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Luminar with Sky Enhancement

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Supercharge your 
photo editing with AI.

The new Luminar uses Artificial Intelligence to make the sky on your photos look incredible automatically. No need to do complex selections, masks or apply layers. No other photo software has a feature as amazing as this one.
Learn more

Use the coupon code MARKDODD to get extra US $10 OFF

*Immediately after your purchase you’ll get the current version of Luminar 2018 with the new AI Sky Enhancer. The Libraries feature will be available in December this year as a free update.
US$59 US$69
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Photolemur

Photolemur – Comparison between version 2 and 3

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A short video comparing the options between the previous version of Photolemur and the current Photolemur 3 versions.

 

 

 

Check out Photolemur version 3

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Nikon Announces Mirrorless Camera

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Nikon has just announced the release of their first Mirrorless Camera

 

Nikon announced two new mirrorless cameras early this morning EDT.

The Nikon Z6, a 24.5mp FX sensor and the Nikon Z7, a 45.7mp FX sensor.

They are both full frame sensors and it has been announced that you can use your existing F mount lenses with an adapter. So for you existing full frame sensor Nikon users you don’t have to get the newer lenses to use these cameras

 

The new lens mount is the Z-Mount and they have a new set of Z-Mount Lenses to go along with the new cameras. But again, you can still use your F mount full Frame lenses using the Nikon FTZ Adapter.

The 3 Z-Mount lenses they are releasing now are

  • 24-70mm F/4 S
  • 35mm F/1.8 S – Prime Lens
  • 50mm F/1.8 S – Prime Lens

58mm f/0.95 S NOCT is still in development and will be released later

These are all part of the new NiKKOR S series lenses.

The Z-Mount has a larger ring opening that lets more light to hit the sensor and can provide a sharper image to the sensor. It also has more connectors to transfer information to and from the lens at a faster rate than existing lenses. It is a size of a 55mm inner mount diameter and a 16mm flange focal distance.

There is an optional Battery Pack to increase your shooting time.

There list prices are

Nikon Z6 Body for $270,000 yen including tax or around $2400 USD

Nikon Z7 Body for $440,000 yen including tax or around $3900 USD

Release dates

for camera bodies in late September, Lenses to be released later. Most in October.

 

For all the specs on each camera and all details visit nikonusa.com

 

Peak Design Travel Line

PeakDesign announces a new product line, The Travel Line

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Today Peak Design releases their Travel Line of products via Kickstarter.

 

I’m a customer and big believer in the design and quality of the Peak Design Products. I own two bags, the backpack and the everyday sling bag, along with several camera straps. They have been great products.

 

If you have ever considered getting their products, getting them during a Kickstarter is the least expensive way to get the new products. Granted you may have to wait for a little to get them, but it will be well worth the wait.

 

So what is in this new Peak Design Travel Line.

 

Check out the Peak Design Travel Line Kickstarter today

 

It won’t take long for each level to sell out, so check it out as soon as you can.

 

#travelline #peakdesign #affilaite #kickstarter

 

On1 photo Raw 2018

On1 Announce New Release of On1 Photo 2018

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Today On1 has released their latest version of On1 Photo, version 2018.5

On1 Photo 2018.5

 

The On1 Photo 2018.5 release includes the following improvements and additions to the program. Click on the linked item description for more information showing you about that feature

• Camera Profiles
• LUTs in Effects
• Improved Brushing Performance
• Faster culling in Filmstrip
• RAW+JPG sorting options
• Nested Albums
• Background Export
• Nested Presets
• Transform Tool Improvements
• Faster Transitions Between modules
• Out-of-Process Cataloging
• New Cameras & Lenses

 

If you are already a user of On1 Photo 2018, when you open the program you will be notified of the new release that is free for existing users.

 

For new users, On1 is offering a launch special offer for you.

