Sep 2009
Morgantown: A Photo Road Trip
09/18/2009 10:37 AM Filed in: Lightbox
Here are some high contrast black and white images from a recent photography road trip taken during the Summer of 2009. These images were captured in Morgantown, West Virginia. They were taken with a Canon 40D DSLR and a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS Lens and processed using Adobe Lightroom. Morgantown is full of photographic opportunities and is a town containing a wonderful mix or old and new. These images were taken at various locations along the Monongahela River. The full photo series can be viewed at http://lightis.smugmug.com. Stop by and take a look. Enjoy!!
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Last Beach Weekend
09/13/2009 12:15 PM Filed in: Lightbox
I grew up spending my summers at the beach in Cape May, New Jersey with my grandmother. I have some fond memories of that time in my life. Endless days on the beach and cool, windy nights on the boardwalk. It is not a surprise then that as an adult, I enjoy spending vacation time every year at the beach with my wife and kids. This year, the beach was Rehoboth, Delaware.
The following images were taken on the last real weekend of summer for my kids. It was the last weekend before school started in late August. I took these with my oldest son in tow as we walked the beach that Saturday morning. All are black and white, digital infrared images captured with a converted Nikon CoolPix 990. I boosted the contrast and cropped them to a 16:9 letterbox format.
The following images were taken on the last real weekend of summer for my kids. It was the last weekend before school started in late August. I took these with my oldest son in tow as we walked the beach that Saturday morning. All are black and white, digital infrared images captured with a converted Nikon CoolPix 990. I boosted the contrast and cropped them to a 16:9 letterbox format.
Variations
09/08/2009 02:57 PM Filed in: Lightbox | Digital Darkroom
I am always amazed how one image can invoke different looks and feelings depending on how it is processed. From the original image straight out of the camera to a worked final image, photographers today have a vast range and palette at their fingertips to be expressive and creative with their work. This is true for both the professional and amateur photographer alike.
The image presented here and its variations are an example of this expression and creativity. The shot is simple… An on location portrait at a poolside birthday party over the summer. The first version is, for the most part, straight out of the camera. The versions that follow are worked and processed, each uniquely different from the other.
The image presented here and its variations are an example of this expression and creativity. The shot is simple… An on location portrait at a poolside birthday party over the summer. The first version is, for the most part, straight out of the camera. The versions that follow are worked and processed, each uniquely different from the other.
Out of Camera
Added Contrast & Rich Black Tones
Reduced Contrast with Enhanced Whites and Light Tones
Desaturated Colors with Red Tones
Aged Tones
Classic Black and White