.99 through the end of the month.
Story #4 - From the Screening Room - Photoshop CC for Photographers: Camera Raw 9 Fundamentals with Chris Orwig.
You can watch Chris in action by visiting the TDS Screening Room at lynda.com. While you're there, you can start your 7 day free trial to watch all of Chris' movies, plus every other title in the library.
New Printer Review Article
"LED Studio Lighting, Rumors, T-Shirt Winners, Sigma 24-35mm" - Podcast 488
This week on The Digital Story Photography Podcast: "LED Studio Lighting, Rumors About the Podcast, T-Shirt Winners, Sigma 24-35mm f/2 Art Lens Review" - all of this and more on today's show with Derrick Story.
Weekly Update - "Apple releases Digital Camera RAW 6.05, adds RAW support for ten new cameras". Imaging-Resource reports: "Apple has released Digital Camera RAW 6.05, a substantial update bringing support for ten new cameras to OS X Yosemite and OS X El Capitan, which is currently available as a public beta. Notables include the Fujifilm X-T10, Nikon D810A, Olympus STYLUS TG-4 Tough, and the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G7."
In other news... "Sigma 24-35mm f/2 'Art' Lens Review: How does the world's fastest full-frame zoom perform?" Imaging-Resource reports: "This new zoom is the world's first constant-aperture f/2.0 zoom lens for full-frame DSLRs, which basically means you get three sharp f/2.0 primes -- 24mm, 28mm and 35mm -- in a single lens. Sigma is, once again, offering a unique lens that the major manufacturers simply do not offer! So, the big question is: How does it stack up? Very, very well."
Lens construction: 18 elements in 13 groups, including 2 aspherical, 1 FLD and 7 SLD elements; 9 aperture blades; weighs 33 ounces; Sigma, Canon, and Nikon mounts. Still waiting for details about price and release date.
Portrait of Siobhan Anderson using LED studio lighting.
Story #1 - "LEDs Light Up My Studio" -
This has been an interesting journey for me. I never really liked professional studio lighting kits with the array of big modifiers. So I opted for more portable speedlites with smaller accessories. And they were fine. I then tried compact fluorescent lighting, and was happy to have a continuous source again. But I have to say, since I've switched to LED lighting, I've been the happiest ever in the studio.
Currently I'm using a pair of FotodioX Pro FlapJack LED Edge Lights that have variable power output and built-in diffusion. I could use AC power, but the lithium battery lasts so long, I don't have to. The color temperature ia a pleasing 5,500 K. And they are so easy to pick and move around during the shoot, I find myself being more creative. I talk more about LED lighting in today's first story.
Story #2 - T-Shirt Winners from the The Digital Story - Digital Photography Public Group Giveaway
Here's the scoop: Last week we had 123 members of our virtual camera club share photos with the TDS Public Group, most of them adding more than one image to the pool. Image quality and creativity were outstanding. I show people the gallery on my laptop and the first comment is usually something like: "Wow, they're really good!"
So without further ado, here are the names of those eligible to receive a free T-Shirt:
Joel_Favela
RHYockey
Jim Hansen
Garagewerks
callmeunity
Tim Gilbreath
mommapostal
Fran Polito
LightMovesPhotography
If you name was called, please send email to thenimblephotographer@gmail.com with the subject line T-Shirt and your name (in the subject line). And in the body of the note, your T-Shirt size, your email address, shipping address, and phone (for shipper only). Congrats... and thanks to everyone who posted images.
Story #3 - Rumor has it... that The Digital Story podcast is moving over to the growing TWiP network. I clarify the situation in today's third feature.
Story #4 - From the Screening Room -Street Photography: Posed Portraiture with Steve Simon. Steve is one of those guys who can win the trust of strangers. Here's how he does it.
You can watch Steve in action by visiting the TDS Screening Room at lynda.com. While you're there, you can start your 7 day free trial to watch all of Steve's movies, plus every other title in the library.
Show Off with SizzlPix
Do you want to blow away friends and family with your photography? Then hang a 5k Ultra High Definition SizzlPix on the wall at home. You won't believe the comments.
Give it a try. They'll send Digital Story listeners and readers a free mini-proof before production; just put "proof first, TDS" in the comment space on the SizzlPix order page.
Tip from Red River Paper
Article from Red River Paper: Frame Your Images for Maximum Impact!. A helpful article to help you choose the right frame for your prints.
"Cuba Confidential, Free T-Shirts, White House Ban Lifted" - Photo Podcast 487
By Derrick Story on July 7, 2015 6:26 AM
This week on The Digital Story Photography Podcast: "Cuba Movies and eBook, T-Shirt Giveaway, White House Lifts Photo Ban - all of this and more on today's show with Derrick Story.
Weekly Update - "Instagram stores higher resolution images". DP Connect reports: "After its recent app update it seems Instagram has further improvements up its sleeve, as the mobile image sharing platform has started storing higher resolution images on its servers. In the app and on the web interface, as before, images are still displayed at the small 640 x 640 pixel size, but a look at the website source code reveals that images are now actually stored at 1080 x 1080 pixels."
In other news... "White House lifts 40-year ban on photography during public tours" Imaging-Resource reports: "40 years ago, the White House put a ban on photography during public tours. Now, the ban has been lifted, with First Lady Michelle Obama posting a video on Instagram announcing the White House will once again allow photography during public tours."
"Although the ban has been lifted" there are still limitations on what imagery you can capture. Specifically, you're not able to use video cameras, interchangeable lens cameras, tripods, selfie sticks or flash. Smartphones and compact cameras with a lens no longer than 3 inches (stills only) are permitted on the public tour route as long as their use does not interfere with other guests' enjoyment of the tour.
Story #1 - "Cuba Confidential: Movie and eBook" -
I'm thrilled to announce that my lynda.com title, A Photographer in Cuba has been released. I'll tell you a bit about it today.
Plus, I have a sneak preview to my new eBook, "The Rocky Nook Guide to Photographing Cuba," which you'll be able to download for free this week.
Story #2 - "The Digital Story - Digital Photography Public Group Wants to Send You a T-Shirt"
Do you follow the TDS Member Photo of the Day? If so, all of those images are selected from our Public Group on Flickr, which consists of nearly 3,000 members and more than 50,000 photos.
And starting on Tuesday, July 7 we're giving away 10 Nimble Photographer T-Shirts, selected randomly from those who submit photos to our Flickr Public Group. Giveaway ends at 11:59 PDT on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Winners will be announced on next week's TDS podcast. If you submit a photo within the July 7-12 timeframe, you're eligible to win a shirt.
Story #3 - From the Screening Room - A Photographer in Cuba with Derrick Story. I have a great movie for you this week: Music and Art in Cuba. It's a 9-minute journey to Havana to explore the rhythms and visuals that help make that city so vibrant.
You can watch me in action by visiting the TDS Screening Room at lynda.com. While you're there, you can start your 7 day free trial to watch all of the Cuba movies, plus every other title in the library.
"5 Unique Portrait Tips, Happy Clients, Dual Lens iPhone?" - Photo Podcast 486
This week on The Digital Story Photography Podcast: 5 Tips to Energize Your Portraits, New Camera Tech for Next iPhone?, Tip to Make Clients Happy - all of this and more on today's show with Derrick Story.
Weekly Update - "Apple's dual-camera technology rumored to be nearing completion". DP Connect reports: "Apple has been working on the dual-lens technology for three years, but until recently has been hindered by a number of issues, including image blur and supplier inadequacies. LinX's processing technologies may have solved those blurring problems, and Apple is said to have found a supplier for the components that is able to meet its production demands." Who knows if this will be ready for the next iPhone.
In other news... "Firmware 4.0 for the Fujifilm X-T1 Improves the Autofocus" The Phoblographer reports: "The Fujifilm X-T1 doesn't have terrible focusing performance to begin with, but now they're stating that it's much better than it was before. The new firmware 4.00 includes new wide and tracking methods as well as performance boosts to single AF point focusing. For portrait photographers, the camera will now have an Eye Detection focusing option too."
Story #1 - "5 Tips to Energize Your Portraits" -
Most subjects tighten up when you point a camera in their direction. Here are 5 tips to breath life back in to your portraits.
One foot or the other.
Burst mode.
Twist and shout.
Give them confidence.
Change the scene.
Story #2 - "The Visual Shot List"
Here's how it works. The client figures out what type of images they want for a particular shoot. Then they research stock photography (they have an account) to find samples that come as close as possible to their ideas. They build the shot list with pictures and text.
Then, before the shoot, we have a phone conference to discuss the shot list. As a team, we look at the stock photos and talk about how "this comes close, but what we'd like is a little brighter background," and details like that.
Story #3 - From the Screening Room - Introducing Photoshop: Photography with Deke McClelland.
You can watch Deke in action by visiting the TDS Screening Room at lynda.com. While you're there, you can start your 7 day free trial to watch all of Deke's movies, plus every other title in the library (including over 20 by yours truly).
Use the Send Me Info form to get all the details.
Save Money with Red River Paper
Did you know that Red River Paper has a Discounts and Clearance page? Ink, paper, greeting card stock, all at big savings.
"DxO ONE Camera, Emulsion Photo App, Ello for iOS" - Photo Podcast 485
This week on The Digital Story Photography Podcast: DxO ONE: The Pocket Powerhouse Camera; Plug Your Aperture Plugins into Emulsion: a New Photo App for the Mac; Say Ello to iOS - all of this and more on today's show with Derrick Story.
Weekly Update - "Ello for iOS Has Arrived". Ello is now available for iPhone and iPad: "Featuring dozens of new features, including real-time notifications, new ways to find your friends, full screen images, and a hell of a lot more. And no ads, forever."
In other news... "Samsung Testing Prototype Truck With Live View Camera" Fstoppers reports: "Samsung is currently testing a prototype truck in Argentina fitted with a camera on the cabin and a live view display in the rear. The purpose of this is to help drivers safely pass trucks; a task which often proves difficult and has resulted in many accidents."
Story #1 - "DxO ONE: The Pocket Powerhouse Camera" -
Artists no longer have to choose between mobility and quality. The DxO ONE packs a 1″ sensor into a palm-size camera with a 6-element f/1.8 aspherical lens. When combined with bundled DxO software, the image quality can be stunning.
The system is simple. The 3.8 ounce device that measures 67.5 x 48.85 x 26.25 mm plugs into an iOS device, such as an iPhone 5S or 6, via its built-in Lightning connector. You can control the camera and compose the shot using the mobile device. Jpegs are saved to the iPhone (optional) and DNG RAW files are recorded to the microSD card in the camera. You can use the Jpegs immediately for social media and fine tune the RAW files later on your computer.
Story #2 - "Emulsion Could be the New Home for Your Aperture Plugins"
I've been playing with a new image workflow app called Emulsion. It runs on Mac OS X Yosemite, and it provides some handy non-destructive image editing tools plus star ratings, keyboarding, and more. Two of its more interesting features are that it accepts Aperture editing plugins and can import an iPhoto library. Emulsion handled all of the RAW files on my Mac, plus Jpegs and Tiffs. But what was really interesting was using it with Color Efex Pro. More on this in today's second story.
Story #3 - From the Screening Room - Up and Running with Pixelmator with Richard Harrington.
You can watch Richard in action by visiting the TDS Screening Room at lynda.com. While you're there, you can start your 7 day free trial to watch all of Richard's movies, plus every other title in the library (including over 20 by yours truly).
Moving from Aperture to Photos or Lightroom - August 7-8 - Now that Aperture will no longer be developed, many photographers are contemplating their next move. In this software workshop, we'll explore the two leading contenders: Photos (part of the Yosemite Update) and Adobe Lightroom. By the time we conclude, you'll have a much clearer idea about your photo management future. Two full days plus breakfast and lunch - all included for just $495. Use the Send Me Info form to receive a reservation form.
"Handy Portrait Technique, 5 Tips from the Eastern Sierra" - Photo Podcast 484
This week on The Digital Story Photography Podcast: 5 Photo Tips from the Eastern Sierra, A Handy Portrait Technique, A Tempting Leica - all of this and more on today's show with Derrick Story.
Weekly Update - "Leica Q (Typ 116) is a 24MP full frame compact camera with fixed 28mm f/1.7 lens". Imaging-Resource reports: "Leica announced the Leica Q (Typ 116), a fixed lens compact camera that packs a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor and 28mm f/1.7 lens into a compact frame.
Despite its small size and much more wallet-friendly price, the Leica Q (Typ 116) still dons the German manufacturer's signature red dot and rigorous build quality, brought over from Leica's M-series digital rangefinders.
To coincide with the release of the Q (Typ 116) camera, Leica has developed a camera-specific iOSapp that will let you remotely control camera settings.The Leica Q is available starting today for $4,250. As with all Leica cameras, the Q (Typ 116) comes with a free copy of Adobe Lightroom 6."
In other news... "LensProToGo Suffers Theft of Estimated $500K in Gear" Stoppers reports: "An early estimated $500,000 worth of mostly Nikon, Canon and Sony equipment was taken out through a hole made in the drywall and smashed windows. The thieves gained access through a storage closet and then cut through an interior wall into the shipping department. LensProToGo's Facebook page commented this was likely to avoid motion detectors. Thankfully nobody was hurt."
