Photo Journal

  • My Weston Influence

    My Weston Influence

    It’s hard for me not to notice the name Weston, I’m married to Liz Weston! I discovered Edward Weston indirectly through my many visits to California and Yosemite since 1989.  Before I got immersed in photography as a hobby I was inspired by the work of Ansel Adams during my visits to the Curry Village…

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  • Seascape Blending and Editing Workflow

    Seascape Blending and Editing Workflow

    I’ve finally recorded a short video of my general workflow to blend some action from multiple seascape images into one final image like the one shown above I took this morning.  The sun never appeared, but the high tide and breaking waves made an interesting vista all the same.

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  • AFIAP Submission Database

    AFIAP Submission Database

    This is how quick Distinction Submission paperwork should be…

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  • FIAP Salon Database

    FIAP Salon Database

    About a month ago I blogged about my intention to put a database together for FIAP salon entries.  With feedback from photographers there is also a need to extend this to PSA and other awarding bodies.  For now I thought I’d show the progress so far.  I need to make my own AFIAP submission next…

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  • DRINA CIRCUIT 2015 Success

    DRINA CIRCUIT 2015 Success

    I was delighted to find out yesterday I received two awards in the 1st Drina Circuit 2015 salon. ARTFOTO Silver Medal for “Rapahella on Point” and a AUFBIH honorable mention ribbon for “Anne”. Some old and new images were submitted to this salon, receiving a total of 32 acceptances. This salon concludes all the acceptances…

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