futurowoman tumblr.

(Source: holymaurymotherofgod)

mijonju:

fujipet with fujipet (by Nancy L. Stockdale)

jesshibb:

The White House [named] ten eminent researchers as recipients of the National Medal of Science, and three individuals, including retired Kodak researcher Steven J. Sasson, [was] one of three recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honors bestowed by the United States government on scientists, engineers and inventors.

No matter what you think about film vs. digital photography, you have to admit that’s pretty cool.

Steve’s groundbreaking invention of the digital camera in 1975 unleashed the power of digital imaging for the benefit of the world. His foundational work led directly to a series of life-enriching advances in many fields beyond photography, such as medicine and exploration.

Even more awesome. As much as I love shooting film (and I do believe it is a superior medium for fine art photography), I’m really grateful for digital photo technology. I learned so much from shooting digital photos.

Beyond that, I can’t help but think how annoying it would have been to wait for images to process each time my injured foot was x-rayed this summer. (Which was many times.) Digital x-rays were instant, and made things SO much easier.

So congrats, Steven J. Sasson! Thanks for your contribution to the world of photography!

Image & quoted text via this press release from Eastman Kodak.

(via jesshibb)

sowideasea:

My First Jam by futurowoman

When reblogging, you NEED TO KEEP THE CREDIT ATTACHED TO THE IMAGE.

fuckyeahtx:

bruces:

A Longhorn, Relaxing - futurowoman

The Texas Longhorn originated from Spanish Cattle.  They were close to extinction in Europe when they were brought over by the Spanish in late 1400’s.  The longhorns were a tough breed, and could survive on sparse vegetation on the open range and were easily able to defend themselves from predators with their horns that span up to seven feet.  It was in Texas that they thrived.  The rough habitat that was considered hell on earth by the Spanish, was the terrain that the breed preferred.  During the early colonization of Texas, Mexico, and surrounding areas, the longhorn was important source of meat in an area cruel to other breeds of cattle.   Unfortunately for the longhorn, they are a very lean beef.  Lean beef wasn’t desired at the time, and as agricultural techniques advanced, the longhorn found itself second to cattle that was fattier and easier to raise on ranches (the longhorn preferred the open range). The longhorn again found itself near extinction, only kept around by certain ranchers because of their unique horns and zero maintenance.  It was their ability to survive off of nearly nothing that helped them survive into the 20th century. It wasn’t until the 1930’s that wildlife enthusiast decided to start ranching and preserving this unique breed again, and the stock of longhorns today is healthy as ever.  Facing the threat of extinction twice, the Longhorn embodies the spirit of a Never Say Die attitude, and this is why they were chosen as the mascot of The University of Texas.  

STASHBUSTER!

photojojo:

A set of matching Polaroids = simple and fast DIY photo memory card game! Fantastic Idea!

(photo by ralder on flickr)

WORD.

jesshibb:

© 2010 Jessica Hibbard Elenstar

Polaroid SX-70 with 779 film / Hotel Chelsea, NYC

This is a great example of one of my photos misused on Tumblr. Even though it’s clearly marked “© All Rights Reserved” on Flickr, likeneelyohara and the many people who reblogged it never bothered to ask permission. The photo does link through to Flickr, but it’s not properly credited. If the blogger had contacted me to ask about using it, I probably would have given permission, and I would have had the opportunity to let the blogger know the proper way to credit me as the photographer.

(via likeneelyohara)