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Black and White Photography by Arian Shkaki
Someone once said that if you want to hide the flaws of a photo image, change it into black and white. Well, that very often could be true, but is it so in reality? And why you need to change into BW when the world is so colourful?
Colorful Glass by Richard Isenhart
This is just a colorful picture that catches and holds the eye. There is so much to look at that the eye has no place to rest. The stained glass border at first attracts, and then pushes the eye back into the center. After a little detective work you can read “Welcome Friends” in the window. To me, that cements a peaceful feeling into the photo. Canon 50D, Tamron 90mm Macro lens, 1/25 sec, f/9.0, ISO 500, Tripod used, 9/24/2013. In post processing I had to clone out several price tags....
Back in 2013 I was using Photoshop Elements software and they didn’t have content aware fill back then. Matching the translucent glass color was a pain. But the results were worth it.This was taken at Hot Sam's Antiques and Big Weird Junk in Lakeview, Minnesota. Hot Sam’s is worth a short detour off of I35. (They do charge a Photo Fee.) I have several good shots from there. This one shot has a funny story with it. I was with a professional photographer that day and when I showed him this picture he ran back and shot it himself. About a week later I saw it on his web site for sale. (Mine is better. No distracting price tags.) I think that is a good affirmation. I wonder if he sold any?
Savanna Portage State Park MN by Richard Isenhart
Sue and I were staying in the camper cabin at Savanna Portage MN State Park. One frosty morning we had to get up to use the "facilities". The sun was just coming up and the lake was covered with a soft fog. Great photo op... forgetting about the facilities I ran back and got my camera, tri-pod, and graduated filters. In my pajamas and slippers for the next 30 minutes I sat on a bench facing across the lake composing all sorts of images into the rising sun . All of them looking wonderful...
in my brain. (Some did turn out kind of "nice" but not worth printing.) Eventually Sue got dressed and came back to see how I was doing. She walked out onto the fishing dock and faced away from the sun and called me down to see this beautiful scene. I snapped two pictures and this is one of them. I absolutely love it! It's good to have an extra set of eyes. Thank you Sue.
Bratanov Winery - Syrah Sans Barrique Wild Fermented 2015 by Arian Shkaki
Сира (Syrah) - един от най-обичаните винени сортове за винолюбителите от Стария и Новия свят. Липсват категорични данни за произхода на името на сорта, но той е познат още като Шираз (Shiraz) - основно в Австралия и винените региони от Новия Свят. Вината от сорта Сира обикновено са...
с плътно и мощно тяло, характеризират се с плътен рубинен цвят, аромати на боровинка, касис, шоколад, носят със себе си една приятна пикантност и имат отличен потенциал за отлежаване.
Fly Agaric mushroom by Richard Isenhart
Fly Agaric mushroomI take a lot of mushroom pictures. This is the most pleasing. The poisonous Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom has such a lovely yellow orange glow. The bumps on the cap give it character. I like the way the mushroom is slightly off center. The green moss is a complementary color that makes both colors pop off the page. I like the smooth spot on the cap, it draws me to it every time. I like the way the focus grows softer as you move deeper into the...
background. This mushroom popped up right next to our camper. I took my time with this set up. I had to drop my tripod down to the ground level. The camera was hanging upside-down. I was laying down with twigs and brush poking me. I composed and recomposed (and maybe decomposed). I carefully focused (I nailed it, the image is tack sharp!). I set up a 30" diffuser to soften the light. I tripped the cable release (several times with minute changes). I got up and opened a beer. Aug 2014, Fundy National Park located on the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick.
St Louis River by Richard Isenhart
St. Louis River rapids from the swayback bridge in Jay Cooke State Park MN This is my second choice for ‘best of class’ in the landscape category. I love how the water flows. The rocks are tack sharp and their crisp texture complements the bleakness of the sky. The warmth of the forest promises some shelter from the raging river and the storm. It is the post processing and presentation that make this picture so striking. In Lightroom I created the HDR and then played all my games in...
image enhancement: crop; sky enhancements; trees/center brightness, clarity, some contrast; sharpen the rocks and this time the trees too; soften the water and clouds; and clone out imperfections. I printed this on 16” x 24” polished aluminum. On metal there is less ink in the lighter areas. More light is reflected off these areas making the image “shine”. As you move around and the light source moves the water dances and flows. You can’t see this on a computer display but you should see it in person. I get tingles when I look at it. (Okay, I hear you, get a life Dick.)
Christina Falls Mt Rainer by Richard Isenhart
When I look this photo of Christine Falls in Mt Rainer National Park, I see the technical details that went into it and I am pleased with the results. I like the way my eye is drawn into the scene, how the vibrance makes the image jump off the screen; but then I feel a peacefulness, I want to walk into the Falls and feel the spray (I didn’t risk the climbing down, some people did), I feel a love for the beauty of nature, an appreciation of the beauty of our world, I am at peace.
Kruger National Park, South Africa by GarthFuchs
General information centred around gear, camera setup and advise for wildlife photography in the Kruger National Park, South Africa.
La Campana/ N ridge/ short-cut to Dromedaries/ Colorado Pk 9,050' Jan12/20 by PierreNel
Credit: Nearly all these pictures were taken by fellow-hiker Janosh, who has recently joined our group, bringing with him not only fleet feet, but an enthusiasm for recording our exploits.