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Velesovo Monastery, a Dominican convent developed around the local church of the annunciation, in Adergas village in the municipality of Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia.

Time Blending – how to blend two moments in Photoshop.

Ever wanted your landscape to be lit in a very particular way? Only to find the light happens, but at different times? Well time blending is the way to go.

View of Mount Stol in spring from an area near Bled Lake, Slovenia.

Photography workshop in Slovenia – Spring 2018

A selection of some of my favourite photos taken during my spring photography workshop in Slovenia – 2018.

Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and Storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.

Lens Flare – How to avoid it

One of the problems a photographer has to deal with when shooting into the light is lens flare. Here I show you some tips on how to prevent it.

Saint Mary’s Lighthouse

Saint Mary’s Lighthouse at Whitley Bay is a great photo location. Read more about it and see many of my photos here. It’s a popular spot for photographers and photography workshops

Shutter Speed – What is it?

Shutter Speed (AKA – Exposure Time) Naturally, as our eyes are seeing constantly moving images, our retina is permanently exposed to the light. However, this

View at sunrise in winter from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.

February Newsletter

Newsletter from February

Lighthouse at Portland Bill and the old boat winch in the early morning sun, near Weymouth, Jurassic Coast, Dorset, England.

Be patient, wait for the light……………………..

It’s all about the light and not about Photoshop. See here in these two photos how light alone can transform your image before you start editing.

Photo sharpening using the sharpening mask took in Adobe Photoshop

How to avoid sharpening your skies

In this tutorial I show you a great way to avoid sharpening your skies while sharpening your photo by using the masking tool in Adobe Camera RAW.

Autumn colours reflected over Jezero Črnava (black lake), Hotel Bor in Preddvor, Gorenjska, Slovenia.

What does a polarizing filter do to water?

If you’re annoyed by reflections on water, then check out my quick photography tip and see what does a polarizing filter do to water.

View from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) in the Skofja Loka hills, Slovenia.

Shadows in Photography

When learning photography you’ll often hear the word “light” over and over again. But shadows in photography are equally important. See some examples here.

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