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Martin Belan

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  • Photography,  Software

    Photographers – how to Easily Post your Photographs to Instagram using your Mac

    Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms for sharing your photographs and short video clips.  The problem is that you can only post your content from a mobile device. When you log in from a browser on…

    By Martin Belan
  • Sallie taken with a Rokinon 7.5mm fisheye lens
    Photography,  Photography Projects

    Take Creative Dog Photographs with a Fisheye Lens

    A Fisheye lens is an extreme wide angle lens that produces images with significant distortion.  This can have a desired effect on your photograph, especially with your dog where its head and nose can look exaggerated compared to the rest…

    By Martin Belan
  • Snowman eCard with Holiday Bokeh
    Photo Processing,  Photography,  Photography Projects

    How to Create a Holiday eCard with a Christmas Light Bokeh for Your Friends and Family

    Why not use your photography and holiday decorations to wish your friends and family a Happy Holiday Season.  In this blog, I’ll show you how to create a festive holiday eCard using your Christmas tree lights and ornaments on the…

    By Martin Belan
  • Field Lens Cleaning Kit
    Photo Gear,  Photography,  Travel

    How to Clean a Camera Lens that has Rolled in the Mud

    It was early in the morning, we had just drove an hour and 15 minutes to the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.  There was a storm with strong winds over night at the park.  The porta potty was…

    By Martin Belan
  • Bunny in the Clover
    Photography,  Software

    Re-finding Your Photographic Inspiration

    I had not published a blog in over six months.  In fact, I had not taken or processed a photo in months.  We were building a house which took way too much of my time – selections to make, checking…

    By Martin Belan
  • Angry Bald Eagle
    Photography

    Top Nature and Travel Photo of the Day Posts From the Last Year

    I’ve been publishing the Nature and Travel Photo of the day blog for just over a year now.  It’s been fun publishing the Photo of the Day blog and I appreciate all my followers who have viewed, commented, tweeted, favorited,…

    By Martin Belan
  • Autumn Outside the Window, Vermont
    Photography,  Travel

    Museum Photography Tips

    Whether it’s cold and rainy outside, or you’re taking the family out for some entertainment, a trip to a museum can be a lot of fun. Museums are also a great backup plan if its raining during a vacation.  A…

    By Martin Belan
  • Lightroom Flags Edit
    Photography,  Software

    How I use Attributes in Lightroom to Find my Photos

    Adobe’s Lightroom has powerful tools to help you tag and find your photos besides just looking for photos in a traditional file structure.  However, it can be quite confusing to figure out a system for how to use Lightroom’s attributes…

    By Martin Belan
  • Snail Climbing the Tall Grass
    Macro,  Photo Gear,  Photography

    Essential Gear for a Macro Photography Walk

    As I was packing up my equipment for a morning macro photography shoot, I thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts on essential macro photography gear for a macro photography walk.  My list of macro or…

    By Martin Belan
  • Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    Photography,  Travel

    A Photographer’s Visit to the Arlington National Cemetery

    One of the places you must see when visiting Washington D.C. is Arlington National Cemetery.  The cemetery also provides some terrific photo ops for photographers as well.  During my short visit, there were two main attractions that I wanted to…

    By Martin Belan
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