The drive down the Pacific Coast Highway takes a long time. Can you imagine why? Lots of stopping and getting out to admire the view. The original just needed a little boost. I didn’t use any presets on this one. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~Continue reading “Big Sur”
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Dragonfly Nose
I used my macro to take this pic, and now I’m wishing I would just set up the tripod when I’m shooting with the macro. But when you’re working with a fickle model you don’t know how much time you have. Look at how hairy it is! And check out that spider web stuck onContinue reading “Dragonfly Nose”
Fisherman’s Wharf – Monterey
Almost all of Monterey is photogenic. The wharf has played an integral part in Monterey’s history, from sardines to tourists (and no, the tourists don’t stink after three days). The original:The wharf was leaning! I fixed the horizon and added that HDR preset. I’m really liking that with water shots. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~Continue reading “Fisherman’s Wharf – Monterey”
The Heart of El Capitan
We went to Yosemite last April. There was still snow on the ground in some places (and on us some days). Do you see the heart in the rock? This valley is amazingly beautiful and majestic. The bare rock faces jut up on either side of green meadows and grasslands. Using black and white lendsContinue reading “The Heart of El Capitan”
Amish Wash Day
Mondays in Lancaster County, PA are wash days for the areas’ Amish population. The original had a telephone line or power line going through it! This is actually a “replica” Amish Farm that allows the “English” to tour it to see how they live. Hence, the electricity. I was thinking about doing black and white,Continue reading “Amish Wash Day”
Blue Eyes
The original had a distracting background. I also added a Lightroom preset to give the picture a gentler, more sentimental feel. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
Not So SAHM 