2023-03-23 00:07
The Beauty of Night Photography If you like photography you may have not taken many photographs at night. This could be for lots of reasons. Obviously, night time is usually when we are… Read More
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2023-03-14 16:11
Losing your data can be your worst ever tech nightmare!It has been estimated that the cost of data loss for small companies is over $75 billion a year! (https://invenioit.com/continuity/cost… Read More
2023-02-24 17:21
If you haven't been living in a cave as a hermit these past few years, then you have probably heard about Ai generated art. Now, when thinking about exactly what Ai generated art is and how… Read More
2023-02-23 09:04
Welcome to the family X-T5!Fujifilm X-T1 to the X-T5Fujifilm X-T5 is 3 generations newer than my venerable X-T2. It is a camera designed specifically for photographers who want to capture hi… Read More
2023-02-21 16:37
Calling all artists!Are you creative. Do you want to make money from your art? Check out Redbubble. You can sell your art printed on high-quality products to a global audience. It’s fu… Read More
2023-02-10 15:22
Essex landscape by Steven DaleLandscapes is one of the most popular categories in photography, with portrait and wedding photography perhaps being the most popular, depending on which platfo… Read More
2023-02-06 14:48
If you are serious about your photography, then you will want to progress your skills. It can be hard at first and so it's always welcome if someone gives you some good advice to help you o… Read More
2023-02-03 23:47
Photo-editing softwareWant to become a better photographer?Most of us have taken photographs and at some point been disappointed with the results. We may even have wanted to improve our phot… Read More
2023-02-02 21:11
How to capture emotion in your photos?Capturing emotion in your photos requires connecting with your subject, understanding the context of the situation, and choosing the right composition… Read More
2023-02-02 14:39
Composition in photography refers to the arrangement of elements within a frame to create a visually pleasing and effective image. It plays a crucial role in conveying the photographer… Read More
2023-02-02 03:54
Why you should shoot in RAW (most of the time) Shooting in RAW has several benefits for professional photographers and enthusiasts, including: Increased Dynamic Range: RAW photos contai… Read More
2023-01-28 16:35
I took the opportunity recently of exploring the local area. Together with my son and his dog Ben, we went for a walk around the Blackstone Edge Reservoir. Blackstone Edge Reservo… Read More
2023-01-02 11:52
It has been quite a while since my last post. There are good reasons for that, amongst them a long drawn out move from Essex to the North-West, which has finally been completed. We fir… Read More
2021-05-06 14:03
What comes after lockdown?
Lockdown in the UK has been difficult for everyone, though for some it has been very difficult. As a trustee of a small charity helping those who have found themse… Read More
2020-06-01 17:21
It's been many weeks now since I went into my own personal lockdown. Due to some health issues I started my lockdown a couple of weeks before the official one here in England. Fortunately we… Read More
2020-03-26 10:55
Let's be honest - at this time of a global pandemic it's easy to feel a sense of panic or debilitating fear. That's a normal response to a dangerous and rapidly developing situation. So, how… Read More
2020-02-14 15:58
If you read my earlier post and are new to Blender you will want to find some great tutorials to help you learn how to get the most out of this amazing open-source software. I included some… Read More
2020-02-11 13:19
Introduction:I tried to get to grips with Blender a few years ago but gave up for lots of reasons. One was that the interface was so complex for a beginner to get to grips with and the other… Read More
2019-11-05 10:38
When I started out in photography there was no internet, no smartphones and no personal computers. If you wanted to advance your knowledge about all things related to photography you either… Read More
2019-11-04 14:08
Recently I went on a week's holiday with a friend to Pembrokeshire, Wales (sadly cut short due to me going down to a nasty throat and chest infection). We went hoping to get some decent phot… Read More
2019-10-07 16:01
Luminar 4 has a Sunrays tool so you can add sun rays to your image, useful if on the day you took the photo the scene was dull or somewhat overcast. Along with the various other tools you ca… Read More
2019-10-01 19:34
Blogger is great for, well, blogging! However, a professional website is de rigueur for any self-respecting photographer, especially if you want to attract clients.
Over the years I have bu… Read More
2019-09-26 14:06
I have been playing around with some of the new features in Skylum's Luminar 4 (pre-release) and I have another pair of before and after images to share with you. Firstly, here is the before… Read More
2019-09-26 09:34
Use this link: https://wn.nr/nNtpp6 to enter for a chance to win over $5,000 of cinematography gear!
