May 22 2013
Today, TopazLabs is releasing a new plugin called Clarity. About a week ago, I was able to get my hands on a pre-release copy of it and I have to say it’s a great tool to help make your images look even better. And the best part is they are releasing this wonderful new plugin(…)
May 15 2013
The Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus (Linnaeus)) is the Texas state insect and is one of my favorite butterflies found in Texas. But they can be found all over North America, Mexico Northern South America, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Australia, New Guinea, Ceylon, India, the Azores, and the Canary Islands. Monarch Butterfly Description In its adult(…)
May 1 2013
Rudbeckia hirta (Blackeyed Susan) is an annual wildflower that is a short-lived perennial in some regions. It is native to North America. It is probably one of the most common wildflower in the U.S. Blackeyed Susan These flowers could growing along the country roadsides. As you drive further into the country you can find fields(…)
Apr 17 2013
Recently I got my hands on a copy of Topaz Labs Plugin-Bundle for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. At some point I will do a review of the different plugins that Topaz Labs created. But for now, I wanted to share an image I edited with Topaz Labs B&W 2.1. What is Topaz B&W Effects 2.1(…)
Apr 3 2013
Recently I got my hands on a copy of Topaz Labs Plugin-Bundle for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. At some point I will do a review of the different plugins that Topaz Labs created. But for now, I wanted to share an image I edited with Topaz Labs Lens Effects. Topaz Labs Lens Effects “Topaz Lens(…)
Mar 13 2013
Back in September of 2012 I decided to visit the Klutts Family Farm again with my DSLR, telephoto lens, and a tripod. I was out driving around Rockwall County mostly scouting out places to shoot. Overall the trip was successful, the place is a great place to shoot, even from the rood.(just need permission access(…)
Mar 6 2013
On September 1st, 2012 (Labor Day weekend), we were lucky enough to hit up two car shows! The first one was the Cars and Coffee Show and The Invasion Car Show in Deep Ellum (Downtown Dallas, Texas). The show was fun but we weren’t prepared for it. Hopefully next year, we will be. 2012 Invasion(…)
Feb 27 2013
During the Labor day holiday (September 1st, 2012) weekend a friend and I attended a monthly car show up in Plano, Texas and I was able to shoot a number of the cars. Cars and Coffee Car Dallas Car Show The Cars and Coffee Dallas show that I attended is called Cars and Coffee Dallas.(…)
Feb 16 2013
Then in early January I got my hands on a trial version of Topaz Labs Black & White which is part the large plugin bundle for Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. The Plugin Bundle has every Photoshop/Lightroom Plugin created by Topaz Labs and by far is the best deal if you plan on purchasing more(…)
Nov 18 2012
Over the summer I made several trips out to Rockwall on one of those trips I found Lawhorn Cemetery. These are just a few of pictures I took at the cemetery. For more information about the cemetery check out the article I wrote over on my personal site. To more images of the cemetery and(…)
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