Top rock photographer dies
Michael Putland, an influential music photographer who took many memorable images of Bowie, the Stones, Led Zeppelin and other giants, has died aged 72. ‘He was one of the true gentlemen in the often cut-and-thrust world of music photography,’ said Getty Images VP Matthew Butson. ‘Michael’s recent book, The Music I Saw, is a fitting testament to his craft over six decades.’
Nik Collection offers new film emulations
Although the Nik Collection is no longer free, the software does get regular updates. The latest version, 2.3, features ten new black & white film emulations, including Adox Silver Max 21, Agfa Scala 200x, Bergger BRF 400 Plus, Foma 100, Fuji Neopan 400, Ilford Pan 100 and 400, Polaroid 667 and 672, and Rollei 100 Tonal. The upgrade…