Author: Alik Griffin

My Post-Processing Photo Editing Techniques

People looking for more advanced photography tips often ask me what sort of post-processing techniques I use. It’s a tough question to answer because I use many different programs and techniques and am always learning new ones. One of the main pieces of software I now use on almost all my landscapes is Color Efex…
Into The Rain in Shanghai

One day, I was in Shanghai, and it was pouring rain. I was standing in this spot next to Sephora for some shelter when I looked up and saw the light shining onto the rain that was coming down the building. I thought it looked pretty cool, so I tried to see if I could…
Yosemite North Dome

I processed this when I first started using Color Efex Pro 4. It’s a photo-processing software that I started using a few months back. I really like it, and it has really been a game-changer in my photography. You can check out a general review I wrote about on my site here: Color Efex Pro Review. It’s…
Color Efex Pro Review

Color Efex Pro 4 is one of my favorite photo editing programs in the Nik Collection. A software collection that gives you quick and easy control of photo manipulation without any advanced photo editing knowledge.
The Hong Kong International Airport

On my last adventure, I stopped by Hong Kong International Airport. I heard it was cool and was excited to see it. However, I wasn’t too comfortable pulling out my tripod and shooting the interiors of an airport. It might have gotten me some unwanted attention. So, using my stealth photography abilities, I was able…
Kintai-kyo of Japan

The Kintai Bridge of Iwakuni Japan is a stunning example of ancient Japanese architecture. It was built in 1673 without using any nails, only interlocking wood pieces. I was lucky enough to photograph it some 300 years later, after paying the toll and testing its strength with my foot.
Shanghai Lights

Shanghai, China, is a pretty awesome place. I wasn’t expecting it to be as cool as it was. The whole time I was there, I couldn’t stop thinking about how it reminded me of Blade Runner. It was pouring rain the whole time, causing the wet streets to reflect all the neon Congee signs, which…
The Rolling Rice Fields of Bali

This is taken on the 800-meter hike to the Sari Organik Cafe in the middle of the Rice Fields of Bali. It was quite a hike that I did in sandals, injuring my foot in the process. But it was well worth it. I got many great shots from this hike. It was one of…
Itsukushima Shrine of Miyajima

This is the Itsukushima Shrine of Miyajima, Japan. It’s off the coast of Hiroshima. They built this shrine about 400 years ago, and they built it in the water because they believed the island itself was a god.
Looking Down the Takachiho Gorge

This shot is from a higher elevation on the path that follows the edge of the Takachiho Gorge. The Takachiho Gorge is located on Kyushu Island in the Miyazaki Prefecture of Southern Japan. This gorge is a natural wonder formed by volcanic eruptions and erosion. There are several great spots to take photos, from up…