For a far more manageable view of Northern Scotland we have used older maps and terms as the modern regions are too large and we would lose the likes of Sutherland and Caithness. The following map will be our main guide, though for simplicity we will give Skye a page[…]
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If Photoshop has ever felt: Inconsistent Slower than it should be Confusing in places you thought you understood Then this FREE Summit From February 23–27 is for YOU You’ll get FREE access to over 33 hours of training, taught in focused, easy-to-follow sessions. The Summit Begins in 2 DAYS, so don’t delay![…]
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The ON1 Photo RAW 2026 Outdoor Photography Conference, is a live, virtual event happening in 48 hrs February 23-25. Starts in Starts in 4 days • 02 hours • 51 minutes • 30 seconds at time of posting. This multi-day experience is built for outdoor photographers who want to get more confident, creative, and efficient with Photo RAW – across landscapes,[…]
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A comprehensive nine-step workflow designed to help novice photographers transform raw images into professional-looking results. The guide (in PDF) prioritises technical fundamentals, beginning with essential adjustments to exposure and dynamic range to ensure proper lighting balance. It then moves into compositional refinements such as cropping and sharpening, alongside artistic touches like colour grading and saturation control. While the[…]
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https://youtu.be/Gcb7u187enk The video explains how to use gradient masks within On1 Photo RAW 2026 to repair overexposed highlights in landscape photography. By choosing local adjustments over global changes, photographers can successfully restore lost detail in blown-out skies without unintentionally darkening the foreground. The tutorial details specific techniques for positioning and feathering masks, while using clipping warnings to monitor image data. Furthermore, it describes how[…]
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Lochan Lunn Da Bhra – A small loch located between the River Kiachnish and the head of Glen Righ in Nether Lochaber, Lochan Lunn Da-Bhra lies 5 miles (8 km) south southwest of Fort William. It drains into the River Kiachnish.
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Many black-and-white photographs appear dull. This staff article offers professional techniques to inject visual impact into monochrome work. Whilst the document and graphic mention Adobe products, the techniques and issues are applicable to most photo editing applications. It highlights the fundamental mistake of relying on colour contrast rather than luminance, explaining that successful images require a deep[…]
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https://youtu.be/XtecG-ApcTg Introduction This tutorial explains how to convert bland winter photography into atmospheric, moody art using ON1 Photo RAW. The process begins with significant exposure reductions and contrast tweaks to eliminate the flat appearance common in snowy scenes. Targeted foreground adjustments and the application of a Glow filter are then used to introduce depth and a dreamy, ethereal aesthetic. To finalise[…]
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If you’ve ever perfected a curve in Photoshop and then tried to use that same look in a real-time engine or web preview, you’ve probably seen it fall apart. It’s frustrating – but the problem isn’t the software. It’s the math behind it and that’s where our convertor aims to[…]
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The current ON1 software landscape is centered around the ON1 Photo RAW core application, offered through two primary acquisition models: Perpetual Licensing and the ON1 Photo Studio subscription. Contrary to industry trends toward forced subscription models. ON1 explicitly states that non-subscription (Perpetual Licenses) for Photo RAW “will always be available.” Users have the option to own[…]
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ON1 positions itself as a direct alternative to Adobe, specifically highlighting that it requires no subscription or monthly commitment, allowing users to own the software outright and edit on their own terms. In terms of workflow, ON1 claims to offer a familiar experience for those coming from Adobe:
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The Lumatic Lab Mood Engine, is another FREE browser-based tool for photographic colour grading. The system functions by applying tonal transformations like brightness, contrast, and saturation directly from an immutable image buffer to ensure maximum visual fidelity. Users can curate a personal look library stored via local browser data, allowing for the quick recall or deletion of custom[…]
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Lumatic LAB – Match – This is the first element in our collection of FREE apps designed to help amateur photo-editors add colour grading to their images without having to have expensive hardware or software. MATCH allows you to capture the colour grading of one image (the SOURCE) and apply[…]
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https://youtu.be/-OuVMXKHqb0 Headline : Great landscape edits aren’t about heavy effects—they’re about subtle, deliberate choices that amplify mood while keeping the scene believable. Professional-looking landscape photos come from restraint, not slider gymnastics. The goal is to turn a flat RAW file into something emotional and atmospheric without losing realism. Most of[…]
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Early evening – The Cromarty Firth – Invergordon towards Dingwall on a cold and blustery night in January.