Story #1 - "5 Photo Tips from the Eastern Sierra" -
Unlike urban life where we generally avoid contact with strangers, just the opposite is helpful in rural areas. Just over the last week, I learned of a handful of new spots to visit that are off the beaten track. Each one of them the result to talking to someone I didn't previously know.
Know your physical limits
Traveling puts a strain on the body, and visiting high altitude locations even more so. Be honest with yourself about how far you should push your body while on the road. Yes, great shots are important. But good health should top the list.
Work in Pairs
Many remote locations don't have cell phone coverage. We forget that because we're so used to having it everywhere. So it's important to travel with a photo buddy to assist you if something goes awry. Plus it's fun.
Tripods are still relevant
Street shooters don't need them often, but working in the great outdoors demands a tripod now and again. Long exposures, HDRs, high quality panos, and twilight shooting all need a good set of sticks. At least put them in the trunk of the car so they're accessible on the road.
Practice first with Neutral Density Filters
Since we don't use ND filters that often in our daily shooting, we might not be aware of the color shift surprises they might present during a shoot. Don't trust that spectacular waterfall shot to an untested ND filter.
Review your images each night
Bring a laptop or tablet to review your pictures each night. We can't trust those tiny 3" LCDs for an accurate rendering of a day's work. If you or your camera is doing something wrong, you need to know while you're still on the road so you can correct the problem.
Leah Gerber photographed by Gary Angelo at the TDS Eastern Sierra Photo Workshop.
Story #2 - "Portrait Tip - Have the Model Hold the Reflector"
We don't always have an extra set of hands to hold a reflector for us, but don't rule out the model helping out. You can capture great head and shoulder portraits with the model holding your reflector at waist level and bouncing light up into his/her face. Continue to have them pose, twist, and shift weight from one foot to another. You'll be surprised at how good these images look.
Story #3 - From the Screening Room - iMovie 10.0.2 Essential Training with Garrick Chow. iMovie is a highly capable video editor, and you can't beat the price. Learn how to tap its full potential with Garrick.
You can watch Garrick in action by visiting the TDS Screening Room at lynda.com. While you're there, you can start your 7 day free trial to watch all of Garrick's movies, plus every other title in the library (including over 20 by yours truly).
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"El Capitan Update, Free Film Emulator, Conflicting News" - Podcast 483
This week on The Digital Story Photography Podcast: Photos for OS X Gets Update with El Capitan, Conflicting Reports on the State of the Camera Industry, Free Film Emulator - all of this and more on today's show with Derrick Story.
Weekly Update - "Sony rides wave of US Mirrorless sales surge". DP Review reports: "Mirrorless sales in the USA are rising, with sales values up 16.5% over the past year, says market researcher NPD Group. Sony highlighted the figures while celebrating its own success: with the success of the a7 series helping it generate 66% more income from mirrorless sales over the last twelve months. NPD Group says DSLR sales values fell 15% over the same period. Sony also points out that the Consumer Electronics Association has recently chosen 'Mirrorless' (short for Mirrorless Interchangeble Lens Camera) as its approved term for the class of cameras, with ILC as an umbrella term for Mirrorless and DSLRs."
In other news... "April numbers show 40 percent increase in DSLR shipments, stagnant for mirrorless" Imaging-Resource reports: "Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has published the numbers for April camera shipments. According to the publication, DSLR shipments have increased roughly 40 percent, a surprising stat when you take into consideration DSLR sales declined steadily over the past few years. Also revealed in the numbers is the continuing trend of stagnant mirrorless camera shipments. Since early 2013, mirrorless shipments have been been all but flat, with a few dips, both up and down, in Fall of 2013 and Winter of 2014, respectively."
Story #1 - "Photos for OS X Gets Minor Update with El Capitan" - If you scroll down a ways on the El Capitan Preview Notes, you'll see two notable items:
New editing extensions let you go further with your photos
OS X El Capitan supports third-party tools that will be available from the Mac App Store and accessible right in the Photos app. Use multiple editing extensions from your favorite developers on a single photo, or use a mix of extensions and the editing tools built into Photos. From adding subtle filters to using beautiful texture effects, you can take your photo editing to a whole new level.
Photos has been fine-tuned to make it even easier to manage your library. Now you can add a location to a single image or to an entire Moment. Naming your favorite people in Faces is faster with a streamlined workflow. You can also sort your albums -- and the contents inside them -- by date, title, and more.
Story #2 - "Free Online Film Emulator"
This is really cool. I first learned about Film Emulator from a PetaPixel article. So I had to try it myself. All you have to do is point your browser to http://29a.ch/film-emulator/, upload an image, and play with a variety of presets and adjustments. I do recommend turning on "Show advanced controls" in the Settings window. Also, in my testing, the downloaded image needs a name and a .jpg extension. Fun stuff!
Story #3 - From the Screening Room - Foundations of Graphic Design History with Sean Adams. We wander off a bit from the photography path this week, but it's an interesting look at graphic design history.
You can watch Sean in action by visiting the TDS Screening Room at lynda.com. While you're there, you can start your 7 day free trial to watch all of Sean's movies, plus every other title in the library (including over 20 by yours truly).
Eastern Sierra Workshop This Weekend - We have a great crew congregating at the Silver Maple Inn in Bridgeport, CA for the debut of the TDS Bodie and the Eastern Sierra Photo Workshop. I'll have images and reports for you in the next podcast.
"Canon 50mm STM, Reflector Fun, Gift Ideas" - Photography Podcast 482
By Derrick Story on June 2, 2015 6:29 AM
This week on The Digital Story Photography Podcast: Canon 50mm STM Hands-On Review, Google Photos Hits the Streets, 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Collapsable Reflector, Father's Day Gift Ideas - all of this and more on today's show with Derrick Story.
Weekly Update - "Google Photos Offers Free and Unlimited Storage and Sharing of Your Memories". PetaPixel reports: "The new Photos service lets you store unlimited, high-quality photos and videos for free. The free storage covers photos of up to 16MP in original resolution and videos of up to 1080p HD. Google will store higher-resolution files as well, but they'll count toward your Google account's 15GB of free storage."
In other news... "Mary Ellen Mark, a legend among photographers, sadly passed away on May 25th, 2015 at the age of 75." A nice write up about here on DIY Photography. I met Mary Ellen at the LOOK3 festival in 2011. I had been a fan of hers ever since I first saw her book Streetwise, which is one of my all time favorite photo books. She worked a lot for LIFE magazine, which was the dream job for me as a kid. Her passing is a great loss for the photography world.
Story #1 - "Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM Hands On Review" - This is a fun $125 prime optic from Canon. In this segment of the show, I cover its pros and cons after field testing. Those include:
Terrific STM motor that's definitely more quiet than its predecessor. Performed well for movie recording, focused fast and quietly.
Updated design looks good on current Canon DSLRs.
Metal lens mount nice update from previous plastic model.
Improved manual focusing ring. Manual focusing only works when camera is on, however, thanks to the STM system. In fact, if you want to retract the lens barrel all the way in, you need to turn on the camera to do so.
Manual focus override when half pressing the shutter.
Seven aperture blades for smoother bokeh (compared to 5 blades before).
Reasonable minimal focusing for close up photography.
Optional bayonet mount lens hood available (and yes, it does reverse.)
Confusing metadata listing: "Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 or Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II"
Green chromatic aberration visible at wide apertures. Canon 70D says: "Correction data not available, cannot correct."
Lens not super sharp, but does capture a pleasing rendering of scenes.
Wish it performed just a little better wide open. I found myself stopping down to f/2.2 or f/2.5 to better control CA.
Along those lines, it tends to underexpose at f/1.8.
No image stabilization. I think it would have been a real coup to add IS to this lens, even if it increased the price a few dollars to do so.
The bottom line is that this is a good lens for the price, and it yields pleasing images with terrific autofocusing.
Story #2 - "5 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Collapsable Reflector"
Reflectors don't require batteries or power cords. They're always on.
They collapse into very compact packages that are easy to tote. Plus, when they're in their round carrying cases, they make a great place to sit on the ground while waiting for the model to finish her hair.
5-in-1 reflectors provide you with a variety of lighting options, from cool fill light to super-coppertone-bronze. No messy lotions required.
Reflectors a great for budding friendships. You can ask a nice person to lend a helping hand during the shoot, thereby creating a captive audience for your delightful banter.
Reflectors are super inexpensive. You might not be able to afford a new dedicated flash, but everyone can scrape together the scratch for a reflector.
Story #3 - "Safari West Truck Confirmed for the TDS Fall Workshop," Oct. 23-25, 2015. Here's why Safari West our way is so much fun... If you want a reservation form, visit TDS Workshops Page and use the Send Me Info form. This workshop is listed in the popup menu.
Story #4 - "5 Father's Day Gift Ideas"
Vanguard Havana 21 Shoulder Bag - Mirrorless Daytripper $39
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens $125
Mefoto DayTrip Tripod Kit (Titanium) ($99)
Gariz Genuine Leather Camera Hand Strap for Mirrorless ($29)
CowboyStudio 43" Photography Photo Portable Grip Reflector 5-in-1 Circular Collapsible Multi Disc Reflector with Handle $29
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175 years ago today - May 22, 1844
[Nauvoo Neighbor]
Story: State Convention Held -- Editorial -- Due to rain, many other groups were not represented at the convention. But the convention was successful, and Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon both were well received.
- Story: "Lynching and the Mormons" -- Editorial -- Describes a lynching, supposedly carried out by the Saints in Nauvoo, of a colored man. ...
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However, in many charities, the two functions are like oil and water and often can appear to have different perspectives. Finance teams can get frustrated by the optimistic forecasts from fundraisers and finance can be viewed by fundraising as overly prudent and risk averse.
Although finance teams don't have to train fundraisers to become accountants, they need to be able to read and understand the annual report and accounts. Fundraisers should meet with finance regularly and time should be allocated to answer questions about the accounts. Fundraisers need a level of understanding that will enable them to be able to explain the accounts to donors and the outside world.
Fundraisers and finance teams need to agree on what constitutes restricted funds, which can only lawfully be used for a specific charitable purpose, and unrestricted funds, which can be spent on any charitable purposes. Fundraisers must comply with any restrictions. As well as being on the same page with the definitions, finance teams can help fundraisers to understand what type of funds the charity most needs to generate.
Finance teams must get involved with fundraising campaigns at the planning stage, rather than being brought in when the money comes in. Finance must ensure that fundraisers have factored both direct costs and indirect costs (such as their time) into their budgets from the outset, so that costs are realistically allocated at the start of their campaign.
Finance teams should be involved in the fundraising strategy. Your job is to challenge target income and scrutinise the plans. Although this may be perceived as a pain, it will add real value to the work of the fundraising team.
Cash flow forecasts must be included in the fundraising planning process, which the finance team will help to draft. If there are big upfront costs in the campaign, this will have cash flow consequences – all of which need to be communicated from the outset. There should be no surprises. Exchange rates should be factored in too; with recognition there may be some losses.
To ensure initiatives are tax efficient, finance teams and fundraisers need to understand tax issues and any implications. This should include how Gift Aid works and whether any fundraising activity is exempt from VAT.
Amendments to the Code of Fundraising Practice will come into effect on 25 May 2018 to coincide with the implementation of GDPR. It is essential that fundraisers, the board, finance and communication teams work closely to ensure everyone understands the regulations to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. The updates to the code feature three new sections on personal information, fundraising and content of fundraising communications and mail.
Lastly, the finance team is a critical friend for fundraisers and a good sounding board. For example, a fundraiser might have a germ of an idea for a new campaign but by discussing it with their colleagues in finance discover there are major tax implications which make it unfeasible. Finding this out at the start can save a great deal of time and money.
By working together, the finance and fundraising can complement each other and ensure that fundraising is designed in the most tax efficient and cost-effective way.


