PHOTOGRAPHER'S LAIR

  • Make the jump!

    Hey everyone, this is just a quick bit related to using layers in Photoshop:  Consider making it a habit to duplicate your background layer as your first step in editing any photo. Why??? I never do any alterations directly to the original layer. You never know when you’re going to need those pixels just the way they Read more

  • Beginning Layers

    This tutorial is written for Photoshop newbies. If you already know what layers are and how most of the tools in Photoshop work but just want to see how to create this effect, scroll down to the end for a quick step-by-step without all the commentary. But you know you really want to read this Read more

  • Election day sunrise

    Good Morning United States!! Well, it is late evening as I’m writing this but I wanted to share another really great sunrise. This time there were no clouds, just a nice golden glow in a clear sky that faded to a deep purple/blue.  It was neat because I can see this flag from my back deck. I Read more

  • Sunset Fishing…

    This was one of those “Thank God I have my camera” moments. I was traveling around I465 headed to a dinner and trivia outing with my friends. The whole drive around I was captivated by this incredible sunset that was developing. By the time I exited the interstate I was literally bouncing in the seat eager Read more