Picture taken in Old-Montreal of metal stair with small flower pots. Processed with PhotoForge’s ‘Simulated HDR’ option and curves adjustments.

Photos captured with the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

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Before photo of Rusted staircase in old-Montreal

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As part of the Montreal Canadiens Hockey club’s 100th Anniversary (1909-2009) the Bell Center plaza was modified to include some statues of past players as well as plaques marking each of the years of the Canadiens many Stanley Cup wins. The plaques are surrounded by bricks labeled names of players from those Stanley Cup winning teams.

Photo of Jean Beliveau’s statue.

Jean Beliveau status at Montreal Bell Center plaza

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Post-processed photo of Jean Beliveau statue at Montreal Bell Center Plaza

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Simulated HDR, Curves and Vibrance adjustments using PhotoForge

Photos captured with the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

Canon EOS 7D

On September 1st 2009, Canon announced it’s latest APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor) digital SLR camera. This camera delivers more powerful features than the latest in the X0D series (Canon 50D), thus the reason for a new name and a higher price tag (MSRP 1699$US Body Only). This model will be the direct competition for the Nikon D300S. The 7D will be available at the end of September. (continue reading…)

This weekend, the Ottawa Bonsai Society was holding it’s annual display. The event was held at the Japanese embassy in Ottawa, Ontario. You can visit their website at: www.ottawabonsai.org

There were some beautiful specimens on display. Here are some samples.

Photos captured with the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

Bonsai tree at Ottawa Bonsai Society Display

Bonsai tree at Ottawa Bonsai Society Display

Photo captured with the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

Photo of blueberries in small bowl shot against white background

Photo captured withe the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

Photo taken at Ottawa Arboretum (Experimental Farm)

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Photo of statue of frog in pond at Ottawa Experimental Farm

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After iPhone PhotoForge Adjustments:
- Curves to saturate greens and block out blacks
- Dreamy filter
- Eraser to remove changes from frog

Post-processed photo of statue of frog in pond at Ottawa Experimental Farm

Photo captured withe the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

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Morning cup of coffee on table before post-processing

After iPhone PhotoForge Adjustments:
- bump up exposure
- increase contrast using curves
- Remove line in sidewalk using clone tool

Morning cup of coffee on table after post-processing

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Photo captured withe the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

Photo taken at Ottawa Arboretum (Experimental Farm)

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iPhone 3GS photo of Echinecia against blue sky before post-processing

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After iPhone PhotoForge Adjustments:
-Used curves to add some light in the flower which was too dark.
- Sky color saturation enhanced

iPhone 3GS photo of Echinecia against blue sky after post-processing

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Today Canon announced the introduction of new Tilt-Shift lenses to it’s lineup. The TS-E 17mm f/4L and the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II.
These lenses will be available in April 2009, the TS-E 17mm will sell for $2499 and the TS-E 24mm for US$2199. (continue reading…)