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Aperture Priority Mode and ISO 100 – A Photographer’s Perspective. As a landscape photographer, my go-to camera mode is aperture priority. It allows me to take full control of the depth of field while the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed. But one setting I rarely touch is ISO. I have a strong…

Focus Stacking Allows you to keep almost all areas of a scene in focus, producing amazing images. The Disparity Between Human Vision and the Necessity of Focus Stacking: When our eyes behold a picturesque vista, be it the majestic mountains in the distant horizon or a solitary tree standing in the foreground, the…

Object & Artifact Removal – Sometimes it is desirable to remove objects and/or artifacts from an image. Object and Artifact Removal: A Simple or Challenging Task? The process of removing objects and artifacts can vary in complexity. There exist several techniques for accomplishing this task, but we primarily employ two methods. Continue reading…

Perspective & Crop – Perspective and Crop of a 3D world with a 2D photograph sometimes requires photo manipulation. Imaging a 3D World Embarking on the journey of imaging a three-dimensional world through the lens of a photograph is akin to wielding a painter’s brush on a canvas, for it often calls for…

Pro Photo Processing – It isn’t enough to simply take photographs in today’s world. Strong processing skills are required. Image Processing Professional photo processing is one of the most under-rated aspects of photography. Consequently, it isn’t enough to simply take photographs. In today’s world, it is necessary to have strong skills in processing…

Where are the People? – Not in these Photos. Welcome to Mansfield Photography! Here, I focus on capturing landscape photographs that are devoid of people, objects, and artifacts, unless they serve a specific purpose in enhancing the composition. I believe that removing people from photographs allows the viewer to appreciate the scenery in…

Light and Color Grading – Collecting the perfect amount of light is key to color grading an image. Let There Be Light In the realm of photography, the pursuit of perfection hinges upon the delicate balance of light and shadow—a dance between the luminous and the obscure. It is a testament to the…