NotSoSAHM

Overripe

Peach picking. The bees had the first pick. The original was too dark. I increased the exposure, sharpened the whole pic just a little and then adjusted the noise. I increased the contrast and clarity to show the detail of the peach and then lightened the shadows just a bit. I upped the vibrancy justContinue reading “Overripe”

Patriot

A Capitol Fourth is always very crowded. Tip: go to the dress rehearsal the night before. Exact same show, somewhat manageable crowds. In 2015, it rained and all I had to capture images was my iPhone. I was so happy to catch the following: The original was all in color but I wanted to focusContinue reading “Patriot”

Garden of the Gods

The old postcard view: The original is nice and colorful. There were a couple of spots on the lens that you could see in the blue sky so I cloned those out. I messed with this edit quite a bit, not really knowing what look I wanted. As I went through some of the presetsContinue reading “Garden of the Gods”

George’s Head

Apropos considering the holiday we’re approaching: I love using black and white with rock. It really helps accent the textures. This one was a quick edit (mainly because we’re traveling and I’m tired). I increased the contrast, clarity, and exposure. Then I cropped it to focus more on George and sharpened the whole picture. TheContinue reading “George’s Head”

University Bay

We visited some friends in Madison, WI during our cross-country drive last summer. The University of Wisconsin sits on Lake Mendota. The students sunbathe along the shore (on these docks), relax at waterfront cafes, and have a spectacular view pretty much anywhere in Madison (the whole town is charming). I normally like to increase theContinue reading “University Bay”

The Navy Pier

The Navy Pier in Chicago is a fun time for all the family. The original was bright and nice, but I wanted a more nostalgic look. I decreased the contrast and increased the highlights. I slid the tint bar towards the magenta side and warmed up the temperature. I lightened the shadows a bit andContinue reading “The Navy Pier”