Author: MikeVanDeWalker

How to add metadata for manual lenses in Lightroom

If you are into using manual lenses like I am, new or vintage, someday you are going to really wish you could look at the metadata of an image and see which lens you used when you shot it. I am now up to about a dozen old lenses of different makes and focal lengths….


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Shooting Oil on Water Images

Hi all,   I said last night at the meeting I would post a setup shot of how I and David H. are shooting the oil on water images that were shown. You are not restricted to oil on water. You can try other liquids, food coloring in place of the background and many other…


Interesting read if you use photo sharing sites.

https://petapixel.com/2017/02/27/real-reason-suck-photo-sharing-sites-bots-beating/


A good article on the use of color and mood

If you didn’t see it Outdoor Photographer ran a pretty good story on color and mood.


Creating light trails in Photoshop (not star trails)

For you PS geeks out there this may be fun and interesting.. https://www.behindtheshutter.com/how-to-create-long-exposure-light-trails-in-photoshop/


Aurora From Space

I just happened to get this link in email today. It gives you a whole different perspective on The Aurora. Images were taken from the Space Station.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/timpeake/sets/72157663612677991 Worth a look!


Words of advice for emerging photographers

There is actually some pretty good advice on this page that I think pertains to all levels of shooters. Some good refresher tips for those stuck in a rut. http://www.featureshoot.com/2015/04/15-pieces-of-advice-for-emerging-photographers/