Alex and Adam discuss how selecting and preparing images for stock libraries and publication is a different process from that of sharing them online. Specifically, some of the newer editing techniques are seen as potentially compromising image quality too much, and extreme edits of most descriptions are discouraged, with the emphasis being on providing images that are largely satisfactory in camera.

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As both are recently returned from trips, Alex and Adam discuss some of the equipment issues that were experienced. In both cases, they have been running workshops, so get to see a wide variety of equipment-related problems. The general trend toward fiber optic strobe triggering places great reliance on the circuit boards that generate the flash signal, and photographers need to consider how to build some resilience in the field.

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Mylio Photos is a cataloging system that allows an image library to be synced across multiple devices, including mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktops. It also offers powerful organizational tools, works with existing organizational hierarchies, has built-in editing functionality, and syncs with edits in other applications. Images are stored locally but can be synced via the internet or a peer-to-peer network.

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The super-talented underwater photographer David Salvatori died in an accident while diving off Sicily last weekend. David was always open to new ideas and shared ideas about techniques and creative ideas with everyone. Many of us in the Wetpixel community benefitted profoundly from his advice, which he gave freely. Alex and Adam reminisce sadly and fondly about their memories of David and chat about how much we will miss him. God speed David Salvatori.

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