Creative Commons Stock Photos

Compfight is a free online tool which makes the massively overwhelming Flickr pool of images into a source of possible stock photography (or as they say for "comps, inspiration, or research"). By allowing you to search for images by tags or descriptions, that are Creative Commons licensed, you can easily find photos that may be available for use free of charge (with proper credit, check the license first). A great option for small/non-profit clients with low budgets.

Climate Changed Spain

Greenpeace Spain has released a new book aimed at encouraging action on climate change. Photoclima by Pedro Armestre and Mario Gómez shows images of Spanish locations as they might look affected by extreme weather changes.

via The Guardian
Thanks Phil!

Purple Hearts

Purple Hearts: Back from Iraq, a new book from photographer Nina Berman, features intimate images of soldiers who were injured in the line of duty while serving in the current Iraq war. More information and images here.

(image copyright 2004 Nina Berman)

I "heart" NY Photos

Picture New York is urging folks to sign a petition against the newly proposed rules from the Mayor's Office of Film, Theater, and Broadcasting which would require permits for 2 or more people at a single site for more than 30 minutes and groups of 5 or more people using a tripod for more than 10 minutes. The rules were proposed with little publicity and the public comment period ends this Friday. If you're concerned about retaining your first amendment rights in the Big Apple you can read more here and sign the petition here.

Thanks Christine!

Eyes of a Stranger

“Upwards of 90% of the images of the majority world that are seen in the western media are produced by white photographers from the USA or Europe. This results in a one dimensional view often driven by a negative news agenda or the need to raise money.” -Dave Clark, Senior Lecturer in Photography, Bolton Institute, UK

With that in mind Kijiji Vision was formed to help indigenous photographers share their own vision of the world they live in. The organization, which offers its support services free of charge, also runs the commercial stock photography library MajorityWorld.com as a means of distribution.

via Boing Boing, thanks Meagan!