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What's next for Homeland? According to Entertainment Weekly, season six of the Showtime series won't premiere until next year.
The political thriller stars Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison, a former CIA agent who is also bipolar. Mandy Patinkin, Rupert Friend, F. Murray Abraham, and Sarah Sokolovic also star.
Per a Showtime press release, the sixth season of Homeland will find Carrie living in Brooklyn, "working at a foundation whose efforts are to provide aid to Muslims living in the United States." Apparently, the whole season will occur between election day and the inauguration of a new U.S. president.
Filming for season six is slated to begin this August, with a premiere expected in January 2017.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Homeland? What do you hope happens in season six?
More about: Homeland, Homeland: canceled or renewed?, Showtime TV shows: canceled or renewed?
Bummed that the upcoming season of Homeland is getting pushed until January 2017 and I hope that the series should end after eight seasons.


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Home newsitems Top MEP Durand to EF: Citizens role Before EU Decision: Major Issue in Conference on Europe's Future
Top MEP Durand to EF: Citizens role Before EU Decision: Major Issue in Conference on Europe's Future
*Strasbourg/Angelo Marcopolo/- "Eurofora"'s long-standing Project for prior Dialogue with Citizens in EU Decision-Making process, "is an Absolutely Major Issue, about Contemporary Democratic developments", in "a main Avenue where we (EU Must Asdvance", stressed Top French MEP Pascal Durand, (Liberal/"Renew"), co-Author of EU Parliament's Resolution and Negociator on the Conference on Europe's Future, in Reply to Our Questions Yesterday, (See Infra).
"Eurofora" was Invited by the "European Movement/Alsace", and the "Union of European Federalists", to a Video-Debate with Top MEP Durand on EU's landmark, 2 Years-long, "Conference on the Future of Europe", which may Start on 2021.
- rWe had already spoken on that together, in the recent Past, and "Eurofora" Published about it (See: http://www.eurofora.net/newsflashes/news/mepdurandeuroforaonfutureconf.html, etc). Thank you for Adopting Nowadays at least 1 among our Suggestions, that we had discussed then : I.e. to Associate EU Citizens' Legislative Initiative with MEPs' own Moves : (See Infra). We Hope that You shall Succeed to Convince, rather : Stimulate, many of your Collegues (MEPs), since, in fact, it's Their own Interest to Open such New Possibilities of Cooperation, which woud practicaly give to EU Parliament a much-needed Legislative Initiative, (as it is the case in All Other Parliaments), we reminded.
- But, "What do you think at Present, how do you feel things are Now, and what Future Perspectives may exist : - Is there any real Chance Nowadays, big or small, to Find a Way to Associate EU Citizens to the Decision-Making process of EU Institutions, (by using also the New Communication means, which Facilitate Consultations, not only of a Dozen, but of many Thousands of People, as well as previous Dialogue and Cooperation, as you observed too), or Not ?", "Eurofora" asked Durand. This might take Any adequate Form, (f.ex. "Citizens' Conventions", "Great Debate", "Referendum on Dialogue", or a "Synthesis" of that, if not something Different : People's creative Imagination is great."..
+ And, "by the way, (even if it might be the Hardest), When do you think that EU's Conference on the Future of Europe might Start ?", we asked Durand, with a smile..
- "We'd need a "Crystal Ball", he spontaneously joked about "Eurofora"s 2nd Question on the Timing of relevant mega-Events...
>>> "On the ways to Associate EU Citizens Before Decisions are taken, I think that it's an Absolutely Major Issue, about Contemporary Democratic developments !", positively Welcomed Durand "Eurofora"s 1st and Main Question, (Comp. Supra).
- In this regard, it seems that Ireland, Portugal (current EU-Chair), France (future EU chair), with "Citizens' Conventions", etc., Tried to do something there, he observed. But he appeared Critical vis a vis the "Socialist" Minister for EU Affairs in Germany, (whom, he had reportedly met earlier, but withOut seeing Anything coming out of it, as he regretted now [+UPDATE: However, ChristianDemocrat/EPP German Chancelor Angie Merkel, and EPP MEPs' President, Manfred Weber, (who had Already picked "Eurofora"s project as a Basic Light-motif of his Victorious EU Elections' Campain, back on 2019 : See, inter alia, f.ex. also : http://www.eurofora.net/newsflashes/news/weberreturnsoneuroforaproject.html + .http://www.eurofora.net/newsflashes/news/topeucandidateweberoneuroforaproject.html, etc) ,both German, Later produced an Interesting and comprehensive Collective Work on the forthcoming EU's Conference on the Future of Europe : See ..., etc]).
- "I think that, in order to Reply to Your ("Eurofora""s) Question, we must Find a Way to Set up a Permanent EU Citizens' "Block"", Durand suggested, in Practical terms.
- "So that EU Parliament would be able to Consult that Citizens' Block Before Decisions are taken. Almost as the EU Commission launches an Impact Assesment for a New Measure. Similarly, the EU Parliament would be Equiped with a Citizens' College, that it could Consult for any Major Decision. This should have a Secretariat, Experts, etc. That's very Important".
[NDLR : "Eurofora" Welcomes Durand's Interest, But observes that, for our Project, Previous Dialogue before an EU Decision should become a Democratic Right of all Affected EU Citizens, using New Communication Technologies to Simplify and Secure links, and Not a Privilege practicaly used Only by a Specimen of Individuals, chosen according to Controversial Criteria. This obviously is a point which needs special Attention to settle appropriately].
- "I have No Problem with the fact that it takes place Before Decisions. At any case, EU Parliament Must be <<DeBunckerized>> and made more Accountable. (Even if we : MEPs are already More Accountable than the EU Council, since we Respond at a European Level, while the EU Council depends on National Instances", he pointed out.
- "In fact, it's also a Financial Isssue : F.ex., in order to Organize Citizens' Conventions during the Week-Ends, and/or Engage UnEmployed People, Youngsters, Retired, etc., you have to find the Means for (Financial) Compensation", he advised, Urging "for a real Study on Participatoy Democracy", etc. "i.e. we don't limit that only into Consulting them, at an exceptional occasion, But, on the Contrary, we Associate them to the (EU) Decision-Making" permanently.
- As for EU Citizens themselves, "they would see that, in fact, Public Decision-making is, often, more Complicated than many thought : F.ex., when it practicaly takes to put Thousands of People into UnEmployment, then, you Hesitate and Think seriously before putting the Pencil on paper"..., he highlighted. "It's easy to say : - 'Let's Throw them Out all !", But, when you realize, f.ex., that, Behind them, it's also a lot of Families who are affected, then, it suddenly becomes much more Complicated"..., Durand pointed out.
+ "Concerning the EU "Citizens' Initiative", (Cf. "Eurofora"'s original Suggestion, earlier : Comp. Supra), -"Yes : It's an Important Advance of the Lisbon Treaty", and concerns more than "a Million of People" : "So, it Must have a Follow up : That's something I Fight for, and I have Recently added some More Observations" in an EU Parliament's Draft, the Top MEP ensured.
=> - 'In Conclusion, to sum up : All this is Not a matter for Immediate Outcome, already overNight... But it's part of the Main, most Important Avenue, accross which we Must Advance", he (diplomatically, but resolutely, urged).
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Fillon invites EU to invent "New Horizons" behind Oil crisis
Soultz-under-Forests, June 13, 2008
A pioneer Franco-German research project on GeoThermy, near Strasbourg, served as "Symbol" of EU's will to become Independent on Energy by developing innovative Technologies, while imported Oil prices threaten to provoke a World-wide crisis.
It's essential to demonstrate Europe's will to "invent New Horizons", by creating Environment-friendly, Independent and Renewable Energy sources, while price rises continue for Oil, a polluting old ressource with insufficient stocks, stressed French Prime Minister Francois Fillon, anouncing that this will be a focus during the forthcoming French EU Presidency (July - December 2008).
Fillon symbolically injected a 1st KWh produced by GeoThermy into Strasbourg's Electricity grid, during a special gathering of German and French officials at Soultz-under-Forests ("Soultz-sous-Forêts"), using a geothermal innovation which is "the most advanced in the World" :
The innovation uses Strasbourg's underground water richness to capture Heat, by injecting liquid among Rocks 5 km deep, where temperature is 200 c. Thus, it can be activated at any moment and location, even without natural warm water springs : A big advantage compared to old biothermal tools.
Engineers, Scientists and the Industry will have 2 Years to invent practical ways for this innovation to become productive and cost-efficient in real Economy, said Fillon.
115 Millions of Euros invested, 15 Research Labos, 430 Scientific Publications including 34 Doctoral PhD, and a systematic cooperation between French and German Governments and Public Agencies on Research, succeeded to prove that the new method works.
Already able to serve Electricity to a village with 1.500 inhabitants, the pioneer project intends to reach a capacity to serve 20.000 inhabitants before 2015, as part of a larger Plan to make all Renewable Energy Resources (together with Wind, Solar, etc) able to cover more than 23% of all Electricity needs before 2020.
- In fact, "behind the challenge" faced with the current Oil crisis, there "is a New Horizon that we can shape all together", by "creating New Tools for the Future", Fillon launched towards EU Member States.
Meanwhile, we should intensify Energy Savings, simplify Transports, and help the Poorest cope with growing Oil prices, until EU joins a World-wide lead into inventing reliable and sufficient Renewable Energy Sources, he added.
Many, technologic and other Challenges exist, but they can be overcome : F. ex. the new GeoThermic method tested at Shoultz since 1987, had provoked an Earthquake at a nearby site, close to Bale, by injecting big volumes of pressurized Water in underground broken Rocks near a Seismic Faultline in 2003. But the move was rectified later-on, by diminishing the amount and pressure of the water injected in underground rocks, so that no Earthquake is provoked.
More than 1 Billion Euros are invested by France on Scientific and Technologic Research about Sustainable Development until 2012, aiming to take a 10 years advance, there where innovation can become source of Growth, Competitivity and Jobs, which, according to some evaluations could reach more than 220.000 before 2020, Fillon observed.
During the forthcoming French EU Presidency, together with our German friends, we shall do all necessary efforts for Europe's World-wide lead against Global Warming, thanks to Energy tools able to ensure its Independence, Growth, and Citizens' well-being, he concluded.
The "Enhanced Geothermal System" (EGS) stems from pioneer research initiated by teams from France, Germany and Italy, joined also by Swiss, the U.K., and Sweden, even U.S. and Japan, since the 90ies.
In 1996, a European Economic Interest Group (GEIE) was founded, in order to exploit Electricity-produsing Heat from deep underground Rocks, including France's EDF and Germany's PfalzWerke.
In 2002, a Pilot scientific project started to be tested in Soultz-under-Forests, 50 kms north of Strasbourg.


