I have been taking pictures since I was about 9 when I inherited my grandfathers camera. I pretty much stuck to film up until 2007. I resisted the digital movement as I thought myself to be a purist. I still shoot film occasionally, but digital photography has opened many new doors in terms of effects and capabilities. I started using HDR early on, but I didn't like the surreal effects I was seeing and getting. I learned to use HDR for increasing dynamic range, but I mostly stay away from the stereotypical HDR imaging. I learned about the...more
