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NIR (Near infrared)

fmeehan — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:34:58 +0000

Just found this new technique, (well, at least new to me) call NIR, for the creation of “pseudo” infrared images. A pretty cool process.

I love the touch of “unrealism” this brings.

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

Bourbon and Creativity

fmeehan — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:56:37 +0000

The power of a good Bourbon should not be underestimated

To create this montage, I used 2 of my images in Aperture and processed them in Pixelmator, Nik Silver Efex and Nik Colour Efex Pro 3.

And a glass of Bourbon…

Camera: Nikon D90

Texture de JBnauta

François Meehan

Youri and the look of a cinema star

fmeehan — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:16:33 +0000

I love posing my cat. I do a lot of photos of Youri each week, constantly trying to bring originality, to find more “angles” to animal portraits.

For this one, I was thinking of those old “autographed” portraits of movies stars.

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

Cédric graduation

fmeehan — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:00:36 +0000

He made it!

Congrats to my son, now an official member of the Canadian Navy.

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

The “self” comic…

fmeehan — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:05:05 +0000

This is a wall in the Old Quebec city, completely painted, called “la Fresque des Québécois”.

Everyday summer days, people are gathering in front of the wall to get their image taken.

I had to do the same…

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

Thanks for the moment…

fmeehan — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:42:21 +0000

It is so rewarding when the image that you have in your head is translated into pixels.

I walked in the streets of Montréal for 4 hours, just to find that particular hat.

But the results, are above my expectations.

Thanks Kamilia for posing for us…

Model: Kamilia

Camera: Nikon D90

Make-up and co-production: Valérie Meehan

François Meehan

What a nice job!

fmeehan — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:50:01 +0000

Gentlemen, can you believe this? Being paid to play with a remote controlled chopper in a store?

The funny thing, very few kids stayed around while their fathers remained there, mesmerized…

I think I want one. What a marvellous gadget to play with the Cat. I’d use it to chase my furry friend all around the house.

So yes, I really want one !

Camera: iPhone

François Meehan

I miss seeing Val playing soccer…

fmeehan — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:37:59 +0000

Val is now 19, approaching 20, kind of being between 2 worlds: College and University.

The immediate consequence is that she no longer plays soccer and we dearly miss seeing our daughter in action. She plays hard, giving all her heart on each shift.

We really miss that. These images were taken on the last game we assisted. We sincerely hope it was not the last…

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

He used to have hairs…

fmeehan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:45:40 +0000

Now that Cédric is in the Army I guess this image will go to history.

This is my first trial of Topaz adjust 5. This new version was released yesterday so it’s still hot from the oven.

I always been a fan of Topaz adjust, version 5 allows for more controls, more presets and a refined approach.

I love the way I can play with details when I use it. It can really help to bring subtle details that are harmonized with my compositions.

For those who would like to acquire the product, here is the link: Topaz adjust 5 and here is a coupon code “ADJUSTME” that will give you a 30% discount. This offer is valid until the end of the month.

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

Minou of Sainte-Anne

fmeehan — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:00:55 +0000

I love this cat, what a face.

I always meet him at the same place, he only leaves me 20 seconds to do my shot, then he is gone.

Camera: iPhone

François Meehan