DxO Optics Pro Software “Image Master”

I am happy to be involved with DxO Optics Pro software which is an amazing tool available to process images from RAW files. Digital photography has evolved to the point where often unnoticed optical flaws of a lens can be corrected. This is an amazing tool for photographers to have. Since every optical lens has limitations, DxO conducts highly advanced optical testing and then writes software to correct flaws in each and every DSLR lens available. “Digital processing can relieve some of the optical and electronic constrains”, states DxO about it’s Optics Pro Software. Once an image is put through the processor, the metadata recognizes the lens used for each image, and corrects the optical flaws.

Michael Eudenbach creates images with an eye for the unique point of view which convey a sense of being there in the moment. From the deck of a sailboat during a tropical storm, to a peaceful jet flight above the clouds, Michael captures the essence of a memorable moment in time. He shoots for the stock photo Agency Aurora Photos, as well as various advertising and magazine clients.

How/why I got started in Photography?:

I grew up with a darkroom in the basement and lots of cool cameras to play with. I would take pictures at school and of my dog and of the squirrels in my neighborhood. It was during a college year abroad when I really became interested in photography and then while crewing aboard sailing yachts all over the world, I always had a camera ready to shoot with close by.

Why I use DxO Optics Pro:

I shoot with primarily wide and fisheye lenses in constantly changing lighting situations, leaving me with RAW files which can be tricky to work with. DxO Optics Pro guides me through each stage of processing so I can see before and after effects of each module. Several images in my portfolio would simply not be usable without the highlight restoration, and the fisheye lens distortion corrections are simply amazing.

What specific tip(s) would you give another photographer for using DxO Optics Pro to help them get the most out of their pictures?

I would suggest running seemingly underexposed, or blown out, or noisy or very distorted images through DxO Optics Pro and see just how much math it’s doing for the images. The fact that each lens has certain characteristics at each focal length and that DxO Optics pro has all that information to work with at your fingertips, is amazing. It’s an extension of the whole digital image process that any smart photographer would take advantage of.

http://www.dxo.com/us/photo/imagemasters/michael_eudenbach

Coastal Maine photo shoot published

One of my favorite magazines to shoot for is Rails to Trails, which is for the organization that converts old railroad tracks into public hiking and biking trails.  Their winter use is often overlooked, but for this assignment I featured just that with snow shoeing and cross country skiing on the Sunrise Trail along the coast of Maine.  It was classic New England at it’s best, as the trail weaved it’s way through seaport towns and into the deep Maine woods under a fresh blanket of snow.

Ocean Light

Seascape #11    Latitude: 43.9 N    Longitude: -63.9 W    Nova Scotia

Blues Brothers shoot

I recently met up with Jake and Elwood Blues impersonators Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty for a photo and video shoot to kick off their upcoming concert tour.

For more photos click here:  Blues Brothers shoot

Canoeing and hiking in Maine with the BSA

This assignment for the Boy’s Scouts of America, was a lot of fun.  We spent a few days hiking the Maine Huts Trails, and canoeing across lakes.  The huts were luxurious compared to the leaky tents I used to camp out in as a kid!

Artists for Save the Bay exhibition

I’m happy to be part of the  2010 Artists for Save the Bay exhibition, in Providence RI on Thursday, November 18th.

Save the Bay is my all time favorite organization, since I can remember the days when Narragansett Bay was polluted beyond belief, but is now clean enough to swim in and survive.  So, come on by 100 Save the Bay Drive in Providence RI and Buy Art and continue to “save the bay”.

November 18th   5:30 – 7:30 at 100 Save the Bay Drive in Providence, RI

Link to “Artist for Save the Bay” show:  Save The Bay

These are the pieces I’ll have on the wall for sale as framed limited edition prints:

The newly launched Photo Synesi website

I’m excited to be involved with a new website project that helps aspiring photographers improve their skills through personalized feedback from master photographers.  It’s called Photo Synesi.  (Synesi is Greek for wisdom).

Aspiring photographers go onto the site, select a professional photographer who’s work they admire, then upload a portfolio of images for review.  Both written and audio feedback is given on the body of work and best individual images, so the student photographers can learn what their strengths are to keep focusing on, and what their weaknesses are to improve upon.   Different levels of feedback are available, and overall it’s a great way for students of photography to have working pros see and critique their work from anywhere in the world.

http://photosynesi.com/

Michael Eudenbach | Photo Synesi

 

Featured in Rails to Trails magazine:

I spent a few days on the Cape Cod Rail Trail last Fall, which is a beautiful bike path running most of Cape Cod, built using an out of commission train route.  I rigged up panniers on my road bike to carry my camera, lenses, and lunch, the hit the trail to photograph, which was a lot of fun.  The current Fall issue of Rails to Trails magazine is running the photo feature.

Cruising World magazine ~ photo feature

CRUISING WORLD magazine, the leading sailing publication, featured this image of mine in their November 2009 issue.  It was shot in the Atlantic while sailing to the Caribbean from Newport, RI.

I also wrote the supporting text, which explains weather concerns while sailing at sea.

Published in STERN magazine ~ Martha’s Vineyard

While on assignment for the German news magazine STERN, I shot photos of Martha’s Vineyard as part of a commentary about President Obama’s choice of summer vacation.  The aerial photo was taken on an early morning flight over Oak Bluffs from a powered paraglider, a week before the helicopters from the White House were seen flying in.