The ON1 Photo RAW 2018.5 Launch Special includes:

  • $79.99 for new customers
  • $69.99 for existing customers (ON1 Photo RAW 2017 and previous legacy products)
  • Includes 4 Premium ON1 LUT packs (50 total premium LUTs for ON1 Photo RAW 2018.5)

On1 Photo 2018.5 Special

As always, you can download a free trial and try it out for yourself before you purchase. On1 Photo 2018.5 is available for both Mac and Windows.

 

Click the image below to start your free trial

On1 Photo 2018 Free Trial

What’s Ahead for ON1

During On1’s launch week, they will also roll out several new web features during the week following the launch. These will include public support community forums, new weekly tips & tricks series, Tip of the Week, and 8 new LUT packs (80 LUTs) that will be available to download for free.

Later this summer On1 will roll out an extensive new video library for customers where they can create and save video playlists, watch photography courses, track their progress, and more. We will also unveil a new community content exchange where ON1 customers can create, upload, and share ON1 presets, LUTs, and other creative content.

Of course, On1 will also be working very hard on continuing to make ON1 Photo RAW the fastest, most flexible, and easiest-to-use raw processor and photo editor on the market.

If you have been looking for an alternative to Lightroom, this is a great contender.

 

On1 Plus and On1 Plus Pro

Although the free resources On1 offers are great, this is an additional option for existing customers and new customers for training, support, and special resources.

What is ON1 Plus?

ON1 Plus is where members get the VIP experience. As a member, you’ll gain immediate access to exclusive On1 Photo video courses to help you become an ON1 master, meet industry experts and educators, and get lessons covering shooting, editing, and everything in between. The On1 Plus Pro also includes free upgrades to the latest version of On1 Photo

Learn more or sign up for On1 Plus or Plus Pro

 

#on1 #on1photo #on1photo2018 #affiliate #update #announcement

 

Recommended Book for Photographing D.C.

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Book Recommendation Snap D.C. by Angela B. Pan

I would recommend reading it through as it is a quick and easy read. Once you have read it in its entirety I’m sure you will start planning your D.C. photography trips and use this book as a reference guide for your trip and future trips to D.C.

Angela goes over the locations she recommends in the National Mall area, but also includes some lessor know locations near the National Mall that are great photo opportunities. Even has a few that are just outside of the D.C. area.

She includes transportation information, the best time to shoot at the location, some of her photography from that location, and imparts some local knowledge of the area.

If you are planning a photography trip to Washington D.C. and want to know the best times to go to a location, how to get there, and how to get a different photo that everyone else in D.C. then this book is for you.

 

Currently sold only through Amazon. You can get your Kindle or Paperback

 

Get your copy of SnapDC

 

Image of the Day

Here is an image that I took of the Cherry Trees using one of the tip locations she mentions in the book.

 

 

#SnapDC #amazon #affiliate #book #washingtonDC

 

2018 Art Show Schedule

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American Kiwi Photo
Art Show Schedule

These are the locations and times that you can find me at Art Shows this 2018 season.

I will be attending under my Art Show photography business name of American Kiwi Photo.

 

This list is current as of 09/01/2018.

Check back weekly as I do have several dates and locations pending and this list will be updated as they are added.

 

Date Time Event Location
09/09/2018 9AM-1PM Sykesville Farmers Market Sandosky Rd, Sykesville, Md
09/16/2018 9AM-1PM Sykesville Farmers Market Sandosky Rd, Sykesville, Md
09/29/2018 10AM-6PM Westminster Fall Festival Westminster, Md
09/30/2018 Noon-6PM Westminster Fall Festival Westminster, Md
10/07/2018 9AM-1PM Sykesville Farmers Market Sandosky Rd, Sykesville, Md
10/14/2018 9AM-1PM Sykesville Farmers Market – Holiday Festival Main St, Sykesville, Md
11/03/2018 8AM-1PM Carroll County Farmers Market Booth #74. Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster, Md
11/04/2018 10AM-3PM BCAG Fall Show 721 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, Md
11/10/2018 10AM-3PM Catonsville HS PTSA Fall Craft Show Catonsville High School, Catonsville, Md
11/17/2018 9AM-3PM Liberty HS Fall Craft Fair Liberty High School, Eldersburg, MD
11/24/2018 9AM-3PM Skyesville Holiday Marketplace Carroll County Shipley Center, Westminster, Md
12/01/2018 8AM-1PM Carroll County Farmers Market Booth #106.Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster, Md
12/08/2018 8AM-1PM Carroll County Farmers Market Booth #102.Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster, Md
12/15/2018 8AM-1PM Carroll County Farmers Market Booth #107.Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster, Md

