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Apr 27, 2020 explore flkeysphotographys board nik software tutorials. You will want to get your camera and macro lens to go out and shoot it at f32 after reading it. Exclusive interview of mike moats award winning macro. I think mike moats real strength is in his ability to create the images in his mind before he actually shoot them. Hosted by laurie rubin with macro photographer, mike moats, and i discussing the ins and outs of leading a photographic workshop and what you should expect from one. He started shooting as a hobby in 2001 and it quickly grew into a fulltime business. His website, tiny landscapes, showcases what i consider to be the most inspired collection of macro images youll ever.
Mike moats chasing the light juried photo competitions. Mike moats pro macro photography, sterling heights, michigan. Join facebook to connect with mike moats and others you may know. A stunning macro master photographer, mike moats is an award winning artist who has an unparalleled ability to capture nature closeups. Mike 11 is a computer program that simulates flow and water level, water quality and sediment transport in rivers, flood plains, irrigation canals, reservoirs and other inland water bodies. My friend and partner in our macro and more photography workshops, mike moats has recently published his 1st book entitled tiny landscapes. Contact photographic workshops photographic workshops. Mike moats, nik software 2 weve all seen tons of well lit flower shots, and out of the camera thats pretty much what you will get, but with the great software programs we can give our flower images a little more dramatic looks. Pro photographer, mike moats, shares some inspirational ideas and also shares 5 tips that will. Mike moats simply stated, mike moats has mastered macro photography. Each day the participants will start off with a few hours of shooting time in the field. Mike moats mike moats is a pro macro photographer from michigan. Mike will cover processing tools and keeping it simple to creatively enhance your images. Mike moats is an awardwinning, professional macro photographer from sterling heights, michigan.
After using photoshop for a few years, nik software was the first company that i had contact with for editing. Last minute end of the year saving on nik software programs. His images and articles have been published in outdoor photographer magazine, natures best magazine, shutterbug. Tamron will be providing free macro loaner lenses for use. Lebron james actually moved in next to me, tore down the 20,00 sq house and built a 42,000 sq ft one. I started shooting as a hobby in 2001 and it quickly grew into a full time business. He work has won numerous awards and he travels around the united states teaching. Just a reminder, you have until may 5th to send in your entry. Daily macro view if you dont have a macro lens but you have a wide angle lens, it will allow you to do some general closeup photography. Established in 1995, nik software has become the recognized. Crafting images using nik software with john barclay duration. Nature photographer mike moats deals exclusively in evocative and otherworldly upclose shots. If you do not happen to have lightroom, aperture, or. Learn mike s post processing techniques using photoshop, smart photo editor, nik software, and topaz software programs.
Mike moats shared how he created each images frankly. Daily macro view macro photography, color splash, rocky. Mike moats will cover equipment, depth of field, and most importantly, finding good subject matter and composing it properly. I really enjoy mike moats macro work so check out his blog to start the creativity flowing. His images and articles have been published in outdoor photographer magazine, natures best magazine. Invision employees share their remote work secrets. Mike is an international award winning professional macro photographer.
Learn mikes post processing techniques using photoshop, smart photo editor, nik software, and topaz software programs. They are not paying me to do these videos nor will i make any commission if. I started with used equipment purchased off of ebay back in 2001, and it became a full time business by 2006. I would like to introduce myself, i am mike moats, an award winning, professional macro photographer from sterling heights, michigan. Interview with mike moats macro nature photography master. Macro photo conference 2018 mike moats award winning. Mike moats award winning macro photographer sterling, mi.
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Mike moats flower macros contest part 3 disperser tracks. I was having a lot of fun creating new artistic looks in my images. After using photoshop for a few years, nik software was the first company that i had contact with for editing software that had the ability to create unique looks in my images with just a. I am a full time pro macro nature photographers and live in southeast michigan, usa. Mike 11 has long been known as a software tool with advanced interface facilities. Macro photography mike moats gobi photography presents. I started with used equipment purchased off of ebay back in 2001, and it became a full time business by. For uptotheminute news and education about nik software, connect on facebook, twitter, flickr, and youtube. The evolution of photography mike moats award winning. Macro photography beyond flowers and bugs with mike moats.
