You may remember Dave Gillespie from our last What’s In The Bag segment. Dave shared with us a brief history of his trusted assortment of cameras, dating back a few decades including pre-digital revolution. In his unique, affable and wild fashion, Dave now introduces us to the fringes of resurgent commercial film processing and printing, DIY style. In a l … [Read more...]
Josh Reichmann
Photography has been a primary medium for my creative expression since early childhood. The Luminous Landscape is a family business, passion, and community which I am thrilled to carry forward and build upon.
(Rediscover) Astrophotography – Next Steps
By Michael Reichmann "Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another." Plato "If this was easy anyone could do it." M. Reichmann NGC 7000 / The North American Nebula Pentax 645z with 300mm f/5.6 lens @ f/8 Vixen SXD2 mount with Starbook 10. Post processing with Nebulosity3 and Lightroom. 40 Light frames at 30 … [Read more...]
Above and Beyond: The Adventure Photography Of Paul Zizka
The Luminous Landscape prides itself on showcasing emerging talent and unique voices as well as recognizing established photographers making their mark in highly celebrated ways and continuing to share their vision. It is in the spirit of the later that we profile Paul Zizka. I was recently drawn closer to Paul’s work while viewing some of his astrophotography. This was a j … [Read more...]
Understanding Lens Diffraction (Rediscover)
This article was written by Michael Reichmann and originally published Jan 13 2009 This is not a comprehensive treatise on the subject of lens diffraction effects. Rather, it's purpose is to bring to the attention of photographers who may not be aware of the issue that there is no free lunch when it comes to achieving greater depth of field though stopping down. Every … [Read more...]
I Dreamt I was a Butterfly By Chuck East
Very rarely do I stumble upon a photographic project that I feel compelled to support because of its sheer beauty and inspiring story. Chuck East is a special photographer who has captured my attention in this way. Here is the description he offered me of his labor of love and dedication in the making, and a digital preview of his compelling photographs rendered as fine art … [Read more...]
