Category: Wildlife Photographer: Karl Hassel "Field Rage!!" Photographing wildlife requires a lot of patience, and more often than not, we may still not get the shots we had hoped to get. However, there are those other times where it really pays off and you get to experience and photograph something that makes it all worthwhile. I am grateful that our Photographer of the Day, Karl Hassel, put in the time to capture these fox kits at play. Photographing young wildlife is fun, but photographing them interacting with each other like this … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Karl Hassel
Rob Sylvan
Rob Sylvan is a photographer, educator, and aspiring beekeeper. He is the author of many Lightroom and photography related books, eBooks, and videos, as well as a regular contributor to Lightroom Killer Tips. Rob also answers all of the Lightroom questions on the KelbyOne Help Desk. His latest book is designed to help you take control of your Lightroom library.
Latest posts by Rob Sylvan (see all)
- Photographer of the Day: Karl Hassel - September 20, 2017
- Photographer of the Day: Peter Weckesser - September 13, 2017
- Photographer of the Day: Ramunas Kr - September 6, 2017
Photographer of the Day: Peter Weckesser
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Peter Weckesser "Morning Light" Sometimes I need to spend time looking at photos of wide open spaces. I feel that these types of photos have the power to transport the minds eye out into the world and just take it all in. There's not any action to see, no amazing sunset, no cute animals, just clear blue sky, a distant horizon, and lots of room to roam. Peter Weckesser, our Photographer of the Day, thoughtfully composed the image with a strong foreground element, leading lines of the clouds and water's … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Peter Weckesser
Photographer of the Day: Ramunas Kr
Category: Wildlife Photographer: Ramunas Kr "In the Eye" I do have a thing for owls, and especially their eyes. The piercing gaze of an owl sees all, and I love this close up shot that fills the frame. Excellent detail, warm color, and a hint of sky reflected in its luminous eye. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Ramunas Kr
Photographer of the Day: Murray Fox
Category: Wildlife Photographer: Murray Fox "Rainbow Lorikeet" What a stunner! The color and detail are just unbelievable. The active stance in the tree gives the lorikeet the look of a dinosaur preparing to pounce. Even though there is a lot of potential distractions from the surrounding branches it is hard to look away from the intensity of the bird's red eye and brilliant plumage. Well done, and thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Murray Fox
Photographer of the Day: Peter Bergen Henegouwen
Category: Wildlife Photographer: Peter Bergen Henegouwen "Ursus Arctos" Brown bears are truly one of the most interesting and awe inspiring animals to see in the wild. Each bear seems to have its own personality and unique appearance. Their size, and the way they look back at you, will give you pause to consider your place in the hierarchy of nature. It is not fear that they engender, but rather respect and the thrill that comes with seeing such a powerful, intelligent, and curious animal. Peter has wonderfully captured those qualities … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Peter Bergen Henegouwen
Photographer of the Day: P Matthews
Category: Nature Photographer: P Matthews "Harmony" Thank you P Matthews for demonstrating the importance of looking around even when you are looking at something as spectacular as Mount St. Helens. It is so very easy to get fixated on "the shot" that we can miss all kinds of wonder happening behind us. I think this photo is absolutely stunning. The colors of the sky and foreground, coupled with the softness of the light paint an idyllic scene. Thanks for sharing with our group. Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: P Matthews
Photographer of the Day: Baspherical
Category: Nature Photographer: Baspherical "-BASK4188-" Sometimes simple is best. A simple subject, shot against a wash of color, can combine to create a completely satisfying image. I love that the flower is on the verge of opening, and the background is a vibrant green, which speaks of hope and newness and good things to come. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. You can be the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Baspherical
Photographer of the Day: Dawna Moore
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Dawna Moore "Castle Hill Light, Newport, Rhode Island" Great composition, sweet light, and a lovely color palette combine to make this photo perfect in my opinion. The slight blur of the waves from the long exposure hints at the motion of the sea, and along with the illuminated lighthouse adds life to the scene. A great example of being at the right place, at the right time, and having an eye for how to pull it all together. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Dawna Moore
Photographer of the Day: Stéphane Hernandez
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Stéphane Hernandez "Cascade Moustier_1" I'm a sucker for waterfalls, but his beautiful photo caught my eye with its delicious painterly feel, and the hidden staircase winding up the bank on the right side of the frame. This gives my eye the freedom to travel down that silky flow of water, and then carefully rise up the steps, taking in all the lush details. This is a photograph I have enjoyed looking into for a long time. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Stéphane Hernandez
Photographer of the Day: Erich Anderson
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Erich Anderson "07-17 Somersby Falls-03587" The vibrant greens and misty flow of water combine to conjure feelings of being immersed in a lush forest. With the break in the trees above the waterfall, it almost gives the impression of light flowing down from the sky, across the rocks, and down into the glowing golden pool below. Take a moment and listen for the birds calling over the sound of the flowing stream. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Erich Anderson
