It seems the one constant in life is change…

And because of the Adobe uncertainties floating about I started investigating other options. I considered (and played with) Corel Paintshop Pro, Aftershot 3, Affinity, and On1 Raw 2019.

Each piece of software has its own strengths and I suppose weaknesses. My problem is that I learned post processing on Adobe products, so I’ve develop some personal “I like to do it this way” stuff.

So, based on the criteria of “I like to do it this way” I’ve landed on ON1 Raw for processing raw photos, Affinity as an option for more creative scenarios, and Corel Paintshop Pro as an alternative for more graphic design stuff.

On1 Raw is powerful! And user friendly for an ex-Lightroom guy. And much much much more versatile than Lightroom.

Alas, there will be a learning curve, but that’s consistent with the constant of change.

Anyway, to finish the inauguration of this modification in my photography life – here is my first post processed image from On1 Raw.

Thanks for looking!

I'm not sure what is going on at Adobe, but it appears they have legal issues. I don't need their headaches, and I have always hated Adobe's hogging of system resources. I also didn't like the subscription model, and over the long haul Adobe would cost me thousands. So I looked at alternatives, and On1 Raw will work for me. I also believe that Adobe will raise the monthly rate, $9.99 was my max. I found it intriguing, that upon cancelling my subscription Adobe came right back and offered a new subscription for $20 a month.

Like I said, I don't know what's going on at Adobe, and I don't want their issues spilling over into my photography.

Thanks!