As you know I have been mainly using Adobe Lightroom to create my B+W and Colour images from RAW files. Unfortunately Adobe's cloud-based subscription service is becoming unaffordable for someone who is not a full time professional photographer. 

​I have been looking around and trying out the alternatives like Luminar, Capture One and ON1 Photo Raw.
I have decided that ON1 is the best alternative to Lightroom and gives the best set of features and user interface that also has a easy learning curve. 

Some sample images below using ON1 Photo Raw.

After a long time considering the jump to full frame professional cameras I have eventually got myself a 5D mk ii with Canon EF 50mm lens. Not had much chance to get out around East Lothian yet but initial results are pretty good and its a lovely camera to use.

Thought I would try some 'illustration' style prints for the upcoming NB Fair. 
​They are in 10x8 mounts and printing on 260gsm Lustre paper. There are various styles from watercolour to pencil sketch and have a subtle textured paper effect.
These are priced at £10 and come with the same quality 1400 micron mounts as the 16x12 prints.

​Skylum have finally launched the new version of Luminar with Digital Asset Management after a long wait.
You can buy or get a free trial of this amazing software that is available at only £64.
There is no subscription unlike Adobe Lightroom and updates have been free so far.

Click this link to get more info  https://skylum.com/luminar

Here are a few samples using Luminar software.

Got myself a new Huawei P20 Pro smartphone that has one of the best camera set-ups available.
Can shoot up to 40 mp in RAW format, has a dedicated monochrome and zoom lens.
I have been taking some test shots when out with dogs and pretty impressed so far. 

Just a few choice shots from the beach at Gosford Bay, I love the winter sun for dramatic shadows.