Using the Black Rose Filter in Topaz Adjust to Give your Photos a Dark, Gloomy Effect
When I’m trying to give a gloomy or dreary appearance to a photo, I like to use the Black Rose filter in Topaz Adjust 5. The Black Rose Filter is located in the Toned Collection category in Topaz Adjust. Topaz…
Testing the Canon 300mm f/4 lens with a 2X Teleconverter
Sometimes I just don’t want to carry around my Canon 500mm f/4 lens with a big, sturdy tripod, but I still want to be able to photograph wildlife and birds. The Canon 500mm f/4 is a terrific lens but it…
6 Artistic Views of El Capitan, Yosemite National Park
Photoshop filters and photo painting plugins can provide a lot of creativity to apply artistic effects to your photographs. Many customers of photography prints prefer an artistic or painted look to the art they hang on their walls. The problem is…
Nature & Travel Photo of the Day, Sunset Over Seal Cove, Maine – 6/10/13
Sunset Over Seal Cove, Maine Visit my Photo Destinations Page for more great photography locations. Focal Length: 46 mmAperture: f/8.0ISO: 2003 Sequence HDR Seal Cove is a small, quiet cove on the western side of Mount Desert Island, Maine. It is away from…
How I Store my Photo Memory Cards while on a Photo Shoot
There is nothing worse than damaging your CF cards or SD cards during a photography trip or a once in a lifetime vacation. A good photo memory card wallet can help to keep your photos safe on the memory card.…
Nature & Travel Photo of the Day, Crying Angel, Lakeview Cemetery – 6/2/13
Crying Angel, Lakeview Cemetery Visit my Photo Destinations Page for more great photography locations. Focal Length: 65 mmAperture: f/8.0ISO: 200Shutter Speed 1/200 of a second This crying angel monument is located in Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio. Years of exposure to the weather have left…
Indoor Flower Photography Setup – Dogwood Blooms
Instead of photographing the flowers outside in your yard, try bringing the flowers indoors to better control the lighting, composition, and background. This can help to create better flower photos right in your own home. In this blog post, I’ll…
Should You Print Your Photos on Canvas at CanvasLifestyles.com?
Flower Canvas Print from CanvasLifestyles.com (Above Photo) Printing your photos and displaying them around your house or office can be quite satisfying. But printing your photos can be expensive by the time you add in the framing and matting. Printing your…
Your Best Photos Might Be Right Outside Your Hotel Room Window
Boston Sunrise Taken from the Westin Copley Place, Boston (Above Photo) When I travel for business, I always bring along a camera. It might only be a point and shoot, but I always bring a camera. I always make a…
More Examples of Indian Street Photography
The streets of India are full of activity for street photographers. In fact, India is one of my favorite destinations for street photography. The streets are full of people, women in vibrant colored clothing, markets, and a lot of traffic. …
