Monthly Archives: February 2013

Macro Fun with Water

Just some fun shots of bubbles, straws and a cherry tomato.  I used my Nikon d700 on a tripod, with the R1 flash system and a Tamron 90mm 2.8 Macro lens.  The flash was used both off camera, one for the background and the other to illuminate the “subject”.  Gels were used to provide the […]

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Snowflakes

I have always wanted to try my hand at photographing snowflakes.   I was using d700, Tamron 90mm 2.8 macro lens, tripod and remote controling using CamRanger and my iPad.   Playing remotely let me fully control my camera covered in a towel, while I sat inside nice and warm sipping coffee. My original plan […]

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Stockholm.. Pie and New Macro lens tests

Tracy determined she needed Pie.  We took a trip along the river to Stockholm Pie Shop, and I must admit it was strange not being on the motorcycles.  I just got a macro lens (Tamron 90mm 2.8 macro) and of course had to try it out.  In typical winter situations, things were a bit “blah” […]

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The Power of Retouching

We all want to be better looking.. ok, well maybe it’s just me, but for now just agree with me!  I’ve had a number of people asking me about the “extent” a photo can be Retouched with software.  Software these days makes it relatively easy to do most anything, from small facial blemishes, smoothing skin […]

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Inside an old fort in San Juan

I had the pleasure of  going on a cruise last February, and simply didn’t do much at all with my pictures.  I found this shot and loved the simplicity and lines.  Of course as always someone is in the way!! I liked the puffy little clouds and managed to keep decent detail in the shadows […]

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