OVER IT.
That's all.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Welcome to the World!
One of my best friends, Nicole, gave birth to her 2nd son on Friday, June 10th!
Bryce Alexander decided to make a surprise early arrival!
He is healthy and going great, and such a sweetie!
Congratulations Nicole, Matt & big brother Brock!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
RAW or jpg??? (as promised)
It's one of the biggest debates in digital photography. Which is better? RAW or jpg? For me, I think both have their qualities. And both have a few downsides. I think the biggest factor is which will be more appropriate for WHAT you are shooting.
Some pro photographers would tell you JPEG...that you should always know the right settings for a photo. Others say ALWAYS shoot in RAW...the quality is much better and you will have more power at your hands to change things later on in post-processing.
Personally, I have my reasons, times, an occassions to use both. Shooting some subjects I prefer one over the other. Sometimes, one format just makes more sense than the other.
Let's take a look:
RAW - this format allows you maximum control in post-processing. You will also be able to change your white balance later without any quality loss. You can change exposure, saturation, sharpness, etc., with less quality loss than you would have with JPG. A downside - a larger file size means you are going to fill up your memory card alot faster, and the images will take longer to upload to your computer. In addition, shooting RAW only allows you to take a few shots in a burst before filling up the buffer and getting a pause.
JPG - In most cases, any post-processing is going to result in loss of quality, especially when you make adjustments to the exposure of the image. On an up side, smaller file size will allow you to fit more on a memory card (usually twice as many) and of course your images will upload alot faster. When shooting in the JPG format, you can shoot significantly more shots in a burst than with RAW.
Now, from my experience, I prefer shooting RAW - UNLESS I am shooting motion. For example, alot of times when taking candid shots of children, or shooting wildlife such as birds or butterflies, JPG is the way to go. Why? Because as I mentioned above, JPG allows you to shoot more continuous shots in a burst, therefore, your chances of getting a great shot are alot higher....because these subjects are rarely still except for a split second!
Everything else, portraits, landscapes, etc. - go RAW.
So, it really boils down to personal preference. What subjects are you generally shooting? Do you enjoy or despise alot of post-processing? Do what works for you. Rockwell will tell you JPG. Polin is RAW all the way. Then there's people like me, you find each to have their advantages and disadvantages.
Hopefully this has helped some of you on this ever present issue! If you have further questions, I will try my best to answer them, so leave them in the comments box. And if you would like to share your reasons for using one format over the other I would love to hear them!
Happy Shooting!
Some pro photographers would tell you JPEG...that you should always know the right settings for a photo. Others say ALWAYS shoot in RAW...the quality is much better and you will have more power at your hands to change things later on in post-processing.
Personally, I have my reasons, times, an occassions to use both. Shooting some subjects I prefer one over the other. Sometimes, one format just makes more sense than the other.
Let's take a look:
RAW - this format allows you maximum control in post-processing. You will also be able to change your white balance later without any quality loss. You can change exposure, saturation, sharpness, etc., with less quality loss than you would have with JPG. A downside - a larger file size means you are going to fill up your memory card alot faster, and the images will take longer to upload to your computer. In addition, shooting RAW only allows you to take a few shots in a burst before filling up the buffer and getting a pause.
JPG - In most cases, any post-processing is going to result in loss of quality, especially when you make adjustments to the exposure of the image. On an up side, smaller file size will allow you to fit more on a memory card (usually twice as many) and of course your images will upload alot faster. When shooting in the JPG format, you can shoot significantly more shots in a burst than with RAW.
Now, from my experience, I prefer shooting RAW - UNLESS I am shooting motion. For example, alot of times when taking candid shots of children, or shooting wildlife such as birds or butterflies, JPG is the way to go. Why? Because as I mentioned above, JPG allows you to shoot more continuous shots in a burst, therefore, your chances of getting a great shot are alot higher....because these subjects are rarely still except for a split second!
Everything else, portraits, landscapes, etc. - go RAW.
