In response to reader requests, I’ve been pondering how to best address the subject of post processing bird images. After giving it some thought I’ve decided that doing one article based on a sample image (as I did for landscape photography) isn’t the best solution. So, I’ll be discussing post processing in a small selection of articles instead. This first article deals with the importance of pixels on subject. Continue reading The Importance of Pixels on Subject
Category Archives: Post Processing
Working with a Sample Landscape Image in Post
Over the past while a number of readers have expressed an interest in seeing more information that deals with post processing. Many readers were looking for some details on how I combine the use of DxO PhotoLab, CS6 and the Nik Collection. While there was insufficient interest to create a dedicated eBook on the subject, we will be producing a few articles to outline the basic post processing approaches we take with various subject matter. This article discusses the various steps I took working with a sample landscape image. Continue reading Working with a Sample Landscape Image in Post
DxO Labs Filed for Bankruptcy in France
Many folks have no doubt read industry reports that DxO Labs filed for bankruptcy in France. The question on many photographers’ minds who use OpticsPro, PhotoLab or some of the company’s other software, is what this filing means and what they should do next. Continue reading DxO Labs Filed for Bankruptcy in France
Reader Input on a Potential eBook on Post Processing Requested
Let me begin this article by thanking each and every reader for the comments that you have posted over the past number of years on this photography blog – your input and comments are always appreciated! If it’s not too much trouble I would really appreciate feedback from as many of you as possible on the potential of me creating an eBook on post processing. Continue reading Reader Input on a Potential eBook on Post Processing Requested
Creating a Preset in DxO PhotoLab
Many photographers look for ways to save time in post, while also creating images with a consistent ‘look’ that they prefer. This short article provides simple instructions on how to create a preset in DxO PhotoLab or OpticsPro. Continue reading Creating a Preset in DxO PhotoLab
Working With Dull Winter Scenes in Post
A number of days ago I decided to take a break from some client video work and a couple of eBook projects on which I’ve been working. I ended up on the shores of Lake Ontario on a cold morning, composing some photographs. After spending a bit of time processing a few of those images I thought I’d share some quick thoughts about working with dull winter scenes in post. Continue reading Working With Dull Winter Scenes in Post
The Little Camera That Could: Photo Art
One of the content areas in our Nikon 1 eBook, The Little Camera That Could, is photo art. This short article features that section of the eBook. Continue reading The Little Camera That Could: Photo Art
Finding Treasures in the Sand with Post Processing
It has been over a year since my wife and I did our photography tour to some western states in the USA. I recently had a chance to revisit some of the photographs that we captured during that trip. I decided to play around in post a little bit, finding treasures in the sand. Continue reading Finding Treasures in the Sand with Post Processing
Abstract Flower Images in Bas Relief
From time to time I quite enjoy pushing some of my images into the realm of photo art. I appreciate that not all photographers like this kind of creative treatment. This article shares a selection of abstract flower images in bas relief. Continue reading Abstract Flower Images in Bas Relief
Working with fog images in post
This short article discusses some potential approaches that can be considered when working with fog images in post. Obviously each photographer has their own, unique creative vision that they bring to their work. How a photographer chooses to process their images in post is one of the ways that each of us brings our creative vision to life. Continue reading Working with fog images in post