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2019-09-18 17:19
Luminar 4 is coming and with it will bring a host of new features! Check out the teaser video above.
I have been fortunate to be allowed early access and although we affiliates aren't allowe… Read More
2019-09-18 15:53
I recorded this from the beach near Landguard Point, Felixstowe. I used a Ricoh WG-M1 action camera that I bought cheaply in an auction "sold as seen" not knowing if I could get it to work o… Read More
2018-11-22 17:09
The Luminar Black Friday Offer: Now Live!Conveniently browse, rate, group your photos and much more…
Automatically group your photos by year, month & even day. Easily navigate be… Read More
2018-11-20 20:03
Get ready for the Photolemur Black Friday Offer!Here are the details:Photolemur Family license + 3 Styles + Picaboo Book
$141 total worth - $25 only during Black Friday | 83% OFFPhotolemur F… Read More
2018-09-05 15:45
Mirrorless cameras offer certain advantages over the traditional DSLR format of camera. The one that attracts most photographers is the lower weight of the gear. If you have ever had to carr… Read More
2018-08-29 17:52
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Photolemur 3.0 is now available for pre-order!
Photolemur is a photo editor with a difference - you can enhance your photos on autopilot! The latest version has been announced and is av… Read More
2018-08-10 10:56
Skylum is known for its excellent stable of award-winning photo-editing software such as Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR. Recently, Photolemur has joined the team and you can now enjoy enhancing… Read More
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2018-07-22 13:31
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Money Tree - Ingleton Waterfalls Walk Read More
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2018-07-22 13:31
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Ingleton Waterfalls
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2018-06-04 00:44
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Pararge aegeria (Speckled Wood) Butterfly Read More
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2018-06-04 00:41
newbeltane posted a photo:
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2018-02-26 18:09
Skylum's offer on Luminar 2018 expires soon (The offer expires at 11 a.m GMT, February 27th) so you need to hurry to get it at a special price.
Use this link: Luminar 2018 Deal and use the… Read More
2018-02-20 16:41
One of benefits of digital photography is that the technology behind it is always moving forward. Much faster than the technology behind film emulsions ever was. In the area of sensors this… Read More
2018-02-18 20:23
I was browsing images on my phone and came across this one of Petal, our recently deceased rescue greyhound. We had her for over 9 years from when she was aged 4. She was a rescue greyhound… Read More
How Get Yourself Aurora HDR 2018 For A Special Price And SAVE EVEN MORE MONEY With My DISCOUNT CODE!
2018-02-16 11:26
Macphun, the creators of software for the Mac such as Aurora HDR, is now Skylum. The change of name reflects the fact that they now create both mac and Windows versions of their software.&nb&hell…Read More
2018-02-16 11:22
Skylum (formerly Macphun) have not only released an update of their Aurora HDR 2018 (and on offer too, until 26th Feb), but they have similarly released updates to their Luminar 2018 softwar… Read More
2018-02-15 11:51
Fuji has announced today their latest addition to their X-Series range of mirrorless digital cameras. The Fujifilm X-H1 combines a robust, durable body with superior image qualit… Read More
2018-02-15 11:27
Macphun, the creators of software for the Mac such as Aurora HDR, is now Skylum. The change of name reflects the fact that they now create both mac and Windows versions of their software.&nb&hell…Read More
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2018-02-11 14:31
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2018-02-11 14:31
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2018-02-11 14:31
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2018-02-11 14:31
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2018-02-04 19:02
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2017-12-19 21:47
I have been using Fujifilm's X RAW Studio app for a few days now. In that time I have started to get a feel for the software and in the process find some issues that need fixing if it is eve… Read More
2017-12-15 02:42
Photolemur is the fastest and easiest way to make all your photos automatically great - instantly. From now on you can spend more time taking photos and less time editing them.
Photolemur 2… Read More
2017-12-14 12:48
Macphun, the developers of Luminar 2018, have another great deal on offer. Luminar 2018 is now available with some great bonuses. You can also get an extra discount by using the discount cod… Read More
2017-12-11 15:26
When it comes to making money from your photography there are several ways to do so.
