More than I can chew…
I was asked to do a talk on cell phone photography. Great idea, but while I was testing the concept, I kept hitting obstacles that prevented me from getting the…
Smartphone Photography
I was recently asked to give a talk on photographing jewelry with a cellphone camera. This has become an interesting exercise in exploring the limitations of small cameras! Cellphone cameras{{1}} …
Street Photography
No, I do not call myself a street photographer. I am usually a fairly contemplative photographer. I study an image for a while before I take the final image. Street photography, and related photojournalism, tend to be a much more reactive process. You may see an image starting to come together, so you anticipate when all the elements work, and take the photo. Sometimes things work out as planned, sometimes they don’t (and sometimes things go in a different direction that is even better than you planned…)
To Photoshop or not to Photoshop…
A friend sent me a link to an interesting article, with the message "To Photoshop, or not to Photoshop." and I agree with the author of the original article, the…
Print Vs. Screen
Computers have affected photography in many ways. The most obvious is probably digital cameras. Film has been relegated to a small niche item. We can use programs like Photoshop or…
… And another photo
from my drive yesterday. I have done the retouching for this image in Lightroom on my laptop. Of course the screen of the laptop is not the best, so I…
Book your cruise for May 2014
Update: This cruise has been postponed. New dates will be announced... Mark your calendar for May 15, 2014. Why? We will be cruising through the Mediterranean and taking photos.…
Camera Bags
I am on the ferry over to Vancouver and got thinking about carrying my camera gear. I guess to start at the beginning, an aspiring photographer first needs to decide…
My old Camera
I gave my older DSLR to my daughter{{1}} so she can learn more about photography. I thought I could teach her what I know, but when we went out last…
My New D600’s Images
I went up to Spectacle Lake on Saturday with my new camera. The day started out a bit overcast, but the sun came out later, giving a variety of conditions…