Category Archives: Photography

MCP Actions a great Photoshop and Photoshop Elements Resource

Ok, so here’s the skinny on how I can quickly get pictures turned around for web and initial customer review. Actions. Actions are automatic functions in Photoshop that perform editing steps all by themselves. It’s Magic! No, it’s MCP Actions. … Continue reading

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Olympia Toy Run, 2010

Since 2006 I’ve participated in the Olympia Toy Run. It’s a great event bringing together 12,000 plus motorcyclists to donate toys and cash to the Salvation Army for distribution to kids as Christmas Presents in the region. Last year my … Continue reading

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Fast Glass

Zoom lenses have become increasingly popular over the years for a number of reasons, including convenience (less lost time swapping lenses and in turn less chance of getting dust on the camera sensor and/or missing the shot altogether), weight (one slightlier heavier zoom can replace two or three slightly lighter but collectively heavier lenses) and slimmer camera bags (have you flown with carry-on baggage lately?). Continue reading

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Abandoned Six Flags Video

This is crazy cool. Wish I could go and shoot stills. With the world’s largest inventory of rental equipment, visual impact screens in Miami provide the latest services online. Visit their website at www.leddisplayrentals.net for more details.

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Amazing Snowflake Photos

I find these photos astounding. First, the intricate designs created to reveal the Glory of God. Simply incredible. Second, the scientific techniques used to photograph them after painstaking collection and preservation is off the hook! Yup, I said it.. off … Continue reading

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Soft Light/Picture Control | Pioneer Woman Photography | Ree Drummond

A few months ago a friend put me onto The Pioneer Woman Photography website. It’s good down home photography advice for the average person. Lots of helpful tips, tricks, and ideas. Today she’s posted an article on Soft Light/Picture control … Continue reading

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9/11 Never Forgotten

I remember being awakened the morning of 9/11 by a relative. When I got the TV turned on the first tower was ablaze and the second hadn’t been damaged yet. That moment was the start of a day I’ll never, … Continue reading

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How to Build a Cheap and Simple Variable Neutral Density Filter

PetaPixel is a great blog for photographers and photography enthusiasts. This post especially caught my attention as I’ve wanted a Variable ND filter for some time but just haven’t been able to pull the trigger on a $400 or higher … Continue reading

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LeggNet’s Digital Capture | Behind the Scenes Video: Theater Photo Shoot

This is a great behind the scenes look at what it takes to pull off large Stock Photo Shoots. Very creative. Enjoy the short video. LeggNet’s Digital Capture | Behind the Scenes Video: Theater Photo Shoot.

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A Place Of Rest – Finding beauty at a Rest Stop

Along Interstate 5 from the border of Canada in the North to the border of Mexico in the South there 39 Rest Stops where both man and pet exit their vehicles for a quick stretch and to donate the left … Continue reading

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