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	[ New ] Photo Life Launches its Image International 2008 Photo Contest! Photographers from Canada and around the world are invited to participate in the 2008 edition of Image International. Prizes total more than $60,000! Participate on-line or by mail. For more information, click here... >>>

	[ Editorial ] The photo industry has been deeply entrenched in the digital world for many years now (and no, I have no idea where all those years went), but that doesn’t stop me from being overwhelmed by it from time to time; overwhelmed in a good sort of way. >>>

	Photographing Gardens, by Freeman Patterson Gardening and photography are inseparable activities for me. The one allows me as much creative opportunity as the other, because both are media in which the craft of visual design is employed for visual expression, although few people think of gardens this way. >>>

	Discovering Pattern, by Richard Martin Visually compelling, the use of pattern as a visual element can be a very powerful way to focus viewer attention, contributing to picture unity and structure. It may be used as the primary subject or serve as a supporting role in composition. >>>

	A Nice Day for a White Wedding, by J. Wayne Kaulbach Your clients’ wedding day is one of the most important days of their life. Photographically, it’s a do-or-die scenario in a high-stress environment with little or no room for error. The flip side is that wedding day photography is also a visual wonderland of opportunity. >>>

	[ Portfolio ] David Burdeny >>>

	[ Destination ] Baffin Island, Nunavut, by Daryl Benson Baffin is, by far, the largest island in Canada and the fifth largest island on the planet. If you plan a trip to Baffin Island (or anywhere in the north of Canada), the most important thing to bring is patience. Roads are few, communities tiny and distantly scattered, and weather is king, Baby! >>>

	[ Showtime ] Fireworks >>>

	[ Another Perspective ] This new feature offers you the opportunity to have your images reviewed and commented. Along with commentary on the featured image, we suggest some basic digital modifications that give your image “Another Perspective”. These modifications are explained with step-by-step procedures and visual representation. Be forewarned though, the end result may differ from the submitted image… >>>

	[ Review ] Nikon D300, by Peter K. Burian

	[ Review ] Olympus E-3, by Peter K. Burian

	Going On-line: Photo-Sharing Web Sites, by David Tanaka Going on-line can be simple: sign up with one of the many photo-sharing sites (free, fee-based, or graduated fees—take your pick) and then start uploading your images. You will, however, encounter some interesting twists and turns along the way. What you want to achieve will shape your on-line photography journey.

	Gadget Guide, by David Tanaka

	Digital Sharpening in Three Steps, by Patrick Lavoie Sharpness is one of the elements that we adjust on practically all photos during digital correcting. The sharpening process using Photoshop’s Sharpen filters can be applied in three steps: at the beginning of the correcting session, in the middle, and at the very end. Let’s look at how it’s done and with which tools.

	Imaging Products Review, by Peter K. Burian

	[ Readers' Gallery ] Jonah O'Neil

	[ Looking Back ] Ole Larsen Like many of Canada’s historical photographers, only sketchy details are known about the life of Olaf (Ole) Larsen of Newcastle, N.B. We know he came to Canada fresh out of his teens on a Norwegian freighter, but we don’t know why. We know that he jumped ship at Newcastle around 1869 and went into hiding, but the juicy details around that drama have long been lost in the mists of time.