When it comes to composing our images – we are always looking for new ways and angles to capture things. Often though, sometimes the traditional methods work too though. In fact, I would venture to guess that if shown 100…
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Experimenting with Photomatix and HDR
For a while now I’ve been meaning to devote some time to experimenting with HDR – specifically comparing Photomatix and Photoshop in their production of HDR photographs. The industry preference toward the former is there for a very good reason. …
Portraits, Promotions, and Planning
This week’s podcast episode should be available shortly over at Personal Life Media. You’ll want to listen when you really can dedicate the 25 minutes as it’s a pretty rapid fire show this week. A couple learning opportunities presented…
Thursday Thoughts with Kevin Mullins
For those of you that visit the blog regularly, you know that Kevin has been a regular supporter through his kind, thoughtful, and well, supportive comments for the last few months. We all know that reading blogs of others and…
The train rides again (take two)…
For today’s post you’ve got a special treat coming, because the train rides again! If you recall, earlier this week I posted the results of a little miniature project where I tried some varying depth of field, angles, and such…
Come on Ride the Train
It’s somewhat fitting this week that yours truly is making serious use of the mass transit in Denver because a project that has finally come to fruition is a photo-themed shoot of trains. I’ve always found them quite interesting, and…
Thursday Thoughts with… Scott Eccleston
I am happy to report that the weekly series where I interview fellow photographers and share their thoughts and perspectives here on the blog. This week, I’d like to welcome Scott Eccleston to the stage. Scott has his own blog…
Black and White Conversion Options
About a year ago, I put together a list of my top five favorite ways to convert images to black and white. As technology has advanced though, more options have become available, and I have learned a lot more. So,…
The Lensbaby Composer
For those of you that are regular podcast listeners, you know I talked recently about the Lensbaby Composer and what it can do for your photos. In the podcast you heard the terms “selective focus” but the term is kind…
Look out behind you!
We’re always looking forward, upward and downward to find a unique perspective or angle on things – to create something unique and interesting. Well, today, I’ve got an example of how sometimes the interesting shots are behind you! In this…