Save big on the new Luminar Ecosystem... SEE PREVIOUS POST πππππππ
Since 2009, the retirement home of Shot On Site Photography... the source of the finest sighthound performance images in the world. As of August 1, 2022, the blog will become much more photo-centric. Not only will I post images from the homestead in the foothills of the Little Florida Mountains, and surrounding environs, but also tips about shooting, editing, archiving, software, hardware and more. The political rants will become few and far between (but not eliminated! It is 2022 after all!)
There's a big, new upgrade coming in November 2025, which Skylum are calling the "first phase of the Luminar Ecosystem". Let's keep it simple, shall we? Bullet pointsπ
"Instantly add depth and dimensionality by enhancing light and shadow. A one-click solution to elevate contrast and visual impact — no manual Dodge & Burn needed."
So, you may ask, if this is all happening at the end of November, why, Dan, are you giving us all this information now? Glad you asked, and the answer is simple: There's EARLY BIRD PRICING! πThat's your link. Hit that mother and go see what the folks at Skylum/Luminar have for you! You won't be disappointed, (and if, for some reason, you are? You got a week or something like that to get your money back. So, try it risk-free). And don't forget my discount code: PHOTODAN. Join me on this exciting photo editing journey!
Bold Print (Not "fine" print): There are a limited number of licenses available for this offer, and the early bird pricing is only available until August 31, 2025. Activate your FOMO now!!
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| Vaughn, New Mexico.©Daniel Gauss/Shot On Site |
I've got some good news for the great many of you who shy away from subscription-based editing platforms. When Skylum introduced the subscription model of Luminar Neo a few years ago, a lot of you said, "Nope. I'm out." But here's the thing. The "lifetime" version of Neo never went away. It's still available. And here's another thing: If you buy the Lifetime version, you still get all of the performance updates that the subscribers get. What you don't get, are the fancy AI tools that get added with some updates, but I'll let you in on a little secret. Periodically, Skylum will offer a premiium update package for the Lifetime owners at very reasonable prices, and they will include those fancy tools. This usually happens once, or twice a year.
All this to say there is currently a Summer Sale (yes, another one). Began today (July 24) and will run until August 3, and has some very attractive prices for Lifetime versions of Luminar Neo and Luminar Mobile. Check out the details by clicking the ad at the top of the righthand column, or this link.
But wait! Don't go just yet. Skylum have given me a special discount code, just for this sale. Instead of my normal 10%, you can now save 20% at checkout, using the code: J20-Daniel. That's 20% in addition to the discounted sale price.
What have you got to lose? Try it risk free. Make pretty pictures like the ones above. Now from your mobile devices, too!
So, what's the deal this time? A chance to bundle Luminar Neo and the Luminar Mobile app! And in case you haven't heard, the Mobile App is now available for Android and Chrome devices, as well as IOS! I've done a few edits from my old Samsung Galaxy S10. Wanna see? Sure you do
The edited images are, of course, the large images. The GUI is fun and intuitive. Give it a checkout here. Get both for $99, plus they're throwing in a bunch of creative assets worth $79 for nothing. And, speaking of "checkout".... use my discount code, PHOTODAN, when you check out for an additional 10% off.
Also, give me your thoughts on the new logo.(at the top of the right columnπ) For some reason, Skylum wanted a new logo after only a year after the previous "re-branding". What do you think of it?
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What the hell, it's been 6 months since I posted? You guys gotta yank my chain if this happens again. I thought it was only a couple of months.
Anyway, whichever holiday you observe this time of year, or if you observe none, I hope it's the very best for you.
And you know what time it is now... the annual tradition. Two great songs, which couldn't be more different. Take it away gang...
Folks, I'm not a "landscape photographer", but I take landscape images. I'm not a "street photographer", but I have taken many images that would be considered "street" photography. I'm not a "nature photographer", but I've shot many'a birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Fish? maybe I haven't shot a lot of fish. But you get the picture (metaphorically speaking). I'm not one to be defined by labels.
So, when I say, I'm not a "portrait photographer", I have certainly taken many portrait photos, going back nearly 60 years. But do I make a living as a portrait photographer? Certainly not. But there are those of you reading this, (and I'll make sure you see this and read it), and do I have an exciting bit of news for you!
And it's called Aperty It's a brand new editing program from Skylum, the makers of Luminar Neo. This is no tool added to Luminar Neo, uh-uh, this is a brand spanking new, stand-alone editor, created by Skylum specifically for portrait photographers!
Details can be found in the May press release from Skylum, which you can read in full here, but for you, who are always in a rush, here are the highlights:
What? You're not interested in making great portrait photos, or any great photos? Well someone you know does. Copy this post link and share it with all of your photographer friends. They'll thank you later.
