Sunrise along the lake

Sunrise only the lake at Centennial Park

Got up early to meet up with a friend at a recommended spot at Centennial Park. For someone that is usually not up before sunrise since I work the later shift in my office, getting up before the sun does is out of the ordinary for me. But I did it and it was well worth it I think.

Didn’t get to meet up with my friend since he had gotten a new phone and forgot to set his alarms, but he picked a great spot for a sunrise. We caught up later at another spot which I’ll post photos from later on.

 

The Sunrise

Sunrise at the lake

The water was fairly still so I was able to get a great reflection of the sunrise and the trees. Aurora HDR 2017 did a great job processing this 3 bracket shot.

 

Folks out enjoying the park in the early morning.

Unknown out in a canoe in Centennial Lake in Columbia.
A peacefull morning out in a canoe in Centennial Lake in Columbia.
20161030-dsc_8162
Taking a break from running to take a picture of the view

#fall #Sunrise #lake, #leaves, #park


My New Canon Pixma Pro-100 Printer

Got a sweet deal on a new Canon Pixma Pro-100 Printer

 

Came home today to see the printer that I ordered earlier this week had arrived.

 

Canon Pixma Pro-100
The Canon Pixma Pro-100 and the 50 sheets of 13 x 19 Canon SG-201 Photo Plus Semi-Gloss Paper

 

A larger format better quality printer has been something that I’ve been wanting for some time now and when my friend told me about this deal, I jumped right on it.

Not only did I get this great printer, but as part of the bundle, I also got a pack of Canon SG-201 Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss Paper (13 x 19″, 50 Sheets).  All this for less that $49 after the $250 mail in rebate. You do have to get the paper to get the rebate, but they give you the paper as part the bundle.

You might be able to get this deal as well, but you will have to call BHPHOTO direct and navigate their call tree to get to the Printer Dept. They do have this listed on their website, but it is listing it as $399 instead of the $299 price that I was able to get by calling in instead of ordering on the website. Since it is not posted on their website they may revoke the $299 price at any time, but go ahead and give them a call, what can it hurt? Even if it is only available at the website price, you will get it for $149 which still is not a bad deal

If you want to try, you will have to hurry as the $250.00 Rebate. Offer ends OCT 31 ’16.

Keep in mind that you will have to pay the full cost up front as it is a mail in rebate. Review the rebate instructions here

Now I just have to figure out where I’m setting it up as it is larger than my previous printer, but that is a good thing.

#rebate #canon #Prixma #Pro-100


 

Macphun Announces Luminar for Mac

The Macphun team Announces Luminar for Mac

 

Click the image below to learn more and you can enter your email address to stay up to date about the Luminar news from the great folks at Macphun. They make the best photo software for the Mac and I’m sure it will be another great addition to their product line.

So check it out now, there’s no harm in just finding out if it might be for you as it cost you nothing just to find out.

Luminar pre-order starts on the 2nd of November. And the launch is scheduled for November 17. If you own a Macphun app for Mac, you’ll pay only $49 to get Luminar & exclusive bonuses. For new users (who don’t own any product by Macphun) the price will be very compelling as well – just $59.

You’ll love the bonuses. Everyone, who pre-orders Luminar will get the Macphun exclusive video series, called “Photography Essentials”, as well as the Marketing Guide for Photographers from Will Burrard-Lucas, award-winning wildlife photographer.

 

Luminar for Mac

 

Check back here in a few weeks as I will have more details and a demo of this new product.

#Macphun #Luminar #announcement #Photoeditor


 

Free Camera Giveaway Contest

YOU Could Win One of $4,156 in Prizes! in this Free Camera Giveaway by FroKnowsPhoto

 

Free Camera Giveaway Contest

 

By Entering HERE you could win one of these prizes…

The top Prize of

  • Canon 5D Mark IV ($3,499 value)
  • Nikon D810 ($2,796 value)
  • Sony A7R II ($3,198 value)
  • …Or your choice of $3,000 in glass!

