I often see people taking pictures at sunset. After all, Im often right there with them, doing the same thing. As the evening progresses though, most everyone else leaves by the time the sun goes down. But with plenty of great images to be made as the light continues to fade, theyre missing out on perhaps the best part. Welcome to the "twilight zone."....
I wrote an article some while back on some of my favorite keyboard shortcuts in Adobe Photoshop. Ever since, Ive gotten requests to do a similar article on keyboard shortcuts in Lightroom....
This past Friday the 19th, Adobe Photoshop turned twenty years old. In the world of computer software, thats a long time, but Photoshop is still going strong, with the release of the upcoming Photoshop CS5 due out in the second quarter this year....
As we move from winter towards spring, the weather can change rapidly. Interesting weather can make for interesting photos, but in order to be prepared for what might be coming, it helps to be armed with as much data as you can. Kestrel handheld weather meters make this a breeze, if youll pardon the pun....
If youre anything like me, youre probably accumulating more and more image files. Thankfully, Adobe keeps adding features to their software to make our lives easier. One such feature that both Bridge and Lightroom share is the ability to collect similar images into stacks based on when they were taken, what camera settings were in effect, and even how similar their content is....
There once was a time when all adjustments made during raw image conversion were global, affecting the entire image equally. Nikons Capture NX was one of the first raw converters to introduce localized adjustments back in 2006. Since then, Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw (ACR), DxO Optic Pro and others have followed suit in varying degrees. But if Photoshop can do all this too, why should you care?....
From the moment it was first released as an add-on to Photoshop 7 back in 2003, Adobe Camera Raw has been a popular choice for converting raw images. With each new version since, Adobe has expanded the list of supported cameras added new features. Lately, Ive noticed that all these features mean that some get missed. As such, here is a selection of tips and tricks for ACR. Hopefully youll be able to pick up something new to you....
There are a number of hardware/software monitor profiling packages on the market from vendors such as X-Rite and DataColor. Most users are amazed at the improvement the first time they use one. But occasionally I hear from someone for whom things didnt go so well. If youve had problems profiling your monitor, here are some possible fixes....
A friend once told me that one of the best things about digital photography is being able to make your own prints at home, and that one of the worst things about digital photography is trying to get those homemade prints to look the way theyre supposed to. You print, you fiddle with the image, and you print again - over and over. There is a way out though, and its called soft proofing....
If youve owned an inkjet printer any length of time, no doubt youve experienced a clogged print head at least once. Some people seem to have more problems than others, but no one seems to be immune. Sooner or later, its going to happen....
