Intro Installing the Adobe DNG Converter and Profiles Using and Workflow Intro : In today's article and its follow-up, I aim to explore Adobe Processing Profiles, much like I did earlier this year in "The Raw Advantage – My new Streamlined Workflow". Yet, with changes in my workflow and the availability of a new version... Continue Reading →
Following the article detailing the creation process of PictureFX Faux Infrared and the recipe for RawTherapee, I've developed a variation today with a more pronounced yellow/orange aesthetic. Achieving this look involves applying a recipe alongside the PictureFX Faux Infrared 2024 Mod Lut. For those who don't have or prefer not to use RawTherapee, I've also... Continue Reading →
For those who prefer quick and easy results without the hassle, the PictureFX Faux Infrared Lut is the fastest option. Example - PictureFX Faux Infrared 2024 Mod - Red Output My original PictureFX Faux Infrared was created in 2020. Back then I focused on creating a Lut that gave an instant and spectacular IR effect,... Continue Reading →
Most visitors come to OSP for its Fujifilm recipes list in the Largest Collection. Now that I've pulled the plug on that, I'm curious to see what happens next. Luts are still growing, and Infrared doesn't attract a lot of people, but maybe I have something that will interest some people, and that is… In... Continue Reading →
I'm not someone who obsesses over tiny details in pictures, but like most of you, I do want my photos to look pretty sharp and clear, and too much graininess usually doesn't look nice. So, knowing how to get the best possible results in low-light conditions is really important. The problem is that many of... Continue Reading →
Well, with this I have probably attracted the attention of some 'free WordPress' users, and many will probably think that this is completely fake, well, the header picture is indeed photoshopped, but the claim is not completely impossible, although an average of 7 a 8000 pictures is probably more feasible. Suppose you post one photo... Continue Reading →
Introduction:The header photo isn't very good. It's been edited to make it clear what this article is about. So, it's not the final result we're aiming for. Also, the editing was done using RawTherapee and Showfoto, but you could use other photo editing programs too. RawTherapee was used for adjusting the exposure, while Showfoto has... Continue Reading →
I have a dislike for advertisements. You might wonder what that has to do with photography. Well, not much, yet quite a bit ! Like many others, Open Source Photography operates as a free WordPress website. Since I don't own a domain, the name WordPress is included in my website's address. This is generally fine,... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/yWPdTHLm7BE?feature=shared In a recent article titled "A Tiny Every Day m4/3 Camera – Part II," I discussed "Practical Additions," and one of them was an upgraded camera wrist strap with an improved design. Today, I'll walk you through how to create it. The precursor to this "Samurai" design was created many years ago. It represented... Continue Reading →
Film Simulation with Grain or Noise For a more analog appearance, consider introducing grain or noise to your digital images. If you lack the necessary software or prefer not to invest in costly applications, you can achieve this effect using the free tools Gimp or Krita as well. You've got a choice between two alternatives.... Continue Reading →
The E-M10 MKIII with Lumix G Vario 100-300mm Power OIS is a camera lens combination that weighs 990 grams and is 170mm long. It can provide a field of view range (FOV) of 400 to 1200mm (compared to 35mm). Wait a minute, that's not right ! shouldn't that be 200 to 600mm FOV ? Before... Continue Reading →
This tutorial focuses on the process of sharpening a bird or any other animal, which is essentially similar to sharpening a person or any object. Nevertheless, when working with animals, particularly birds, you may have the intention to enhance their appearance and make them more prominent compared to other subjects. That is the main objective... Continue Reading →
The viewfinder holds immense importance in your Olympus camera, serving as arguably its most critical component. However, some individuals prefer utilizing the LCD screen for capturing images, provided they have good eyesight. While glasses can be used, accurately assessing sharpness and effectively utilizing long telephoto lenses is better suited for the viewfinder or EVF (Electronic... Continue Reading →
You would think that professional bird and wildlife photographers all use the same settings on camera,Well, then I have to disappoint you.Now take ISO for example, some pro's don't go over ISO 800,others go smoothly to ISO 6400 or something in between.Of course it all depends on the conditions you are shooting in. If you... Continue Reading →
A while ago I published an article about a script that I used to control the RAW files in my workflow -> A Script to solve a Workflow ProblemIn my workflow I splitted the JPGs and RAW files while transferring to my computerThen I sorted my JPGs, and only kept the RAWs of my best JPGs.The... Continue Reading →
So, maybe you also bought a new laptop with Linux like me ?and if it turned out to be a Dell, it will run on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.That's a good thing, because not only is Ubuntu one of the most stable operating systems, the version 20.04 LTS is supported until April 2030, so you'll be... Continue Reading →
I expected that Darktable Light Part 1 would attract people, but it was five times more than I expected.Well, that's proof that there are many who would rather see Darktable differently ! In part 1 I showed you how to rid Darktable of its database annoyances.The tweak I'm showing you today could have worked the... Continue Reading →
No, this is not a joke, nor is it a new version.This article is primarily intended for those who like Darktable's editing features, but want to edit photo's without using a database, library, tagging, actually just with a photo browser. I never was a big fan of Darktable myself, I loved working with Rawtherapee or... Continue Reading →
A tutorial on using textures in Gimp.What do we need :Well, a Texture to start with, and preferably more than one.There will be another tutorial soon about textures and how to make them.What you should know is that the photo you are going to use as a texture, unless it has a completely even structure... Continue Reading →
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