Have you ever created a photograph when you knew in advance it was highly likely it would end in a failure.  Such was the case yesterday when we were at the Dee Wright Observatory located just west of Sisters, Oregon.  Not only was I faced with a dark foreground, the background was blown out even […]

The following image come out of my Zion National Park collection.  Zion has two major sections and the photo below was made in the western section of the park.  The top photo is an original jpg image so adjustments are restricted or limited.  In the following example I want to show how powerful Luminar AI […]

Here are two images from Yosemite National Park that remind me of Ansel Adams, one of the masters of black and white photograph. Camera settings were:  ISO 200, 18mm focal length, 1/200s, and f/5.0. The same falls from a different angle.

Many of us began our photography experience in the darkroom developing black and white images.  BnW still holds an attraction for me as one can ramp up the contract.  There is also the challenge of trying to match master photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Ansel Adams.  While the photo below is not even close […]

Since there are a few readers of this investment blog also interested in photography, this post illustrates how one can improve an image with a few minor tweaks using Luminar AI.  Here are some specs for this image.  I used a full-frame Canon 5D Mark II with a jpg setting.  I now make all images […]

Here is another example of working with an image using Luminar AI.  If you are seeking help with Luminar AI, just Google “Luminar AI YouTube” without the quotes.  Jim Nix has many excellent tutorials. Statue of Fisherman – Original The following image was made in the evening (illuminating lamps are on) on a foggy day.  […]

Below are two photographs of the Carson House located in Eureka, California.  The house is now the Ingomar Club, but I still think of it as the Carson House.  The house was built in 1885 and was the home of pioneer lumberman, William Carson.  It is one of the most photographed structures in the United […]

While ITA Wealth Management is an investment site, I take liberties at times to add music recommendations and this morning I set up a new category for photographs.  There may be a few photographers in the group that would enjoying sharing ideas and tips. The image below was made a number of years ago when […]