Adobe Lightroom CC Is Here

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Adobe Lightroom CC (Or Lightroom 6) Is Here As usual, the rumors proved to be true, a new version of Adobe Lightroom is here.  The perpetual (pay as you go) version is called Lightroom 6, while Adobe Creative Cloud users are getting Adobe Lightroom CC.  Both are the same software. Victoria Bampton’s always excellent Lightroom … Read more

Going Pro In Photography

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No Such Thing In Photography As Going Pro If there is one thing I wish for you to learn from this photography article, it is that there is no such thing as “Going Pro.”  Serious photography is art.  When considered properly, it can provide a lifetime of happiness and artistic expression. The nothing of “Going Pro” … Read more

Best Photo Locations In San Diego

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Sunset, Moon, Venus, at La Jolla Shores

Best Photo Locations In San Diego
Sunset, Moon, Venus, at La Jolla Shores, by T.M. Schultze
Sunset, Moon, Venus, at La Jolla Shores, by T.M. Schultze

Finding the best photo locations in San Diego is important for people visiting or who people who are fortunate enough to live here.

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New Features I Would Like To See In Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6

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It is about that time, and Adobe Systems will soon be announcing Photoshop Lightroom 6. For those who have been with the program since Lightroom 1, they have seen the program evolve from rudimentary to indispensable. While there are a number of amazing tools such as Nikon CaptureNX, OnOne Photo Suite, Topaz Labs, and MacPhun, … Read more

Garrett’s Arch

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Garret's Arch

I recently trekked to Garrett’s Arch in Joshua Tree National Park.  Garrett’s Arch is likely the largest arch in Joshua Tree, although another unpublicized arch could give it competition. Garrett’s Arch is located in the Wonderland of Rocks backcountry.  The trailhead begins at the Wall Street Mill parking lot, proceeding briefly before veering left towards … Read more

Make Goals, Not Resolutions, In 2015

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Resolutions are the worst.  They are made to be broken.  They imply impending failure rather than achievement.  They focus solely on the result, ignoring the planning and thought process that is most important. Goals are what your resolutions should be, especially if they are SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. A common resolution … Read more