Converting to LAB Color
Several years ago I attended a 1/2 hour class on LAB color. After the class I went home and immediately tried it on one of my own images - and loved the results - but for some reason I stopped using it. I recently came across an article regarding LAB color and decided to try it again. Here's an image that I took in Venice. I went through my normal processing steps, and although I liked it, I was disappointed in the overall color. It seemed to be missing warmth in the ligh
Images from Montenegro
Montenegro - I wish we had more time in this breathtaking port. Mountains, clear blue-green water, ruins, and red tiled roofs. It was lovely. Arriving In the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, we sailed past Our Lady of the Angel church and lighthouse. We were treated to some glorious reflections along the coastline. Architecture in the medieval town of Budva. Thatched umbrellas dot the local beach in Budva. I loved all the shadow circles on the sand. The beautiful island hotel o
Images from Dubrovnik, Croatia
The first port on our cruise was Dubrovnik, Croatia. In Dubrovnik we rode on a cable car to the top if this hill where we were treated to this amazing view of Old Town Dubrovnik, that is totally surrounded by it's original medieval walls. There is a wonderful visitor's center at the top of hill, where we sat down to a variety of breads, cheeses, olive oil, and wine. While everyone sat down to wait for their refreshments to be served, I quickly ran down (and back up) severa
Lighthouses From Italy, Croatia and Montenegro
I collect pictures of lighthouses that I've seen during our travels. They can be fun to spot while you're on a cruise as they often come up unexpectedly, so you've always got to have a camera ready. You rarely see them in their best light (no pun intended), you've just got to shoot them as you sail by. Here are the lighthouses we saw on our last trip. On the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, across from St. Mark's Square in Venice there are two white towers that look like li
