Must Read Speedlinks – 6-29-2008

The Internet has proven to be a blessing and a curse for photographers. This week video related content takes the top two spots of this weeks Speedlinks. Interviews that would not have been as easily accessible only a couple of years ago are now only a click away…

What Make’s Photographers Click? – PixChannel (via A Photo Editor)
A collection of interviews from a variety of top notch photographers. A must watch/visit.

PhotoCycle’s Rare Glimpse into Ansel Adams Work at Yosemite – Fast Company
The inaugural episode of PhotoCycle with a very interesting interview with Michael Adams, son of legendary Ansel Adams, who gives some great background and insight to his fathers famous photos.

As mentioned the Internet as proven to be a blessing and a curse for photographers. One of the often discussed topics reflective of the changing winds of creative work online has been the Orphan Works Legislation and this week I bring you the perspective of an animation producter/director whose points ring true for all creative artists. In addition I also want to share with you the story of Momoko Sudo whose rights were infringed by a Coral Gables police officer who forced her to delete her images of him. Again both articles emplore you to know your rights and to stand up for them.

Mind Your Business: You Will Lose All The Rights to Your Own Art – Mark Simon is mad as hell and, in this month’s “Mind Your Business,” he tells you why you should be too.

Coral Gables Police Officer Destroys Takes Photographers Camera and Erases Her Images – Momoko Sudo

On to something a little lighter… in fact as light as air and incredibly inspiring…

Cameras That Float Through the Air – QUEST

In relation to photography related blogging and politics I found the following posts of interest and I think you might as well…

“Compromise, Hell!” Wendell Berry + As I was saying, we are getting robbed! And to why McCain flipped on the drilling issue! Watch this new MSNBC report. = Photography, politics, blogs…oh my!