Topaz Image Quality Bundle Sale

Topaz Labs has a great line of Image Editing Software. I use Sharpen AI and DeNoise AI as part of my image editing processing system. They do a great job and saved a few images that I thought were no chance of saving. I've even been able to go back … [Read more...]

Review: Breakthrough Photography 72mm Snap-On Center-Pinch Lens Cap

I'm good at losing lens caps. It doesn't matter if I leave the cap in my gear bag, in my pocket, or my car, I will lose it at some point. My last cap lasted three years but I lost it a few months ago. I think it fell out of my pocket on a lonely … [Read more...]

Luminar Neo Summer Sale

One of my favorite new image editing tools is Luminar Neo and I have to say this tool along with their other tools has helped save a ton of my old photos that were just bad enough that I didn't want to use them. But after using the Skylum toolset, I … [Read more...]

Topaz Gigapixel AI v6.1 – New Release & Sales Promo

Topaz Gigapixel v6.1 was just released and it’s a considerable improvement over Gigapixel AI v6.0. They are offering a $20 discount off the regular price to celebrate the release. I've used the previous version of Gigapixel AI and have been impressed … [Read more...]

Minnesota State Memorial at Vicksburg National Military Park

A few years back I had some free time while in Mississippi and in the Vicksburg area I decided to visit the Vicksburg National Military Park. Over the years I had been there a few times but was never able to visit the entire park. During my last … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #196: The Old Farmhouse on the Hill

This week's random image is of the old farmhouse on the hill in Anna, Texas. This farm was located on a large heritage ranch and was well-taken care of up until its removal in the last year or so. The Old Farmhouse on the Hill The old farmhouse on … [Read more...]

Skylum Luminar Neo Spring Sale

Earlier today I received an email from Skylum that they are having a spring sale. For the next few days they offering Luminar Neo at a discounted price or you can get Luminar Neo and Aurora HDR. Each package deal gives you the option of a yearly … [Read more...]

Topaz Labs DeNoise AI v3.6 has Been Released

Over the last few months, Topaz Labs has been working hard to update its software and one of the more recent updates was to Topaz Labs DeNoise AI. Topaz Labs DeNoise AI v3.6 includes a few important updates and bug fixes. Below you will find a … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #195: Fall Colors in East Texas

This week's random picture of the week is of fall colors found in a single leaf. I know it's not fall and we are going into spring but I wanted to share this image because I love fall colors and this leaf is a perfect example of East Texas Fall … [Read more...]

Hiking Tyler State Park C and D Loop Trail

The Tyler State Park C and D Loop Trail is a popular 3.3-mile interconnected trail that can be hiked as one trail or as separate trails. By some, the trail is considered moderately challenging. It can take an hour to an hour and a half to complete. … [Read more...]