Lightroom FAQ: Updating Process Version
This tip will mainly apply to people who have been using Lightroom since the early days. When Lightroom 3 came out we were given a new Process Version (which is the underlying secret sauce Lightroom uses to develop our photos). This was called Process Version 2010. Prior to this we had Process Version 2003. When Lightroom 4 came out we were given Process Version 2012, and we've been using that ever since. All that said, if you have been using Lightroom since those early days, and have upgraded your catalog with each new version, then you may … [Read more...] about Lightroom FAQ: Updating Process Version
Photographer of the Day: Francesco Cimato
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Francesco Cimato "Night River" A real stunner from our Photographer of the Day, Francesco Cimato. Francesco has done an amazing job of creating an image that shows the magic of the time between day and night. From the gorgeous colors in the sky to the river winding below in the fading light, just a feast for the eyes as they travel through the scene. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on 500px here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Francesco Cimato
Lightroom FAQ: Moving Basics
Using Lightroom for all of your basic file management tasks accomplishes two things: It gets the job done. It keeps the catalog in sync with the changes. This is why it is critical that after you import photos into the catalog, you do tasks like moving photos between folders from within Lightroom. It's as easy as drag and drop, but for new users who are more familiar with other software programs, sometimes people fall back on old habits instead of developing new ones. If you move photos, or folders containing photos, using some other … [Read more...] about Lightroom FAQ: Moving Basics
Photographer of the Day: Samuel Mederos Medina
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Samuel Mederos Medina "Pescadores de colores" My favorite part of fishing is simply being out of doors, with the opportunity to watch the world move around you while you wait for the fish to bite. If you are really lucky, you not only catch a fish, but are treated to spectacular displays of nature, such as this sunset sky. Our Photographer of the Day, Samuel Mederos Medina, captured this scene at just the right time of day, with a veritable rainbow of colors in the sky caused by the receding light. The … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Samuel Mederos Medina
Photographer of the Day: sfowlerphotos
Category: Outdoors Photographer: sfowlerphotos "textures of the edge of the world" This aptly named photo is all about textures. The black and white treatment serves to remove the distractions of color, and let the viewer bask in details. The leading lines of the weathered branch takes your eye out along the rocky shore, to where it meets the clouds racing back across the sky. The contrast of the dark stones against the brighter water and sky creates a powerful composition. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: sfowlerphotos
Photographer of the Day: Matt Cuda
Category: Wildlife Photographer: Matt Cuda "Ruby-Throated Hummingbird" A sure sign of summer, and a true delight, is seeing the first hummingbird appear here in New Hampshire each year. Much easier to watch than to photograph as they flit around the yard. The closest thing to fairy-folk that I've ever seen. Matt did a wonderful job of capturing the grace and beauty of these birds, and the added color of the flowers and the pale green background, make this photograph stand out from the crowd. Well done, and thanks for sharing with our … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Matt Cuda
Lightroom FAQ: Update Folder Location
This is useful function to know about if you are wanting to move a folder (or even your entire photo Library) from one drive to another drive. For example, say you are running out of space on one drive and want to move photos to a new drive to free up space on the original drive. You could use Lightroom to move the folders via drag and drop within the Folders panel, but I don’t recommend doing that when a large amount of date is at stake. Using a move command is risky, because if anything goes wrong in the middle of the transfer you could … [Read more...] about Lightroom FAQ: Update Folder Location
Photographer of the Day: Ken Mickel
Category: Nature Photographer: Ken Mickel "Tulip" A simple, yet strong image. The color palette is beautiful, the exquisite detail draws you in closer, and the soft glow of the light soothes the soul. I'd love to see this as a wall sized print. Just fantastic all around. Thank you for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this article. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Ken Mickel
Photographer of the Day: Fabio Mancini
Category: Nature Photographer: Fabio Mancini "Bubbleflower" I love this technique. It is a real challenge to nail focus exactly where you want it, so it definitely requires patience on the part of the photographer. The shallow depth of field that results makes the surrounding flowers a wash of vibrant color. Nicely balanced composition gives the eye cause to wander around the frame. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Fabio Mancini
Photographer of the Day: Brad McDowell
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Brad McDowell "Middle Earth" This well named photograph looks straight out of the Lord of Rings. The aspect ratio really does this impressive landscape justice. My favorite element is the flow of water tumbling down in the foreground, only to reappear as it trails off toward the misty mountains in the distance. I'd like to enjoy a thermos of hot coffee, while taking in this scene in real life some day. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. To … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Brad McDowell
Lightroom FAQ: The Catalog Panel
