SmartPhone Photography Secrets

11/17/2023

This is another in my "Bouquet" Series which illustrates HOW editing can turn your images from "Zero to Hero" with a FREE professional grade editing app.

Make sure to check out my exposure and original image details in the comments below...

I created this image initially by photographing a simple flower bouquet, and then adding drama with the FREE editing software Snapseed...

I used the original Looks filter "Accentuate" to bring out the color nuances of green, yellow, and red...

I added some drama with HDR, then finished off with the a heavier darker vignette...

I added my Signature with Photologo and the Watermark App to finish off this easy edit...

11/03/2023

8 photographers. 1 shot at the ultimate exposure.

Exposure is a competition series where contestants compete for a photography gig that could change one of their lives forever.

They’ll put their creativity - and their emotions - on the line in a series of challenges that cover every aspect of phone photography - from art and food to sports and music.

It’s time to take your best shot.

8 photographers. 1 shot at the ultimate exposure. Exposure is a competition series where contestants compete for a photography gig that could change one of t...

10/31/2023

Our Rescue "Luna" is ready for Halloween...

Samsung S22 Ultra Portrait Mode

ƒ/2.4 7.9 mm 1/60 320 Flash (off, did not fire)

Edited with Snapseed Portrait Looks, Slight HDR, Slight Vignette...

Signature added with Photologo and Watermark App...

10/20/2023

Our Rescue "Patches" looking like Kitty "Royalty"

Samsung S22 Ultra in Portrait Mode...

ƒ/2.4 7.9 mm 1/60 50 Flash (off, did not fire)

Edited in Snapseed, Portrait Looks, Slight HDR, Slight Vignette...

I removed most of the "Bokeh" to retain the sharpness of her whiskers and body that were "soft" using "Change Background Effect"

Snapseed "Selective" used to increase separation between subject and background...

09/01/2023

Stunning photos revealed in the shortlist for Wildlife Photographer of the Year - from a ghostly monster of the deep to a possum enjoying a midnight snack

This year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award nominations have now been revealed, capturing an array of rare moments in nature.

07/15/2023

I call this "B Sharp"

Shot with Samsung S23 Ultra 8K Video...

Grabbing a still shot of a Bee is a challenge, to say the least. They're busy pollinating and if we use Screen Burst we may get a shot or two that's in-focus and captures the BEE and Flower...

I decided to go with the 8K Video and grab an image from the video, which is always in focus...

Turned out as sharp as can bee (pun intended), and final editing touches done in Snapseed...

ƒ/1.7 6.3 mm 1/909 ISO10 Flash (off, did not fire)

06/26/2023

Waymo self driving Jaguar spotted in Phoenix 6-25-2023...

We did notice someone in the Passenger seat, wasn't able to see the driver, so who knows?

Samsung S23 Ultra 200MP Main Lens

f1.7, 1/1005sec, ISO 10

06/22/2023

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06/20/2023

I call this "Green with Envy"

Shot with Samsung S23 Ultra and main 200MP lens...

ƒ/1.7 6.3 mm 1/50 800 Flash (off, did not fire)

Edited with Snapseed in Camera...Signature added with PhotoLogo

06/15/2023

A Hummer outside my Window...Shot with Samsung S23 Ultra with 30x Zoom...

ƒ/4.9 27.2 mm 1/201 50 Flash (off, did not fire)

Editing with Snapseed and Topaz Photo AI

06/14/2023

I call this "3 Amigos"

3 Amigos checking out the Harley's during "Bike Night" in Mesa, Arizona...

Shot with Light L16

f/15.0, 1/25th sec, ISO 3200

Editing done in Lightroom