Craft and Vision YouTube channel

One of my favourite photographer/writers is Canadian David DuChemin and his company Craft and Vision. He has started a YouTube channel showing a “mostly weekly show about the craft and art of photography” called 'Vision is Better'. In this he discusses some of his techniques and thoughts about all aspects of photography. He really is … Continue reading Craft and Vision YouTube channel →

Faux Infra-red trial – 5

I think I'm there now. >>©<<

My father’s day card

My daughter Emz has bought the best Father's Day card she has ever bought me. I admire the sentiment, and I'm just glad she didn't cross-off the word 'not'. In our house now we actually use the name 'Dave' instead of the descriptive term 'knobhead'. It is very often used in ways such as, "Dad, … Continue reading My father’s day card →

Faux infra-red trial – 4

I think I might be there. Here is the latest attempt.

Faux infra-red trial – 3

This attempt was done with NIK Color Efex Pro 4 and this seems to be getting nearer to what I am looking for.The filters I used in CEP4 were: Infra-red Glamour Glow Film Grain The final step was to sharpen it in Nik Sharpener 3.

Faux infra-red trials – 2

Here’s the second infra-red test, this time on a building, a temple at Stowe. Perhaps not such a pronounced effect as the statue picture, but then again real IR photographs don’t always work, it depends on the light and subject. >>©<<

Faux infra-red trials

S13’s new yearly book project has been announced, and I fancy approaching it from an infra-red point of view. Now, not having a spare camera to convert or wanting to go down the road of filters, I thought I would see if I can come up with some settings via Photoshop and NIK that could … Continue reading Faux infra-red trials →

Busy day

It has been a busy day today. I had a meeting in Long Compton at 10.00 for a newly-formed Visual Art group for the Royal Photographic Society. It was a very interesting and productive day. There were new as well as old faces there all eager to get the group up and going. We had … Continue reading Busy day →

I know I should but…

My Nikon D7100 has some spots on the sensor. I've tried the rocket blower, but they just don't want to move. It's time for a proper sensor clean. I know I should do it myself - and I have in the past - but I hate doing it. The last time I tried cleaning my … Continue reading I know I should but… →

Latest Commission

I have just finished my latest commission. I used Peak Imaging to print the image and the frame came from EZE-Frame. The picture is being purchased as a retirement presentation. >>©<<