So, it really boils down to personal preference. What subjects are you generally shooting? Do you enjoy or despise alot of post-processing? Do what works for you. Rockwell will tell you JPG. Polin is RAW all the way. Then there's people like me, you find each to have their advantages and disadvantages.
Hopefully this has helped some of you on this ever present issue! If you have further questions, I will try my best to answer them, so leave them in the comments box. And if you would like to share your reasons for using one format over the other I would love to hear them!
Happy Shooting!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Dedicated fisher*woman*
My 12 year old niece, Alyviah, never ceases to amaze me. She's not your "typical" girl. She can be "girly" when she needs to be, but she is a full fledged TomBoy at heart. From the time she was 2, she was fishing, and hunting and everything in between. I'll never forget when she was about 2, she was telling her great Aunt Danita about a turkey they'd killed that had a "30 pound beard!" Classic.
Oh, and as for sports, this girl is gifted in a way that blows my mind. She loves to play sports, and it's a good thing, because she amazes me just to watch her.
Now, Liv has come up with some doozies in her 12 years, so I can't wait to see what the next 12 brings. But her latest shenanigan definitely takes the cake as of recent. Last Saturday, she was fishing up at Cliffside Lake. Well, she hooked one, and was reeling it in. Right as she got it to the bank at the edge of the water, the fish come off her line. Well, this fish had at that point, had a bad day. Alyviah was NOT about to let her 2nd fish of the day get away. She didn't even realize what she'd done, till after she'd done it. Nevermind the brand new jeans or Hollister shirt. This fish was hers! So, in the lake she goes, after this fish, and catches it with her bare hands. Yep. Only Alyviah. The kid is talented in more ways than one!
Oh, and as for sports, this girl is gifted in a way that blows my mind. She loves to play sports, and it's a good thing, because she amazes me just to watch her.
Now, Liv has come up with some doozies in her 12 years, so I can't wait to see what the next 12 brings. But her latest shenanigan definitely takes the cake as of recent. Last Saturday, she was fishing up at Cliffside Lake. Well, she hooked one, and was reeling it in. Right as she got it to the bank at the edge of the water, the fish come off her line. Well, this fish had at that point, had a bad day. Alyviah was NOT about to let her 2nd fish of the day get away. She didn't even realize what she'd done, till after she'd done it. Nevermind the brand new jeans or Hollister shirt. This fish was hers! So, in the lake she goes, after this fish, and catches it with her bare hands. Yep. Only Alyviah. The kid is talented in more ways than one!
Monday, June 6, 2011
BLUE LIZARD!!
Sequel post to "The Sun Hates Me."
So I was told about this sunblock that is supposed to be the best there is. It's called Blue Lizard (hence, the title). It's hard to find, and expensive, and it only comes in "30+" SPF. (Apparently the reason for that is supposedly anything over that is, well, pointless). Well, I managed to find some of this MIRACLE IN A BOTTLE over the weekend! YAY ME! I've gotten to try it out a few times, and let me just tell you, this stuff is the BOMB. I'm serious. So far, so good. No burns, no redness, no itching like I've been dipped in a vat of insulation, no rash! Now, this is not to say that there may be times when the sun prevails, but I'm crossing my fingers. If you have super-sensitivity/allergy to the sun like me, I highly recommend you give this stuff a try. I promise you it is money well spent. Take THAT sun!
So I was told about this sunblock that is supposed to be the best there is. It's called Blue Lizard (hence, the title). It's hard to find, and expensive, and it only comes in "30+" SPF. (Apparently the reason for that is supposedly anything over that is, well, pointless). Well, I managed to find some of this MIRACLE IN A BOTTLE over the weekend! YAY ME! I've gotten to try it out a few times, and let me just tell you, this stuff is the BOMB. I'm serious. So far, so good. No burns, no redness, no itching like I've been dipped in a vat of insulation, no rash! Now, this is not to say that there may be times when the sun prevails, but I'm crossing my fingers. If you have super-sensitivity/allergy to the sun like me, I highly recommend you give this stuff a try. I promise you it is money well spent. Take THAT sun!
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