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… not quite These works of art are in my cardiologist’s office. She is the artist doing the paintings. And here is part of a full wall mural of hers.
27.6.2025 17:33Gallery Visit[…] As seen by Afif and his camera at his Studio Prime Time. The occasion was the visit by the Norcross Gallery Photography Interest Group that I rambled about previously. Studio Visit – Cafe Ludwig. […]
5.5.2025 02:02Comment on Studio Visit by That's me - Cafe Ludwig[…] Visit to Studio Prime Time Studio Visit […]
28.4.2025 19:29Comment on Studio Visit by Studio Visit - Cafe LudwigIn reply to <a href="https://phototalk.cafeludwig.com/2025/04/27/studio-visit-2/#comment-381">Michael MacManus</a>. Thank you, Mike
28.4.2025 16:11Comment on Studio Visit by ludwigkeckGreat post. Thanks so much for putting it out there.
28.4.2025 02:32Comment on Studio Visit by Michael MacManusThe Norcross Gallery Photography Interest Group visited Studio Primetime in Norcross. Here are some photos showing that amazing studio with a vast variety of sets.
27.4.2025 23:19Studio VisitThat was a fine day out Ludwig
1.4.2025 20:35Comment on Looking Back by bushboy[…] course, there is much more to the story. That story is told over at Looking Back – Cafe Ludwig. It tells of a day long gone by when I took this photo and some […]
31.3.2025 10:04Comment on Looking Back by Monday Window - 250331 - Cafe Ludwig[…] Looking Back – Cafe Ludwig […]
29.3.2025 16:10Comment on Looking Back by Gigapixel – Ludwig’s Toolshed… A window into a day gone by About a week ago I got the idea of showing arched windows in my Monday Window blog. I scanned through my archives and came up with a group of photos – you can see them here: Monday Window – 250324 – Cafe Ludwig. All but one of… Continue reading Looking Back
29.3.2025 16:07Looking BackIn reply to <a href="https://phototalk.cafeludwig.com/2025/03/11/post-processing-2/#comment-376">margaret21</a>. Thank you, Margaret, Don't fret. Many other photographers don't like post-processing. If my memory serves me right even Ansel Adams was one of those who believed in the "straight out of the camera" approach, although he did make some magnificent prints. Post-processing is a somewhat different art, some people thrive on it, others abhor it. In my next post I will illustrate what one of the tools can do. Wait for it.
28.3.2025 20:41Comment on Post-Processing by ludwigkeckNot bad indeed. I wish I could persuade myself to enjoy editing. But I just ... don't.
12.3.2025 08:34Comment on Post-Processing by margaret21Norcross has a lot of festivals. They are all interesting, colorful, and enjoyable. My most recent visit was to the Irish Fest. I did not take my “big” camera, just my iPhone, and took just a few photos. As I was going through them one caught my attention. It showed musicians on the stage, but… Continue reading Post-Processing
11.3.2025 17:55Post-ProcessingOn sunny days two of our indoor plants get scanned with a narrow beam of sunlight. It is intriguing to see the brightly illuminated leaves and blossoms and how the light plays with them. I decided to join in and play with the light some more in post-processing. Here are three photos as seen by… Continue reading Playing with Light
14.2.2025 22:23Playing with Light… a small tale about preparedness in photography It wasn’t the little bird that irked me, it was my own failure to be well prepared. My friend David had invited me over to his place to photograph some birds. We hadn’t done that for a while, although it would be a cold and blustery January… Continue reading A Troublesome Little Bird
2.2.2025 20:43A Troublesome Little BirdIn reply to <a href="https://phototalk.cafeludwig.com/2025/01/16/the-dark-side-of-me/#comment-374">niasunset</a>. Thank you, Nia
30.1.2025 20:53Comment on The Dark Side of Me by ludwigkeckIn our house, we have a little plant that sits quietly by a window. On bright days, a fleeting beam of sunlight filters through the glass, illuminating its tender leaves for just a few precious minutes. The plant responds by opening its blossoms, one after another, as if it were a ritual. In these moments,… Continue reading The Dark Side of Me
16.1.2025 14:24The Dark Side of MeSome thoughts on art and A.I. About four years ago I started a presentation project that I titled “Seeing Like An Artist”. It was meant to help photographers to expand their vision and skills. The presentation never saw the light of day. I had downloaded a large group of images from my favorite source for… Continue reading Rembrandt Lighting
6.1.2025 17:11Rembrandt LightingContrast in My Photography Over in Substack Juliette Mansour asks, “How Contrasty Are You?” So of course, I had to go pick some of my photos and try to answer the question. Contrast has many aspects. There are scenes and subjects that are inherently contrasty and some that have almost none – foggy scenes for… Continue reading Contrast
29.12.2024 20:55ContrastReception and Awards A small collection of photos from the reception and awards presentation of the exhibit Norcross – Our Home is Your Home photo contest. For my personal entries – and a lot more Norcross photos of mine – see Norcross in Pictures – Cafe Ludwig
9.12.2024 01:42Photo Exhibit Reception