Biltmore from the Lagoon

We visited what we like to call “our second home” in April of 2014. Such a beautiful day at a beautiful house. The original was dull and a little dim. I also cropped in a little to get rid of some branches in the water. Oh, and I cloned out the car. ~~~   ~~~Continue reading “Biltmore from the Lagoon”

Big Sur

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”

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”