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Georgia State Men's Basketball: New Coach by Final Four?
By Ben Moore Mar 1, 2011, 8:42pm EST
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Ken Sugiura of the AJC was able to speak to Georgia State Director of Athletics Cheryl Levick about the timeline of hiring a new men's basketball coach as well as the somewhat uncoventional timing of relieving Rod Barnes of his duties 5 days before the conference tournament.
She detailed the plan, which is already underway, to utilize the Parker Executive Search Firm to provide a list of candidates, have interviews completed and a new coach in place by April 4th.
Levick also mentioned that the school has already been contact by interested coaching candidates and received referrals for the opening.
"We have a lot of exciting things happening on campus," Levick said. "I want the new coach of our men's basketball program to catch that excitement."
The momentum created by football has somewhat stalled with Men's Basketball finishing the regular season at 11-18 overall and the Women's Basketball team which sits at 11-17 heading into tomorrow night's regular season finale.
The question that remains is what direction will GSU go for a head man. I believe it will be a former Division 1 head coach or a high major assistant coach from a NCAA Tournament team.
Ron Hunter Introduced As Georgia State Basketball Coach
Ron Hunter Hired As Georgia State Basketball Head Coach, According To Ron Hunter
Rod Barnes Fired As Georgia State Basketball Coach; Paul Graham Takes Over


