How to use a Lightroom Catalog on multiple computers

I have one Lightroom database for my photographs, but multiple computers. Of course I want be able to edit my photos on every computer. The obvious solution is to put the catalog on a network share. But the catalog is a sqlite-Database which is build to be accessed by one process only. Because of this, Lightroom forbids to use a catalog that is located on a network share.

My solution is to rsync the catalog before Lightroom starts and sync it back, when the process terminates. To avoid conflicts, I create a lockfile during the runtime of Lightroom. Not very fancy, but this works well for me.

#!/bin/sh
 
if [ -f /Volumes/Pictures/Lightroom/lockfile ]; then
  echo "Catalog is locked by"
  cat /Volumes/Pictures/Lightroom/lockfile
  exit 1
fi 
 
echo `hostname` > /Volumes/Pictures/Lightroom/lockfile
 
rsync user@server.local:/zdata/Pictures/Lightroom/Lightroom-4-Catalog.lrcat /Users/$USER/Pictures/Lightroom/Lightroom-4-Catalog.lrcat && \
open -W -a "Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4" --args /Users/$USER/Pictures/Lightroom/Lightroom-4-Catalog.lrcat && \
rsync /Users/$USER/Pictures/Lightroom/Lightroom-4-Catalog.lrcat user@server.local:/zdata/Pictures/Lightroom/Lightroom-4-Catalog.lrcat && \
rm /Volumes/Pictures/Lightroom/lockfile

Spring

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm 1:1,8G
Focal Length: 35.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 53 mm
Exposure Time: 1/4000 sec
F-Number: f/1.8
Shooting mode: Aperture priority
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: No
ISO: 100
Image at flickr, large version

J and S

The image does not look very innovative, but taking it was a lot of fun. After the obligatory "dancing book poses" the models got more relaxed. As always, the really interesting photos are taken at the end ("hey, there are some megabytes left on the sdcard, let’s try this…").

Strobist info: Octabox camera left (very close to the middle), one striplight right of the models, one SB-600 from the upper left corner of the background.

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED VR
Focal Length: 24.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 36 mm
Exposure Time: 1/60 sec
F-Number: f/11
Shooting mode: Manual
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: Yes
ISO: 200
Image at flickr, large version

Cancer Clan

Shot for the upcoming third demo of Cancer Clan.

The setup was pretty simple:

Cancer Clan light setup

We tried to use a second flash to get a shadow of the chainsaw-blade. It was hard to adjust everything and when we got finally a good shadow, the whole photo looked pretty boring…

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED VR
Focal Length: 18.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 27 mm
Exposure Time: 1/125 sec
F-Number: f/16
Shooting mode: Manual
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: Yes
ISO: 200
Image at flickr, large version

Double Galaxy

If you come close enough, you will see a double galaxy 😉

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Sigma 150mm 2.8 EX Makro
Focal Length: 150.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 225 mm
Exposure Time: 1/200 sec
F-Number: f/2.8
Shooting mode: Manual
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: Yes
ISO: 200
Image at flickr, large version

Es gibt … Nudeln mit Tomatensauce!

Warum? Das Ergebnis ist überaus delikat und die Zubereitung dauert genau so lange, wie das Kochen der Nudeln, plus 3 – 5 Minuten für die Vorarbeiten. So geht’s:

Pro Person 100g Nudeln, 1 Liter Wasser und – GANZ WICHTIG – zwei Teelöffel Salz.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Parmesan (so etwa 50-100g), ein bis zwei Handvoll Tomate, bisschen Ölivenöl.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Tomaten kleinschneiden und Parmesan reiben.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Wasser mit Salz kochen, Nudeln hinein.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Zeit mit der Sauce zu beginnen.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Olivenöl in einer GROSSEN Pfanne erhitzen.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Parmesan zugeben und kurz anbraten.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Es bilden sich interessante Käsecluster.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Mit einer Kelle Nudelwasser ablöschen, weiter rühren, bis sich die Käsecluster wieder aufgelöst haben.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Tomaten hinzufügen…

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

…und mitdünsten.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Noch ein bis zwei Kellen …

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

… Nudelwasser hinzugeben.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Das Ganze kommt einem jetzt etwas suppig vor, das macht aber nix.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Nudeln abgießen…

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

… ab in die Pfanne …

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

…und mit der Sauce mischen.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Sie saugen sich voll.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Fertig!

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Noch mehr Parmesan sowie frischer Pfeffer tun ein Übriges.

Nudeln mit Tomatensauce

Das Rezept erlaubt etliche Variationen. Z.B. kann statt der ersten Kelle Nudelwasser Weißwein den Käse ablöschen. Die Tomate können durch frischen Chili ergänzt werden, in welchem Fall zum Schluss auch frische Petersilie prima passt. Oder die Tomaten werden gänzlich durch Zucchini ersetzt, die dann wiederum von Thymian und Zitronensaft verfeinert werden, oder … Hauptsache die Nudeln sind nicht zu weich.

