Tag Archives: Photoshop

A Day with Super Heroes – All-Con 2013

What sounds more fun than spending a day with cosplayers?  Exactly, not much.  And with a Con like All-Con there was no shortage in variety.  From the moment we arrived we were surrounded by Dr. Who, Storm Troopers, Derby Girls, … Continue reading

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Belay On

While camping with the kids this last weekend I took advantage of being at one of the closest rock climbing areas to the Dallas / Fort Worth area and made sure to bring my camera.  Being a rather mild winter … Continue reading

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The Stars at Night – Are Big and Bright

For weeks now my oldest daughter has been bugging me to go camping.  And every morning on our way to school I would say to her, “Don’t you think it’s a bit cold to sleep in this weather?”.  She claimed … Continue reading

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Nik Software + OneOne Software = One Suite Life

If you haven’t heard the news yet, OnOne Software has an absolutely fantastic deal going on right now.  If you own one of Nik’s powerful Plug-in applications, you can pick up a copy of Perfect Photo Suite 7 for 50% … Continue reading

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Finding Photographic Inspiration

The continual search for inspiration.  It occurs in each of us constantly.  Sometimes we are aware that we are in need of it, but most the time we are just absorbing it without any conscience decision of doing so.  And … Continue reading

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Christmas Carnage

It’s a few days after New Years and the holiday season is winding down. Lights and lawn decorations are slowly disappearing from the neighborhood, while totes and storage containers are getting filled with seasonal dishes, towels, garland, and lights. Everything … Continue reading

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Photo Editing with Nik HDR Efex Pro 2.0

Most people don’t usually think about using an HDR program to edit their photos.  But sometimes they produce just the look you had in your minds eye with the least amount of work.  The photo below is a great portrait, … Continue reading

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The Nightmare until Christmas

The Halloween season can easily provide me with more than enough images to edit and post for an entire year.  I love that there are just so many opportunities to shoot during this season.  And the fact that it happens … Continue reading

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Little Blessings

Our newest blessing to the family has been such a joy.  And her birth has given me many opportunities to throw my hat into baby photography arena.  I must say, hats off to each and everyone of you who do … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween

Oh what a month this has been.  The days have flown by leaving me here, the last day of October, with not nearly as many photos edited as I had planned and not nearly as many projects completed as I … Continue reading

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