This is an often misunderstood or completely overlooked panel, but it has some useful functions once you take a closer look. The most important thing to know about this panel is that it simply provides different ways to view/access photos that have gone through the import process already. These are not duplicates of your photos, but just alternative ways Lightroom can reference the source files and display them for us. All Photographs This collection is a quick way to view all of the photographs (and videos) that you've ever imported into … [Read more...] about Lightroom FAQ: The Catalog Panel
Photographer of the Day: ZoeEnPhos
Category: Outdoors Photographer: ZoeEnPhos "The Calm Sea" This photo is best viewed full screen (so be sure to check out ZoeEnPhos's stream (linked above). There's a lot to take in, and you'll want to take your time exploring the tranquil scene. The endless sky reflected in the mirror-surface of the sea may catch your eye at first, but the longer you look, the more you'll notice what lies beneath the surface. I'd love to see this printed large and hung on a wall. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: ZoeEnPhos
Lightroom Live: Lightroom for Mobile with Josh Haftel
You gotta join us live for our next Lightroom Live, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune in live, you can be entered to win excellent prizes to help you in your work. (Note: MUST BE TUNED IN LIVE TO WIN). We'll be giving away a copy of Perfectly Clear from Athentech. Plus you never know what else. We kick off Monday, May 22nd at 1:00 pm Eastern, 12:00 pm Central, 11:00 am Mountain, and 10:00 am Pacific. 2 pm in the Virgin Islands. Check out the YouTube event here and it'll show your local … [Read more...] about Lightroom Live: Lightroom for Mobile with Josh Haftel
Photographer of the Day: Marg Foley
Category: Wildlife Photographer: Marg Foley "Owls are awesome" This photo took my breath away when I first came across it in our Flickr group. We've been fortunate to have a few Great Grey Owl sightings in my home state of New Hampshire, but I've personally never been so lucky to spot one in the wild. To capture one in flight, on a snowy day is just magical. Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Flickr here. To learn how your work can be featured on the Photofocus, please read this … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Marg Foley
Lightroom FAQ: Thumbnail Badges
There are 5 badges that can appear on a thumbnail in the Grid view of the Library module or on the thumbs in the Filmstrip. From left to right: The tag shaped badge tells you that a keyword has been applied. The pin badge indicates the photo has location information (GPS). The double-boxes indicates the photo has been added to a collection. The dotted rectangle is that a crop has been applied. The +/– badge tells you that the photo has been adjusted in Develop. If you hover your cursor over a badge you'll see a tooltip … [Read more...] about Lightroom FAQ: Thumbnail Badges
Photographer of the Day: wildirishman37
Category: Wildlife Photographer: wildirishman37 "Antarctica" Antartica has long been on my bucket list of places to visit, and it is photos like this that make me want to go. What makes this photo so wonderful to me is the seeming interaction between the penguin and the sea lion. It could be captioned all kinds of ways, and that is what brings a viewer in and makes them stick around. The icy landscape sets the stage and immediately tells you where they are (this is no zoo). Thanks for sharing with our group! Originally shared on the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: wildirishman37
Photographer of the Day: Carlos Manchego
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Carlos Manchego "Sunset at the Lighthouse" What a stunner! I love everything about this photo by Carlos Manchego, from the composition to the colors, it all works together for maximum impact on the viewer. The use of slow shutter speed to convey motion of the waves and clouds just puts it right over the top. You'd think the small lighthouse wouldn't be important in the midst of all this grandeur, but I think it is the jewel in the crown. Great work, and thanks for sharing in our group! Originally … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Carlos Manchego
Lightroom FAQ: Additional External Editors
By default, the latest version of Photoshop becomes the primary external editor for Lightroom. If you go to Preferences > External Editing, you will see it listed at the top. This is the editor, and file settings, that are called into play when you use the (Mac) CMD+E / (Win) Ctrl+E keyboard shortcut or use the Photo > Edit In > Edit in Photoshop menu command. An external editor is any other pixel editor you may have installed on your machine. Aside from Photoshop, some of the most common are products from on1, Nik, Perfectly … [Read more...] about Lightroom FAQ: Additional External Editors
Photographer of the Day: Carlos Quijano Jr
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Carlos Quijano Jr "Jefferson Sunrise (II)" The cherry blossoms blooming in Washington D.C. are a sight worth seeing. I've only been lucky enough to witness it once. Inspired by our photographer of the day, Carlos Quijano Jr, I hope to get back there again. There are many angles and times of day to capture the blossoms, but Carlos Quijano Jr really nailed it with the branches framing the Jefferson memorial at sunrise. The colors in the sky a perfect compliment to the blossoms. Thanks for sharing with our … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Carlos Quijano Jr
Lightroom FAQ: Edit in Photoshop Options
In a typical workflow, you might start in Lightroom with a raw photo, then send a copy with Lightroom adjustments (Photo > Edit In > Edit in Photoshop) for additional editing. This copy will become either a PSD or TIF file based on your Lightroom preferences (Preferences > External Editing). Both file types support all the things you'd want to do in Photoshop, with the most common being using multiple layers, so either choice is fine (though multiple layer TIFs tend to be larger). In Photoshop, once you use the File > Save menu … [Read more...] about Lightroom FAQ: Edit in Photoshop Options