Ciao!
And by that, I mean Version 1.19.0 of Luminar Neo is arriving on April 25, and it is chock-a-block full of new features, (plus the return of the much loved Luminosity Mask). Not only are there new editing tools coming, but the entire look of Luminar Neo will be brand new. Check out the new logo:
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| Pictured Rocks ©Daniel Gauss/Shot On Site |
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I don't know why I put an exclamation point after the post title. I don't own an iPad. I don't know anyone who does, but maybe someone reading this out there does. If you do, well, this post is for you! (Geez, another pesky exclamation point.)
Anyway, Skylum just released a brand new mobile app for iPad users, and since they went through all the trouble to produce this nice video introducing Luminar for iPad, I should probably post it here. So I will.
Luminar Neo is two years old! And to celebrate, Skylum Software has given me (among a select bunch of others.... though they're not as important) some very special promotional codes. Yeah baby! I previously posted this news only on my Facebook pages, and the promotion was scheduled to end yesterday morning (February 26). You can find the anniversary special prices at that FB link.
But great news for all you procrastinators out there... the anniversary sale has been extended to 7am EST, March 4. That's next Monday, folks.
Time to jump on it. Use this link. And here's where the good stuff happens. When you purchase any Luminar Neo option at the special 2 year anniversary prices, you can save an 20% at checkout when you copy and paste this code: AFF-iqi5
It's time to up your editing game, while simplifying it at the same time. Take your photos from this-
Unedited, un-cropped image, taken through smudgy plexiglass.
,,,to this! (in a matter of minutes!

Lion through glass, El Paso Zoo ©Daniel Gauss/Shot On Site
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| Whitewater Creek at Catwalk, ©Daniel Gauss/Shot On Site |
*for 10 days, but hear me out...
Beginning tomorrow morning at 7AM EST, Luminar Neo will be available for a 10 day free trial. They're so convinced that you will absolutely fall in love with the new GenAI tools, that they're going to let you play around with them for 10 days at no cost to you. And if you love it, and decide to keep it, you'll automatically get 30% off at check-out as long as you use this link! (NOTE: Link will not be active until 7AM EST, on January 19, and expires on January 29 at 7AM EST)
You've seen, in previous posts, some of the things you can do with the GenAI tools. Here's my latest "fun" creation. (I thought Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge needed some T-Rexes)
Not your cup of tea? Never fear. As I've harped on and on here, Luminar Neo is a fully functioned, ridiculously intuitive, powerful editor! You just want to edit your photos and not conjure up critters from Jurassic Park, you can do that, too. See?
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| "Mushroom Tree", Bosque del Apache NWR ©Daniel Gauss/Shot On Site |
I'll try and be the best coach I can be!
You may have seen mention here in the past of Readers Cove Used Books & Gallery, our used book store in Deming, New Mexico,,, one of the 7 best bookstores in New Mexico! And yes, we sell the crap out of used books, which are one of the greatest deals in the modern world.
But let's say you're looking for a new book. You either hop in the car and drive 5 miles (or in our case 50) to the new book store, or you get online and order it from A-----.
What if I told you there was a third option? And that third option would help (in a very financial way) your favorite local book shop (that being Readers Cove, of course!).
Well, here's the deal: we've partnered with Bookshop.org, and rather than me just repeating the info in the image below, just read on:
When you're in the market for a new book just use this link, or even easier, just scan the QR code above, and you'll be taken to our "storefront", place your order, and we'll get a nice little piece of the retail pie.
Everybody wins, and you'll even save a buck or two! I did a little comparison shopping the other day for prices on the newest releases. It seems the mega-behemoth mail order retailer you all know and hate sells new releases at cover price, while Bookshop.org discounts $1-$2. Check 'em out!
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| Silver City Dodge-em Cars ©Daniel Gauss/Shot On Site |
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| Stunt Plane, Las Cruces NM ©Daniel Gauss/Shot On Site/GenerativeAI |
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| Highlands Pursuit ©Daniel Gauss/Shot On Site/GenerativeAI |

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Today, all I can offer you is 30% off on any purchase from Luminar... Luminar Neo subscriptions, Luminar Lifetime, Creative Journey Pass, and thousands of creative assets from the Luminar Marketplace. So, in essence, "site-wide". Just use this link to go to the Luminar website, and my special coupon code, GEN30 at checkout.
**This exclusive offer only runs from November 10, 3am EST to 3am EST Monday, November 13. So don't miss it!**
(But if you do miss it, well, there's always Black Friday. I'm sure something will be happening then, dont'cha think?)
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