Pink Sunset

I’m liking the low contrast look for artsy editing. What do you think? Original: A little dark, but I didn’t want to just brighten it clarify everything. Let me know what you think about the hazy edit above. ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~  Continue reading “Pink Sunset”

White Out

While it was budding springtime in Yellowstone and the valleys of Wyoming, it was still snowy in the mountain passes. People pull over on the side of the road, get out, and ski. The original wasn’t as stark of an image as I wanted to evoke. Plus, it wasn’t bright enough. That blob with theContinue reading “White Out”

Big Sky Country

This picture doesn’t do the Montana sky justice. Those are some big clouds though! I took this shot on horseback during our half-day trail ride. The original: I should know better by now not to put my horizon right in the middle. ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~Continue reading “Big Sky Country”

Sutter’s Mill

Sutter’s Mill was located right here along this river. Gold! We found no gold and so started our cross-country trip to the east coast with empty pockets. I think I took the original picture because of the bridge and the reflection in the water. It definitely needed some sprucing up though. Did I strike gold?Continue reading “Sutter’s Mill”

Snake River, Twin Falls

We were impressed with Twin Falls, Idaho. This view, with Perrine Bridge, had a lot to do with it. Snaking river. Snaking road. The only straight line is the bridge and the horizon. (and those pesky power lines) The original photo below: ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~Continue reading “Snake River, Twin Falls”

Knotted wood

Craters of the Moon is an other-worldly place. Even with all the lava, the landscape is not quite barren. This tree tends to tell a different story. I knew when I took the picture that I wanted it to end up black and white. ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~Continue reading “Knotted wood”