Matt Kloskowski posted a commentary about LR, storage space, and big catalogs. The issue of large catalogs in LR and a gazillion photos spread over stacks of DVDs and BRs or possibly several external harddrives is a problem many of us face. Many of us face it with Photoshop, too. Do you keep everything and have more and more to try and keep organized? Do you "show discipline" as Matt suggests and throw away many shots that have one or more problems?

The latest issue of PhotographyBB is available. It's a free .PDF download for the digital photography commuity. This new edition features a tutorial on how to create dramatic landscape photos. Readers can also learn about the differences between small flash units and studio strobe, along with the practical applications of each option. This issue also examines the relationship between sensor sizes vs megapixels (in digital cameras) and how both of these factors affect overall image quality.

Bob Johnson posted a blog entry that resonated well with me. I own both DSLRs and digicams. Each has their uses. Read what Bob has to say and then share your thoughts.

Alain Briot has started a new column for The Luminous Landscape. Actually, it's an extract from his second book, Mastering Composition, Inspiration, and Style. The column is about color and photographic composition. The first installment looks at color contrast.

Michael Reichmann has posted a blog entry on the topic of white balance. Do you strive for accuracy or for looking good? I tend toward looking good, except where accuracy is critical, such as criminal forensics, archeological artifacts, artwork, etc. Take a read and you decide.

PhotographyBB Online is a free e-zine for digital photographers. Issue 24 is now available. This month’s issue begins a new series on portraiture lighting. The first article in this series explains how to achieve better portrait photos using a single flash unit in combination with ambient lighting. There's a Photoshop tutorial and a book suggestion for those who are interested in learning to create dramatic and romantic Hollywood style portraits.