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Editor’s Choice

Posted by Peter in Awards, NAPP on September 7th, 2009

Those following this blog know that I’m a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals – NAPP

This week I had the privilege of having one of my images selected as Editor’s Choice.

Essex Massachusetts

This image is a composite of two HDR images to create a panoramic image.

The original images were captured in exposures of 0 ev, 2 ev, -2 ev, 1 ev and -1 ev. The individual exposures for each image were then combined using Photmatix Pro. The resultant images were then further refined in Lightroom before being merged into a panoramic image with Photoshop.

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Blue on Blue

Posted by Peter in HDRI, Light Houses, NAPP, Oregon, Photomatix on July 10th, 2008

The color of water in Crater lake ( Crater Lake NP ) is hard to describe in words and taking a picture at high noon doesn’t make it any easier to capture the way it really felt in person.

I have been following various blog writings about the advantages of HDR Imaging. One of the possible advantages mentioned was the ability to allow a greater range in the time of day for shooting.

Based on the comments made on various blogs, recommendations from NAPP members and after using a trial version, I purchased a copy of Photomatix Pro 3.0.

This image was bracketed as 0, 1, -1. I did not have a tripod so there was some misalignment.

(click on image for larger view)

I processed the image using the tone mapping option and as suggested in several readings on the subject of HDR Imaging, I did some further refinements in Photoshop.

Those who have been to Crater Lake will realize that the lake color is a very deep blue, much as in image.

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Need a last minute Holiday Gift idea..

Posted by Peter in NAPP, Scott Kelby, Tutorials on December 20th, 2007

Just when I thought Online training for photoshop, Lightroom and photography in general couldn’t get much better, it has.

Kelby Training has introduced a new subscription based training courses from the best instructors available, all in one spot.

If you are a member of National Association of Photoshop Professionals, as I am, you obtain an added benefit for NAPP members, a discount to make the deal even sweeter.

Check out Scott Kelby’s introduction at this link – Photoshop Insider.

So for those looking for a last minute Holiday gift for the photographer in the family, consider a annual subscription for only $199 ($179 for NAPP members).

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Portland Head Lighthouse – Portland Maine

Posted by Peter in Google Earth Locator Link, Light Houses, Maine, NAPP, Scott Kelby, Seascape, Travel on August 2nd, 2007

Scott Kelby, President of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals – NAPP, is one of my favorite photography and photoshop writers/instructors.
I try to check out his blog and NAPP website almost everyday. (Note: As member of NAPP, I also have a portfolio on the NAPP website – portfolio link.)

Well, a couple of weeks ago, Scott was apparently vacationing in Maine and posted a couple of images of the Portland Head Lighthouse on his blog.

Since, I’m only a little over an hour away from Portland, I decided to drive up and see if I could match Scott’s capture.

Here is my capture, let me know what you think -

About Portland Head Lighthouse -Portland Head Lighthouse is located in Cape Elizabeth Maine and is accessible via Fort Williams Park.

In 1787, the General Court of Massachusetts , (Maine was then part of Massachusetts) approved the construction of a lighthouse.

Portland Head Light came under the jurisdiction of the the United States Government in 1790. The lantern of Portland Head Light was first lit, January 10, 1791.

For more information see – Welcome to Portland Head Lighthouse Website.

Camera Portland Head Light – Google Earth Locator