Monthly Archives: September 2009

Working with Lightroom 2

Posted on September 29, 2009 by robert

I’ve been spending some time learning Adobe Lightroom 2 when I realized Capture NX2 leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to cataloging images.  I have a fairly adequate folder structure, but if I have similar folders, it’s … Continue reading →

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Motivation

Posted on September 24, 2009 by robert

One of the problems with being an internet junkie is you spend a lot of time reading.  Mix that with a bit of obsessive-compulsive and you read even more.  I treat the internet like a college course sometimes, reading and … Continue reading →

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Another Self Portrait | Prince William County Photographer

Posted on September 19, 2009 by robert

Finally got my lightstands from B&H, complete with 45″ white reflective (and convertible to shoot-through) umbrellas, so tested them out in the basement with a black backdrop.  Since nobody was around, I did some self-portraits.  Using only a single flash … Continue reading →

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Meadowlark Gardens Trip

Posted on September 7, 2009 by robert

On Friday, my friend Geff and I headed over to Meadowlark Gardens after work to do some macro.  Got a few nice macro shots, but my Sigma 150 also became a portrait/wildlife lens, as I stalked a great blue heron … Continue reading →

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