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Е́рзя, ерзя́ни — угро-фінський народ. Мова — ерзянська фіно-волзької підгрупи уральської сім'ї. Ерзя мешкають в басейні річок Мокша і Сура, а також Волги і Білої.

Етимологія і історія

Етнонім «ерзя» етимологічно походить до ірано-сарматської лексики (arsan — чоловік, герой). З V століття ерзя мешкали на північний захід від мокши, на території сучасної Рязанської і Нижньогородської областей. У 961 ерзя (арта, аріса) згадується хозарським каганом Йосипом як народ, що платив йому данину. Є припущення, що також про ерзя писали ще і давньогрецькі географи Страбон (аорси) і Птолемей (арсиіти). Арза — країна ерзі фігурує в записках арабського мандрівника Ібн-Хаукаля (X століття). Про ерзя (арджани) повідомляв Рашид-ад-Дін (XIV століття); ногайський князь Юсуф писав про «рзян» у грамоті, відправленій ним до Москви в 1549 році.

У ранньому середньовіччі ерзя чинили опір хозарам, печенігам і половцям. Стародавнє ерзянське князівство розташовувалося на території Старої Рязані (Ерзяні). Під натиском слов'ян, що переселялися, ерзя відступила на схід до сучасного міста Арзамас — (Ерзямас).

На відміну від мокші, що визнала в 1237 залежність від Золотої Орди, ерзя відступає на північ в ліси і чинить татарам опір. Після перенесення суздальської столиці в середині століття в Нижній Новгород ерзя потрапила під владу Суздальського князівства і деяка частина її обрусіла, а інша частина відступила далі на схід, проникнувши в XVII столітті в Заволжжя і Південне Передуралля, де зіткнулися з ногайцями і калмиками. Створення Саратовсько-Оренбурзько-Челябінської лінії фортець зробило можливим подальше просування ерзя на Уралі. Багато ерзянських поселенців на Уралі з'явилися ще до проникнення сюди російського населення.

Самоідентифікація
Ерзя вважають себе окремим народом. Самоназва — «эрзят». Ерзяни послідовно виступають проти використання екзоніма «мордва», який вважають образливим прізвиськом, нав'язаним московськими завойовниками. Діячі національного руху спростовують твердження російської влади, що ерзя та мокша — це єдиний народ під назвою «мордва».

Релігія

Ерзя сповідують християнство (православ'я та лютеранство, принесене фінськими проповідниками у 1990-х роках) та інешкіпазію — політеїстичну релігію з елементами пантеїзму. Практично вся національна інтелігенція сповідує інешкіпазію або лютеранство, адже православ'я в них асоціюється з Російською православною церквою (РПЦ) та русифікацією.

Марізь Кемаль — організатор громад традиційної релігії ерзян. Цей феномен з'явився після утворення Мордовської єпархії РПЦ (1990). Тоді у ерзянської інтелігенції виникла надія на впровадження ерзянської мови у богослужіннях, на відродження ерзянської ідентичності — бодай в межах РПЦ. Криза цих сподівань радикалізувала віруючих ерзян, стимулювала національну інтелігенцію відновлювати етнічну релігію — релігію бога Інешкіпаза.

Паралельно із відродженням інешкіпазії в Мордовії з'явилась Мокшано-ерзянська євангельсько-лютеранська церква. Наприкінці 1980-х талановитий ерзянський художник-етнофутурист Андрій Альошкін переїхав до Ленінграду. Тут він створив серію картин, у яких намагався розкрити сутність древніх вірувань народів ерзя та мокша. Талановиті роботи митця помічає лютеранський пастор Арво Сурво — лідер релігійного відродження інгерманландських фінів. Сурво навертає Альошкіна у лютеранство.

Після повернення з Ленінграду до Саранська Альошкін здобуває всенародне визнання. Його обирають головою Спілки художників Мордовії, він стає одним із лідерів Товариства вивчення фіно-угорської культури. Відомий художник переконує кількох представників саранської інтелігенції у тому, що майбутнє християнства у Мордовії пов'язано з лютеранством. У 1991 р. формується громада «Мордовської християнської церкви у викладі доктора Мартіна Лютера». Активісти домагаються виділення земельної ділянки для будівництва храму, Арво Сурво відправляє перші богослужіння, а лютерани Фінляндії обіцяють фінансову допомогу. Першим кліриком нової церкви стає брат художника Олексій. Однак, невдовзі після реєстрації перед новою церквою постають численні виклики: РПЦ розгортає агресивну інформаційну кампанію проти «фіно-угорського сектантства», а невдовзі і фіни, обурені самодіяльністю ерзян та мокшан, припиняють надавати підтримку. Причиною конфлікту із фінами став принципово різний підхід як до життя церкви, так і до таїнств, що у ній звершувались. Брати Альошкіни відкидали підходи секуляризованого, формального лютеранства. Вони намагались з одного боку сакралізувати життя нової церкви, а з іншого — наблизитись до людей, поєднуючи у служінні як елементи православ'я (зокрема шанування ікон), так і народні звичаї (ерзянський та мокшанський національний одяг, співи тощо).

Зрештою, лютеранство залишило помітний слід в новітній історії народів ерзя та мокша. Дотепер на території Ерзяно-Мокшанії діє дві парафії, що перебувають у складі Євангельсько-лютеранської церкви Інгрії. Одна з них — Лютеранська церква "Вєльмєма" у Саранську, незмінним настоятелем якої є пастор Олексій Альошкін.

Досить поширеним серед ерзян, особливо людей старшого віку у сільській місцевості, є одночасне дотримання християнських та ерзянських релігійних звичаїв та обрядів. Наприкінці XIX — поч. ХХ ст. була широко поширеною практика відзначення православних свят, прочитання православних молитов і одночасне шанування ерзянських богів та читання ерзянських молитов (ерз. ozks). Наприклад, навіть ті ерзяни, хто регулярно відвідував православний храм, досить часто не починали збору ягід в лісі, не прочитавши молитву до Вірьави (ерз. Матері лісу).

Поховальний обряд
Ще до падіння Казанського ханства на землях Ерзянь Мастор поховальний обряд здійснювався у відповідності до ерзянських традицій. Небіжчика ховали лише на третій день після смерті, адже вважали, що протягом перших трьох днів після смерті його душа перебуває поряд із тілом. Невдовзі після смерті тіло омивали. Для цього запрошували спеціальних старців (ерз. экшилицят). Молоді люди не мали права здійснювати обряд омовіння, оскільки існувала велика ймовірність бути оскверненим через «дотик смерті». Деякі вчені припускають, що серед ерзян існувала практика здійснення надземних захоронень — мерця лишали у невеличкому дерев'яному зрубі. Ерзян сіл Сабаєво і Давидово Кочкуровського району труни з мерцями підвішували на гілках дерев.

Скалки від труни чи поховального зрубу, посуд, з якого здійснювалось омовіння, сміття, винесене з хати після проводів мерця, все це вважалось сакрально нечистим. Тому відносилось у спеціальне місце. Небезпечною вважалась і могильна земля. Дотепер, повернувшись із кладовища, ерзя ретельно вичищають землю із взуття. Після повернення з кладовища ерзя мили руки на ґанку, не заходячи до хати, а пізніше приймали баню. Також була поширена віра в очищення вогнем. У селі Стара Шентала Самрської області під час поминок у дворі розпалювали багаття, щоб очиститись від «дотику смерті».

