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Key Updates to Luminar Neo and ‘Cheat Sheets’

A quick Summary Spring 2025 Update (April 24, 2025) The major Spring update introduced several workflow-focused enhancements: Other Updates Throughout 2025 Notable Features from Late 2024 The 2025 updates focus heavily on workflow optimization, performance improvements, and user-requested features rather than entirely new AI tools. The Auto Adjustment feature appears[…]

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Spotting AI generated Images

Detecting AI-generated images is becoming increasingly challenging as the technology improves. However, there are still several telltale signs and techniques you can use to spot fakes. Here are some key things to look for: 1. Inconsistencies and Anatomical Errors AI models often struggle with complex details, especially on living subjects.[…]

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The NC 500 route Inverness to Applecross

Just a very quick post. The NC 500 route recommendations for Inverness to Applecross have now been posted on our sister site at https://alnessphoto.com/?p=509 The drive from Inverness to Applecross via Garve, Achnasheen and Lochcarron is a scenic journey through the heart of the Scottish Highlands, that dependent on traffic[…]

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Scott Davenport

Banish the Blues – Remove Color Casts in ON1 – SD

https://youtu.be/Xq7IW1SziXI Summary Landscape photographers often encounter blue color casts in their outdoor photos, primarily due to natural elements like the sky or atmospheric conditions such as overcast, blue hour, or haze. These blue casts can detract from the image’s overall appeal. Solution Using ON1 Effects Scott Davenport’s approach involves utilizing[…]

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Boost IQ After Cropping with Resize AI – FWP

https://youtu.be/x4_e_Cr4EeA Intro & PurposeStart: 0:04The video begins by addressing a common issue in photography—cropping too much and ending up with a low-resolution image that’s unsuitable for printing. The speaker introduces Resize AI, an AI-powered upscaling tool built into ON1 Photo RAW, which helps enhance image resolution for better print quality.[…]

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A Look at ON1 NoNoise AI – FWP

https://www.freewillphotos.com/post/banish-noise-unleash-clarity-a-look-at-on1-nonoise-ai ISO and Noise ConcernsStart time: 0:00The video opens by addressing a common question in photography: whether one should keep ISO low to avoid noise, especially in photo editing. The creator explains that the real concern is how to manage or reduce noise caused by high ISO values. He introduces[…]

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Scouting Report: Las Vegas

Genre: LandscapeTrip Duration: 7 daysTravel Radius: 50 miles one-wayAccessibility: Wheelchair-friendly Summary Las Vegas, NV, is renowned for its vibrant cityscape, but its surrounding natural landscapes offer stunning opportunities for photographers. In October, the weather is mild, making it ideal for exploring nearby attractions like Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire[…]

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Scouting Report: Yosemite NP

Genre: LandscapeTrip Duration: 7 daysTravel Radius: 50 miles one-wayAccessibility: Wheelchair-friendly 1. SUMMARY Yosemite National Park in October offers crisp mornings, autumn foliage, and fewer crowds than peak summer. The landscape genre thrives here, with granite cliffs, meadows, and seasonal waterfalls. Key Trophy locations like Tunnel View and El Capitan are[…]

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Make Wildlife Photos Pop – Start to Finish in Luminar Neo – AM

Summary – https://youtu.be/cTzRQmj-8QY Anthony Morganti reintroduces a new series of Luminar Neo tutorials, starting with a wildlife image workflow. He stresses the process reflects his personal approach, not a universal standard, and aims to give viewers ideas for developing their own. Wildlife Image Workflow Steps Tools & Tips Mentioned What’s[…]

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Sunday Fun 01

An occasional series taking a more lighthearted view of AI and photography. Hand drawn masterpieces. This uses ChatGPT vers 4 (Free or paid for) How can I tell which version I am using – Simple – ask ChatGPT – just type in which version of chatgpt are you ! If[…]

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Challenge #3

5 Photography Challenges to Master Your Smartphone’s Camera Unleash your creative potential and sharpen your photographic eye with these five challenges designed exclusively for your smartphone. Ditching your normal camera in favour of the camera in your pocket can help force you to focus on the fundamentals of photography –[…]

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TW 01 – The Art of Observation

Our new series, Thoughtful Writing (TW), showcases curated articles on photography and creative storytelling. These occasional pieces aim to inspire and educate readers on various aspects of photography and related topics. https://anthonymorganti.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-observation-in In his insightful newsletter, truly worth signing up to, in an article “The Importance of Observation in Photography,”[…]

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Photo Location Scouting

Scouting new photography locations, especially if they are out of your own country, introduces significant complexities concerning weather, safety, and protected areas, which demand pre-planning. Unlike familiar local spots, international weather patterns can be highly unpredictable, with microclimates often creating vastly different conditions within short distances. A general forecast might[…]

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