apertureprioritynz
Aperture Priority NZ is collection of photographs and stories by New Zealand photographer Rick Harvey.
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Breaking up is hard to do
breaking up is hard to do – sometimes In my last story I wrote about DxO PhotoLab 10, describing how I couldn’t get very excited about it. Well, as a result of that, I went into “rethink” mode. About my
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Should I Upgrade To DxO Photolab 10
It’s that time of the year again. The time when DxO releases a “major” update to their flagship software – but should you, or I,
In Photography Circles Opinions Will Always Be Divided
In photography circles, opinions will always be divided But before I begin. I’ve told you before and I’m telling you again. DxO has provided
The Deadpan Photography Aesthetic
Nothing to see here? Try deadpan photography. You take a walk every day. Sometimes to and from work. Sometimes for exercise. Or maybe to walk
DxO PureRAW Plus Nik Collection – A Viable Alternative Workflow?
Is the combination of DxO PureRAW Plus Nik Collection a good workflow? Before I get to the meat of the matter in this story, which
Dear Google You Finally Hooked Me
Dear Google It has taken you a while, but you have finally worn me down. After many years of resisting your tentacles, I have succumbed
A Practical Start To Finish Edit Using Nik Collection 9 Color Efex
“Biggest ever update” for Nik Collection 9. I love what DxO have done with the latest Nik Collection. Yes. I know you’ll be thinking I
Don’t Follow The Rules Of Photography
I don’t follow the rules of photography. Well, I guess the rules of photography are not really rules. They are more guidelines. So don’t follow
Too Much YouTube Can Damage Your Health
Too much YouTube can damage your health! Don’t just take my word for it. Google it. Type in “Too much YouTube can damage your health“.
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hello - i'm rick Harvey
apertureprioritynz.com is my space on the ‘net where I share photography-related stories and many of the images I take, and as my blog title suggests, I shoot primarily in aperture priority mode.
I often debate with myself whether this photo blog drives my photography, or whether my photography drives my photo blog.
Whichever way round it is, I take photographs for fun, and my primary goal is to create pictures that please me – and if they please you when you come to visit here, then that is so much better.