These days, while on a walk with my dog along the river passing through my home town Herborn, I tried my first shots with the camera built in the Lightroom app for iOS on my iPhone 8plus. I configured the app to store the images as RAW files (*.dng) to make the best of the post-processing workflow in LR.
Wintersun and wildlife
Here are some results of an afternoon stroll in the wonderful wildlife park in my hometown Herborn. Especially the swans were fascinating, be it in the water or on ice.
Ebony and ivory… goose and ducks in harmony.
Who says, ethnic tolerance is just a human thing…? Read more
My first attempts with my dream lens Canon 70-200 f2.8
These days I got my „new“ second-hand dream lens, the Canon 70-200mm f2.8. Although not the latest model with image stabilizer, this should work well with my Canon EOS 80D.
My first tests featured my aged Jack Russel terrier. First indoors, lying in the sofa in mediocre light conditions. Read more
Photowalkus interruptus… the day when the rain set in
On February 1, our gang of photo friends had actually planned a walk through a local park in the dark. All day, water had spoilt our photographic enthusiasm in different aggregate states from rain, sleet, and snow down to hail). However, a few optimists met at 7 p.m. to decide, if we should try for some shots in the dark or take the „shots“ at a local pub, immediately. Read more
Perspectives of the local train station
These days, our local group of photo-prone friends went to the local train station and searched for new and proven shots. While many put the focus on long-term exposures, I had forgotten my tripod adaptor and thus concentrated on the little things that could be shot free-hand.
Reflections on reflections
This month’s topic for our photo community meeting was „Reflections“, suggesting to use the autumn puddles for some creative ideas.
However, this seemed too obvious and superficial in the true sense of the meaning. Read more
Autumn walk with the family
Yesterday, we took the chance for a little walk in the autumn sun, enjoying the colors and little details on the side. I was even able to take a few shots while walking although my daughter pressed on telling the rest of my family why I lagged behind with statements such as „Daddy‘ keeps taking photos again. …“.
My mother in law’s gardening pride
I frequently benefit from my in-law’s gardening skills. Here’s her latest creation. Read more
Happiness comes to those who wait
Sometimes waiting for the presenter of a Whiskey tasting can have its benefits. At first you just see the usual grey roof.
But as it gets darker and the ugly parts of the scene dissolve into darkness you suddenly realize that you have a terrific view into the sundown with fascinating lines and colors. Read more