photography
York Labs - Only 1¢ per super glossy upgrade!
Along with all my negatives were some mail-in envelopes from York Labs; must have been a favorite of mine. Just crazy to see the prices. Rolls of film for $2.99. Developing with prints for a roll of 36: $3.00.
Learning the Trade - Becoming an Aircraft Mechanic
This deep dive back into film has started me rooting around in old boxes looking for my old negatives and polaroids.
New Flight Bag Camera: Kodak Snapic
Thanks to @macmanx posting this YouTube video from Becca Farsace about why cheap cameras are better, I now have a Kodak Snapic to carry in the flight bag.
It Ain't Much - Adobe Stock Sales
I’ve been selling my photography on Adobe Stock for many years now, and my sales have slowed considerably in the past few years.
Added Two More Photo Sets
I was reading Jasper’s blog and stumbled on his favorite photos. And thought I need to get off my arse and make a page of favorites as well. Added two more photo sets to make four total. More to come…
More photos and resource guides at the Cliff538 Photography Page
Kodak Mini 2 Retro Photo Printer
I saw a review for the Kodak Mini 2 Retro and thought, what the hell, let’s try it.
Denoise: LightRoom vs DxO PureRAW 5
A quick down-and-dirty comparison between LR and DxO denoise. There is a very clear winner here.
Cliff Notes: Q4 Photography Update
I’m going to try to update my photography goings-on every few months or so, so I have a good look back on all things photography-related.
Short Walk in Omaha / The Rest of the Daily Shots | February 26, 2025
iPhone 16 ProMax shot/processed (shot in RAW)
When Inspiration Turns Dark
I love photography—everything about it: carrying a camera around, freezing moments of time, downloading the photos to my computer to see what I’ve got, processing them, tweaking them, and making them just right. I share them because I’m happy with the picture, and maybe it inspires someone else. Pictures start conversations. Pictures can make you cry, think, or even change your mind.
I want to say a few words about the inspiration part.
At first, looking at other people’s photography was inspiring. But over time, it started to have the opposite effect. I wasn’t learning–I was comparing. And comparison is a trap.
The Rest of the Daily Shots | February 16, 2025
Ever seen the inside a Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)?
The woody skeleton inside the saguaro gives a framework of interconnected, woody ribs that provide structural support, enabling the cactus to reach heights of up to 40–50 feet.
