Theo Fenraven's Blog, page 25
February 20, 2020
Feb 20: Two Ospreys, Before/After
Luminar 4 replaces ordinary blue skies with ones that are spectacular, and it does it really well. The program has built-in skies you can choose from, but it’s best to use your own (for obvious reasons). I was driving around … Continue reading →
February 17, 2020
Feb 17: Cool Mix
It’s been a colder-than-normal winter in central Florida, and for a lot longer than usual, too. The first time I lived here, back in 2001, I was renting a duplex in Largo, which is a stone’s throw from Clearwater and … Continue reading →
February 13, 2020
Feb 13: Landscapes
I drove down a dead-end dirt road one morning, which led me to an outfitters place. Just before that was a large fenced area that supposedly offered a path to a hammock, which is a “shady habitat containing a rich … Continue reading →
February 10, 2020
Feb 10: More Sunsets
Florida is known for its gorgeous sunsets. Sometimes I take long exposures, sometimes I don’t. To get the best result, I should take a picture normally, followed by a long exposure, then combine the sky of one with the silky … Continue reading →
February 6, 2020
Feb 6: Macros
These were taken when the weather was still hot and insects were plentiful. Florida has had a cold fall and winter, and they’re not so easy to find now. The one thing everyone notices is not around right now? A … Continue reading →
February 3, 2020
Feb 3: Before/After +
Couple of weeks ago, I drove around every morning, looking for something interesting to take pictures of, and accidentally trespassed on someone’s property. I say “accidentally” because I didn’t know I’d done it until I left. Rope was strung across … Continue reading →
January 31, 2020
Topaz Denoise AI: just how good is it?
In a nutshell: it’s very good. The update was released a couple days ago, and this afternoon I looked for a photo I could try it on. I found a noisy young mockingbird that would be a good test of … Continue reading →
January 30, 2020
Jan 30: A Bluebird’s Story
There are bluebirds in Florida. They winter here in central and north Florida. I was exploring an area only a few miles from where I live. It’s a wildlife area. No one except me was there, which was nice. I … Continue reading →
January 27, 2020
Jan 27: Area Photos
These photos come from three different places: R’s property just south of me, the lake where I live, and Lake Istokpoga. I spent New Year’s Eve with R and the dogs. The pups are growing fast, but Moon is 15 … Continue reading →
January 23, 2020
Jan 23: Two Series
On a very chilly morning (I had to wear a jacket), I went out for a drive with the camera. I had the telephoto lens with me. I didn’t go far, because I needed to buy stamps and they weren’t … Continue reading →
