Welcome to V &C Impressions
This blog is where we share stories from our travels, life on the road, and the realities of caravan living. From tech setups and practical tips to hidden gems we discover along the way, everything here is based on our own experiences and opinions as we travel together.
We’re also known as The Vincats on Facebook, where we share more from life on the move.
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Pic of the Day – Sydney from the Sky Tower
Categories: Pic of the DayRead more: Pic of the Day – Sydney from the Sky TowerTook this from the Sky Tower at sunset. Difficult to do when the room is going around.
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Link – Topaz Studio Masking
Read more: Link – Topaz Studio MaskingI have been playing around with Topaz Studio, and one of the areas which I have been learning about is masking. Here is a link demonstrating how to use color overlay to help with more precise masking.
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Pic of the Day – Byron Bay Lighthouse 2016
Categories: Pic of the DayRead more: Pic of the Day – Byron Bay Lighthouse 2016Canon 70D, 20sec, f9, 17mm Processed using Lightroom and Topaz Studio.
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Pic of the Day – Swell Festival
Categories: Pic of the DayRead more: Pic of the Day – Swell FestivalLooks a little like something from Stargate, hence the name.
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My Thoughts on Topaz Studio AI Clear
Read more: My Thoughts on Topaz Studio AI ClearWhat is AI Clear? AI Clear is a pro adjustment plugin which has to be paid for separately once you have Topaz Studio. A quote from Topaz Labs: AI Clear™ is a powerful Pro Studio Adjustment that removes noise and sharpens detail in photos automatically. AI Clear not only achieves much higher quality result than existing…
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LINK – Aurora HDR 2019 First Look and Preorders
Categories: SoftwareRead more: LINK – Aurora HDR 2019 First Look and PreordersA link to a video from Jim Nix showing the new features of Aurora HDR 2019. If you like HDR then this software is one of the best to get. Pre-order discounts apply.
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LINK – Canon EOS-R Lens System
Categories: Photography GearRead more: LINK – Canon EOS-R Lens SystemHere is a link to an article from Northlight Images about the upcoming new mirrorless camera system and lens mount change. It also has a brief history on Canon lens mounts over the past 60 years. Read more at Northling Images.
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Updated Website and News
Read more: Updated Website and NewsWelcome to my updated website. I have made a few changes around here, tweaked the theme, and played around under the hood to hopefully streamline things. The most obvious change is to the URL. I thought a change in name may better reflect on what this website is all about. I do photography as a hobby,…
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Pic of the Day – White-faced Heron
Read more: Pic of the Day – White-faced HeronAnother bird to add to my collection. Image captured at Noosa North Shore Canon EOS 6D Mark II iso200 1/320 sec. f/8 219 mm
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Pic of the Day – Noosa North Shore
Categories: Pic of the DayRead more: Pic of the Day – Noosa North ShorePic of the day It was a heavily overcast morning, but as the sun rose over the horizon the clouds opened up in the distance. I’m glad I made the effort and stayed for the light show.
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Canon EF 70-200 f/4L IS USM Lens Review
Categories: Photography GearRead more: Canon EF 70-200 f/4L IS USM Lens ReviewHere is a link to a very detailed review of the new Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens, a lens I have been thinking about getting. It seems the f/4 version of this lens got a decent upgrade while the f/2.8 didn’t get much in the way of improvements at all. Read more…
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Micro 4/3 or FUll Frame
Categories: Photography GearRead more: Micro 4/3 or FUll FrameBig and bad, good and little – Equivalence. It’s the bugbear of anyone who reviews Micro Four Thirds lenses. You are being conned says the incoming mail. Your f/1.4 lens is really an f/2.8. And your so called shallow depth of field is commensurate with f/2.8, too, not f/1.4. It’s an argument I’ve heard so…