Recently I had reader and fellow photographer contact me regarding some mentoring (If you are reading this Fred, Happy Thanksgiving!). I try to publish tips on the site, but reading information here is no substitute for field work. No better way of sharing tips than taking a photo walk. A quick shooting session in Red Rocks park followed by some processing over a beer seemed to do the trick. Fred sent me his photos, and I think I like his better. He is a great photographer, and I think we can learn a lot from each other. If anyone else is interested in a photo walk on the CO front range don’t hesitate contacting me.
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikkor 35mm 1.8 DX
Fred’s Tip: I tried a technique that Fred uses in his workflow. I will admit I kind of like it. This information if for folks that shoot in Nikon RAW. I’m sure it is applicable to other manufactures, I just don’t know the details.
Fred shoots his images in Neutral, then when he does his RAW conversion he will change the picture control in NX2 to either standard or landscape while converting to .tiff. He does this to boost saturation and contrast so he doesn’t introduce any artifact while making the composite image in Photomaitx. Thanks Fred. I enjoyed the walk and the tip!
Nice photo!
After 40 years of lugging around an SLR, I switched to the perfect compromise between portability and optics. See http://my.dietpower.com/features/daily_walk.php. It’s a challenge finding an interesting photo every day on the same walk, and sometimes I wish I had an SLR or a view camera with me, but I’m still amazed at how well I can do with such a humble 7-ounce instrument.
Terry Dunkle
Nice work Terry. I appreciate how you are integrating creativity and health. It makes sense, they go hand it hand. That is a nice camera and a great compromise of portability and functionality. It doesn’t look like it is prohibiting you at all. I will have to check one out. Currently I have a Lumix TZ4, the 5 might be the next step. Keep up the walking! Thanks for the comment.
Take care!