The Internet is full of great resources to learn about photography. Podcasts offer valuable information for intermediate to advanced photographers who want to stay current on trending news and techniques. I listen to these podcasts as I workout and do chores around the house. My favorite photography podcasts are:
1) This Week in Photography (TWiP) http://twiplog.com. A great weekly podcast comprised of a panel of experts who discuss news plus interviews with professional photographers.
2) Photography podcast http://photography.ca. Lots of great information, plus interviews. The sites also has a vibrant forum with lots of helpful members.
3) Photofocus. http://photofocus.com. Hosted by Scott Bourne, a former TWiP host, this podcast is "The original question and answer photography podcast". Scott often has a professional photographer as co-host to answer listener questions.
Aside from podcasts, I also visit blogs like http://strobist.blogspot.com. This blog is all about flash photography and delivers a mountain of information to a large following. If you are at all interested in learning how to use a flash, I recommend reading the "Lighting 101" section to get started. They also have a Flickr group full of great images and heated discussions.
Another blog that taught me a lot about lighting is http://photographyforrealestate.com. Real estate photography is a niche that interests me because of the many elements involved to create a quality image - you need proper lighting, a good tripod, and good editing software to make the images look their best. No doubt the most challenging part of real estate photography is making sure the windows don't get blown out. For more inspiration I visit the Real Estate Photography Flickr page. I can't tell you how many times I will look at a photo and think it's great, until the members of the forum point out details I didn't catch. Those comments helped train my eye tremendously.
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