Photography

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Amazing Photo Restoration of Historic ZR-3 German Zeppelin – aka: USS Los Angeles

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  I’m thrilled to share a recent photo restoration that I completed of a remarkable historical photograph… a panoramic image capturing the German zeppelin ZR-3 landing at the Naval Air Station Lakehurst in New Jersey on October 15, 1924 – just over one hundred years ago! This iconic moment occurred about twelve years before the […]

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NASA Photo of Solar Eclipse

Smartphone Photography Tips for the April 8th, 2024 Solar Eclipse

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  As excitement builds for the solar eclipse on April 8th, I’ve compiled some tips for getting the best possible photos with a smartphone. [UPDATE: Order Our 2024 Solar Eclipse Montage and Support 3 Cleveland Area Non-Profits!]   Safety First: Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes during the eclipse as it

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Timeless Olmsted Falls Scenes From 20+ Years Ago… Including a Covered Bridge, Gazebos, Waterfalls and Train!

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  Vintage Olmsted Falls Wall Decor Available for Purchase! It has been over 20 years since I took my first scenic photograph of historic Olmsted Falls and I still believe this quaint little town has the most picturesque spots packed into a small area than any other place I’ve visited. Situated in Western Cuyahoga County,

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The 4 active tunnels of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike: Allegheny Mountain Tunnel, Tuscarora Mountain Tunnel, Kittatinny Mountain Tunnel, Blue Mountain Tunnel. Photos by Mark Madere of SpectraLight Photography - https://spectralight.com

Driving Through the 4 Active Tunnels of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike

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  This video features a drive through of the 4 active tunnels of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike: Allegheny Mountain Tunnel, Tuscarora Mountain Tunnel, Kittatinny Mountain Tunnel, Blue Mountain Tunnel. Who doesn’t like a good tunnel… unless you’re claustrophobic? I’ll share my personal reflections in a moment. But first, a little history… (continues below this video)

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“Blast-from-the-Past” – SpectraLight Photography’s 1996 Promotional Video

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  Get ready for some “big” hair styles and clothing rarely seen in over a quarter of a century! In this video, we travel back to 1996 to experience a promotional video for our portrait studio located in our home on the corner of Bagley and Fitch Roads in Olmsted Falls.   We’ve been based in

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Video Scrapbooking – A Great Way to Save and Show-Off a Hard Cover Scrapbook

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  Scrapbooking takes a TON of time… if you want to do it right. And then only a few people can enjoy it. Well, not anymore! It starts with a lot of research, gathering of photos, newspaper and magazine articles, and so much more. Then there’s the design aspect… how to put it all together

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Easy-to-Use and Affordable Photo Restoration Software – PhotoGlory

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  Don’t let your precious memories fade away! With every passing day, your old photographs continue to deteriorate due to exposure from sunlight, humidity in damp basements, storage in hot attics and pollutants in the air.   You can now repair your faded and damaged photos yourself with “PhotoGlory” – an affordable and easy-to-use photo

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Fireworks photos with a unique twist… these aren’t your mamma’s snapshots!

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  For years I’ve been bored with photographing fireworks. Fighting the crowds to get a good spot, dealing with hot and humid July weather, bugs, crying children… the list goes on. I’d rather stay home and chill-out with the Mrs. – UNTIL NOW! A few years ago, I read an article by a photographer who

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How to Remove Photos That Are Stuck To Glass

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  As a photo restoration specialist, I combine today’s digital technology with old-fashioned artistry to repair worn, stained, spotted, torn, cracked, bleached and faded photographs to their original luster. Digital restoration costs have been reduced to at least half of what they used to be and the quality has improved substantially! See samples of badly

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360° Photos of GenOn Power Plant – Avon Lake, Ohio

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  Click anywhere on the 360-degree photo (above) and move your mouse in any direction to see all around. Scroll down for additional 360-degree photos. I took this and the other 360-degree photos (below) of the GenOn power plant in Avon Lake, Ohio on March 28, 2022 – five days before ownership of the facility

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