Archive for the ‘process’ Category
This is a bonus photo for this week, as I won’t be working on a long form blog post.
This is an HDR shot from my backyard. My wife and I had just gone for a canoe ride on the river here and I loved the sunset, so when we were finished I grabbed my camera, tripod, and set out to try an HDR. I took 11 exposures ranging from 1/400 to 1/8000 at f/3.5 and ISO 400.
Shot with Canon 40D with EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 USM set at 28mm. I used the auto-bracketing feature multiple times. HDR put together in Photomatix with some minor editing in Photoshop.
Sunset Over the River
Tags: bracket, Canon, exposure, HDR, landscape, Photomatix, Photoshop, river, sky, sunset, trees, water, wide
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Here is this weeks photo for my 52 week project. I think this makes 5 so far. I really went for something quite different this time. I actually took this photo last night (Thursday) while my son and I were playing in the snow. I used the on camera flash (shudder!) to get him sharp and still and then the yard light was behind him. After the flash went off I had a 2 second exposure and moved the camera around, effectively light painting with the yard lamp. I’ve never actually done a light painting photo before, though have known how for a long time.
I don’t entirely know why I like how this photograph turned out, but I do. I think part of it is Tristan’s expression as he looks into the sky along with the totally odd light rings around him. I decided, for no apparent reason besides whim, to make this shot look like an old polaroid, or cross-processed print.
I’d really like to hear what you think about this. Let me know in the comments below.
Lights in the sky
Tags: 52 week project, boy, experiment, kid, light painting, lights
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I recently went to the local county fair where I shot a number of photos of the fireworks display. They had an impressive show and I’d like to share some of it and how to take great fireworks photos yourself. Unfortunately, photos never can really give a real indication of not only the scope, but the feeling of a fireworks display.
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Tags: aperture, bulb function, fair, fireworks, ISO, lens choice, long exposure, Minnesota, shutter, tripod, Warren
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This week I have on display a couple super panoramic photographs that I recently finished. These are both available as fine art prints. (available with the 11% off discount until the end of July 2010)
The Photos:
River Pan
This shot is a combined 10 photos and at full print size is over 5.5 feet wide.
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Cloud Panorama
This shot is a combined 16 photos and at full print size is over 13.5 feet wide.
Click here or the picture to see a larger size.
The Method
The way I take these is through multiple exposures as I swing my camera (on a tripod) to the side. I don’t just sweep Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: camera, free transform, Move tool, panorama, Photoshop, stitching tool, tripod
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Not long ago I completed a logo and identity system for a local Thief River Falls, MN business called techWALK. techWALK is run by Paul Mooney, who contacted me for the design work. Click here if you would like to hire me for graphic design work. I quickly sent him my logo design questionnaire so that I could get a better idea of what he required and what his business entails. techWALK is a computer repair and consultancy with no previous branding. His request was that the logo show traits of Patience, intelligence, friendly, understanding, and loyal.
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Tags: business card, computer, consultancy, identity system, letterhead, logo, repair, technology
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