Starburst effects can add an interesting element to a photograph. In a dark scene, it can add a dreamy, peaceful twinkle to the lights. In a daytime scene, a starburst sun can add drama and interest to the skies Continue ReadingDiffraction Aperture and Starburst Effects
Photography backdrops and backgrounds that have a fire or flame theme available from Amazon Continue ReadingFire Backdrops For Photography Amazon
Custom white balance is the key to achieving accurate colors in digital pictures with point and shoot and dslr’s. Keep reading to learn what my favorite white balance tools are and how and where I use them. Continue ReadingWhite Balance Tools
Manfrotto Befree 2N1 is a lightweight aluminum travel tripod that easily converts to a monopod by removing a particular leg and attaching the included Manfrotto 494 ball head. Continue ReadingMANFROTTO BEFREE 2N1 COMBINATION TRIPOD AND MONOPOD
This is my typical non-technical approach to subjects. No math, no graphs just the bottom line on my take on what memory cards work best with the Nikon D810. Keep reading. I always try to buy the best memory cards I can afford for my Nikon D810. I have been a fan of Lexar memory cards in particular. This goes all the way back to my Nikon D800 when I had a run of bad luck with data corruption on Sandisk cards. I have never had a single issue with Lexar. Of course I understand that there are folks with the exact opposite experience. That’s just how this stuff works sometimes. Unfortunately in 2017 Lexar announced that it’s exiting the Continue ReadingNIKON D810 BEST MEMORY CARDS
Several years ago I noticed that a lot of the professional photographs I really like were edited in one way or with plugins plugins from a company called “Nik Software”. These plugins were as follows: Dfine 2.0 – Best-in-class noise reduction to improve the quality of virtually every photo. Viveza 2 – Powered by U Point® technology, Viveza 2 is the most powerful and precise tool available to globally or selectively control light and color in photographs without the need to create complicated selections or layer masks. HDR Efex Pro – The new professional standard for powerful realistic and artistic HDR imaging. Color Efex Pro 4 Complete Edition – The photographer’s choice for photographic filters. Silver Efex Pro 2 – Continue ReadingGOOGLE NIK COLLECTION FREE DOWNLOAD