You can expect tomorrow’s Cellpic Sunday to be published as usual. Today, I have a special digression to share. The “Summer on the Red River” photo doesn’t really matter. It’s a cellphone photo I took in 2020, partially processed in Luminar AI. Here’s the real reason for my post today…
Regular readers know that I try to stay out of politics on this venue. However, I would like to address the war in Ukraine.
Russian forces have invaded Ukraine, confirming our worst fears. At this very hour, they are attacking us on the streets of many Ukrainian cities.
Skylum Software
For several years, I’ve used Skylum’s photo-processing software alongside Adobe Lightroom. Shortly after the war broke out in Ukraine, I learned that Skylum is based in Kyiv, and that its development of Luminar Neo and other products will certainly take a back seat to the events unfolding right now.
We are at war. Skylum was proudly founded in Ukraine, and our core development center is based in Kyiv. At this harrowing time, unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the on-time delivery of updates to Luminar Neo. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we will make sure to further develop and improve Neo and to keep you updated on any news.
Skylum Software
Yesterday, I got an email from Skylum with an offer to purchase templates created by Albert Dros. The set is a special, limited-edition release for Luminar AI, with a promise to bring it to Luminar Neo soon. I bought the template set from Skylum because the proceeds from the templates are being donated to humanitarian organizations helping Ukraine right now. I admire Skylum for offering a product to raise money for the people of Ukraine. Here is the product link in case you’d like to help.
John Steiner
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I had no idea Luminar had its roots in Ukraine. Thanks for sharing.
It was a surprise to me as well.
So often we are unaware of connections.
Indeed. It’s a world economy when it comes to software.
Thank you for this info., John. And thank you for supporting Ukraine.
It is a minimal effort given the monumental wrong being done.
I had no idea that Skylum software is based in Kyiv. Thank you for sharing and the link!
It was a surprise to me as well.
Thank you for this!
Thank you for writing this! Whatever happens in the world, it should not be solved with violence. My birth-country is bordering Ukraine so I am praying that the violence stops. Otherwise I try to help as much as I can. The good people do lives after them!
I hope for your sake, it goes no further than it has.