Haunted

52Frames - Week 26 - Flashlight

I started on this challenge in a completely different direction and it just wasn't working.  This idea was discovered by accident when I realized that the onyx mask on my desk is translucent.

Initial processing in Lightroom, canvas adjustments in Photoshop and b/w & selective color in Silver Efex Pro 2.

Taken 6/26/20

UnMag Mile - Plate 2

Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL

Another shot using some new post-processing plugins and process.  This photo also uses Perspective Efex to correct perspective distortion and Analog Efex Pro for a vintage camera effect.

It was hard to believe the lack of auto and foot traffic on Michigan Avenue given that Chicago is in Phase 3 of its reopening and the Lakefront path opened.

Taken 6/22/20

Socially Distant Waiting

Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL

Trying out some new post-processing plugins and process from today's Nik Collection webinar.  This shot uses Perspective Efex to correct perspective distortion and Analog Efex Pro for a vintage camera effect.

Taken 6/22/20

UnMag Mile

The rectilinear forms, along with the pop of red from the Tumi store, seemed Mondrian-like in this view along Michigan Avenue.

The empty Michigan Avenue wasn't looking magnificent today.

Taken 6/22/20

Under the Microscope?

52Frames - Week 25 - Make a Background [alternate]

Actually a deeply cropped and heavily processed shot of flowers taken while trying out a new lens.

Taken 6/18/20

Arctic Plain

52Frames - Week 25 - Make a Background

Created this abstract background in deference to an environmental mission to the Arctic experienced by my son's girlfriend a year ago.  This photo pales in comparison to the stories and images she came back with.

Thanks for the inspiration, Regan.

Taken 6/18/20

Fur Coat Dude

Union Station
Chicago, IL

Came across this character strolling through the train station.  Admittedly, not a great quality shot, in part due to cropping.  However, it is a good one for experimenting with post-processing plugins;  Color Efex Pro 4 and Analog Efex Pro 2.

Taken 2/7/20

"More"

52 Frames - Week 24 - Hands

I knew that my grandson was going to be the subject of this week's challenge.  I did not have a preconceived idea of what the shot would be like.

When giving him breakfast this morning, it dawned on us that our son & daughter-in-law have taught him his first word in sign language (since he's too young to talk).  So while I framed the shot, my wife prompted him with the word.  He was very cooperative!

Taken 6/9/20

Gas Up

52 Frames - Week 10 - Abandoned (alternate)
North Shore, CA

Experimenting with the DxO Nik Collection v3.0 that was just released last week.  Trying to determine if I should upgrade or not.

Taken 3/5/20

Hooked

TooTook a bike ride today to Independence Grove - 26 miles round trip.  While there, I observed this family catch and release a sizable specimen out of this small lake.

I was going for a silhouette shot and converted to b/w because the color was distracting to the contrast between the family and the water.

Taken 6/7/20

'Cause I Got No Rhythm

52 Frames - Week 23 - Dancing

This is the week I thought the streak might end until I came across this sculpture/sign on a walk with my wife.  We looked at each other, smiled, and agreed it would be a waste of money to enroll.  Note the title of this image for the reason why.

But I did get my shot for this week's challenge.  Streak continues!

Taken 6/2/20