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By: Kent

Kent — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:22:23 +0000

I would like to see Moose cover camera cleaning in the field. I am constantly spending time repairing photos because of dust that got on my lens (or sensor) while shooting. Switching lenses in a dusty/windy environment; best cleaning techniques if dust is seen TTL; etc.

I’d also like to second the #7 comment: HDR (redwoods) and miniaturization.

By: Steven

Steven — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:26:22 +0000

David’s class on Kelby Training covered more in a few minutes than the local college here taught in a quarter. He does have a great way of just getting things across that are simple and easy to understand. I really enjoyed it a lot, and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in starting portrait photography.

By: Peter Campbell

Peter Campbell — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:44:29 +0000

I can’t agree more with Matt’s comment about our constant concern over the hardware and technology of making pictures. We are overwhelmed when we see an Adams photograph or nearly every one of the pre-technology photographs which are the product of vision and exposure. The great photographs today remain an accurate recording of what the photographer sees, not all the tricks and gimmicks added by Photoshop. Photoshop (and other software) can enhance an image but regardless of skill and program ability, Photoshop cannot turn a bad image into a work of art. A poor image taken with a 23 megapixel camera is still a poor image. Our eyes remain our greatest “piece of equipment.”

Peter

By: Richard Haber

Richard Haber — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:44:26 +0000

Say hello to Moose for us…we’d love to be in the warmth of Florida, but we need to start chilling down for the Yellowstone DLWS in January.

Richard and Linda

By: B Forsberg

B Forsberg — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:11:06 +0000

Moose in the Studio – Great!

Maybe he can show his workflow and reveal which “secret” software filter he uses in his digital darkroom?

Ben

By: Trenton

Trenton — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:36:01 +0000

Oh, I’ve got the perfect idea for Moose! There was someone in the Tampa area, I just can’t remember who, but, I recall them telling me they had an eagle in their back yard that just couldn’t get a good shot of. :~)

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:39:45 +0000

Hey Scott,

I learned a great deal from Moose in August. Would you see if he can cover the elements and drama that light creates in a landscape scene. This might seem a little bit vague, but I’m really talking about a cloudy day when the sun hints it’s way through the clouds and lights up only a portion of the landscape.

Whatever he covers I’m sure “It Won’t Suck!”

Thanks,

Mike

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:49:20 +0000

It would be interesting for Moose to explain how he goes about deciding which locations he wants to shoot as well as the process he uses for researching the locations before the shoot.

I have been looking for good resources for researching locations for landscape photography in the North East and I think understanding Moose’s process as a Pro will help myself as well as others plan their landscape photography adventures.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:43:41 +0000

I’ve taken a DLWS class with Moose. I think the world would benefit from his “extreme” HDR technique, he did it in the Redwoods class and I believe he captured 13 stops of light. Also, he has been discussing on his blog his “miniaturization” technique, but hasn’t really revealed it yet- I think he’s doing it in camera with a tilt/shift lens, but not sure… would be neat to see if you have him demo it

Moose-will see you in the Outerbanks class in May!

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:53:19 +0000

Great news bits Scott,

As you may know Adobe is letting go of 600 full time employees as the economy is affecting all industries.

No doubt Adobe is a great value and I advise my clients to hang in and watch what kind of profits Adobe will return within the next year.

Ken in KY

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:04:44 +0000

I think I just found a present for my husband for Christmas (Planet Earth photo book). Thanks for posting that link. I am well known for giving gifts to him that I really love but I will sleep better knowing that this is one that he will really love too.

Thank you (now I just hope I can order that so I never have to set foot in a mall)