Країна Ерзян і територія розселення
Ерзянська держава ХІІІ ст. відома зі слов'янських джерел як Пургасова волость. Території, на яких вона існувала, самі ерзяни називають Ěrzäń Mastor (ерз. «Країна Ерзян»). Більша частина історичної країни Ěrzäń Mastor, як і її столиця Арзамас (Ерзямас), нині знаходиться в межах Нижегородської області.

Сучасна Мордовія з'явилася у 1928 р. як округ, згодом вона підвищила статус до автономної республіки. Згідно з російською Конституцією, Республіка Мордовія — суб'єкт федерації. Разом з сусідніми республіками Росії — Чувашією, Марій-Ел, Татарстаном, Удмуртією та Башкортостаном — Мордовія утворює єдиний компактний масив фіно-угорських і тюркських країн. Цей масив має історичну назву Ідель-Урал (простір між річкою Волгою (Ідель) та Уральськими горами).

Республіку Мордовія також називають Erźa-Mokšoń Mastor (ерз. «Ерзяно-Мокшанія»), країною двох народів: ерзянського і мокшанського. Ерзя проживають переважно на сході Мордовії, мокша — на заході. Відносну більшість населення республіки в наш час складають росіяни, є також вагома присутність татар. Половина ерзянського народу проживає за межами Мордовії, зосереджена у дрібних етнічних анклавах у різних регіонах Російської Федерації.

Національний рух

Фіно-угорські народи, чиї території перебували у складі СРСР, подібно до інших народів Радянського Союзу, пережили короткий період національного відродження у 1989—1991 рр. Фіно-угри Ідель-Уралу змогли провести власні національні з'їзди: удмурти (листопад 1991), ерзя і мокша (березень 1992), марі (жовтень 1992), об'єднаний з'їзд фіно-угорських народів Росії в Іжевську (травень 1992). Усі ці з'їзди ухвалили досить схожі резолюції із закликами демократизувати політичне та громадське життя у республіках, підтримати національне відродження фіно-угорських народів. Певний вплив на формування настроїв, що панували на з'їздах, особливо у середовищі національної інтелігенції, справила Естонія, у Тартуському університеті якої навчалось чимало вихідців з фіно-угорських республік Росії.

На момент розвалу Радянського Союзу народи ерзя та мокша складали лише 32,5 % у структурі населення Мордовії. Повернення ерзі та мокші до своїх національних ідентичностей зіштовхнулось із викликами русифікації, урбанізації та демографічною кризою. Крім того, частина національних еліт мокші, і меншою мірою ерзі, виступили з ідеєю, що ерзя та мокша є субетносами єдиного мордовського народу. Цю концепцію підтримала російська влада, однак більшість представників ерзянського національного руху зустріли її вкрай негативно, вбачаючи у «мордовському проєкті» інструмент русифікації.

Навесні 1989 р. в республіці виникає громадський центр «Veĺmema», що швидко набуває популярності та залучає у свої лави як ерзян, так і мокшан. Невдовзі частині активістів стають затісними рамки національно-культурної діяльності, і «Veĺmema» переживає розкол. Помірковані члени створюють організацію «Vajgeĺ», що займається відродженням та поширенням національних традицій, а більш радикальні засновують Ерзяно-мокшанський громадський рух «Масторава», який опікується не лише національним відродженням ерзі та мокші, але і прагне представлення їх інтересів в органах влади.

Завдяки діяльності «Вельмеми», «Вайгель» та «Масторави» ситуація із реалізацією прав ерзі та мокші у Мордовії зазнала помітних змін. В республіці був відкритий Національний театр, факультет національної культури, ухвалений закон «Про мови», була налагоджена робота з діаспорами. Згадані три організації стали кузнею кадрів для нових об'єднань ерзі та мокші: «Od vij», «Ěrzäva», «Ĺitova» та «Jurhtava»; газет «Mastorava» і «Ěrzäń Mastor». Саме завдяки діяльності всіх перерахованих організацій і товариств ерзянський та мокшанський національні рухи змогли перейти з етнографічної стадії розвитку до політичної.

Наприкінці 1980-х років лідерами ерзянського національного руху стали правозахисник Пірґуж Кшуманцянь та поетеса Марізь Кемаль. Вони відродили традицію Raskeń ozks (ерз. «родове моління»). За 5 днів до проведення першого «Раськень Озкс» Кшуманцянь, як організатор моління, був заарештований російською владою. Міліція вимагала від нього скасувати проведення моління, однак ерзянський діяч відмовився виконувати цю вимогу. У 1999 р. Піргуж Кшуманцянь був обраний першим в новітній історії старійшиною ерзянського народу — Інязором. Він обіймав цю посаду до 2019 р.

Марізь Кемаль відстоювала принцип «Kavto keĺť — kavto raśkeť» (ерз. «Дві мови — два народи»), що заперечував існування мордовського народу як спільності субетоносів — ерзя та мокша. Національне життя в Республіці Мордовія почало згортатися із приходом до влади у Москві Володимира Путіна, який вбачав у національних республіках та корінних народах «внутрішніх ворогів Росії».

Влітку 2019 р. Інязор Сиресь Боляєнь визначив 5 цілей ерзянського національного руху:

Національні представницькі органи
Ерзя мають власну систему національних представницьких органів. Напередодні Raskeń ozks, який відбувається раз на три роки, скликається Aťań eźem (ерз. «Лава старійшин») — колегіальний орган, що обговорює найважливіші проблеми ерзянського народу. Aťań eźem таємним голосуванням обирає головного старійшину — Інязора. Інязор представляє весь ерзянський народ до моменту проведення наступного Raskeń ozks.

У період з 1999 по 2019 рік посаду Інязора обіймав Кшуманцянь Пірґуж, який у 2014 р. з рук Президента Естонії був удостоєний Ордену Хреста Землі Марії (ест. Maarjamaa Risti teenetemärk) V-го ступеню. 13 липня 2019 р., під час проведення чергового Raskeń ozks, новим Інязором було обрано голову Товариства «Ěrzäń val», співзасновника руху «Вільний Ідель-Урал» Боляєнь Сиреся. Його кандидатуру підтримали 12 з 18 старійшин. Російська влада не визнає легітимності національних представницьких органів ерзянського народу. Боляєнь Сиресь перебуває на еміграції в Україні, а представники Aťań eźem, як і перший Інязор Піргуж Кшуманцянь, не раз заявляли про політичний тиск з боку російської влади.

Згідно російських законів діяльність національних політичних партій (ерзянських, марійських, татарських, чуваських чи будь-яких інших) заборонена. Відтак національний представницький орган ерзянського народу є єдиним можливим інструментом вираження політичних прагнень ерзян.

Декларація про офіційну назву ерзянського народу

Ми, делегати Конгресу, який представляє всіх ерзян — громадян Російської Федерації (РФ),

 ґрунтуючись на історії народу, який існує багато тисячоліть;
 шануючи пам'ять і слідуючи традиціям предків;
 відчуваючи етнічну, мовну, духовну і культурну єдність;
 із задоволенням відзначаючи наявність стійкої ерзянського самосвідомості;
 усвідомлюючи відповідальність за створення сприятливих умов для виживання і розвитку майбутніх поколінь;
виходячи з норм міжнародного права і Конституції РФ, що гарантують права людини і народів;
 виражаючи пошану до історії, традицій, культури, мов і національної гідності інших народів;
 бажаючи перебувати в світовій спільноті народів під своїм історичним ім'ям;
 прагнучи бути визнаним самостійним повноцінним народом;
 сподіваючись на розуміння, добру волю, співпрацю народів, урядів та інших органів влади;
 виражаючи сподівання всього народу, заявляємо про його волю офіційно називатися власним історичним ім'ям «Ерзянський Народ» і підтверджуємо всі його невід'ємні права.

З побажаннями Злагоди, Миру та Прогресу всім народам Конгрес Ерзянського народу

Республіка Мордовія, м. Саранськ

23 березня, 1995 року.

Ерзя в Україні
Традиційно, під час переписів населення, російська та радянська влада зараховували ерзян та мокшан до «мордви», обраховуючи кількість «мордви», а не чисельність ерзян та мокшан. За даними перепису населення 1979 р. в УРСР мешкало 16 545 представників народів ерзя та мокша, у 1989 їх чисельність зросла до 19 332 осіб.

Ерзянська діаспора — одна з небагатьох діаспор фіно-угорських народів Російської Федерації, яка має власні організації на території України. У 2008 р. в Києві виникло товариство «Ěrzäń val» (ерз. «Ерзянське слово»). Його засновниками стали ерзя Сиресь Боляєнь та Олексій Андрієнко, а також українці з ерзянським корінням: Левусь Дмитро (Чепелень Мітряй) і Ростислав Мартинюк (Ожомасонь Кірдя). «Ěrzäń val» визначило метою своєї діяльності відродження національної ідентичності ерзян.

За час свого існування «Ěrzäń val» сім разів організовувало у Києві відзначення Дня ерзянської мови. Святкування відбувались у форматі літературних читань, до участі у яких запрошувались як представники ерзянської діаспори в Україні, так і ерзя з Ерзяно-Мокшанії та місць компактного проживання в РФ.