Mike moats mike is an international award winning professional macro photographer. Hey dave, all images are post processed, using photoshop elements and nik software. Mike moates area vice president, global elite alliances. Evaluation of liquid retention capacity measurements as a tool for estimating optimal ore agglomeration moisture content, international journal of mineral processing, 119, 5864. Hello mike i will be very interested in taking the macro on line course or the flower photography, what is the difference, and which will you take first, also for post processing i have lightroom and nik software.
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Often billed as the ultimate elvis elvis show mike s vocal similarities and electrifying performance satisfies even the most demanding elvis fan. I n this 4day workshop with the 5th day for selfexploration come capture the sonoran desert tiny landscapes with the help of international award winning professional macro photographer mike moats. Click here to see complete list of items being offered on sale. Mike moats, an international awardwinning, published, pro macro photographer. Moats also teaches his students to think like photographers. Six tips for a stunning macro photo by mike moats vanguard. Mike moats sponsored by tamron mike moats is an international award winning, professional macro photographer from sterling heights, michigan. Hey marc, i use photoshop elements and nik software products. I have no affiliation with the company behind nik software, dx0. Apr 22, 2015 inspiration, whether it be stumbled upon, pushed toward or forced into, can be a powerful motivator. His articles and images have been published in, outdoor photographer, natures best, nature photographer, photolife, pc photo, nanpas expressions books, and many more. Well summer is finally here, and the spring was terrible in southeast michigan, cold, rainy, and lots of wind.
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To date ive had articles and images published in, outdoor photographer magazine, pc photo magazine, natures best magazine, nature photographer magazine, photolife, whisper in. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by. Misa madeline island school of the arts photography the. Tiny landscapes, the book, by mike moats jack graham. Mike moats is michiganbased professional photographer who specializes in macro photography. In the first adjustment in nik software color efex pro, i applied the bleach bypass filter which muted the color. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover mikes connections. Two of my favorite programs are nik software and topaz programs.
The evolution of photography mike moats award winning macro. Where to buy nik software programs living under a rock. He work has won numerous awards and he travels around the united states teaching workshops and selling prints. View mike moates profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Recently infocus magazine asked mike to share some of his tips and tricks for getting started with macro photography. Live webinar with nik software macro photography, art. Listen to pro photographers around the world talk about their work and inspiration on the weekly nik. I have had my images and article published in many of the photo magazines, and my images have won local and international awards in contests. Click here for complete list on mikes recommended products. This workshop with mike moats is an excellent value as it is normally offered to sellout crowds at locations around the. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Macro in the rockies i think the elevation was about 8,000 feet and i was hiking on a trail in the rocky mountain national park looking for macro subjects. Macro photo conference 2020 mike moats award winning. Macro courses online photo gallery by mike moats at. Paul, i would get the nik software as it has the viveza for controling some areas of the photo for enhancements like exposure, and colors, and the other program. Since the 1980s, mike moat s eternally elvis show, a high energy, action packed recreation of an elvis presley concert, has been hailed by critics throughout the country. Live webinar with nik software daily macro view macro photography beyond flowers and bugs with mike moats and host laurie rubin. Getting started with macro photography visual wilderness. Npn staff profile mike moats macrocloseup gallery moderator in 2001 i bought my first camera set up and thought it would be a fun hobby spending time in nature shooting. Hello mike i will be very interested in taking the macro on line course or the flower photography, what is the difference, and which will you take first, also for post processing i have lightroom and nik software, do you give any ideas in how to apply some of the filters. Sponsored by tamron lensbaby nik software hunts photo think tank photo. Mar 07, 2016 mike moats is michiganbased professional photographer who specializes in macro photography. Mike moats is an award winning professional nature photographer located in michigan, has been published in many.
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