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Aperture / Boosting Sunlight
It is easy to boost orange tones to enhance the later afternoon sunlight using Aperture's Color Adjustment.
Two Views Of Lake Zurich
My first visit to Zurich was in 1999 in the middle of November. Cold. Bitter cold to a guy from San Diego. I returned a few years later in early April. A much nicer experience for me.
The Stagecoach At Sutter's Fort
I'm traveling right now ... thankfully not by stagecoach. These things look darn uncomfortable.
Off The Grid
I will be off the grid traveling for a couple of weeks. Please come back and visit in late April. I'll be coming back with a bunch of new photos.
Statues At The Texas State Capital
On the grounds of the Texas State Capital Building in Austin are statues of children looking up at the building. I joined them on the lawn to see what all the fuss was about.
Two Tips / Perfect Effects' Glow and Lighten Brush
Using the glow and brighten adjustment brush in Perfect Effects helped me breathe new life into an old vacation photo.
Aperture Library Exports And Imports For On-The-Go Workflows
Aperture's library export and import features open up a wealth of on-the-go workflow possibilities.
Humming Along
There's something about my yard that hummingbirds love. Each spring, I'll find a nest in one of my trees. This year, I found it early and the babies haven't hatched yet.
Mossy Rocks
I have a lot of images I've not yet processed. This one "spoke to me" yesterday ... maybe my subconscious telling me I needed a dose of calm last night.
Coronado Bridge Redux
When I'm in the field, I usually bracket my shots. Bracketing doesn't automatically mean HDR. Nowadays, I bracket more to make sure I come away with a properly exposed photo. I wasn't always so wise (insert jokes here).
Jacumba, Interrupted
Jacumba, California was a resort spot in the 1940s. Its hot springs drew in the Hollywood crowd, including the likes of Clark Gable. Alas, times change.
Two Tips | Aperture Workflow
I have a pretty rigid workflow - although each step is more a guideline, not a hard and fast rule. Here's two tips on altering workflow to find those shots you really want to start to work on.