PTLens

I've been using the PTLens Distortion Correction Plugin.  Its fast and easy to use.  It automatically detects and fixes lens distortion, straightening horizons etc.  It will also correct tall buildings or other vertical shots from "leaning" back.

Before...

After...

Check out the horizon line.

Plugins

In addition to the Nik Software Collection, I've been using Jade and Amber, two plugins for Aperture made by Datamind.  They are excellent.

Digital Film Tools' Ozone recreates the Ansel Adams zone technique.

Aperture 3 guide

Reading through the Apple Pro Training Aperture 3 book. Its got some good things in it.  Finally learning what some of the terms mean...

Even More Summer Pics

Cape May Lighthouse, NJ

Cape May Lighthouse, NJ

Cape May, NJ

More Summer Pics

Duck, NC

Duck, NC

Duck, NC

Duck, NC

Duck, NC

Duck, NC

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, VA

Summer Pics

Ocean City, NJ

Ocean City Boardwalk, NJ

Computer

I use Aperture to edit/organize photos:















Nik Software Plugins:

Equipment

I use a Nikon D5000:


















Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Piezo Drive Lens:
















Nikon 50mm 1.8D AF:

365

Welcome to the start of a 365 Photo-A-Day Challenge.  I'll post some pics and other tidbits here so come back soon.