Christmas Was Swell!

Christmas Was Swell!

What does Santa bring someone who is addicted to Photoshop CS5? A one year membership to NAPP! Duh! I am pretty stoked to start using all of the features NAPP has to offer.  While I was reluctant to sign up, Santa knew how bad I wanted the Photoshop User magazine....
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!  May your day be filled with love, entertainment, and pleasantly plump bellies!  Whether it is in your belief or not, please keep in mind the true spirit of Christmas and don’t get too overwhelmed by our societies spoils of such a joyous day!...
To Gamma Or Not To Gamma?

To Gamma Or Not To Gamma?

Long Exposure images and HDR processing, not a fun combo, but there is hope!  One of the most powerful slider bars in Photomatix Pro is the Luminosity slider.  It plays a powerful role in the effects of HDR tonemapping during post processing, but how does it effect a...
2010 Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse

2010 Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse

I jumped on the band wagon of photographers all over the world last night and shot for the moon.  The last Lunar Eclipse to occur on Winter Solstice was 1634 and the next one won’t be until 2094, I had to take advantage of the once in a life time experience.  It...
Niagara At Night

Niagara At Night

Before you pack your tripod for a vacation or business trip, make damn sure you remember your you put your ball head!  I had to hand shoot these images braced on a freezing cold metal hand rail in 13 degree weather with dinky fleece gloves on.  I reiterate, make damn...