Author Archives: NotSoSAHM

Air Force One

So, we didn’t exactly *meet* the president. BUT, we *did* see him climb out of Marine One and board Air Force One. Whether you’re on the same side of the political fence or not, seeing the care and safety taken for the president fills you with pride. The original was flat. I increased the contrastContinue reading “Air Force One”

U.S. Mail

Bills. Love letters. Dear John letters. Applications. Notices. Junk. Life. This box has held all the secrets. Well worn. The original was lopsided and flat. I increased the contrast and clarity and lightened the shadows. I decreased the saturation of the red tail light. I used an adjustment brush around the background to decrease theContinue reading “U.S. Mail”

Museum Silhouette

How long do we have to stay at the museum? Our girls are really good about going out and doing adult things, like spending time at an art museum. There is some antsy-ness that goes on, but they’re learning how to either make things interesting or be patient while they die of boredom. Here, theyContinue reading “Museum Silhouette”

Harper’s Ferry

Harper’s Ferry is a great little town to tour if you’re in the corner of VA and WV. Beautiful in the fall and always full of history! The original photo was too yellow/orange. I decreased the vibrance, saturation, and clarity; and increased the contrast and lightened the shadows. I used an adjustment brush to sharpenContinue reading “Harper’s Ferry”

Air Force Memorial

Off we go, Into the wild blue yonder. . . The Air Force Memorial is in Arlington, Virginia. You can see the Washington Monument in the background – across the Potomac. The original was drab and grainy. I just increased the saturation and decreased the noise. When I upped the saturation there was too muchContinue reading “Air Force Memorial”