This site documents a modern RAW photography workflow built on open standards, file-based metadata and open-source tools – and the tech that makes them possible.
“The camera is only one part of the story. The real work happens in the ecosystem that surrounds it.” You may have noticed that the articles here are gradually expanding beyond Micro Four Thirds and strictly open-source photography software. That isn’t a departure from those topics. I still intend to write clearer and more in-depth... Continue Reading →
Sometimes things grow quietly. My daughter Jessy recently put a small collection of her painted artworks on Printler. No announcement, no fuss, just pieces she made and decided to share. Her Printler shop sits there like a compact digital gallery. Clean layout, simple navigation, clear previews. You can choose sizes, framing options, different finishes. It’s... Continue Reading →
Today’s grebe is not about editing style - it’s a controlled experiment. One RAW file, three treatments. The only variable? Retinex. No drama. No cinematic exaggeration. Just a subtle shift in how local light relationships are interpreted. If you’ve ever wondered why an image can feel flatter than the scene you remember - even when... Continue Reading →
Some of you who follow all my sites might think you’ve already seen this link yesterday - and you’d be right. But many readers are only subscribed here, or simply don’t know that I run three separate sites. That’s why I occasionally promote articles from TBF on my main site. There’s clearly a lot of... Continue Reading →
Disclaimer: If You Can Type and Press Enter, You Can Do This Well, this morning I published an article (two in fact), and normally that’s followed by comments, replies, or the occasional email landing in my inbox. This time, though - or rather, because of the absence of any reaction at all - something became... Continue Reading →
5 minutes reading time When I write about open-source software, about moving away from familiar tools like Lightroom, about scripting or changing workflows, I sometimes get the same reaction from readers: “Easy for you to say - you’re an IT guy.”That assumption is comforting, but it’s also wrong. Being “an IT person” does not mean... Continue Reading →
“Freedom in a workflow doesn’t come from one magical button that does everything, but from knowing that you can always walk away - with everything that’s yours still firmly in your hands” Over the past months, following a series of articles about DAM and workflow, I received a number of reactions that caught my attention.... Continue Reading →
This article isn’t really about multitools, and certainly not about brand comparisons. It’s about mindset. Anyone who spends time photographing outdoors knows that things don’t always go as planned, and that being lightly but thoughtfully prepared matters. The Signal-style tool is used here as an example of practical thinking rather than gear obsession: simple, functional,... Continue Reading →
Welcome back - and a happy 2026 ! I've already seen many fellow bloggers, and most of the New Year wishes have been exchanged. For everyone else: my very best wishes for the year ahead! I hope your step into 2026 was a gentle one, and that the months to come bring fewer worries, more... Continue Reading →
This is the last post of the year - not so much an ending, more the final bit of noise before a short pause. And it has been a year unlike any before on Open Source Photography. What started out as the familiar mix of gear talk and software reviews slowly shifted into something else... Continue Reading →
If you haven’t noticed yet, the sites have quietly shifted. Winter has settled in, Christmas found its way in, and a familiar landscape has changed just enough to feel different. Snow, movement, atmosphere - not added at random, but shaped with intent. This wasn’t about decoration for decoration’s sake. It started with a single photograph... Continue Reading →
Anyone curious how I cut firewood in my own garden? I promised this little demo after my previous TBF review of the Nordic Pocket Chainsaw - and believe me, this thing eats wood like a tiger on steroids. Camper or photographer on a multi-day trek, your campfire will be burning in no time. Need wood... Continue Reading →
I wasn’t planning to write another update so soon, but this one felt necessary. The RAW DEV experiment is very much alive: I’ve already received several submissions, and to those who sent something in, thank you ! It’s great to see people jump in this quickly. And since it’s Friday and the weekend is right... Continue Reading →
Just dropped a field review over at The Bushcraft Family - examining a neat little tool that eats wood like there’s no tomorrow. If you’re into compact, practical gear that survives real conditions, this one might turn out to be your next favourite side-kick. Field Review: Nordic Pocket Saw – The Small Beast That Eats Wood
Now and then readers ask if I can publish my articles in other languages. I understand the question - not everyone is comfortable reading English - but rewriting everything manually would quickly become unmanageable.So instead, I’ve put together a simple guide that shows how to translate any OSP page instantly in Google Chrome. Whether you... Continue Reading →
Thanks for all the comments, suggestions, and emails over the last day. It’s great to see so many people interested in testing Linux on their older laptops - and just as many recommending their own favourite distros. This Q&A is also here for anyone who finds this article later - next week, next month, or... Continue Reading →
Half-kilo multitools look great in reviews, but nobody actually carries them. A 79-gram mini does - and it’ll do more than you’d expect. From tightening those tiny vintage-lens screws to securing the Arca Swiss plate under your camera (yes, that one), to peeling an apple on the trail - all with the same pocket-sized tool.... Continue Reading →
It feels a bit like watching a steam train gather speed. You start slow - a few adjustments here, a bit of fine-tuning there - and before you know it, everything’s in motion. The three sites aren’t just running; they’re rolling together now, tracks aligned, pulling the same line of thought forward. And here’s the... Continue Reading →
If you’ve read Part I, you’ll remember I ended with a promise:I was running a full, real-world 2025 test of digiKam - no theory, no demo files, just my own archive, my own workflow, and the occasional swear word.And honestly? That test taught me more than I expected. But not in the way most people... Continue Reading →
Intro – The Art of Not Cooking in the WildPhotographers who’ve ever camped at a shooting site know the drill: golden hour fades, the temperature drops, and suddenly you realize you haven’t eaten since lunch. Cooking? Sure, sounds great, until you’re fumbling with wet wood, lukewarm gas, and a half-empty stomach while your lens fogs... Continue Reading →
Intro:What happens when military tech meets pure nostalgia? You get Aerochrome, the film that turned camouflage into candy colors and war zones into surreal art. Once top-secret, later worshipped by musicians and dreamers, now reborn in pixels. This photo series brings it back to life: a North American T-6 Texan in Navy colors, caught mid-flight... Continue Reading →
No Campfire Stories Without Fire (and a Few Good Tools) So far, The Bushcraft Family is a quiet place — no subscribers yet, and that’s perfectly fine. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and good content doesn’t grow on clickbait. But that’s about to change. Starting tomorrow, a series of hands-on articles will drop —... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the shiny new dedicated RawTherapee page - And before you scroll off thinking this is the page - it’s not !The real RawTherapee page is hiding exactly where you’d expect it: up there in the menu bar - right next to LUTs and Recipes, or if you prefer the scenic route : scroll... Continue Reading →
Some of you probably remember The Bushcraft Family from a while back - that side project I kept mentioning but never really got off the ground. Well, it’s back, rebuilt from scratch, and this time it’s not just a promise. While Open Source Photography focuses on color science, gear, and the creative side of shooting,... Continue Reading →
Update 13/10/25 - Just back from a few days of bushcraft. As any camper knows, setup and teardown take time - and so does unpacking the Land Rover, cleaning gear, and storing everything for the next adventure. In short, I’ll be off the radar for a bit, catching up before visiting fellow photographers’ sites or... Continue Reading →
