It’s June 2023 and Adobe have just added some updates into Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Cloud which includes Lightroom Mobile.
So, here’s a quick run through of the main bits 👍🏻
Here too is a link to the Official Adobe Lightroom Website giving full detail including all the mior updates including new cameras and lenses added …
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear is definitely now one of my favourite books!
Atomic Habits is a powerful and insightful book that provides practical strategies for creating positive habits and breaking destructive ones. With a clear and engaging writing style, James demystifies the process of habit formation and guides readers on a transformative journey toward personal growth and productivity.
It seemed that on each and every page I found myself nodding in agreemnt or outwardly saying “Now that makes sense” or “I never thought of that”
So breaking the contents down, here’s some of the main key concepts and takeaways …
James Clear emphasises the significance of small, incremental changes—what he calls "atomic habits." James encourages readers to focus on making small, manageable adjustments in their daily routines, as these compound over time to create significant and lasting results. In his own words, “By breaking down big goals into smaller, actionable steps, readers can develop a sense of momentum and build successful habits that endure.”
James introduces the framework of the Four Laws of Behavior Change, which are cue, craving, response, and reward. By understanding how these laws interact, readers can design and shape their habits effectively. He guides readers to identify the cues that trigger their habits, the cravings that drive them, the responses they take, and the rewards they receive. This framework empowers individuals to modify their behavior and create positive habits while eliminating negative ones.
Habit stacking is a technique that involves attaching a new habit to an existing one. Clear explains that by linking a desired habit to an established routine, individuals can leverage the power of consistency and make habit formation more seamless. This approach eliminates decision-making and makes it easier to adopt new habits without relying solely on willpower.
James highlights the influence of environment in shaping our habits. He suggests that individuals can optimise their environment to make desired behaviors more attractive and easily accessible. By making small adjustments, such as organising workspaces, removing distractions, or surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals, readers can create an environment that supports their desired habits and increases their chances of success.
Clear encourages readers to focus on the process of continuous improvement rather than solely fixating on the outcome. By embodying the identity of the person they want to become, readers can align their habits with their self-perception. Through consistent action and mindset shifts, individuals can reinforce their new identity and sustain positive habits for the long term.
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the science behind habit formation and leverage it for personal growth. Clear's practical strategies and actionable advice empower readers to make small, incremental changes that lead to profound transformations. By adopting the principles outlined in the book, individuals can break free from destructive patterns, cultivate positive habits, and ultimately achieve their goals.
"Atomic Habits" is a must-read for those looking to build a solid foundation for lasting change and maximise their potential for success. At no point did I find myself thinking this was all just clever wording and regurgitating what some many other books in the P.M.A. genre seem to do; quite the oppisite in fact … the contents, the principles, the suggestions are well explained, make total sense and effective.
Highly recommended.
Recently I had the absolute pleasure of being invited on the very popular Camera Shake Podcast to chat with host Kersten Luts.
I’d been a Guest on the podcast way back when it was in its infancy around the early time of the Covid Pandemic (Episode 46) but a lot has changed since then not just with what I’m focusing on but also in the creative world with the very recent release of Generative Fill A.I. in Photoshop Beta.
So, in this episode amongst other things Kersten and I chatted about how I’ve focused on my YouTube Channel and my process for creating weekly videos, mobile phone photography and how that is something I’m dong A LOT of now and also, of course Generative Fill A.I.
The podcast is available as audio only where all great podcasts are found and also in video format on YouTube: LINK
Here’s a couple of links:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/304sm2G
Hope you enjoy it,
Glyn
Changing the Depth of Field (DOF) Before AND After taking a photograph PLUS Masking in Lightroom using Depth Information ... Now THAT is Brilliant!
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - DOF Before Taking Photograph
01:28 - DOF After Taking Photograph
02:37 - Depth Range Masks in Lightroom
BenQ UK are currently running a “Show your Mac Desktop” Event where anyone who posts a picture on Instagram of their current Mac Device and BenQ Monitor stands a chance to WIN a 4K Thunderbolt 3 Designer Monitor …
To enter the competion all you need to do is the following steps …
✅ Post the photos on your public Instagram channel with hashtags #BenQ and #ShowYourMacDeskSetup
✅ Visit BenQ UK event site
✅ Visit @aqcolor_by_benq and @BenQ UK on Instagram
✅ Follow @BenQ UK on Twitter
Here’s my current Desktop Set Up with my Designer Monitor (PD 3420Q) on the right hand side and you can just about see my Apple Mac Studio on the far left 😃
Incredible NEW Generative Fill Artificial Intelligence technology in Photoshop totally changes editing for the BETTER both Practically and Creatively…
Really proud to be a Guest over on Scott Kelby’s Photoshop Insider website today ( LINK )
I followed Scott’s blog when I first started out and still do to this day. Back in the day Scott used to run a ‘Motivational’ post every Tuesday and I’ll never forget the morning I started reading as usual and saw that his Tueday post was about me.
We’d not met and become friends at that point but Scott was telling his readers about my work and recommeding they go check it out. That meant a lot!
So much has happened since then and a big motivator of that was and is the support Scott has shown me over the years, so to be back on his blog today is something special for me … it’s kind of where it all started.
Thanks Scott and thanks to Brad Moore for reaching out.
Well quite simply in this video I show WHY and HOW I DO use it in conjunction with Lightroom Classic but for one VERY specific reason …
Yesterday, Friday 12th May 2023 was our 24th Wedding Anniversary!
Thank you so much for all the messages on social media … we read every single one.
The day couldn’t have been better …
After a few days of rain we woke to bright sunshine! Fabulous and relaxing breakfast at River Cottage HQ , relaxing on the beach down at West Bay and then Lyme followed by a simply perfect evening at the The Barrington Boar.
From the welcome as we arrived, the service, the special and unexpected touch of wishing us Happy Anniversary, and the food (oh my god the food!) … it couldn’t have been better.
A wonderful day celebrating 24 years of marriage and now more excited than ever for next year; the planning of which has already started as we’ll be returning to spend a few days away at somewhere VERY special to us both.
Of all I have done and do, this is makes me proudest of all!
So excited to be part of this and to be presentng 2 sessions over the 2 days …
Day 1: Lightroom Classi, CC and Mobile: The Ultimate Partnership
Day 2: Crush your Creative Block with Presets and Profiles
The Lightroom Confeeence starts on Monday 15th May 2023 with a Pre Conference Session from Scott Kelby and an Orientation Session from Larry Becker, and then leading into Tuersday 16th and Wednesday 17th with classes from 12 Instructors covering a range of Lightroom and Photography related content.
© Glyn Dewis 2024
