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“The negative is comparable to the composer’s score and the print to its performance. Each performance differs in subtle ways.” – Ansel Adams Some Thoughts on Digital vs. Film Processing I will update Ansel’s quote just a bit for today’s digital age. The original file is now equivalent to Ansel’s negative. The post-processing is the […]
If you are a Photoshop Creative Cloud user, you already know that Adobe rolled out a new version of Photoshop CC yesterday 06/21/16. Along with the version are several new features. I want to show one called Face Aware Liquify. If you ever used the mobile app Photoshop Fix you may have seen an earlier […]
Slot Canyon Photography – Page, Arizona Slot canyons are an amazing phenomenon. Beautifully carved passageways made over the millennia thanks to the nature of water and the wind working through and wearing away sandstone. In general, slots are much deeper than they are wide hence the name. Some can measure less than one yard across […]
Having people walk into your perfectly composed scene can often be enough to send most photographers into rage. After all, you have spent time getting to this place, waiting for the perfect light only for a unknowing tourist to stand in your way. But having people in your photos can actually be a good thing […]
In the previous article we discovered that our eye sees much better than our camera, especially when it comes to dynamic range. One of the most used methods to solve this problem in photography is the use of GND filters (Graduated Neutral Density). What is a GND filter A GND is a filter made of […]
Making the Best of a Bad Situation Sometimes photography can be about trying to make the best of a situation that is less than stellar for what we are trying to accomplish. We don’t always have the opportunity to set up lighting or place the subject in the best position to take advantage of natural […]
I’m a fan of the more traditional Infrared image. Deep blacks in the sky. White puffy clouds set in contrast against said sky. Deciduous trees that bloom with a white glow. But in the past capturing these images was a bit of a chore. Long exposures. Focusing issues because of the darkness of the filters. […]
In the last couple of blogs, we discussed astrophotography using a fixed tripod. We looked at several of the different targets that can be shot this way. But after shooting from a fixed tripod for a while, it becomes fairly obvious that there is a need for a way to track the motion of the […]
Venice always feels to me like it was built to be photographed. This collection of more than 100 small islands that rose from the swamps of the Adriatic Sea has grown to become one of the most photogenic places in the world. Stunning architecture, secluded alleyways, picturesque lagoons and not to mention their annual carnival, […]
Since the camera has been invented, the man has always tried to copy one of the greatest wonder that our body possesses: the eye. Unfortunately, despite it has passed far beyond a hundred years from the first time that the man “captured the light”, we are still far from overcome Mother Nature. Try to think about […]
Mountains have been captivating photographers ever since the early cameras were invented. Renowned photographers like Ansel Adams spent a considerable amount of their time capturing landscapes that highlighted the beauty of them, however, capturing an image that might do the scene justice isn’t always straightforward. Follow these simple tips to help you next time you […]
I have been photographing the desert southwest in infrared for over 30 years now. Most of my work has been with the good old Kodak High Speed Infrared film in 35mm and medium format for those of you that remember what that stuff was. I spent several years pondering the change to infrared digital as the technology […]
Who doesn’t like seeing a waterfall? And there is nothing quite like seeing a waterfall in full flow, but capturing unique images of waterfalls can be challenging. You will often be working in low light conditions and unless the waterfall takes a lot of effort to get to, you will be sharing it with hoards […]
A picture is worth a thousand words. So does that mean 3 pictures are worth 3000 words? If the photos tell a story, than arguably, the answer is yes. One of the great things about photography is that it can really allow the photographer to tell a story in a series of images that might […]
It’s fair to say that London has been through a lot through the years. After all, this is the city that survived the plague, a great fire, aerial bombardment during World War II and more recently terrorist attacks and even rioting. It’s risen from the ashes more than once to become one of the most […]
In the last astrophotography installment, we discussed opportunities to do astrophotography in the daytime. Although interesting and challenging, shooting celestial objects in the daytime is probably not what most folks relate to astrophotography. So in this blog, we’re going to be turning down the light and shooting at night. Shooting a camera at night poses […]
Deserts are one of my favourite places to photograph because there’s nothing quite like gazing out into the wilderness and seeing continuous rolling sand dunes against a beautiful blue sky, but the harsh conditions and lighting can make photographing the desert a challenge. Follow these simple tips and you could improve your desert photos. Beware […]
It’s never been easier to embark on a career or hobby in photography. With the development of all sorts of cameras which cater for all levels and budgets, the only decision facing prospective photographers these days is when to start. However, too many new photographers fall into the trap of not going through the proper […]
Nothing is better than having your own studio. Recently, I had a conversation with a very talented Photographer who shares my interest in Flower Photography. During the course of our conversation, I learned that she had a Custom Home Studio, very similar to mine. If you love Photography, you owe it to yourself to invest […]
