I had a wonderful chance to visit Adobe headquarters in San Jose recently and saw a presentation by the emminent Dr. Russell Preston Brown on a “kinder, gentler approach to HDR“. I tried his techniques on a series of shots … Continue reading

I had a wonderful chance to visit Adobe headquarters in San Jose recently and saw a presentation by the emminent Dr. Russell Preston Brown on a “kinder, gentler approach to HDR“. I tried his techniques on a series of shots … Continue reading
Shot from TI, the waxing moon sets over San Francisco.
This is a view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Fort Baker before sunrise. I find it hard to believe that I’ve lived here for 28 years and this is the first time I’ve been this close.
The camera can see more than our eyes can at night. Facing west, we could see the Milky Way but not the light at the horizon. What is it?
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + 15-30mm, 4 minutes @ f/8 I got a chance to shoot a bit more on Mare Island last night. The Mare Island Nocturnes held an Alumni night and there were perhaps 30 photographers out … Continue reading
As I said before, this was a wonderful learning experience. Mostly, I learned a number of things that don’t work as well as I would like. Canon EOS 5D Mark II + 15-30mm, 6″ @ f/8 This is a test … Continue reading
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + 15-30mm, 360″ @ f/11 Last night my friend John and I went to a shoot sponsored by the Nocturnes on Mare Island. We had a great time and at least understand the basics of … Continue reading
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, 1/80 @ f/4 Well, it’s a light and it was taken in the morning, OK?
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, 1/125 @ f/4 The town of Gualala on the north coast has a Trucker’s Light Parade on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. There are two categories of entrants: Big Rigs and … Continue reading
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + 15-30mm, 30″ @ f/3.5 This is my first attempt at night photography. The camera can see more than I can and I like it.