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Syracuse Balloonfest

It has been a couple of years since I have seen this sign set to HIGH at the Syracuse Balloonfest.  Sure brought a smile to my face! The Syracuse Balloonfest had a perfect start on Friday, June 10, 2011.  Light … Continue reading

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Trick to Using a Graduated Neutral Density Filter

A Graduated Neutral Density Filter are not like the Neutral Density filters I have talked about in the past.  Those cut the light into the entire lens opening.  A graduated ND filter, is dark on one side and gradually goes … Continue reading

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Assignment 13: Hometown History

In the past two years I have asked you to show me your hometown.  This year I waited until May in hopes of warmer weather.  As I walked through the history of Seneca Falls and then photographed a monument to … Continue reading

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Selective Color Using Aperture 3

Many photo editors easily do selective color.  I have done it in Apple’s Aperture 3 photo editing and management system.  However, I did it the hard way.  Turns out it is very easy to do.  Lets start with a nice … Continue reading

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View 175: Play Ball!

Finally, a beautiful Spring day greeted Central New Yorkers last Saturday.  A prefect day to go to the ballpark and catch a game between the Triple A clubs, the Syracuse Chiefs and their Thruway rivals, the Rochester Red Wings. The … Continue reading

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