While my f-stop is on a slower speed have a look at some great photography.

First, of course, my big brother and photojournalist extraordinaire, David Crane and his photoblog One Second.

Like most of us photo enthusiasts (and especially those of us in Chicago), David is captivated by the Vivian Maier story and her work. I have not noticed many recent additions to the official site, but it's a great starting point for discovering this gem of a photographer.

I like to check in on the MCoP blog to see what's happening photo-wise in Chicago - it's not updated often, but worth checking now and then for info on local photo shows.

I never miss a day of National Geographic's photoblog. I especially love the underwater galleries.

The Hubble Telescope photo gallery which is updated a few times a week and boldly goes where no man has gone. I've had a soft-spot for the much maligned Hubble since it was launched and love the results of many years of technology refinements.

While I'm in Michigan (and not shooting much, I'd give a thumbs down to that...if I could) I've been poking around (literally with one finger) looking for creative Michiganders (and there are a ton of us...something in the water, perhaps?)

I'm really digging Cybelle Codish's work and her blog Shoot Happens.

Jenny Risher is doing the project I have fantasized about for years. According to Hour Detroit mag, she's shooting notable Detroiters' portraits for a book. There was an exhibit at the DIA years ago (late '80s) that showcased portraits of famous/infamous Michiganders. It was good, but I always thought it could have been a little more dynamic in both the subjects and how they're shot. I have been compiling my dream list and how I'd shoot them ever since. I'm anxious to see Jenny's results, looks promising!