Theo Fenraven's Blog, page 27

December 10, 2019

Morning at the Lake

These photos were taken November 5, just after sunrise. The nights have cooled, but day temps remain in the mid- to upper-80s. The week was overcast, but that morning was lovely, with bright sun and low humidity. The light changed … Continue reading →
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Published on December 10, 2019 05:04

December 3, 2019

Never Stop Learning

I used to be a Canon camera devotee. I bought many Canons during that phase–about fifteen years? I learned a lot about how digital cameras work, and what they will and will not do. My favorite feature of the Canon … Continue reading →
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Published on December 03, 2019 05:30

November 26, 2019

Before/After: post-processing

I love how things change after I open a photo in a program and work my magic. Because to me this is magic. How else would you describe starting with a picture like this… And turning it into this: All those … Continue reading →
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Published on November 26, 2019 05:13

November 19, 2019

A Day at the Lake

Today’s photos were taken at the lake. It’s a nice lake. There are plenty in the area, and some are prettier than others. I sometimes wish I had a boat or canoe so I could explore  more thoroughly. Early Morning  There … Continue reading →
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Published on November 19, 2019 05:11

November 11, 2019

More Macros

Seed bug. Other than that, I don’t know much about it. Masked chafer bug. Shining chafer bug. It was floating in a puddle, which added to its natural luster. It was fine, by the way. I moved it to dryer … Continue reading →
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Published on November 11, 2019 05:15

November 7, 2019

Stink Bugs

Apparently they create an unpleasant odor when in someone’s home, hence the name, but I’ve always seen them outside and never noticed any smell. There’s a wide variety of them. The first three photos are stink bug nymphs. Stink bugs do … Continue reading →
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Published on November 07, 2019 05:26

November 4, 2019

Lens Adjustment in Luminar

You want a straight horizon when shooting landscapes. Everyone knows this, but even I have forgotten to straighten it on occasion. Then I’m really embarrassed. This is a two-photo panorama I shot at sunrise one morning at Istokpoga. Nothing has … Continue reading →
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Published on November 04, 2019 05:45

October 31, 2019

Happy Halloween!

I wish I had a picture of an insect in costume, but unfortunately, none were willing.
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Published on October 31, 2019 05:32

October 28, 2019

Photos: 10/28/19

Suki and I were walking one evening when I saw this big fat toad a couple feet away. Here’s a crop that shows detail. Kind of an ugly sucker, eh? It’s a cane toad, and it is illegal to release … Continue reading →
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Published on October 28, 2019 05:03

October 24, 2019

Photos: 10.24.19

Today I’m posting flesh flies and waterdrops. Sexy, huh?
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Published on October 24, 2019 05:23