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Question   White Mountains Masters Scenic Workshop
I just returned from a 35 day vacation trip up through the North East USA the highlight of which was a four day Masters Scenic Workshop with Albert Valentino in the White Mountains. This was a great four days. I learned more about scenic photography in those four days than I thought would be possible. This was intensive instruction usually starting at 4:10 AM for a sunrise capture until around 8:00 PM in the evening for a sunset and any number of shooting locations in between. This is definitely not a course for the beginner. You have to know your camera functions and how to make the changes needed without a lot of thought. His instructions covered the effects of shutter speed to aperture to focusing to depth of field to neutral density, CPL filters to achieve the optimum capture of the scene and much more. He also covers using the Histogram display on the back of the camera to evaluate the exposure made and how to make any needed adjustments. The perfect White Balance is not always your objective but should be used to achieve different effects. But above all he talks about composition, composition and more composition. He explains the elements of it, how to combine them and use them to achieve the best photo possible. Last but not least he goes into post processing and how to use various programs available on the market to take the RAW data file captured with the camera and make it a “WOW” picture. If you are a serious photographer this is definitely a workshop you want to schedule.

- Joiseph Bautsch 6/9/2010 7:35:26 AM

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Question   Your Pictures
Fantastic pictures. Some of the best of New York I have seen. I was looking for an example of Top of the Rock night photos to see what has been achieved. Like you, I am trying to plan the type of shot I want now so when I arrive next Saturday I am ready.

Just wanted to say that your photos were some of the best I have seen...just amazing!! I didn't consider Fisheyes before but think I will rent one while visiting!

Keep up the amazing photos. If I can take some just 10% as good as you I would be happy!

Chris

- Christopher Hood 12/12/2009 5:33:05 PM

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Question   Ricketts Glenn
Beautiful pictures, I go often and we love the place. Best Kept Secret in Pa.

- Tom Mills 11/14/2009 10:11:31 AM

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Question   great pictures
great pictures, really enjoyed viewing your web site (found via Nikonians - Guggenheim - Davidpeter1)

- David Gallimore 8/27/2009 2:18:41 PM

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Question   Great Pix
I have known Valentino for a long time, and he truly is, and always has been, a Renaissance man.

- Castle Gardens 5/4/2009 5:27:05 AM

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Question   Thank you!!
Not sure how I found you Albert, but I have to say Thank you..your portfolio is fantastic! Your articles informative and again..Thank you!
Thanks for your gifts you share so freely...they are truly appreciated as are your incredible images. Stunning work.

- Carolyn M. DAlessandro 4/29/2009 5:50:42 AM

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Question   New Website
Hi Albert,

Congratulations on the new website! Your images are outstanding and really enjoyed the articles. I look forward to future galleries and articles. Continued Success!

- Fred Thompson 1/12/2009 5:54:01 AM

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Question   new website
Hey Albert,

I just did a quick tour of your new site. Congratulations! The site is excellent and the addition of articles and more examples of your beautiful work really add interesting content. Keep the articles coming and good luck with the launch!

- Ernesto Santos 1/11/2009 1:19:08 PM

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