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”
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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”
The Bean
If you’ve been to Chicago you’ve been to the Cloud Gate, otherwise known as The Bean. I made several quick edits to the original. The lens distortion was making the steps of the sidewalk bow, so I used the Lens Correction tool in Lightroom to straighten everything out. I increased the clarity and contrast. IContinue reading “The Bean”
Two Harbors
A long break wall juts out into Lake Superior in Two Harbors, Minnesota. At the end of the wall is a tiny lighthouse. This was a quick edit tonight since I’m traveling. I took the picture with all the negative space on purpose, so I left that as it is. To brighten the image andContinue reading “Two Harbors”
Breaking dawn
We stopped at the Ingalls Homestead in DeSmet, South Dakota last summer. As in Laura Ingalls Wilder. This was the last place Pa Ingalls homesteaded. We spent the night in a covered wagon and woke up to this scenery. Other than the wind it was a perfect place. In the summer. The original was dull. IContinue reading “Breaking dawn”
Not So SAHM 