Sharpen AI by Topaz Labs – a Winner!

Not long ago, I had the opportunity to photograph Kiane, a lovely Minneapolis-based model. One of my favorite shots of her was spoiled because I missed the focus. (Note to self: avoid using manual focus lenses in situations that are risky.) Enter Sharpen AI, a software product created by Topaz Labs. Their claim was sharpening … Read more

Einstein & Monroe

You may have seen this illusion. Look at it close-up, and it is Albert Einstein. Back away a few feet and it is Marilyn Monroe. What is going on here? You’re seeing the effects of frequency resolution. Close-up, you’re seeing the finer detail that is familiar to you as details of Einstein’s face. When you … Read more

A quick note on my posts…

I’m in the process of revamping my site and these are old posts. Some will be outdated so beware. New ones will be coming soon, and I’ll be archiving and correcting or deleting outdated information.  Just as I’ll tweak images over time, so too, with my blog posts – with one main difference:  while I’m … Read more