MetroPlus

Mellow Yellow

Red and White Hibiscus

Hot Hibiscus

Roses of Guadalupe

Scarsdale Reds

Since Oct. 24, 2005 I've been shooting in Raw (Raw+Jpeg actually). I decided to do this after last years PhotoPlus exhibit at the Javits Center and saw all the wonderful things that could be done with Camera Raw and converting to DNG. I've been pleased with the results so far and generally I just tweak the auto setting that Camera Raw makes. For the most part Camera Raw tends to brighten too much and not add enough contrast and flattens the shadows. With some adjustments the results are better than the Jpegs that accompany each shot. But todays post I just couldn't get the right balances to show the colors that I'd capture. The Jpegs though were spot on. I'll have to examine the jpegs more thoroughly from now on. Working with them saves steps and time.

Bx River Stroll

Its still early fall in New York. The colors have just started but the cool and crisp air makes you want to be outdoors as much as possible. Freak storms like the one in Buffalo make you appreciate these days even more.

Brooklyn Botanical Garden 2

I don't get to Brooklyn often enough but when I do one of the great treats is hanging with our buds Bobbi and Steve.

Brooklyn Botanical Garden

RGBW

When Photogs Attack

First the pack gathers and plans their attack.

Surrounding their helpless victim, their bloodlust rises.

They attack viciously and deep into their prey.

For some the carnage is too much to take.

Small groups splinter off in search fresh prey.

MMM...This Magnolia looks juicy.

After the Alpha-photogs are done the lessers are allowed to finish off the scraps.