It’s wet. It’s cold. Maybe your camera’s not weather proof and the lighting sucks. Rain photos are harder to do and harder to make stunning. Why bother shooting in the rain? Mostly we don’t. No harm done, really. But (yes, of course there is a but), rain photos are less common so when you get a …
Weaving is a process. It takes a long time to create a tapestry, one thread at a time. It is easy to think of art as a burst of creation by a talented person but really it’s a skill meticulously learned and honed over a lifetime. Great artists aren’t born so much as self-made. Rita …
I like shiny pavement, sidewalks, boardwalks, etc., especially at night. Getting the right look for this image was a two shot deal. One for the windows and pavement plus one for the building and sidewalk. I cut the windows and pavement from one photo and laid them onto the other. Doing HDR made it too …
Do you network? Chances are you do, whether for business, pleasure or family. It’s called being social. It can take some effort, especially for business, and seldom results in an immediate return. It’s one of those “long tail” things. After years of showing up it is very satisfying to feel known and welcomed.
Geocoding is also known as geotagging which is the process of adding latitude/longitude coordinates to a photo file. Cells phones typically do this unless you set them not to. Many cameras are also enabled with GPS receivers that will geotag files. Barring that convenience you can geotag photos in Photoshop, Lightroom or online on sites …
One of the most valuable things I have is time. Mostly I spend it. Sometimes I try and save it (hoping it doesn’t end up costing me more). Ideally, I like to wallow in it.
Voting day is organized group choosing. You get to practice decision making. Even deciding not to vote is a decision. The brain likes to decide. (The body maybe not so much.)
A great group attended the autumn photo workshop in Ken Lockwood Gorge, located between High Bridge and Califon, NJ. The North Branch Raritan River, a popular trout stream runs through the Gorge offering angers the best fly fishing in the area. The old river side road has been transformed into a hiking path enjoyed by …
