Post 4: Research

http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/what-is-photography.html#b
This blog was created by Suzanne Williams, a photographer who loves to take portraits of families. In her blog she lets the public know how a good photograph come about. She talks about the camera she used to win her first contest and how she learned many tricks to enhance her photos taken by an old camera. She describes the characteristics that are needed in order to succeed as a photographer.For example, one must have a camera, passion, knowledge and make connections with the outside world.

http://thephotoletariat.com/photography-its-really-all-about-the-moment/
This blog post, Photography-It's Really All About the Moment, written by Dan Bailey, suggests that there are many factors in play when one wants to take a great photograph. For instance, Bailey talks about how taking a photograph is all about the "moment when the elements of our composition come together in an exciting and unique way". He also talks about how perfect lighting, money. artistic vision and patience is needed in order to take a great photograph. There are many things to be considered in order to capture a great photograph.

http://www.chromasia.com/blog/
Chromasia.com/blog is a website that has a collection of different blog posts about photography. These posts are written by different photographers talking about the "do's"and the "don'ts" of photography.This blog is helpful in the way that it lets me empathize with professional photographers and it makes me realize how important photography can be to them. This blog also allows me to know about different photography events around the world.

http://www.photography.com/
This website is useful when someone is trying to learn more about photography. It has articles and even news about photography and photographers. It enables the viewer to look up almost anything about photography. For example, there is a photo gallery within the website and it also has news articles and videos that talk about the world of photography. It also has a page that talks about the history of photography and this is helpful because people are able to find how cameras were invented and also discover the big names that allowed photography to become popular.

http://digital-photography-school.com/
This "Digital Photography School" enables people to acquire tips on how to take photographs and ways to alter an image after it has been taken. After browsing through this page it's apparent that photographers alter their photographs after they have taken them. Therefore, it gives a sense that photography might not be realistic and is only real to the photographer but not to the viewer of the photograph. This website allows any level of photographer to upload and discuss about photography. The articles within this site are many about tips and tutorials of photography.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/09/revealing_more_of_north_korea.html
This website features many news articles that deals with only photography. This specific article is about North Korea and the everyday life activities of the citizens of North Korea. This is an interesting article because it is mostly composed of pictures with captions describing each photographs. Although it is mostly composed of photographs and small descriptions, it allows the viewer to get a sense of how life is in North Korea; a place that is very much secluded from the world. The images are a great example of reality in North Korea. Therefore, the photos are real because they show the "real" life of North Korea.