Loch Sween – SB
A tidal loch on the West coast of Scotland. It was taken at 1/2 tide. The Autumn colours just starting to kick in.
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The Essentials, Summarized.
Capturing Autumn’s (Fall) Vibrant Hues
Photographing autumn’s kaleidoscope of colours is a captivating endeavour that marries artistic vision with technical prowess. As the seasons transition, a breath-taking tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows unfolds, albeit briefly. To succeed, photographers must pinpoint the elusive “peak” of colour change—a variable target influenced by location, elevation, and climate,[…]
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New Stock Feature in PHOTOSHOP – AM
https://youtu.be/nbqKqgxQAg0 Summary In this video, Anthony Morganti introduces a new feature available in the beta version 27.0.0 of Adobe Photoshop that allows users to access and use thousands of free stock images directly within the Photoshop workspace. This integration eliminates the need to leave Photoshop to search for stock photos,[…]
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AI and Photography
The integration of artificial intelligence into photography has fundamentally altered the landscape of image creation and interpretation. AI-generated images have reached a level of sophistication that seriously challenges the boundaries of traditional editing, and, by extension, the very notion of photographic authenticity. These technological advances have revived longstanding debates regarding[…]
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Know your camera
The Imperative of DSLR Mastery Truly mastering the mechanics of any interchangeable lens camera (ILC), is not optional, it’s foundational. While mobile and point-and-shoot cameras offer convenience, ILC cameras provide unparalleled creative control and technical depth. Learning to use it transcends simply pointing and clicking; it’s about how to deliberately[…]
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ON1 Photo RAW 2026: Split Field Filter – ON1
https://youtu.be/ciAA1REhciU Summary In this video, Dan addresses a common challenge faced by landscape photographers: how to emphasize a large foreground object using a wide-angle lens without diminishing the size and impact of background elements. Typically, shooting wide-angle and close to the foreground object causes the background to appear significantly smaller,[…]
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ON1 – Top 5 Filters
https://youtu.be/L8IOvtbY0Lg Summary This video tutorial demonstrates how to use five powerful filters in Photo Raw to enhance and transform any type of photograph, including landscapes, wildlife, portraits, macro, and action shots. Discover the transformative power of Photo Raw’s five essential filters – Dynamic Contrast, Glow, Color Enhancer, Photo Filter, and[…]
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Making Good Light Even Better – MK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W73MmLTuJlw Summary In this tutorial, Matt K provides a detailed walkthrough on how to use Lightroom Classic’s masking tools to enhance and direct viewer attention in landscape photography emphasizing the importance of editing to highlight what drew the photographer’s eye when taking the shot, compensating for the camera’s inability to[…]
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ON1 2026 – Fix Perspective in One Click
https://youtu.be/Hnw0GPA7Oyg Summary In this tutorial, Dan, introduces the improved transform tool in On1 Photo RAW 2026, highlighting its enhanced capabilities for correcting perspective distortions in photos. The transform pane, integrated within the develop module, allows users to fix vertical and horizontal perspective issues, rotation, aspect ratio, and shear, all aimed[…]
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Dark Urban Look in Luminar Neo – JN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAbGQQNwRQI Summary In this tutorial video, Jim Nix demonstrates how to achieve a dark, moody, gritty urban aesthetic commonly seen in cityscape photography on Instagram, using Luminar Neo software. The process begins with a photo that has already undergone basic cropping and minor adjustments. The key to creating this distinctive[…]
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AI Masks That Nail the Tough Stuff – ON1
https://youtu.be/4r-XTnm1_4o Summary Dan from ON1 dives into the nitty-gritty of masking tricky elements in your photos, eg: hair, tree branches, smoke, fog, and all those fine, intricate parts that are a nightmare to mask properly. He’s excited about the new subject and background masking features in Photo RAW 2026, which[…]
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Constraints Can Boost Your Creativity – AM
Summary In a recent article by Anthony Morganti, he explored the idea that placing intentional limitations on your photography can actually spark creativity rather than hinder it. Instead of overwhelming yourself with endless gear options, locations, and shots, he posited adopting constraints forces you to think differently, solve problems creatively,[…]
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Overcoming DoF Issues in Landscapes
We offer these concise, practical fixes for depth of field (DoF) issues in landscape photography, ensuring sharp, visually compelling images: These fixes balance technical precision with creative control, and address many of the common DoF challenges in landscape photography.
