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Keep Your Fingers Crossed

April 20, 2011 by Justin 1 Comment

I hope to be bringing back a few images and a new movie from this remote destination. I apologize for the irregularities in the week, but the preparation for this adventure was more involved than anticipated. You can plug in the coordinates to determine where it is, but it’s a place you don’t want to forget something. Keep your fingers crossed for a dry road.

Because of the lack of imagery today, I thought I could at least share the 2011 Q1 ‘Song For Post Processing’. It’s a bit of a variety show, but there should be something to suit your fancy.

Just click the image to load the playlist into iTunes!

Filed Under: News, Songs for Post Processing

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Islands In The Distance

February 6, 2011 by Justin Leave a Comment

IslandsAndTheSky

Maybe its because I live in a landlocked state, but growing up I loved islands and I still do. There’s something mysterious about them that convey an instant sense of adventure. There are countless numbers of these islands along Alaska’s inside passage. I would love to spend a summer exploring these islands via the Alaska Marine Highway System.

Photographer’s Note: Silver Efex Pro will soon be replaced by Silver Efex Pro 2. Until then you can check out my Silver Efex Pro review here. I don’t know of a more complete and intuitive black & white conversion tool on the market. In this image, I used a off-center vignette, followed by a slight bottom edge burn to create the shadow shapes in the foreground.

Song for Post-Processing

It’s here, the complete LightAsMagic.com 2010 ‘Songs For Post Processing’! As usual, just click the image below to load them into your iTunes store a listen. Check them out and see what you think! I will be starting up the 2011 lists in a couple weeks.

The Complete LightAsMagic.com 2010 Recommended Songs For Post-Processing

Continue for Capture/Processing Notes…

Filed Under: Alaska, Nik Software, Nikon 70-300 VR, Nikon D700, Processing Notes, Songs for Post Processing, Travel

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iPhone Friday

July 30, 2010 by Justin 2 Comments

I wasn’t sure if I should break up my iPhone images from France into two Friday editions. Originally, I felt that 17 photos might be a bit much, however, I decided I didn’t want to break my self imposed rule of allowing only photos from the previous week. I hope you don’t mind a slight download delay, France had a lot to offer me.

You can find a listing of iPhone Resources, including some apps I recommend, over here:

http://www.hossedia.com/myphone/

Songs For Post Processing: Shoot, it is almost August and I realized I hadn’t posted my July playlist. I had it ready a couple of weeks back, however the stress of preparing for France got the best of me. It is a bit delayed, but it is a good one. I hope you enjoy it!

















Filed Under: France, iPhone Friday, Songs for Post Processing, Travel
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The Hatchet Lady

June 1, 2010 by Justin 4 Comments
Next Stop Thunderdome

This image was made between the ghost town of Cisco and Moab, UT along the scenic byway. We have traveled this road many times, and each time it provides us with something unique. My first time near this location I was riding my bike and stopped to take a break when a woman, who came out of no where, began to tell us a story of how years ago she was attacked by a man wielding a hatchet. After telling us the story, she showed us the scar and wondered off into the desert. Sure, I was tired after a long bike ride, but the experience was so bizarre that I often wonder if I met a ghost? This year, while driving past here, I was on the lookout for the ghost of the ‘Hatchet Lady’. My wife spotted this abandoned gas pump and suggested we pull over to make some images. The coast was clear and I bracketed a few compositions. The image is a bit soft, but I was rushing to get out of there in case ‘my friend’ decided to show up.

Capture Notes:

Nikon D300
Nikkor 17-35 AFS
Nikon CPLII
Gitzo Traveler

Aperture:f/4.0
Focal Length:26 mm
ISO Speed:200

Processing Notes:

Capture (9 images @ 1ev)
NX2 Raw Conversion
Photomatix – HDR/Tonemapping
Noiseware – noise reduction (landscape preset)
Nik Color Efex Pro – ProContrast
Nik Color Efex Pro -Tonal Contrast (selective to pump)
Nik Color Efex Pro – Vignette selective to the bottom and right
Sized for web
Nik Sharpener 2.0 – Display 40% selective to pump
LightAsMagic.com

Songs For Post Processing: Here is June’s recommended songs for post processing. This month I decided to pay tribute to one of Denver CO’s greatest bands, Sixteen Horsepower! Growing up they were more myth than reality. Before I was old enough to see them at a bar, I would sit outside the clubs hoping to catch a listen.They are storied band, with a long history, and these songs will never do them justice. You will at least get a taste of the Denver music scene, but to truly understand the genius of Sixteen Horsepower, you need to see them live. I intended the play-list to be 16 songs long, however iTunes only accepted 9 of my suggestions.

(Just click the image below to load the suggested playlist into iTunes).

Filed Under: Americana, Nikon D300, Songs for Post Processing

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_M_______

May 3, 2010 by Justin 6 Comments

What good is a trip to the desert without images of grand vistas? I easily could have spent my entire weekend shooting the small, abandoned town of Cisco. However, there is so much more to see n’ do in Moab. Thankfully, it is only a 5-8 hour drive depending on if you visit the wineries in Palisade to pick up some fresh honey and mead for your friends back home. If you are ever visiting Moab, and driving in from the east, make sure to take the scenic byway along the CO river. Some argue it is longer, but I think it is nearly equal in distance and will provide you with some incredible images. Just make sure you add a bit of stoppage time to your plan. You will need it!

This image was made while we did a short hike down from the Canyon Lands plateau to the valley floor. I believe the trail was called Murphy’s Overlook. Don’t quote me on that, but if you are interested feel free to email me and I will confirm it. It felt so incredible to be standing in such a magnificent spot, surrounded by friends, and shooting with my favorite lens of all time, the Nikkor 17-35 AFS. Heaven on earth for a photographer.

When I get a second, I will put together a Moab resource page and add it to the Travel Guides section of the site. Let me know if there is anything specifically you would like me to include.

Songs For Post Processing – The May Playlist is published. I announced it a day late on Twitter, but it has finally made it to a post. I hope you like it. There is quite a bit of variety this month, but all of it is good. (Just click the image below, it will fire up your iTunes, and you can take a listen.)

Capture Notes:

Nikon D300
Nikkor 17-35 AFS
Nikon CPL II (circular polarizer)
Gitzo Traveler

Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Processing Notes:

Capture – 9 images @ 1EV
Photomatix – HDR/Tonemapping
Nik Color Efex Pro – ProContrast
Nik Define 2.0 – Automatic noise profile
Sized for web
Nik Sharpener – Display output defaults

Tip: Lately, I have have been shooting all my images and applying the in camera VIVID picture control. That way, when they pop up on my LCD, they are rich with contrast and color. It really peaks your interest and stirs the creative muse. Later, if you don’t like it, you can just change it during the RAW conversion. Just make sure that you are shooting in RAW, and not JPG. Otherwise you won’t be able to change it in post.

Filed Under: Americana, Gitzo Traveler, HDR, Moab, myTunes, Nik Software, Nikon 17-35 2.8 AFS, Nikon D300, Processing Notes, Songs for Post Processing, Tips, Utah
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