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”
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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”
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”
Badlands
We trade urban photography for the exact opposite. The Badlands in South Dakota. Had I seen these as I was exploring westward, I would have turned right back around and gone back to the good life on the East Coast. Thankfully there were fearless souls who ventured beyond. The original was lopsided and dull. First IContinue reading “Badlands”
Modes of transport
When a picture is busy I like turning it into black and white. It simplifies. Although it’s fun to look at the picture and study everything. I increased the clarity and contrast (which I also like to do on urban shots, it seems), and lightened the shadows and blacks (which upping the contrast tends toContinue reading “Modes of transport”
Not So SAHM 