The Duomo of San Giorgio | Ragusa Ibla
The Duomo of San Giorgio is the pinnacle in Ragusa Ibla. It stands at the…
Noise Reduction Wars | Lightroom vs. Topaz DeNoise AI
There are several tools currently available to reduce image noise. The two that I use the most are Lightroom and Topaz DeNoise AI. Addressing image noise is a delicate balance between removing noise and maintaining sharpness.
Reflection and Abstraction
Last September, whilst wandering around the Santa Barbara waterfront, I made an effort to focus on reflections. I came away with a couple of photographs that were quite mesmerizing.
Exploring the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo
A couple of weeks ago I joined my camera club for a day trip to Campo’s Pacific Southwest Railway Museum. At first glance I wasn’t sure there would be much to explore/photograph, but I was wrong. This place keeps going…and going…and going!
Revisiting the Sutherland Dam
Last week a photography coaching session took me out to Ramona, Ca. Afterward, I decided to take a drive out to the Sutherland Dam, about 20 minutes east of Ramona. The last time I was there was in 2015.
Worldwide Photo Walk 2019
On Saturday I led the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk for the 5th time! I…
AI Sky Replacement in Luminar 4 is AMAZING!
You guys, I’ve been having SO MUCH FUN with the new AI Sky Replacement tool…
See AI Structure from Luminar 4 In Action
One of the new, and very cool new tools coming to Luminar 4 is AI…
Dreaming of Sicily
Last night I dreamed that I was in Sicily. The dream was so vivid – the sights, sounds, smells – that I feel like I was in Sicily a few hours ago…
Another Delightful Day In Balboa Park
Balboa Park is one of my favorite places in San Diego. I’ve been there more times that I can count and because it is so familiar it take specific intention to slow down and absorb the details. It is worth the effort though, because no matter how many times I visit, I always see something new, or at the very least see something familiar from a new perspective.
Luminar 4 Announced – Here is What I Know
Recently Skylum Software announced Luminar 4 – the next major upgrade to its flagship photo…
Getting to Know Topaz Studio 2
Topaz Studio 2 is specifically designed for creative photo editing and comes with an amazing range of innovative filters that can be combined and layered for endless possibilities.
San Diego Comic-Con 2019
One of the biggest events each year in San Diego is Comic-Con! It turns the…
Carnival Kaleidoscope at the Del Mar Fair
Last month I got to go out shooting with one of my favorite photo friends in Southern California. We decided to get some evening shots of the San Diego County Fair carnival lights in Del Mar. I had seen work from other photogs from a certain vantage point and had been wanting to check it out for years.
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