Another noise reduction battle!
ON1 NoNoise 2024
Fauxtography?
How far should we take AI in the pursuit of a pretty picture?
Lightroom denoise AI v. Topaz Denoise AI
A denoise battle and a wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim’rous beastie.
One shot – before and after (#2)
A quick dive into Lightroom to make small changes for maximum effect.
Do as I say, not as I do
Do as I say, not as I do. An example of how being lazy in the field almost ruined my shot.
Advancing Fall
Missed peak fall color again? Here are two Lightroom tweaks that can create the illusion of autumn.
Workflow Worksheet
Keep your photo editing workflow on track with this handy checklist.
Weeding isn’t just for gardening
Got catalog bloat? Do some weeding! You never know if you'll find buried treasure.
Why didn’t I do this sooner?
Light dawns on marble head. I finally embrace Lightroom Collections.
Two Shots – Before and After
Two photos transformed with the power of luminosity masking.
Old picture, New skills
New software, new skills, old pictures. Updating some old favorites.
Tutorial: Sharpness and Orton Effect?
With the TK8 Plug in for Photoshop, you can have your cake and eat it, too.
Arizona Landscape & Sky Masking
Fix polarized skies and more with this Lightroom tutorial.
Birds of Lake Pleasant & Select Subject Masking
Bird photography in Arizona - some keepers that are perfect to use the new Select Subject tool in Lightroom.
Make Fall Photos Sing with Lightroom Masking
Fall photography and a Lightroom masking tutorial - it's a win-win!
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.
To complicate matters
Jumping into the Photoshop pool. Do I drown in the deep end or cling to the side?
From Luminar to Lightroom
It wasn't you, it was me.
Are you real or not?
Thoughts on using processing techniques to enhance reality or alter moods. And ice. Lots and lots of ice.
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.