 

2018 Completed Art Shows form this Show Season.  These will be possible shows to keep an eye out for the 2019 Season

Date Time Event Location
March 31st, 2018 8am-2pm Carroll County Farmer’s Market -Easter Show Ag Center, Westminster, MD
April 21st, 2018 8am-2pm Carroll County Farmer’s Market – Spring Fling Ag Center, Westminster, MD
May 13th, 2018 Noon-4PM Sunday’s in Butler 14924 Falls Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD
May 20th, 2018 Noon-4PM Sunday’s in Butler 14924 Falls Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD
May 12th, 2018 8am-2pm Carroll County Farmer’s Market – Mothers Day Show Ag Center, Westminster, MD
May 26, 2018 8AM-4PM Hampstead Day Arcadia, MD
Jun 02, 2018 10AM-4PM Art in the Park Westminster, Md
Jun 10, 2018 Noon-4PM Sunday’s in Butler 14924 Falls Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD
June 16, 2018 8AM-1PM Carroll County Farmers Market Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster, Md
June 23, 2018 11am-4pm WoofStock 2300 Harvey Gummel Rd
Hampstead, MD
Jun 24, 2018 Noon-4PM Sunday’s in Butler 14924 Falls Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD
June 30, 2018 8AM-1PM Carroll County Farmers Market Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster, Md
Jul 1, 2018 9AM-1PM Sykesville Farmers Market Sandosky Rd, Sykesville, Md
Jul 7, 2018 8AM-1PM Carroll County Farmers Market Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster, Md
Jul 14, 2018 10AM-9PM Common Ground on the Hill Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, MD
Jul 28, 2018 8AM-1PM Carroll County Farmers Market Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster, Md
Jul 29, 2018 9AM-1PM Sykesville Farmers Market Sandosky Rd, Sykesville, Md
Aug 4, 2018 8AM-1PM Carroll County Farmers Market Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster, Md

 

Artwork on display at these galleries or locations:

Carroll County Camera Club Show – 2nd floor of the Carroll County Art Council in Westminster Md

 

#Art #show #artshow #schedule #americankiwiphoto

 

Alien Skin Updates Exposure X3 Workflow

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Exposure X3 Workflow update is out

 

Here’s what’s new in this update:

  • HSL tools to adjust hue, saturation, and luminance for each color
  • Targeted adjustment tools for detailed color adjustments
  • Kelvin-values for RAW images that record white balance
  • Printing
  • Expanded camera and lens support
  • Enhancements to watermarks, side-by-side view, keywords, and collections
  • New Fujifilm-inspired presets
  • And much more

 

 

Get Exposure X3 from Alien Skin with its new updated workflow

 

You can always try Alien Skin Software free for 30 days.

 

#alienskin #exposureX3 #update #affiliate

 

On1 photo Raw 2018

On1 Photo Raw Major Update Today

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On1 release an On1 Photo Raw major update today.

On1 Photo Raw 2018.1

 

 

If you are new to On1 products, I would recommend downloading a free trial version first and give it a spin. The best way to learn about a product is to dive in.  But if you want to see a list of features see the product details page.

 

Download your free Trial of On1 Photo Raw 2018.1

Available for Mac and Windows.

 

When you download the trial you get

  • ON1 Photo RAW 2018.1
  • 30-day fully functioning trial
  • No watermarking
  • Your information is never shared
  • Opt-out at any time
  • No third-party products are installed

 

If you are ready to buy, you can

purchase it today for just $79.99 

This is a limited time offer

 

This is what you will get with your purchase.

