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That's why full system tests are more useful. Single component testing/measuring might be interesting, but in a complex system, and end-to-end test is more real-world relevant. Tripod, camera,...

It has been a while since I looked at smaller printers, but I doubt there are any real high quality 8.5 x 11 printers. And in the Epson line there some advantages to going with the (even larger than...

(What I am writing pertains to color images only) I have shown the 100% crop here before. This is from Velvia RVP50 image scanned on a Nikon Coolscan 4000 at 4000DPI. This is a reflection of a...

If you like photographing waterfalls, Bash-Bish Falls in Mt. Washington State Park is unique and not that far.

For 99+% of photographers (especially the ones Drew trashes all the time), whatever technology they are currently using is better than their artistic vision. It really doesn't matter if they are...

Thom Hogan has an interesting read on this and the newspaper industry as a whole: http://www.bythom.com/index.htm

Technique 2 is the method I have used for 30+ years. I also use this with extension cords and climbing rope. The half twist actually prevents twisting and knotting; so I can't see any harm in doing...

Thanks for all the hard work. It has been appreciated even if it does not feel like it. [comment removed at the request of the poster]

I already was aware of the distibction. But expecting the general public to grasp the true meaning might be expecting too much.

It is interesting that B&W photographers describe color as something that get's in the way, while color photographers talk about color as a tool to be used to complete their vision. Both genres are...

I'm still struggling with virtually all of the logic of this statement.

Color can be abstract
Color can be abstract but not profound
Color can be abstract and profound
Color can be profound...

Not a trick question at all. Abstraction and profundity are highly subjective an personal. I expected that there would be a mix of responses. No need to apologize for your opinion (unless you...

Which is more of an abstraction? Which is more profound?

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My point was based in logic.

The logic is more apparent if you switch genres of art. You could say "color painting is too close to normal perception-B&W pen & ink is inherently an abstraction...

Following that logic, a well executed color abstraction would be even more profound because of its closeness to reality but still being abstract.

Also be prepared to invest in a custom printer profile for each paper that you use. The aren't very expensive and will save you money in the long run v.s. wasting paper/ink on prints that don't look...

I could probably go n for quite some time, but here are some more:

7) Painting on a layer mask with an opacity of my choosing (typically 30% or less)
8) Adding blur to a layer mask
9) Applying a...

And that's precisely why I am less than thrilled with Adobe and their double whammy of switching to a rental license with a significantly higher price.

Hi Bruce. I respect your opinion on this. Thanks for adding your input.

Here are some things that Lightroom does not have that are critical for my workflow:

1) No blending modes. Almost all...

That's the sound of mobs of people making their last purchase from Adobe for a verrry long time...

I think there is a chance that Apple will jump in with an alternative product. The reasons they might:

1) They have plenty of cash on hand. They actually have enough cash to (theoretically)...

It'll be interesting to watch. I don't think it is a slam dunk.

From this thread there seems to be 3 camps:
1) Those who think they will save money
2) Those who think it will cost more money,...

Yes. I have. I have been a faithful upgrader. But I'm pretty sure more and more people have skipped upgrades because they didn't see the value.

Time will tell the significance of the features that are added going forward. I still think they have have run out of most of the killer features and need to switch to a subscription model to replace...

With most things that can be leased, buying outright is also an option. Adobe is taking that option away. With CS they are taking advantage of a lack of competition to force people to pay every...

Maybe. And maybe for some people that is an acceptable alternative. But the thought of having to use Lightroom to do what I do is not a welcome thought - not even close. I do 90% of my work in...

That's what the license says, but I have never seen any indications of enforcement of that. I have Photoshop CS6 installed on a desktop and laptop and have have both running at the same time...

Not 100% sure about Lightroom, but most Adobe products allow you to install on a desktop and a laptop. So one license is good for 2 computers.

Terrible analogy. Software has no mechanical components subject to wear and tear. 10 year old software will run as good as on day one. Better faster software may come out, but there is value in...

I only rent food. Way better than buying it...

I can think of a variety of ways to do this in Photoshop with adjustment layers, a paint brush (with much more control over brush shape, size, and opacity), and opacity slider. And using Luminosity...

They have improved. But IMHO they still feel very rough and clumsy compared to the tools in Photoshop.

I also don't do much in Lightroom or ACR in terms of contrast or saturation changes, because...

I don't think that is correct. When you purchase the software, you own the license.

Snippets form Adobes site (emphasis mine):

If you sell or give your Adobe software to an individual or...

Got it - thanks.

Given that there still are any options that are even close to making sense for me.

Here's the page I am looking at - there is not $30 option wioth no contract: https://www.adobe.com/products/creativecloud/buying-guide.html. Even if there is one the price now goes up to $540/year. ...

Where do you see that option? Everything I see requires a 1 year commitment.

This is a price increase for me - and I consider myself an actual Adobe customer. I use Photoshop CS6. I upgrade...

Congrats. Well deserved!

I think a more realistic price comparison is to use 18 months. That has been the Adobe update cycle, and with CS6 Adobe had announced that you could only upgrade from the most recent version.
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You own the copyright automatically at time of creation. But that doesn't buy you much. You need to register the copyright with the Library of Congress to get full protection.

You have 90 days...

I agree. Adobe's timing is bad (should have done this many versions ago). Photoshop is so good now it is hard to imagine new features that I cannot live without. Where they will get many people is...