Moving from Lightroom Classic to Lightroom (Update 20240923)

 Some may ask Why? Well I've hedged my bets so I can go back. I created xmp sidecar on every imported image. I changed so that xmp sidecars are created for each import and edit. Since lightroom desktop any edit there will also use the xmp. When you use Lightroom Classic you get an indication that the metadata was changed by outside of LrC choose to use the metadata on the disk.

First I created a folder under me master photos folder called Lightroom Desktop. In Lightroom Classic Library folders I changed my folder name to Lightroom Classic.

Now all new images will be copied from my camera to Lightroom Desktop. I have a folder CATAGORIES  and under that I have folder for ANIMIALS, PEOPLE, LANDSCAPE,  and others. Each subcategory I will further refine to others as needed. 

I can use my camera microphone to record a short description of the shoot and other information as needed. The import dialog in Classic ignores that information.

Yes there are some "short comings" but none are show stoppers. 

When I wanted to create a slideshow I select the images and moved them to a subfolder, Slideshow-name.

Why use Lightroom Desktop? No catalog, basically the Local tab is a browser and when you have your best images you can add them to the cloud and use web, mobile, portfolio and other that the Adobe Ecosystem.

Name Change

 I have changed the name of the blog. Practical Photography by Larry where I want to provide practical and useful information. I use an Olympus OM-D E-M5 iii camera and 12mm f/2.0, 60mm Macro, 14-150mm and 75-300mm lenes. I'm not an expert and my opinions are based on my actual use. From time to time I will get technical so just pass over the tech stuff if you want. If you have questions on my camera send me a note to larrykm5iii@gmail.com

Tripod

I've read many articles and watched videos of "property" setting up and using tripod's.

My Opinion:

Purchase one that fits your height. To me that means I don't have to bend to see the camera viewfinder and one I don't have to extend the center column. Ideally no center column so you can get your camera low.

Extend the largest tubes first. However when you are in water, mud, sand you may want to extend the smallest since they are easy to clean.

Most have a hook where you can hang weight, like your camera bag.

Pick one the supports your camera and heaviest lens.

The "front" leg should be inline with the lens.

Adjust the legs so your camera is level.

Only extend the center column, if one, LAST IF NEEDED.

I want to take good pictures

If your goal is to only take good pictures just learn about composition and use the camera you have in your hand. Do you mean a cellphone camera? Yes. Most newer phone cameras do a fantastic job. But I have a top level camera. You will get good pictures in Auto mode. My camera doesn't have a Auto mode. Then you purchased a camera beyond just taking good pictures, it's a pro-rated camera.

What should I do to get pictures that are better than good? Study, it's that simple. Photography is about light. There are 3 adjustments that control light. Two are creative and one a brightness control, like a volume control.

The creative controls are Aperture and Shutter Speed. 

Aperture - the size of the lens opening, f-stop. Aperture controls DoF, Depth of Field. Although distance from camera to subject to background also DoF.

Shutter Speed - controls motion, your motion as well the scenes motion.

Brightness - known as ISO. Higher ISO, like gain or volume, increase noise.

"Choose your Shutter Speed with PURPOSE and your Aperture with FEELING. Then adjust the BRIGHTNESS with ISO." Joe Edelman

There's much more in later posts and in previous posts.