Зусиллями товариства видано книгу ерзянського поета Дмітрія Таганова «Седейсэ тарка» (ерз. «Місце в серці») та поетичну збірку двадцяти чотирьох ерзянських поетів «Эрзянь Валске» (ерз. «Ерзянський ранок»). Наклади обох видань (по 1200 примірників кожного) було безкоштовно поширено в місцях компактного проживання ерзян.

У 2012 р. «Ěrzäń val» презентувало ерзяно-російський / російсько-ерзянський електронний словник, розроблений членами та прихильниками товариства. «Ěrzäń val» з особливим завзяттям розвиває ерзянську культури, долаючи колоніальні поведінкові моделі, накинуті ерзянам метрополією: почуття вторинності ерзянського народу і неповноцінності його мови. Очільником товариства Сиресєм Боляєнєм написано понад 40 віршів ерзянською мовою. Його лірика просякнута яскравим антиколоніальним пафосом, вона апелює до забутих, а подекуди й заборонених тем ерзянської минувшини: історія ерзянської державності, пам'ять про національних героїв, московські репресії і боротьба за громадянські та політичні права ерзян. Декламування окремих з них було записано у професійних студіях, наприклад поезія «Калмазь лецтнема» (ерз. «Похована пам'ять»), що присвячена односельцям Сиреся Боляєня, репресованим у 1937 р. Вірш «Тетянень пшкадема» (ерз. «Звернення до батька») було декламовано підчас Раськень Озкс (Ерзянське народне моління) у 2013 р., одразу після того як ерзянка Наталя Абросімова зачитала вітання Президента Естонії.

Сиресь Боляєнь переклав ерзянською низку популярних пісень інших народів: «Ськамочинь гармошкась» — переклад пісні «Одинокая гармонь» композитора Боріса Мокроусова, що створена на вірш Міхаіла Ісаковського «Снова замерло всё до рассвета…»; «Эрзянь тейтернень» (ерз. «Ерзянській дівчині») — за мотивами української пісні-танго «Гуцулка Ксеня». Виконати композицію допомогла відома українська співачка з Ужгорода Мирослава Копинець; «Умарина» (ерз. «Яблуня») за мотивами пісні українського автора Степана Гиги. Твір присвячений ерзянам, які присвятили своє життя ерзянському народові; «Ратор чирева» (ерз. «Берегами Алатира») — пісня за мотивами литовської композиції «Рано вранці». У музичному творі описуються події 1236—1242 років, періоду приходу Орди на ерзянську землю. Виконавці — Мирослава Копинець та Олександр Товт. Музичне аранжування — Геннадій Дев'ятов. Крім того Сиресєм Боляєнєм створено кілька музичних творів на власну музику з авторськими текстами: перший ерзянський вальс «Тимонь Веранень. Тундо», композиції «Вергиз моро», «Чире ютксо», «Пейдема нурькаморот».

«Ěrzäń val» створив цикл освітніх відео ерзянською мовою, що пояснюють відношення ерзян до життя, до природи і довколишнього середовища тощо. Співзасновником товариства також є і відомий український телепродюсер, політичний консультант і редактор україномовного сайту фіно-угорських новин ugraina.org (2004—2016) Ожомасонь Кірдя, який у 2007 р. став лауреатом премії «Ерзянин року». Кірдя є автором численних публікацій про історію та культуру ерзянського народу. Частина його розвідок опубліковані в газеті «Эрзянь Мастор». Провідну роль в організації всіх заходів «Ěrzäń val» відіграє одесит Олексій Андрієнко — один із найактивніших та найжертовніших членів товариства. Відомий своїм глибокими аналітичними матеріалами про ерзянський народ у фіно-угорському світі і український політолог Чепелень Мітряй, який із перших днів заснування «Ěrzäń val» бере участь у його роботі.

«Ěrzäń val» опікується не лише життям ерзянської громади в Україні та Ерзяно-Мокшанії, члени товариства відомі своєю активною громадянською позицією. У 2013 р. «Ěrzäń val» відкрито підтримав Революцію гідності, окремі активісти брали діяльну участь у поваленні режиму Віктора Януковича. Протягом 2013—2014 рр. ерзянський прапор можна було спостерігати у гарячих точках революційного Києва. З початком російсько-української війни засновник товариства Сиресь Боляєнь їздив в АТО як волонтер. Пізніше був мобілізований до лав 10-ї гірсько-штурмової бригади Збройних Сил України, брав участь у бойових діях із захисту незалежності України.

Офіційно товариство «Ěrzäń val» є засновником однойменного журналу, що видається на території України коштом секретаріату Інязора.

Відомі представники
 Марізь Кемаль (1950) — ерзянська поетеса, журналістка та фольклористка. Лідер національного ерзянського руху 1990-х років
 Акай Боляєв — учасник повстання Степана Разіна
 Інязор Тюштя
 Інязор Пургаз
 Кузьма Абрамов — письменник
 Кузьма Алексєєв
 Валерій Борчин — відомий російський легкоатлет, олімпійський чемпіон 2008 року
 Артем Веселий (Н. І. Кочкуров) — письменник
 Фекла Беззубова — оповідачка
 Микола Васильєв — актор
 Відяєв Федір Олексійович
 Доронін Олександр Макарійович — письменник
 Євсев'єв Макар Євсев'євич — вчений, просвітитель, педагог
 Глухов Петро Семенович — письменник, племінник Макара Євсев'єва
 Журавльовонь Числав Григорович — поет і письменник
 Йовлань Оло (Володимир Ромашкін) — музикант, фольклорист, кінодокументаліст
 Надія Кадишева — співачка
 Іван Кутяков — воєначальник
 Серафима Люлякіна — оповідачка
 Моро Артур — поет
 Нуянь Видяз — письменник
 Петро Прохоров — письменник
 Пуркаєв Максим Олексійович — воєначальник
 Радаєв Василь Кузьмович — поет і письменник
 Втулкін Михайло Олексійович — поет і письменник
 Вечканов Серафим Омелянович — поет і журналіст
 Каниськіна Ольга Миколаївна — відома російська легкоатлетка, олімпійська чемпіонка 2008 року
 Русланова Лідія Андріївна — співачка
 Васильєв Тимофій Васильович — громадсько-політичний діяч, засновник сучасного мордовського судочинства
 Рябов Анатолій Павлович — мовознавець, педагог
 Наталя Водянова — російська супермодель
 Марія Захарова — російська політична діячка й дипломат.
 Олег Табаков — російський актор, режисер. Народний артист СРСР (1988)
 Нікас Сафронов — художник
 Сетін Федір Іванович — літературознавець
 Чалганов Анатолій Іванович
 Нікул Еркай — поет і письменник
 Ерзя Степан Дмитрович — скульптор
 Яушев Іларіон Максимович — співак (баритональний бас)
 Василь Чапаєв — герой громадянської війни
 Микола Чіндяйкін — актор, заслужений артист РРФСР
 Осипова Поліна Миколаївна
 Альона Арзамаська — героїня селянської війни під проводом Степана Разіна
 Любаєв Павло Кирилович — письменник, перекладач.

Див. також
 Ерзянський національний рух
 Ерзянь Мастор (країна)
 Конгрес ерзянського народу
 Прапор ерзян
 Ерзянські прізвища
 Эрзянь Мастор
 Терюшевське повстання
 Ерзянський фольклор
 Ерзянський національний одяг

Примітки

Посилання
 Організація «Ерзянське слово» (м. Київ)
 Ерзя і мокша у боротьбі за незалежність в умовах Російської Федерації / Ідель-Урал // ВІДЕО
Віртуальна екскурсія експозицією «Ехо Уралу» в частині, присвяченій волзьким фіно-угорським народностям (ерзя, мокша та марійців) — Національний музей Естонії, 2020 (естонською мовою)

Джерела
 Исследования по материальной культуре мордовского народа. М., 1963; Мокшин Н. Ф. Этническая история мордвы. Саранск, 1977.
 Конгресс Эрзянского Народа (Эрзянь Раськень Инекужо), Саранск, 23 марта 1995 г.
 Гаген-Торн Н. И. Женская одежда народов Поволжья: (Материалы к этногенезу).— Чебоксары, 1960. —С. 8.

