Tag Archives: Kent Project 52 ~ Week 20 Mothers Project 52 – Week 20 – Mothers This week’s theme – MOTHERS Of course this is appropriately timed with Mother’s day. Let’s see if your image can convey how important your mother is to you, or perhaps your image will show us what life is like as a mother.... 
Thanks for grabbing the baton and carrying on with P52! I’m enjoying it! 
Weekend  Photo Tip ~ 3 Filters You Don’t Need Photo Tip ~ 3 Filters You Don’t Need I’m asked often, “what filters should I use?” Not trying to be a wise guy, I have to answer that question with a question. What are you shooting and what do you want the filter to do? Many times... by Kent Weakley show 11 comments 
BRILLIANT! Finally someone who tells it like it is… And hates sticky plastic sofa covers! Thanks for backing me up! 
LOL, glad you approve. Now for the UV filter lovers to comment. LOL 
Way to go Kent! I have “discussions” with other photography enthusiasts about UV filters all of the time. Get insurance and a lens hood.
Thanks Kim! 
Kent, why don’t you tell us how you really feel, lol! OMG, you are so funny. I love it! Now, to go take that UV filter of my lens and find my lens hood… ps. Run Luna, run!!!!
See, I knew I was going to offend a UV filter user. Sorry. I hope the information and logic makes sense. And yes, we’re developing a new hybrid (gas/horse) powered vehicle in our laboratory here now. LOL
I was kidding with you; you could never offend me Kent
LOL. You made my day. Thanks! 
That is hilarious, I’m glad I learned about such things long ago. 
Good points. I completely agree with your rant about UV, color and goofy special effects filters. They are a thing of the past when using digital processing. One thing I have never seen recreated properly in Photoshop however, no matter how close some of my geekiest friends have come, is the exact same quality of image that you got with infrared film and an infrared filter. That is a bit of a past technology that just is not well represented in the digital realm. However, another topic entirely. I really wrote to add a few words in support of the clear filters. A good quality clear filter (b+w for example, which are not cheap!) is very important for location/sports photography. I take my camera hiking and skiing in the mountains and love to photograph action sports with dirt, snow, rain etc. flying around. I often use a backpack to store my camera (because on a multi-day trek I am not going to carry a special camera bag too) and need easy access, so I often keep it wrapped in a thick studio cloth “taco shell” to protect it, and the lens cap will not necessarily be on it either. I often change lenses on the fly in very rocky or windy areas. In general, I grew up as a photojournalist and as a result I am rather abusive to my equipment (which is why I buy sturdy stuff – high end Canon EOS with all metal bodies which never let me down). But no matter what, lens glass is not sturdy. I have accidentally had my lens slide onto a granite rock face while changing lenses and was left with a nice gash on my b+w filter a few years ago. Cost around €90 to replace but saved me the price of a new 70-200mm L series lens. Even without such unhappy accidents my filters esp. on my wide angles do get little micro scratches on them over time. I go by the old press photographer’s rule that when you are around action, a lens cap is pointless – always be ready to shoot. I use lens hoods, but on a wide angle a hood is just not very protective and the glass protrudes more. So, for all of that, I prefer to change a b+w clear filter once a year rather than to buy a new L series lens if something bad happens, but hey that is just me and my crackling avocado sofa you are hearing. That said, for the moment I have been keeping a filter off of my new 100mm macro “L” lens, as the lens hood is huge and sturdy … but it is making me nervous. I have so far not taken it hiking on a multi-day trip and if I do, it will get a filter beforehand if only for the duration of the trip.
I completely agree with you about the infrared sudo effects in photoshop. They simply do not capture the IR light like it appears in the field. BTW, all my IR work is with converted DSLRs that only ‘see’ IR light. And yes, I understand the clear filter use. It is a balance between peace of mind and quality. I can especially understand if you’ve had an experience like yours where the filter actually saved the lens. All that being said, it still must be realized that the filter does diminish the overall quality of any lens. Thanks for adding your comment. Happy shooting.  Sweet Shot Tuesday 101 Sweet Shot Tuesday 101 First – shout out to Darcy. Today is SST number 101 and the first here at Photography Essentials by Kent Weakley. When Darcy asked me to grab the baton on this one, my first thought was surprise. Sweet Shot Tuesday? That’s like the fourth boybarian, it’s your... by Kent Weakley show 11 comments 
Look what I find out when I can’t sleep and visit Twitter for the first time in weeks! I’m so glad Darcy is passing this on to you. She chose capable hands. 
Hello Kent! Lovely to meet you, I’m a huge fan! 
Hi… Are we meant to be using the new badge or Darcy’s badge… if it is meant to be the new badge then I don’t know what you have done but when I try to save it, it saves as a 1×1 image… do you have copy protection turned on by any chance if so then maybe you need to generate some code for the badge? Mollyxxx
Hi Molly, 
Thanks for taking over and hosting, Laura 
I think it’s so great that you have helped Darcy & are graciously hosting for her! Thanks!
So pleased you accepted this place of honor. It would be shame not to have sweet shot Tuesdays. Thanks! 
still hard to beat black and white for atmospheric shots
Agreed
Thanks Gina. Yes, it’s my pleasure and I’m more than glad, as always, to work with Darcy. And I’m excited to get to know all of you and your work. What great photos! 
i’m so glad that you’ve taken over sweet shot tuesdays. this was the first link up i started taking part in when i opened my little blog and i would really hate to see it go. thanks so much! Project 52 ~ Week 19 Still Life Project 52 – Week 19 – Still Life To everyone coming over from Darcy’s my3boybarians site – WELCOME! I’m Kent, also an all-boy parent, with 2 man-cubs. I have to give Darcy a big thank you for asking me to host her Project 52 community. If you’re new... 
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I thought I was going to struggle with this, but I absolutely LOVED it! 
Inspiration and fun!
I loved this week because it pushed me out of my comfort zone & I accomplished something I had been working on for a while. 
I am looking forward to getting to know you. 
Thank you for taking Project 52 over. I am looking forward to getting to know you
Thanks Donna, I looking forward to meeting everyone as well. It’s a blast hosting all these great photos!:) 
Hi Kent! Thanks so much for taking over the hosting of the P52 from Darcy. Looking forward to stopping by and exploring your blog more! 
Really loving stuff like this, makes me thing beyond the camera and it’s abilities. My submission for this was an iphone 4 snap. 
Hi Kent! I read stuff here pretty often and I’m excited about you hosting the P52. One thing: you know how you made the suggestion up there about playing with light? Could you give suggestions for the week’s theme early in the week so we can have a few days to try them out? That would be awesome!
OK, Karen I will try. Thanks for the input. 
Thanks for taking over! I have enjoyed poking around your blog site. I think in the first couple of months of p52 a few favorite pictures were picked and a featured button was given out. Will you be starting that up again? Again thanks for hosting,
still life is one my faves to shoot. I love play with natural lighting.
Hm??? 
Thanks for hosting! Now, I just have to remember to do this on Saturdays instead of Fridays! |
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