Shoot weddingsHave a studio and shoot portraits, family groups and petsHave a studio and do product sho… Read More
2017-12-10 19:11
Over at the ePHOTOzine web site you can enter the Christmas Prize Draw for free and win fantastic prizes. Just sign up for their free membership and you can enter for free each day. You can… Read More
2017-12-08 17:44
Aurora HDR 2018 is the latest version of Macphun's HDR editor. In case you are wondering why the title has Macphun/Skylum that is because the developers are changing their name from Macphun… Read More
2017-12-08 00:07
Hygge is a Danish word of Norwegian origin. According to the dictionary:
A quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded a… Read More
2017-12-08 00:03
There are so many sources of great graphics on the web that it can be somewhat bewildering. That's why I tend to use the same sources most of the time. However, I recently came across anothe… Read More
2017-12-07 23:41
Holly Macve has a beautifully warm-toned voice that straight away brings an inner glow and soothes away the blues. trust me you will want to hear more once you hear this track. Check her ou… Read More
2017-12-07 22:30
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2017-12-07 16:28
Luminar 2018 offers a Batch Processing option when you start the software up, as can be seen on the screenshot above. So, what is 'batch processing' exactly? Well, we are going to have a ver… Read More
2017-12-07 01:01
Inspired Eye is a great digital magazine with @ 200 pages each issue. It is chock full of inspirational images and interviews! Very few adverts as well. Why not check it out (link at en… Read More
2017-12-06 02:07
Right now, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google are the giants of cloud storage. Many household names don't have their own cloud storage but use one of these three to store… Read More
2017-12-04 18:25
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Are you looking for a brochure template that will show off your portfolio to clients? Check out this template available on Creative Market for just $16! Whilst che… Read More
2017-12-04 12:00
Fujifilm have earned themselves a great reputation for updating the firmware for their cameras on a regular basis. They not only offer firmware updates for their leading cameras (X-T2 and GF… Read More
2017-12-03 18:00
Fuji has released a firmware update for the X-T2 (and other cameras) and with it has released it's RAW file editor, Fuji X RAW Studio. So, being the proud owner of a X-T2, I updated the firm… Read More
2017-12-02 01:15
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If you are looking for a Wordpress theme for your photography site then check out Display by premiumwd on Creative market. Here is the nitty gritty details"
Port… Read More
2017-11-29 16:16
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Creative market is an excellent source of high quality resources in cluding vector graphics, web themes, marketing material, photos and… Read More
2017-11-28 00:44
There is less than 24 hours to go before the Black Friday Deal (saving 60%) on Photolemur ends! Use this link here to get the new version.
Check out the new features:
Also, here are some… Read More
2017-11-27 21:52
There isn't much time left so get your skates on and head over to the Macphun site using the links below. Don't forget to use the discount code NEWBELTANE to get extra $10 off the price.
No… Read More
2017-11-26 10:00
Time is running out to get the Black Friday Offer on Luminar 2018, Aurora HDR 2018 and the rest of the Macphun stable. To purchase or upgrade and get the free bonuses you need to act soon. R… Read More
2017-11-25 22:37
Luminar 2018 is still available to purchase or upgrade with free bonuses. It has also received it's first update. You can still use the discount code NEWBELTANE to get $10 off the price (use… Read More
2017-11-25 16:00
Black Friday is not yet over and already Macphun/Skylum have released 30 improvements to Luminar 2018! For Windows users in particular there are some important ones including workspaces.&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-11-24 14:12
Photolemur 2.2 Spectre will revolutionise your image-editing.
If you are someone who takes photos and likes to edit them on your computer but doesn't really want to become a power user of th… Read More
2017-11-24 12:12
Passing time...
RendezvousWalking Woman meets Scooter boy
Please don't pass me by...
Going nowhere...
Glancing by...
Collision course...These 7 images were taken as part of my ongoing solo s… Read More
2017-11-23 02:20
If you don't know what Aurora HDR 2018 is but if I told you it was another application from Macphun, you might guess it has something to do with image editing. You would be right of course… Read More
2017-11-21 18:22
For Black Friday macphun have a great offer on. Purchase Luminar 2018 (or upgrade) get a pack of free bonuses (worth $130)!
