Since i got a new camera and the new raw files are not supported by my OLD classic lightroom software , i had to look for new options .
First option is always upgrade excisting software , but Adobe requires a monthly fee these days so Fuck that .
Second option was the software deliverd by Sony the camera manufacturer , it's called "Imaging Edge Desktop" I'm not a developer but who ever made that software , should be ashamed very user unfriendly , and also pushing people in to using cloud servers yeah like that is safe these days .. NOT .
As soon as they stop making profit they will close the cloud server and you are screwed again . No thanks I'll use my own NAS instead with an offside backup with family .
So what then to use .... well how about something that is for free and open source ?
So today i went through some RAW files and started playing with the darktable settings , looked at a view videos to find certain options i was looking for and voila , i have a new friend called darktable .
Since i was looking mostly for a program to convert my RAW to monochrome , here are some examples .
I really liked the option Extreme Local Contrast , it gave the photo some kind of HDR effect , then use the option monochrome and your done maybe crop and straighten here and there but that is it .
i have posted simular photos earlier this week but not the same , i always take multiple shots to convert one to b/w if needed .
and before I forget it : This is my entry for the #monomad challenge
1 ) Morning sun shining on the grass
2 ) strange waves of clouds in the sky
3 ) wet dandelion seed head
4 ) on the way back to the car ..
5 ) looking through to the other side
6 ) strange clouds reflecting on the water
7 ) Old innercity of Amersfoort
8 ) Always good to know that somethings are older then me 😎
9 ) old doors make you wonder who have enterd that building in all those years ...
10 )Another street view of old Amersfoort
11 ) morning sunrise with fogg in the field
12 ) Rising sun shining through the tree
13 ) small bridge over a ditch
That is it for today , all images are created by me 