  • ON1 Photo RAW 2018.1 ($119.99 value)
  • HDR, Pano, & Masking Video Courses
  • Digital Asset Mgmt Video Course ($49.99 value) – BONUS item
  • Master Class eBook ($39.99 value) – BONUS item
  • 100s of free videos to get you started
  • Activate on up to 5 computers (Mac & Windows)
  • No subscription
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

 

Here are just some of the features of On1 Photo Raw 2018.1

  • Accelerated Photo Management
    • One of the fastest ways to manage and organize photos with an ultra fast photo browser for culling through photos with the power of catalogs.
  • Precise Photo Development
    • The state-of-the-art processing engine provides a smooth editing process that will bring out the best details in your photos.
  • Hundreds of Unique Photo Effects
    • Fast, non-destructive, stackable, re-editable, and customizable photo effects providing endless creative possibilities.
  • Fast and Beautiful HDR
    • Create stunning HDR photos that merge all tonality from a bracket of photos in a fraction of the time of other HDR apps.
  • Pano Stitching
    • Combine multiple photos into a single panoramic or matrix photo. Automatically aligns photos, even if they are not shot on a tripod, and blends them together seamlessly.
  • Paint and Blend Adjustments
    • Whether replacing a sky or selectively applying an effect, each tool can tackle it all. You can also selectively apply almost any adjustment with a mask or selection.
  • Effortless Retouching
    • Cloning, healing, removing blemishes, reducing noise, content-aware fill, and more.
  • Combine Photos Together
    • Includes built-in layers, brushes, and advanced masking tools, it’s easy to see why it’s the ultimate tool for photographers.

 

To see the full list of features, View the product details page.

 

#on1 #photoraw2018 #affiliate

 

Skylum updates announced

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Skylum (aka MacPhun) releases major updates

 

Aurora HDR 2018 and Luminar 2018 for both Mac and Windows received a major update at the end of January for both the Mac and Windows version.

With these updates, here are the current version numbers for each and what was updated/added.

These are free updates for existing users of both Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR 2018.

 

Luminar 2018 1.1.1 version for Windows:

Added support for the following languages:

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portugal
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Russian

Added shift + scroll hotkey for brush size adjustment

Curves filter improved

Merge layers feature released

Saving cropped image to document issue fixed

Fixed several issues with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom plugins usage

Sidebar UX improvements

 

Luminar 2018 version 1.1.1 for MAC:

Fixed issues with Photos Extension

RAW Develop support improved, added Leica Monochrome, DNG, HEIC formats, and fixed support for Hasselblad and several other cameras.

Fixed several issues with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom plugins usage

Fixed issue with Dodge & Burn mask from documents created on windows

 

Aurora HDR 2018 1.1.3 version for Windows:

Improved sliders: You can now directly enter values into a slider with the keyboard.

Improved presets: Applying multiple presets are now handled correctly.

Cropping improvements: The cropped state of an image is now correctly captured in the native Aurora HDR file.

 

Aurora HDR 2018 1.1.3 version for MAC:

Batch process faster: We’ve fine-tuned our bracket-detecting algorithm to speed up batch processing.

Align brackets better: We’ve updated our alignment algorithm to improve hand-held HDR photography.

Adobe plug-in improvements: The plugins for Adobe products have been performance tuned.

Improved cross-platform files: We’ve fixed issue with cropped photos created on Windows.

Improved user experience: We’ve refined the software to make it easier to use based on user feedback and testing.

 

To get the updates:

In each application, For Mac choose the application menu (Luminar or Aurora HDR) and choose Check for Updates. For Windows in the top toolbar, go to Help and choose Check for updates

 

If you don’t have either Luminar 2018 or Aurora HDR 2018 you can download a free trial Here

Download a Free Trial of Luminar 2018 for Mac or Windows

Download a Free Trial of Aurora HDR 2018 for Mac or PC

 

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