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Opening Reception, "Landmarks Through the Viewfinder" at Carnegie Center for Art and History

July 23, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm

Both Karen Leist Bassett and myself have three images each in this traveling exhibit. We'd love to see you there!Enjoy refreshments and music by the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet at the opening reception (free and open to the public) for "Landmarks Through the Viewfinder: 50 Years of Preservation in Southern Indiana", featuring photographs of landmarks in sixteen Indiana counties and New Alb...any architectural remnants including the Scribner Park Fireman, a stone finial from the post office,…See More

Karen Bassett is attending Jamie's event Jul 22, 2010

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Karen Bassett replied to Gary Quick's discussion 'I'm posting to brag and only you guys would be jealous'

Late to the party (and I don't often post in general) but damn I'm jealous! I went looking for one of those and wasn't able to get one. That rocks!

Jun 9, 2010

Karen Bassett replied to Ryan Armbrust's discussion 'LPC Fight Club?'

Reply by Brittany Murphy on February 16, 2010 at 8:25am What about an LPC snowball fight instead? Less bloody. Ummm rocks in snowballs? Duh! ;)

Feb 26, 2010

Karen Bassett replied to Michael Tigue's discussion 'Wide Angle Lens thoughts?'

lol I'll give you that, Charles. But the lens is still usable on a FF body from 15 or 16mm on.

Jan 24, 2010

Karen Bassett replied to Charles's discussion 'What's the next LPC firefight going to be about?'

I just got busy and have admittedly been FBing more than LPCing. I need to get some newer pictures up here, actually. Wanted to come last Wednesday, but Wednesdays in general are bad for me, and on top of the usual stuff I do then, I had a memorial…

Jan 23, 2010

Karen Bassett replied to Michael Tigue's discussion 'Wide Angle Lens thoughts?'

I have the Tokina 12-24mm f/4, and I shoot primarily with a 30D. I like it, especially that it's a constant aperture. Image quality is good, though it does yield more color fringing in areas of high contrast compared to the Canon 10-22mm. It…

Jan 23, 2010

Karen Bassett and Nick Wheeler are now friends Dec 15, 2009

Karen Bassett left a comment for Nick Wheeler

Hey Nick, nice to meet you! Wish I could tell you more about the Beattie 4x5, but mine isn't in working condition. Most of the innards and controls are gone, and it didn't even have a film back or viewing hood with it. I bought it strictly…

Dec 15, 2009

Nick Wheeler left a comment for Karen Bassett

I have some questions about your beattie 4x5. I have one as well but it is electricly controlled and I was hoping you had some info on them.

Dec 15, 2009

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Photo posted by Karen Bassett Aug 24, 2009

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Karen Bassett left a comment for Ryan Armbrust

Thanks for the feature, Ryan!

Jun 22, 2009

Congratulate them!

Karen Bassett was featured Jun 22, 2009

Karen Bassett commented on Jamie's photo

Love it!!! Really captures the feel of that alley.

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Jun 19, 2009

Karen Bassett replied to Ryan Armbrust's discussion 'KAP - Kite Aerial Photography - Topsail Beach'

So.damn.cool. Very geeky, and as a proud geek myself, I wholeheartedly approve!

Jun 19, 2009

Photos posted by Karen Bassett Jun 16, 2009

Karen Bassett replied to Michael Stepp's discussion 'Rockwell.....'

Definitely a douche. In the same essay where he says you should only carry one lens and that you should use zooms over primes because it's too time consuming to switch lenses, he mentions that he carries 3 or 4 different primes no matter what…

Jun 2, 2009

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LEVEL OF EXPERTISE:: Hobbyist

I SHOOT THE FOLLOWING:: Artistic, Commercial

MY PHOTO GEAR:: Digital
Cameras: Two Canon 30D's, Sigma SD10, Canon A620 digicam
Lenses: Tokina 12-24mm f/4, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, Canon 50mm f/1.8, Canon 70-200 f/4L, Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6, Lensbaby 3G, Sigma 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6, Sigma 50mm f/2.8 macro

Film
Cameras: Canon AE-1P, Canon Elan II, modded Holga, Seagull 109 TLR, late 1940s Baldini 35mm folder, Kodak Duaflex II, Brownie Reflex Synchro, and a beattie Imperial 90 4x5 twin lens reflex (these last three are used for Through the Viewfinder photography)

Lenses: Canon 50mm f/1.8 FD, Canon 28mm f/1.8 FD, Kalimar 80-200 f/3.9 FD

Accessories
Speedlites: Canon 580EX, Canon 430EX mk II, Canon 380EX, Canon 199A, Sigma EF-500 DG Super, Sigma EF-500 DG ST

Misc: Canon ST-E2 wireless flash transmitter, WR-100 wireless shutter release, Gary Fong Lightsphere (clear), Lumiquest speedlite softbox, various shaped apertures for the Lensbaby

MY DIGITAL DARKROOM:: GIMP, UFRAW, Bibble Pro

ABOUT ME:: I'm a happily married mother of two and a licensed clinical social worker by trade (currently on parenting hiatus). In the last few years, I've become interested in photography, and it's really become a huge creative outlet for me. I shoot primarily art stuff with occasional forays into portraiture for friends/family. I recently did some promo shots for a band, and that was lots of fun. I have a lot to learn, so I'm looking forward to honest, constructive feedback.

IN WHAT PART OF LOUISVILLE ARE YOU LOCATED:: Over the bridge and through the woods.

WEBSITE:: http://www.louisvillephoto.org/profile/KarenBassett

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At 12:46am on December 15, 2009, Nick Wheeler said…: I have some questions about your beattie 4x5. I have one as well but it is electricly controlled and I was hoping you had some info on them.

At 11:25pm on May 15, 2009, Rob Metzger said…: Great chatting with you too, hope to see you out and about sometime with us

At 5:06pm on March 30, 2009, Brittany Murphy said…: Me too! Have any ideas yet?

At 5:03pm on March 30, 2009, Ceece said…: Hello! I'm excited too. Do you have any plans or ideas?

At 11:39pm on March 22, 2009, Charles said…: You go girl! You'll have a blast and won't be sorry.

At 10:34pm on February 18, 2009, Ceece said…: Yes. The Gimp is fabulous. I really like it, but oh just wait until you try lightroom. you will not even believe how great it is when it comes to image editing.

it doesn't do layers or anything but wow. I swear by it!

At 8:58pm on February 18, 2009, Ken McCrocklin said…: Nice work, My Wife likes them too

At 12:37pm on February 18, 2009, Charles said…: Welcome to LPC Karen.

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