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Down Town

nobody@flickr.com (lomeranger) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:13:07 -0800

lomeranger posted a photo:

Traverse City X-Mas eve over the Boardman looking north towards the farmers market.

Note about processing: This is a composite of three exposures that more accurately portrays this scene.

"HDR is short for High Dynamic Range. It is a post-processing of taking either one image or a series of images, combining them, and adjusting the contrast ratios to do things that are virtually impossible with a single aperture and shutter speed. I would say that about 75% of my images use the technique, and if you are new to it, then you may notice a slightly different “look and feel” to my photographs. You should also probably note that HDR is a very broad categorization, and I really hate categorization. My process starts with using basic HDR techniques, but then there are many more steps to help the photos look more… let’s say… evocative.

I can talk a little bit more about the philosophy behind the photography style here for a quick moment. You might consider that the way the human brain keeps track of imagery is not the same way your computer keeps track of picture files. There is not one aperture, shutter speed, etc. In fact, sometimes when you are in a beautiful place or with special people and you take photos — have you ever noticed when you get back and show them to people you have to say, “Well, you really had to be there.” Even great photographers with amazing cameras can only very rarely grab the scene exactly as they saw it. Cameras, by their basic-machine-nature, are very good at capturing “images”, lines, shadows, shapes — but they are not good at capturing a scene the way the mind remembers and maps it. When you are actually there on the scene, your eye travels back and forth, letting in more light in some areas, less light in others, and you create a “patchwork-quilt” of the scene. Furthermore, you will tie in many emotions and feelings into the imagery as well, and those get associated right there beside the scene. Now, you will find that as you explore the HDR process, that photos can start to evoke those deep memories and emotions in a more tangible way. It’s really a wonderful way of “tricking” your brain into experiencing much more than a normal photograph."

Trey Ratcliff - Stuck in Customs

Merry L.E.D. Christmas!

nobody@flickr.com (lomeranger) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:30:13 -0800

lomeranger posted a photo:

Oak Tree and Steel Wool

nobody@flickr.com (lomeranger) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:33:22 -0800

lomeranger posted a photo:

Scotty Mix Duo

nobody@flickr.com (lomeranger) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:42:04 -0800

lomeranger posted a photo:

My guess is a Scotty, German Shepherd, Chow, Pit mix with a touch of St. Bernard.

Obstruction

nobody@flickr.com (lomeranger) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:13:13 -0700

lomeranger posted a photo:

First boat to South Manitou of the season, many of the trails have suffered minor indignities such as this beautiful beach tree.

It doesn't look like it, but between my pack of lens, camera and tripod, that makes a healthy 20lbs that I carted for the entire 30 miles of my awesome weekend.

Remembered Cottage

nobody@flickr.com (lomeranger) — Tue, 25 May 2010 19:57:44 -0700

lomeranger posted a photo:

South Manitou - Saturday morning was dreamy fog everywhere. While shooting the lighthouse I met a woman who's friend was born in this house. I shot this for her.

When I either find my notes or get contact information I'll put names where they should be.

Dead Giant

nobody@flickr.com (lomeranger) — Tue, 25 May 2010 18:54:56 -0700

lomeranger posted a photo:

This massive cedar tree fell in the trail through the forest. It must have been more than a few years ago as there is now a well established trail around it. I am there purely for scale and my wife likes to see me in them ;)

Bathing Tree Swallow

nobody@flickr.com (lomeranger) — Sat, 01 May 2010 07:36:02 -0700

lomeranger posted a photo:

Revised: Still one of my favourite birds.

Thank you James, I believe you but I'm trying to figure it out for myself. Perhaps it's simply a matter of wiring (I know my camera but a one hawk looks like another) but identification appears to be a subtle skill.

Coleman Heirloom Tapped Maple

nobody@flickr.com (lomeranger) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:04:48 -0700

lomeranger posted a photo:

Good Grief, this is my 666th posted image. What could that possibly mean?

Merry Christmas

nobody@flickr.com (lomeranger) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:06:28 -0800

lomeranger posted a photo:

My very good friend Sage and her very good friend Racer

Dodge Lancer

nobody@flickr.com (lomeranger) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:28:27 -0700

lomeranger posted a photo:

Owned by Daniel S. Under Deb & Marks mini orchard.
Infrared.