Or one of the following

  • ThinkTank Airport Security ($429 value)
  • RODE VideoMic Pro ($229 value)
  • All FroKnowsPhoto Guides ($428 value)
  • Black Rapid Strap ($70 value)

 

As you know, I’m all about free and this is your chance to win some free stuff that is awesome and from someone I trust. So go ahead and Enter HERE to have your chance at getting a new camera or other prizes.

 

#Cameragiveaway #FroKnowsPhoto #SonyAR7II #Canon5DMarkIV #NikonD810 #Contest


 

5daydeal photography bundle

5DayDeal Photography Bundle for $97

The folks at 5DayDeal just released another great Photography Bundle

 

The New 2016 Photography Bundle includes items worth over $2500 all for just $97. The bundle is available now till it ends on October 19 at 12pm (PST) and then it is gone forever.

With every bundle purchased, $9.70 will go to the following charities: The Exodus Road, Mercy Ships, Tough As Her, BOMA Project.

If you choose to match their gift and give an extra $9.70 you get 3 additional bonus items. You can choose between the charities above as to where your $9.70 goes.

There is just too much in this bundle to me to list it all so it is best to get it from the source.

 

Where to get it.

You can always go direct to 5DayDeal and get this great bundle and the learn more about everything that is included, But….

Consider these other options. All links will end up on the 5DayDeal site with all the details on the Photography Bundle, but you can get extra stuff that is in addition to the items in the 5DayDeal Photography bundle by using the links below.

 

Sites that are giving their own extras along with the bundle.

 

Get the Photography Bundle and a bonus item of Sky and Cloud from Nicolesy

 

Get the Photography Bundle and a (10) Image Portfolio Critique from Brian Matiash

 

Get the Bundle and "What's In My Bag? Video Phil's Favorite Photography Gear" from Phil Steele

 

If you like these photographers, give them the credit for the purchase by clicking their links

 

Get the Bundle and Give credit to Karen Hutton

 

Get the Bundle and Give credit to Trey Ratcliff of StuckinCustoms

 

If I find more 5DayDeal extra deals I’ll add the links here.

#5daydeal #photographybundle


 

Another Year Another Calendar Month

Another year another calendar month that features my photo

Humbled again to have two of my pictures publish in the JHFCU 2017 calendar. This year I ended up as the main photo for the month of August and in October as a side photo. No matter where I am I’m always grateful for the exposure, so be sure to get your copy and look for my photos.

 

The image selected for the Month of August.

United States Lightship Chesapeake
United States Lightship Chesapeake

 

The United States Lightship Chesapeake in the Inner Harbor Baltimore during the City Light Festival in 2016

 

The side photo for October

The Johns Hopkins Hospital Dome in Fall

 

#JHFCU #Calendar


Aurora HDR 2017

42760-gif

Aurora HDR 2017 – The world’s most powerful HDR software, made exclusively for Mac just got even better.

 

 

Aurora HDR 2017 All Features

  • Batch Processing
  • Polarize Filter
  • Powerful Zone System for Luminosity masks
  • Hue-Saturation-Luminosity panel
  • DNG Files Support
  • Radial Masking
  • Advanced Top & Bottom adjustment panel
  • Signature presets from Serge Ramelli and Captain Kimo

 

Aurora HDR 2017 Improved Features

  •  Tone-mapping technology with reduced HDR noise, improved realism of initial result and faster performance
  • User Interface with a cleaner more modern style

 

Click Here to Order Aurora HDR 2017 or get your Upgrade to Aurora HDR 2017 Today

 

 

If you want to try before you buy

Download Aurora HDR 2017 Trial your Here

 

  • New Customer Price $99 –  Save 10% with coupon code MDPDEAL
  • Current Users of Aurora HDR Pro Upgrade Price: $59 Save 10%with coupon code MDPDEAL
  • Current Users of Aurora HDR Upgrade Price:  $79 Save 10% with coupon code MDPDEAL

 

Continue reading to get more into the nuts and bolts of the program including system requirements, and comparison of the different versions of Aurora are below.

 

Continue reading “Aurora HDR 2017”