You get the Urban Preset Collection by Contrastly:
You also get… Read More
2017-11-21 17:24
Christmas can be a difficult time for lots of reasons, some serious and some pretty much a question of not knowing what present to buy someone. Well, if they are at all interested in photogr… Read More
2017-11-21 11:58
5 Facts about Speed Hillclimbing you might not know:It's one of the oldest forms of motor sport. The first recorded hillclimb event took place in La Turbie near Nice, France on 31st January… Read More
2017-11-20 20:02
This is the third 4K video taken at the Harewood Speed Hillclimb back in June. Its a short video that was taken mainly to see how the 4K video capability of the Fuji X-T2 performed in the ha… Read More
2017-11-20 15:49
Creative Market is a great place to find resources for your website, blog, social media accounts, designs (business cards, brochures, greeting cards etc). Not only does it offer a vast numbe… Read More
2017-11-20 11:22
Here is another short video captured on my Fuji X-T2, 50-140mm lens and 1.4x TC. It features Graham Cox driving his Mitsubishi Lancer at Harewood Speed Hillclimb, 4th June 2017. The event wa… Read More
2017-11-19 20:18
I switched from Sony to Fuji back in the summer. The main reason was that the Fuji X-T2 was getting rave reviews and it had the features I needed at a price I could afford. It was also light… Read More
2017-11-18 16:57
Black Friday started off as a US thing in the run up to Thanksgiving. As usual, it has now crossed the big wide pond to the UK, and it seems like it's been here forever. Hate it or love it… Read More
2017-11-18 02:03
If you are looking for a print to buy for yourself or someone else then check out this image. Visit Photo4me and use this discount code: PHOTO4ELEVEN. This code is only available to readers… Read More
2017-11-18 01:48
If you are thinking of buying a nice print to go on your wall or as a gift for someone else, why not grab yourself a bargain in time for Christmas?
You can use the code PHOTO4ELEVEN and thi… Read More
2017-11-17 20:13
If you were thinking of getting the pre-order discount and bonuses that come with Luminar 2018 then I am afraid you are too late. However, it is still worth considering purchasing Luminar 20… Read More
2017-11-16 16:11
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Creative market have a huge number of excellent resources for the artist, whatever your specialty. Today I am highlighting an excellent set of Lightroom presets fo… Read More
2017-11-16 15:59
If you have been taking photos for a while and you built up a library of images, you may be thinking about stock photography. It is certainly no way to get rich (apart from one or two who ha… Read More
2017-11-16 02:07
In just over 12 hours Luminar 2018 will launch. That means that if you want to benefit from the pre-order discount and get the pre-order bonuses you need to get your skates on!
If you pre-or… Read More
2017-11-15 02:36
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Check out these fantastic graphics on Creative Market. Just click on the graphic above or here!
Christmas Watercolor Bundle - flowers, animals, landscapes, creato… Read More
2017-11-15 01:57
In an earlier post I talked about 3 things to help you become a better photographer. In this post I am going to expand on that theme, going into more details and hence the seven steps.
Step… Read More
2017-11-15 01:54
Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Since 1952, it has been regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the U.S., and most major retail… Read More
2017-11-14 01:54
Luminar 2018 WorkspaceLuminar 2018 will be launched on 17th November 2017. Up until it’s release you can pre-order and get some nice bonuses thrown in.
Whatever kind of photography y… Read More
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2017-11-13 17:55
newbeltane posted a photo:
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2017-11-13 11:44
I have previously posted about the forthcoming launch of Macphun's (soon to be called Skylum, now they are releasing Windows versions of their software) Luminar 2018.
Luminar 2018 Filters… Read More
2017-11-12 21:20
Part of Colchester's Roman Walls on Balkerne Hill
Continuing from where I left off in my previous post I am introduce you to more great locations for photography when visiting Britain. Altho… Read More
2017-11-11 18:17
Countries where my visitors come from & the British WeatherI notice from the stats that Blogspot (Google) provide me with that more than half of my pageviews are by folk in the USA and R… Read More
2017-11-11 00:32
Now this blog is called "Digital Media" (in case you hadn't noticed!). However, over time it has evolved somewhat from my original vision. If you have read any earlier posts you will have no… Read More
2017-11-10 17:30
There are just less than 6 days to go before the Luminar 2018 Pre-order bonuses offer comes to an end.
Luminar 2018, the latest incarnation of Macphun's photo-editor is coming very soon for… Read More
2017-11-10 00:30
The world wide web is an amazing place but at times you can feel you are drowning in data. It is impossible to take in anything but a tiny fraction of the information that is uploaded e… Read More
2017-11-09 02:03
In my previous post I talked about PICFAIR, a online stock agency I have signed up with. The main reason I signed up with them was their fairer model of distributing revenue from image usage… Read More
2017-11-09 00:50
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