Fall photography and a Lightroom masking tutorial - it's a win-win!
Make Fall Photos Sing with Lightroom Masking
Making the connection
A thoughtful suggestion takes one of my photos to the next level. And I reveal my critique community!
When your RAW file isn’t
That word doesn't really mean what you think it means.
Noise Reduction & Sharpening Showdown – 2024 Update
And in the center ring - ON1 NoNoise takes on Topaz DeNoise.
Stacking for Macro – Part 2 – Editing
Processing workflow methods for photo stacking.
Stacking for Macro – Part 1 – Capture
Field techniques & best practices for photo stacking. Learned the hard way.
To complicate matters
Jumping into the Photoshop pool. Do I drown in the deep end or cling to the side?
Can you stand the heat?
Proof that an old dog can learn new tricks - the power of positive critique on your photography.
The Power of a Project
Projects are terrific tools do expand your photography. Here are my top reasons for starting one!
From Luminar to Lightroom
It wasn't you, it was me.
6K Photo Capture Mode
I finally get around to using 6k capture mode. Thoughts, pictures & a head's up.
What does this button do?
Just got your camera? RTFM. Had your camera a while? RTFM. Think you need a new camera? RTFM.
Safety First, Shot Second
Safety and the solo photographer.
Are you real or not?
Thoughts on using processing techniques to enhance reality or alter moods. And ice. Lots and lots of ice.
Your Style and Camera Customization
Giving a little thought to my pictures and how to make life easier with customization.
New year, new habits
Breaking the old, making some new - photography habits can be good and bad. Here's some thoughts.
A way in – workflow ideas for Luminar
Luminar workflow - do you start with a preset and let it go, or continue to add filters? Oh the choices. Here's one.
Luminar Color contrast
As I play with Luminar, I find some filters very useful not only for what they do primarily, but for how differently they can be applied or adjusted. Today I'm going to talk about the Color Contrast filter. This is what the developer website has to say about this filter - "Cycle through the color... Continue Reading →
Luminar Sun Rays
My first photos using the Luminar Sun Rays filter - can you spot which one it is?
Luminar Microstructure
Working with Luminar 2018 Filters - Microstructure is great for making moving water photos more dramatic, but wait, do I know how to use this?
Sorry about the huge image. WordPress is becoming a bit of a drag and I may have to change platforms. Top 5 Improvements I want NOW!! The option to place new filters on the top of the stack in the side panel instead of buried at the bottom which makes you have to scroll The... Continue Reading →
From Lightroom to Luminar
The first of a planned series of posts about my experience with Luminar 2018 after years of using Lightroom.
Welcome that spring sun!
Ideas and techniques for working in direct sunlight with wildflowers and still getting beautiful photographs!
A persistent abstraction
Some thoughts and experiments with abstract nature photography.
Down Below
A few tips and advice for photography in caves.
