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In infrared photography, the film or image sensor used is sensitive to infrared light. The part of the spectrum used is referred to as near-infrared to distinguish it from far-infrared, which is the domain of thermal imaging. Wavelengths used for photography range from about 700 nm to about 900 nm.
Infrared creates false-color or black-and-white images with a dreamlike or sometimes lurid appearance known as the "Wood Effect," an effect mainly caused by foliage (such as tree leaves and grass) strongly reflecting in the same way visible light is reflected from snow. The other attributes of infrared photographs include very dark skies and penetration of atmospheric haze, caused by reduced Rayleigh scattering and Mie scattering, respectively, compared to visible light. The dark skies, in turn, result in less infrared light in shadows and dark reflections of those skies from water, and clouds will stand out strongly.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
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This is a new section that I am adding to the newsletter where I will show a photo as the RAW file that was imported and then the finished version after processing in Lightroom only.
This is the Before Image
This is a staircase at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs Arkansas, we are looking from the top down to the bottom leaning over the railing at the top landing, the image has a unique abstract feel to it due to the angle at which it was taken.
The biggest issue with this image is the White Balance, even with the camera set to "Auto White Balance" it did not even come close to getting it correct. I manually adjusted the "Temp" Slider to achieve a correct white balance.
I then performed basic exposure adjustments including "Blacks", "Whites", "Highlights", "Shadows", "Clarity", and "Vibrance".
I used the level tool in the crop window to straighten the bottom of the image.
 I then finished off the image with "Noise Reduction" and a very slight "Vignette" with a very high "Feather" setting so it does not look like a "Vignette".
 This is the Finished Image
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Lightroom Tip of the Month
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Resample with the Spot Removal Tool
To change the sampled area that is selected by default, click the handle of a selected area, and press the forward slash key (/). A new area is sampled. Press the forward slash key until you find a sample area that fits best.
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Photographic Destinations
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Great Places for Great Photos
Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure. I will list many lesser known destinations, as well as the famous “Icon Locations” for photography. I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination. I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip. I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to insure a quality guide to great locations for photography.
The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a remarkable outdoor laboratory, offering an opportunity to observe, study, and experience the geologic processes that shape natural landscapes. The National Monument, on the Pajarito Plateau in north-central New Mexico, includes a national recreation trail and ranges from 5,570 feet to 6,760 feet above sea level. It is for foot travel only, and contains two segments that provide opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, geologic observation, and plant identification.
The cone-shaped tent rock formations are the products of volcanic eruptions that occurred 6 to 7 million years ago and left pumice, ash, and tuff deposits over 1,000 feet thick. Tremendous explosions from the Jemez volcanic field spewed pyroclasts (rock fragments), while searing hot gases blasted down slopes in an incandescent avalanche called a “pyroclastic flow.”
Precariously perched on many of the tapering hoodoos are boulder caps that protect the softer pumice and tuff below. Some tents have lost their hard, resistant caprocks, and are disintegrating. While fairly uniform in shape, the tent rock formations vary in height from a few feet up to 90 feet.
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Search from thousands of images online. I am excited to be able to offer my images available for browsing or purchase as stock photography, commercial usage or prints.
- Browse Images
- Create and Save Personal Lightboxes
- Purchase Licensing Rights
- Download High Resolution Files
- Download Personal Use Files
- Order Prints
The featured galley this month is:
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Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group.
All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention you need.
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Night Photography Workshop
Fort Smith AR June 3-5, 2016
This workshop is designed to teach you what you need to know to make fantastic night or low light images. You will learn to set your camera manually for long exposures necessary for night photos. You will learn techniques such as “Light Painting”and night sky photography. You will learn how to photograph fireworks, the moon, people at night, Star Trail Photography and much more.
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Apostle Islands Sea Caves Photography Workshop
Dillmans Bay Resort - Wisconsin September 4-9, 2016
Registration is at Dillman's Bay Resort and Workshops
Cost $1400 per person including Boat Charter on lake Superior.
Room & One Dinner Fee plus tax: $385
There are 5 nights' accommodations included in the "Room & One Dinner Fee"
This is a workshop designed to provide you with an incredible photo experience combined hands on digital processing of your images with Adobe Lightroom.
The workshop will include a chartered boat trip to photograph the Apostle Islands Sea Caves from up close and personal. Centuries of wave action, freezing, and thawing have sculpted shorelines throughout the Apostles. Some of the Great Lakes’ most spectacular scenery occurs where nature has carved delicate arches, vaulted chambers, and hidden passageways into sandstone of the Devils Island Formation.
We will cover very basic info and some advanced techniques, as well as cover how to get out of automatic, and into creative photography. You will learn many creative photography techniques, correct exposure and good composition. Learn to transfer your images to the computer and basic digital workflow. There will be multiple location photo shoots, followed by image post processing techniques and digital workflow with image review and critique sessions.
Registration is limited to 5 participants
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If you are looking for a great opportunity to get personal individual instruction I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot or coming to your home or business. This is a great way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance.
I will be offering more private and semi-private travel workshops due to high degree of personal attention that participants receive and I find this to be the most effective and enjoyable way to learn photography. This gives a chance to work on the entire process from capture to image workflow and post processing all at a pace and level for the attendee, photographing what and where they want. These workshops can be organized for 1 to 4 people on short notice, contact me about doing your dream trip.
Benefits of Private Instruction
- Personalized Instruction
- Flexible Scheduling
- Concentrate on what you want to learn
- A pace that works for you
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Contact Me:
Greg Disch
gdisch@gregdisch.com
479-414-6889
1918 N. 7th Street
Fort Smith Arkansas 72904
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