Guten Appetit 😉

Lucía

Lucía

Lucía asked for pictures for her job application. In germany it is common to send a photo attached to your cv, so we tried something serious.

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED VR
Focal Length: 30.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 45 mm
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec
F-Number: f/11
Shooting mode: Manual
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: Yes
ISO: 100
Image at flickr, large version

Hello World!

Hello World

Now we’ve got two sons. Our youngest is ten days old now.

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED VR
Focal Length: 105.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 157 mm
Exposure Time: 1/60 sec
F-Number: f/5,6
Shooting mode: Aperture priority
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: Yes
ISO: 200
Image at flickr, large version

Learning to fly

Learning to fly

From a portrait session with our neighbours. We did some "traditional" portrait stuff and later we had the idea of throwing her into the air… So, don’t try this at home! Throwing the kids is not the difficult part, ykwim? 😉

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Tokina 12-24mm 1:4 DX
Focal Length: 12.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 18 mm
Exposure Time: 1/320 sec
F-Number: f/8,0
Shooting mode: Shutter priority
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: Yes
ISO: 200
Image at flickr, large version

Fun Fair

Fun Fair

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Tokina 12-24mm 1:4 DX
Focal Length: 12.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 18 mm
Exposure Time: 2 sec
F-Number: f/8,0
Shooting mode: Manual
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: No
ISO: 100
Image at flickr, large version

Break*Dancer

Break Dancer

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Tokina 12-24mm 1:4 DX
Focal Length: 12.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 18 mm
Exposure Time: 1/2 sec
F-Number: f/7,1
Shooting mode: Manual
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: No
ISO: 100
Image at flickr, large version

Maulbronn Abbey (3)

Maulbronn abbey

This is my favorite of the series.

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Tokina 12-24mm 1:4 DX
Focal Length: 12.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 18 mm
Exposure Time: 1/60 sec, 1/20 sec, 5 sec
F-Number: f/4,0
Shooting mode: Manual
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: No
ISO: 100
Image at flickr, large version

Maulbronn Abbey (2)

Maulbronn abbey

The same spot, but another view.

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Tokina 12-24mm 1:4 DX
Focal Length: 12.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 18 mm
Exposure Time: 1/13 sec, 1/2 sec, 2 sec
F-Number: f/4,0
Shooting mode: Manual
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: No
ISO: 100
Image at flickr, large version

Maulbronn Abbey

Maulbronn Abbey

The sun-rays are faked 🙂

Maulbronn Abbey is the best preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex in Europe. (more)

Das Kloster Maulbronn gilt als die am besten erhaltene mittelalterliche Klosteranlage nördlich der Alpen. Hier sind alle Stilrichtungen und Entwicklungsstufen von der Romanik bis zur Spätgotik vertreten. (mehr)

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Tokina 12-24mm 1:4 DX
Focal Length: 12.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 18 mm
Exposure Time: 1/1600 sec, 1/400 sec, 1/100 sec, 1/25 sec, 1/6 sec, 0,8 sec
F-Number: f/5,0
Shooting mode: Manual
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: No
ISO: 100
Image at flickr, large version

Eternal Twins

Eternal Twins

The title is inspired by this song 😉

Camera Model: NIKON D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S VR 70-200mm/2.8G IF-ED
Focal Length: 200 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 300 mm
Exposure Time: 1/500
F-Number: f/5,6
Shooting mode: Aperture priority
Exposure bias: -1/3 EV
Flash: No
ISO: 400
Image at flickr, large version

Whoopee

Whoopee

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED VR
Focal Length: 105.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 157 mm
Exposure Time: 1/320 sec
F-Number: f/5,6
Shooting mode: Program automatic
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: No
ISO: 200
Image at flickr, large version

Im schwarzen Moor

Im schwarzen Moor

Well, the HDR is completely overdone, the sharpening destroys the clouds … but I like it somehow.

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Tokina 12-24mm 1:4 DX
Focal Length: 12.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 18 mm
Exposure Time: 1/200 sec, 1/100 sec, 1/40 sec,
F-Number: f/7,1 f/5,0 f/4,0
Shooting mode: Program automatic
Exposure bias: 0 EV
Flash: No
ISO: 100
Image at flickr, large version

Kanga-bloody-roo

Kanga-bloody-roo

Camera Model: NIKON D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S VR 70-200mm/2.8G IF-ED
Focal Length: 200 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 300 mm
Exposure Time: 1/80
F-Number: f/5,0
Shooting mode: Aperture priority
Exposure bias: -1/3 EV
Flash: No
ISO: 100
Image at flickr, large version

kurzer Schauer

kurzer Schauer

Camera Model: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED VR
Focal Length: 105.00 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equiv): 157 mm
Exposure Time: 1/25 sec
F-Number: f/5,6
Shooting mode: Aerture priority
Exposure bias: -1/3 EV
Flash: No
ISO: 100
Image at flickr, large version