Category: Education

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!


Guide to Knowing When to Look For Aurora

Since the presentation, I’ve done more research & produced this guide.  Hope you find it helpful. Know When to Look for the Aurora Borealis in Oregon and Washington   The aurora borealis (or australis) is one of nature’s most awe-inspiring things to see. While an aurora can frequently be seen in the far north, you…


Aurora Photography EPS Presentations Resource Links

Looks like the PDF conversion I sent did not work correctly & has lots of links that don’t take you to the right place.  Sorry about that. Giving a simple post to the blog a try to see if the links will work that way. Aurora Photography EPS Presentations Resource Links Aurora science, forecasts & Alerts Science…


Links and notes for Terry Smith’s Aurora talk

Below you will find links to the three pdf files that Terry sent me. Below them I am going to post his links page into this post. Some of the links in the pdf files are not clickable. If clicking on them does not work you can copy and past them into your browser. Program…


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/


Quick Primer on Lightroom File Exporting

I know there are many in the club that have not switched to Lightroom for different reasons but the biggest is the workflow. This link is a basic primer in the process of getting your final completed image out of Lightroom as a JPG file that you might want to submit to an EPS event…


Interesting article by LensRentals

It discusses LensRental’s experience in cleaning and repairing various camera parts and systems. Something that was new to me was the recommendation to flip the IS/VR switch to “off” unless your camera is turned on. http://www.pdnonline.com/gear/10-Interesting-Things-We-Learned-About-Cameras-and-Lenses-from-LensRentals-14979.shtml   Jeff Green  


Focus Stacking Tutorial

A great simple video on how to get started with focus stacking.


One Picture Says it All

Well, maybe not all but this is a great reminder for both beginners and non about how aperture, shutter speed and ISO work in photography.   http://www.boredpanda.com/photography-shutter-speed-aperture-iso-cheat-sheet-chart-fotoblog-hamburg-daniel-peters/