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Are the days of the “subscription tax” for essential photo editing software over ? A perennial question that will not go away. Hopefully the following will give you some pointers. The Surprising Redemption of Microsoft Paint Once relegated to the status of a low-fidelity meme, Microsoft Paint has staged a[…]
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Your Creative Workflow No Longer Requires a Monthly Bill For too long, digital creators have been forced to pay a perpetual rent on their own creativity. This “subscription tax” turned essential software into a recurring liability, locking professional-grade results behind a paywall that never expires. The landscape has undergone a[…]
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https://youtu.be/xmwJ4i7u12o To achieve professional results, photographers should utilize AI tools to handle the initial “heavy lifting” of image development, while reserving manual techniques for fine-tuning, creative styling, and precise retouching. Start with AI for Global and Local Foundations The workflow begins by using AI automation to establish a polished base[…]
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The rapid expansion of generative AI is fundamentally altering the creative industries, offering powerful tools for automated content production while triggering significant ethical and legal debates. Professional designers and photographers are increasingly looking to streamline workflows, yet many face substantial income loss and concerns regarding artistic authenticity. Current research highlights the emergence of prompt engineering as a vital skill, though achieving[…]
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Introduction The 2026 updates to Adobe Photoshop significantly expand traditional image editing capabilities by integrating advanced AI models directly into standard retouching workflows, introducing non-destructive adjustment layers previously reserved for raw processing, and automating complex compositing tasks. These features are designed to streamline professional workflows, offering greater precision and control[…]
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https://youtu.be/pIxhslvb9lM This source provides a comprehensive technical evaluation of five leading AI noise reduction applications, OWNED by Anthony, to determine which software best balances image clarity with detail retention. Anthony systematically tests DxO PureRAW 5, Adobe Lightroom, On1 Photo RAW, Topaz Labs Photo Studio, and Luminar Neo using a high-ISO Nikon RAW file. Through[…]
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https://youtu.be/YaTBt6nLOd0 The introduction of Clarity, Dehaze, and Grain as dedicated adjustment layers significantly enhances non-destructive workflows by removing the need for complex workarounds like Smart Objects and offering superior integration into the layer stack. Elimination of Smart Object Requirements Unlike traditional filters or the previous method of applying these effects via[…]
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In Wetland serenity A ‘watercolour’ created in the style of the acclaimed watercolour artist Andrew Wyeth using AI (Chat GPT). The original was shot in very Northern Sutherland (Scotland) just to the South of the town of Tongue.
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As part of the Respect for Our Community and the uncertainties around the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) we shall now use this logo to indicate any works that have been created 100 % by the use of AI. Obviously, many photo editing, packages use AI to one level or[…]
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https://youtu.be/vrQ56daA5B0 Brightening reflections shouldn’t ruin your entire landscape. If global sliders leave your images flat, mastering localized highlights in On1 Photo RAW offers professional glow with expert precision and surprising ease. Techniques Transcend Software Core editing principles are universal. Adapting Lightroom methods to On1 Photo RAW builds a versatile, software-agnostic[…]
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https://youtu.be/_Hf6dEzxwyI Anthony Morganti’s detailed tutorial on Luminar Neo’s masking tools offers a thorough exploration of how to selectively apply adjustments to specific parts of an image. The video covers the variety of masking options available, their functionalities, and practical tips on combining and modifying masks to achieve precise post-processing effects.[…]
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Stop drowning in thousands of RAW files – replace operational chaos with intentional systems. The Invisible Infrastructure – Over 60% of clients cannot distinguish AI-assisted edits from manual work so value shifts from labour to creative oversight and timing where AI is used to handle the repetitive stages like culling,[…]
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Headline takeaway:Cinematic color isn’t “magic” or taste alone—it’s math. ChromeLUT+ shows that the movie look can be replicated by statistically matching color distributions, making high-end grading accessible to anyone. It’s available on our FREE AI Resources page. Summary Try the App out at IT’S FREE !
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https://youtu.be/PILEl15awTI The following builds on our previous post to provide a higher level overview of the tutorial for On1 Photo RAW 2026 that focuses on the depth lighting filter, a tool designed to fix backlit portraits by separating the foreground from the background. This feature allows editors to selectively brighten the subject and adjust colour temperature for a[…]
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Struggling to make your photo adjustments look natural? This article reveals five powerful masking tips in ON1 Photo RAW that will instantly elevate your edits from good to great. 1: Blend Adjustments with Feathering Feathering for Natural Blends – feathering softens the edges of a mask for a smoother transition.[…]
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