According to Wikipedia, a Rutter is a mariner’s handbook of written sailing directions. Any explorer would keep a Rutter, or a log book where they would journal items like:
It is meant to be our reference manual if you will, which is basically the function of a Rutter.
The vernal equinox has just passed. Spring, for those of us north of the equator, has officially begun.
A week or so ago, Liddy and I took a moment to wander along the banks of the White River. The willows were blooming. Their little fuzzy flowers in full show.
Having an engineering bent, I seem to be drawn to details. I took advantage of the Canon R6’s focus stacking feature to capture this willow branch – well 35 different focus points of this willow branch.
…This little corner of the world where I share my photographs is nothing more than an exercise in self-satisfaction. The trouble is this little corner of the world is quite hidden away. Some months ago, I was discouraged enough to make this site reflect my Instagram feed. Bad idea!
OK. So, I have reconstructed the site with the idea of it being a resource to others…
…After returning from a photo shoot or photo expedition, I will have hundreds if not thousands of images to process. This article describes the steps I go through to move my images from my camera into my catalog.
I assume you are using Lightroom Classic (LRc) – different from Lightroom (LR) (the cloud-based version). Also, I assume you already have LRc installed on your computer or laptop.
…Photography is an art form that provides its greatest impact when the image is simple. When all non-essential elements have been removed and what remains is the essence of the story.
What I am trying to accomplish with this site is to present my work for those who care. That’s all. I’m not trying to sell images or workshops – not that I would be offended if asked – I am just putting my work on display to the world.
I feel I have over engineered this site. I have added too many bells and whistles so… its time to get out the razor and cut out some of the stuff that is in the way.
…Frequently, in our photo competitions at the Tacoma Photographic Society, makers have comments like “My image was brighter on my screen at home.”
99.9% of the time the issue is likely caused by the maker exporting the image to an incorrect color space or color profile.
If you are exporting an image to be displayed on a website, it is absolutely critical that you choose the correct color space.
There is only one: sRGB.
This photograph captures the reflections of Table Mountain in a small tarn, Austin Pass Lake, near the Artists Point Visitor’s Center at Heather Meadows. Liddy and I were beginning a six-mile hike around the Chain Lakes Loop on our first visit to the Mount Baker National Recreation Area.
But hey. This article is not about the hike, it’s about getting to this photograph. I learned to see a little better as I improved the impact of my subject, the reflections in the tarn.
…It was only last week when I described the fun and games we had in August, between computer issues 😒, a wedding 😍, time with our grandkids 😁, and then settling down to work on this site.
Well…
…It has been a while since I have posted to this site. – Apologies to my followers. – It has been a fun filled time 😊 and a frustrating time 😒
…He who dies with the most toys wins.
I don’t really believe Malcolm Forbes’ maxim, but it is a catchy one isn’t it?
And to a degree, we all practice it.
Myself, I have my cameras, computers, smart phone, tablet, Garmin Inreach, Garmin watch, my Prius, and the list goes on…
This article is an introduction to the toys that I use to bring you this site.
…Liddy was reviewing the site the other day and suggested we add galleries that are focused on the places we visit rather than just types of photography.
And well, maybe some places a little farther afield.
As part of our evolution of this site, we took Liddy’s advice and have organized our galleries by location. Primarily by Province or State, but if the collection becomes too unwieldy, we will subdivide by town on country or some regional designation.
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