Abstract This is the second part of a two-part article on bulk scanning slides and negatives using a Nikon Coolscan and VueScan software. The first part described the problems associated with scanning large numbers of analog images, and how these tools, along with the lowered cost of disk space make it possible to digitally archive large numbers of images. In Part 2 I look … [Read more...]
Observations on Chroma Optimizer (“CO”) Usage Canon Pro-1000 Printer
Users of this new line of printers have been raising questions about the role and volume of CO (Chroma Optimizer) consumption, having observed that CO cartridges need more frequent replacement than other inks used in this printer, relatively more CO seems to be used for smaller sheets than larger ones and CO is also being used for matte paper, contrary to other information that … [Read more...]
Creating Beautiful Portraits With The iPhone 7 Plus In Portrait Mode with Depth Effect
Some of my favorite portraits over the years are those that I’ve taken with a narrow depth of field so that the subject is sharp and figural, while the area around the subject is a soft blur. That soft blur, or bokeh, tends to accentuate the subject’s face in a positive way and blurs elements that otherwise might distract the viewer. When the iPhone 7 Plus came out last year, … [Read more...]
Capture One 10 Update Tutorial
Advanced Guide To Capture One 10 One thing you have to admit these days the photography industry is dynamic and fast moving. Phase One has been one of the companies setting benchmarks for a lot of things. Their 100MP XF camera system is one of those. Capture One is another. Capture One is a RAW processor that has been around longer than most others. In the recent years, … [Read more...]
Creation Of Ice Hole
Icehole Icehole won a gold award at the Australian Professional Photography Awards this year and it is a composite image. This means that it is not real. A composite Image is a picture that is made from the combination of multiple images merged into one. It is a constructed creation. The two images that were used to create Icehole were taken in Iceland whilst running a tour … [Read more...]