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Visitor attractions – The Outer Hebrides (Na h-Eileanan Siar)
Summary The Outer Hebrides (Western Isles) are a remote Scottish archipelago off the northwest coast, known for rugged coastlines, white-sand beaches, peat moors, and Gaelic culture. The main inhabited islands include Lewis and Harris, North and South Uist, Benbecula, Barra, and Eriskay. These islands blend striking natural beauty with deep[…]
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Phillips Harbour, Mey, Caithness
Out and about a couple of years ago, I wandered down to Phillips Harbour, Mey in Caithness and saw this chap tidying up some images on the harbour wall, so naturally we got chatting. The guy was incredibly knowledgeable about the harbour and works that had been done on it,[…]
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33x33x33 Optimum LUT size – Photoshop and ON1
How the 33x33x33 LUT became a common and widely-supported standard for Photoshop and ON1 was to do with achieving a balance between several technical factors: In essence, a 33x33x33 LUT was never an official “requirement” in a strict sense, but rather a widely accepted best practice. It represents the perfect[…]
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Sneak Peek @ the AI Depth Lighting Filter in ON1 2026 – ON1
https://youtu.be/hyiTWi_5PVE Summary In this video, Dan introduces the new Depth Lighting filter, which has become their favorite editing tool, surpassing the previously favored Dynamic Contrast filter. The Depth Lighting filter leverages an accurate depth mask to differentiate between foreground and background elements within an image. This capability allows the user[…]
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Kincardineshire, Forfarshire and Fifeshire added
If you’re thinking of visiting the East coast of Scotland, along with Aberdeenshire, our sister site alnessphoto.com have just added the historic counties of Kincardineshire, Forfarshire and Fifeshire to their County Attractions page.
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Visitor attractions – Kincardineshire
Summary Kincardineshire (also called The Mearns) is a historic county on Scotland’s northeast coast, now part of Aberdeenshire. It stretches from the North Sea inland, includes coastal cliffs, rolling farmland, and seaside villages. Rich history: Roman camps, medieval castles and Pictish heritage. Natural assets include dramatic cliffs, seabird colonies, and[…]
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Reviving “Hopeless” Photos with Lightroom – AM
https://youtu.be/yEaAXhlYCFc Lightroom’s new reflection removal, AI masking, and generative AI cleanup tools make it possible to rescue old photos once ruined by glare, fences, or background clutter. Anthony Morganti demonstrates how these features can turn previously unusable shots into clean, detailed images using some old images shot in a zoo.[…]
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The Reason to Recommend ON1 Photo RAW Max
https://youtu.be/eSQ1FQvqnvc Summary In this video from Free Will Photos, the host, Chris, dives into using On1 Photo RAW Max as a plugin, demonstrating the process within Affinity Photo, though the principles apply similarly across other photo editing software, such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and Apple Photos. The focus is[…]
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Lightroom Virtual Summit 2025
The Lightroom Virtual Summit 2025 – SEPTEMBER 15 – 19, 2025 – is almost here, and one of the founders, Matt Kloskowski, has recorded a short video called – “Classes I’m Going to Watch” In it, he shares which sessions he’s most excited about—and why they’re at the top of his list.[…]
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Chat – GPT
https://youtu.be/WTF5qphyy8w Summary This video breaks down what you actually need to know to start using ChatGPT effectively without feeling overwhelmed by all the fancy AI jargon flying around. First off, it explains the different pricing plans — from Free to Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise — detailing what each tier[…]
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PERFECT Color Grades (Luminar) – JN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QestybWv3Lk Summary In this tutorial, Jim Nix demonstrates a detailed landscape photo editing workflow using Luminar Neo, focusing particularly on colour grading techniques. Using a raw landscape photo from Madeira, the tutorial begins with an auto adjust to establish a baseline, followed by manual tweaks to contrast, highlights, shadows, temperature,[…]
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Visitor attractions – Forfarshire
Summary of Forfarshire (Angus) Forfarshire, now known as Angus, lies on Scotland’s east coast between Dundee and Aberdeenshire. It combines rugged coastal scenery, fertile farmland, and the Grampian mountains. Once a key area in Pictish history, it later became important for medieval castles, abbeys, and weaving industries. Angus is also[…]
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Visitor attractions – Fifeshire
Summary of Fifeshire (Fife) Fife, often called the “Kingdom of Fife,” is a historic region in eastern Scotland known for its coastal villages, medieval heritage, and links to Scotland’s monarchy. Bordered by the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Tay, Fife combines rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, rolling countryside, and[…]
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ON1 2026 Heads Up – FWP
https://youtu.be/Vq5VxflE5VQ Summary In this detailed overview of ON1 Photo RAW 2026, the presenter highlights the major new features and improvements coming to the software’s fall release. The update focuses heavily on enhanced masking capabilities, new creative filters, integration of Resize AI 2026, and workflow improvements designed to boost usability and[…]
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Your FIRST edit in ON1
https://youtu.be/RYFGY1m6r8Y Summary In this tutorial, Chris walks us through a practical and easy-to-follow editing workflow using On1 Photo RAW. He starts with a dark, underexposed image and demonstrates how to enhance it step-by-step, focusing on tools like Brilliance AI, the Healing Brush, the Match Color tool, and the Vignette filter.[…]
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ON 1 2026 – FWP
https://youtu.be/Vq5VxflE5VQ Summary Table of New Features in ON1 Photo RAW 2026 Feature Description Impact Masking Overhaul Single-click subject selection; layered/composite masks More powerful, flexible masking; learning curve for long-term users New Filters Depth Lighting, Motion Filter, Split Field, Double Exposure Expanded creative tools with simpler controls Resize AI 2026 Integration[…]
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12 Dornoch to Dingwall
The shortest run so far and you may even have called it a day at Dornoch with only 33 miles to go to Dingwall, however, the route from Dornoch to Dingwall is like traversing a diverse canvas of Scottish landscapes. This route offers an ever-changing palette of vistas, from serene[…]
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