Мордовія
Чувашія
Нижньогородська область
Пензенська область

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text:
Ditch big-time musicians for local jams
Lauryn Hill performs at the Sound Academy in Toronto in 2014. The Come Up Show/flickr
By Emily Brindley / Culture Editor
Lauryn Hill continued her long string of canceled shows and late appearances at Heinz Hall Tuesday night, feeding into the stereotype that top-notch fame comes with top-notch arrogance.
The R&B singer/songwriter — who peaked in the late '90s — did eventually come on stage, but it was at 11:20 p.m. instead of the 8 p.m. scheduled stage time.
During the nearly three-and-a-half hour lag, angry showgoers took to Twitter to vent their rage.
"Yo you going to that Lauryn Hill concert tonight?"
Lauryn Hill: "nah you?"
— pj (@pjhoody) February 1, 2017
Hill's behavior was standard practice for her. This time, she ascribed her late arrival to other band members who'd been delayed for inclement weather.
Hill, though, is notorious for refusing to take the stage until her "energies" align, which means she often doesn't pick up the mic until hours after the ticket time. In Atlanta last May, she showed up more than two hours late and then played for only 40 minutes. The venue shut the sound off and cut her performance short because of "strict union policy," according to the Root's review.
Just because you thought Lauryn Hill had a concert at a certain date and time doesn't mean she thought that. Respect people's privacy
— skurp skurp ???? (@floEBSist) February 1, 2017
But "better late than never" isn't a Hill-exclusive philosophy. Kanye West showed up more than an hour late to his show at Penn State in September. Madonna took the stage two-and-a-half hours late for a 2012 show in Philadelphia. On Pitt's campus, Tyga didn't show up at all for a March 2014 concert at the Fitzgerald Field House.
It's a fate that's fallen on music fans of all genres, and it should be enough to make you consider ditching the national music scene — and picking up the local one instead.
Talking purely logistics, national artists have to fly in for every show they play, which leaves them vulnerable to flight delays for any reason. "Inclement weather" is the most frequently cited excuse, as Hill claimed with her tardy bandmembers.
This is significantly less likely to happen to local artists, who are already in the area and don't have to make a long trek to the venue — which means you, as a show-goer, are that much less likely to be stood up.
In Hill's case, the audience ended up hearing from a local artist while they angry-tweeted about Hill's absence. Pittsburgh DJ Motormane, a member of Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang, opened the show and was on stage until 9:30 p.m. to fill time. Hill's DJ came on the stage after, stalling even longer.
HOST: Andddddd now, ladies and gentlemen, LAURYN HILL!!!!!!!
LAURYN HILL: *at home* pic.twitter.com/fPdBVWUpJB
— Wild Wild Seth (@SpikeReeds) February 1, 2017
Pitt students who've been around for a while may find something eerily familiar about Motormane's move. Another Pittsburgh-based artist and member of the Taylor Gang record, Chevy Woods, saved Tyga's 2014 concert.
Reportedly, Tyga missed his flight to the Steel City due to, you guessed it: inclement weather. Although the crowd was notably disappointed, and a rumor spread quickly that Tyga was playing a private show for the Kardashians and Jenners, local rapper Chevy Woods bounded onto stage and filled the time.
I was at that show, during my first year at Pitt, and disappointed but mostly incensed when Tyga stood me up. A big chunk of the audience left when they heard Tyga wouldn't be showing, but those who did stay were happy when a musician actually stood up on stage, even if it wasn't the musician they came to see. Tyga, though, earned a bad rap on campus and inspired grudges in hundreds or possibly thousands of students who won't quickly forget the snub.
Though students only paid $5 for Tyga tickets since the show was held at Pitt, fans paid full-price to see Hill on Tuesday night. With both concerts, audience members first paid the ticket price for a national artist and then ended up seeing a local artist anyway. Hill did eventually show, but not before the majority of the crowd left, crying bloody murder if their tickets didn't get refunded.
Beyond just logistics, there's a stereotype that big-time musicians are unreasonably nitpicky — "divas," so to speak. Sometimes, these stereotypes hold up.
Lady Gaga needs a smoothie station. Mariah Carey reportedly asks for a three-seat couch — but it must be in a solid pattern, no prints. Jay Z demands seven different changing rooms.
Those demands and particularities remain unnoticed by the audience, until they begin to bleed into the concert itself.
At a Mr. Smalls show on Jan. 18, Deerhunter opened the venue's doors late as the excited audience waited outside. Through the doors, they could hear the lead singer demanding the same few bars be played on repeat, in an extended version of a soundcheck, according to WPTS Radio's Jake Sternberg and Jaimie Barca. Most of the crowd seemed to forget the debacle by the time the band began to play, but the delay can't be denied.
Although local musicians can be difficult to work with as well, they also don't play shows as often or to as large of crowds, which curbs any tendency they might have to take the audience for granted.
So, a simple idea. You could spend all of your rent money on show tickets for national artists who might leave you standing on your feet for hours or who might leave you in a murderous rage because you wasted a good night out on a no-show musician. Or you could invest in the Pittsburgh music scene and find some local artists instead.
Not only are they more likely to actually show up to their gigs — and not leave you stranded while they sort out their inner vibes — but you may even have enough money left over for a few drinks before the show.
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Occasionally, if any of us have a wine of interest, a few of us wine loving Penangites will get together for a tasting. So here we were, Adrian, kindly offering his apartment, Choong and myself looking forward to three very notable wines: two significant 2010 Shirazes from Australia, and a 2011 Syrah from Chile.
This wine has been lauded around the world, and since no less than two international critics scored it 100/100, it has been impossible to find a bottle since very soon after its release. But I had been saving one…….
Nose – Chocolate, plums, licorice, masses of dark fruit unfolding; blackberries, black currants, very rich, very ripe.
Palate – WOW !! Spice, ripe tannins and fine acid line through the wine, finish goes for ever. Pepper, Asian spice, full bodied, mouth coating tannins, very ripe fruit, balance remarkable even at this young age. And did we say – the finish goes on for ever.
And some comments from the experts….
A very different wine, also from the same stellar 2010 vintage, but from much higher sites in the Eden Valley; vines that were first planted in 1912.
Colour – dark Crimson with slight tawny edge, just hinting at its age.
Nose – Black currant, some vegetal notes maybe rhubarb, fine pepper spice, stewed plums, herbal leafy notes. All settled down some after sitting in the decanter for a while.
Palate – As above, black currant, plums, rich, smooth, long finish goes on and on. Fine acid line through the wine, tannins are chocolaty and fine. Elegant but intense, with supreme finesse. Medium bodied only, with lovely silken texture, all with power and poise, the slightly worn saying 'iron fist in a velvet glove' fits it well.
'Opaque black dark red colour with dark red hue. Very perfumed the nose delivers a delightful sniff of liquorice, dark plums, subtle dark chocolate, vanillin oak and spice. Medium to full bodied the palate possesses loads of richness along with tons of class and finesse. Mouth-filling flavours of liquorice, blackberry and dark plum flood the palate with some underlying vanillin oak, spice and pepper. Supple beautifully rounded texture with silky tannins. Very long aftertaste of liquorice, blackberry, subtlety toasted vanillin oak, spice and pepper aftertaste.
Bright crimson-purple; so perfectly balanced and composed, its latent power may not be realised; black and red cherry fruits at its heart are complexed by lesser notes of plum and blackberry; the tannins are superb, the oak of high quality, and totally integrated on the very long, silky finish of this outstanding medium-bodied shiraz, drink 2013 to 2035. 97 pts. Tasted: 01-Sep-2013.
A signature nose of Eden Valley spices, dried Australian bush, cassia bark, red plums and deep berry fruits. This is a strong vintage for Edelstone with perfectly pitched ripeness and handy depth. On the palate there's plenty of supple fruit flesh that is compressed in layers of noble, old-vine tannins. This has structural depth and tremendous, elegant length. Acid and tannins are well pitched. A super vintage – vivacious and full of promise. Drink in 2018. 96 pts.
Vina Maipo Limited Edition Syrah 2011. Chile, 14.5%. Cork.
Colour – Dark Crimson purple edge, vibrant looking.
Nose – Chocolate, plums, spice, leather, liquorice, earthy notes.
Palate – Long and spicy, rich with fine ripe tannins, well balanced with all elements in harmony. Elegant but concentrated, good long finish.
This wine was on a hiding to nothing, being set in between the cracking Australian icons. However on its own, and with some suitable red meat or game, this will shine, and will do so for quite a few more years.
Cork versus screwcap? – don't get me started. At least it is a quality cork, unlike many I am seeing on European bottles.
Variety: 96% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Harvest: Hand picked. April 27-28, 2009.
Soil: Alluvial, stony and poor in nutrients.
Climate: Dry Mediterranean climate, with great influence of the Andes Mountains.
Aging: 26 months in French oak barrels.
Aroma: Intense and complex aromas, that remember to blackberries and blueberries, wrapped by hints of sweet spices like clove and cinnamon. Also appears notes to bitter chocolate and tar.
Palate: Muscular but at the same time elegant. Concentrated flavours and juicy acidity in a perfect balance with firm and round tannins, confers intensity, long aftertaste and freshness.
And a note I found from Ben Swetnam, a winemaker in Nova Scotia from back in May 2014.
Cracked pepper, dark berries, tobacco, and graphite mineral notes on the nose. The palate shows nice balance between earthy, fruity, woodsy, and mineral with ample, but mellow tannins and clean acidity. While drinking nicely now, this wine clearly has the guts to go another 4–8 years in the cellar. Drink now through 2022.