Let me start by saying that I normally dont write reviews. In some ways, I feel one shouldn’t be constrained with the choie of tools, but to rather use all available tools as required to generate your final image.
So, Why did I write this review? Simply because – after using the software on a
few images, I felt the same way when I switched to using Capture One from Lightroom. The software finally does justice to the images that is fed to it.
OK – Lets get started. First a disclaimer: I don’t have a lot of experience with this product. It is still very new in the market and I haven’t run as may images through it as I have with Photomatix, so technically speaking – this is not really a review. A detailed review is available in the references below. This is more of a summary/highlights on how I feel about using this product right now, and handles specific topics that are of interest to me – example: comparison with Photomatix, Its unique features/qualities etc… Read More →
My recent trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art to see the works of Picasso and his contemporaries has been an epiphany in some ways. The exhibit I am of course referring to is the Picasso exhibit. As a photographer – I find these exhibits very enlightening. If you are an aspiring fine-art photographer, I would …
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When you post an image for critique on one of the several photography forums – and ask for critique. Most likely chances are – You will get it. There are at least 50% of the population out there that don’t like you shit. Then there are others that may offer some tips to make it …
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As a photographer – I am often looking at all things or possibly everything subconsciously from the eyes of a photographer…. I recently watched the movie Alice in Wonderland with my kids. As a photographer – this is a wonderful movie – visually and technically compelling – keeping your eyes glued throughout the movie. I …
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Having recently traveled to Santa Fe, NM – Here are a few things on what worked and what could have been done better. I had borrowed a Nikon 25mm PC-E lens for this trip. My intention was to capture those adobe buildings (Architecture) with least distortion. I also wanted to take panoramic shots with the …
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Well, I must first admit that this topic is neither new nor my own finding/tip. I did however find out about it a while ago, and have been using it for a while now. This along with the other tips on HDR and Skin tones will bring out the best from your RAW image…
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This is not an another post about what is Dynamic Range, introduction to HDR and other such things. There are several articles on the Internets for that. This article is about the usability and practicality of Dynamic Range of a DSLR (D700 for example), and some tips on shooting for HDR. The DXO Mark list …
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September 11, 2009 – 8:39 am
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Posted in ACR, Articles, Cameras, D700, Digital, General, Nikon, Notes, Technology, Workflow, philosophy
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