Peace and Pandemonium

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Rachel and Jenny

***I have gone back and added duplicate pictures that I have sharpened and saved for the web. These are steps I have not ever taken before and only barely realized that I should have been doing all along. Once again, trial and error. I left the originals up just so that we can all see the difference***

The final installment.

And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures.
For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.
~Kahlil Gibran

BEFORE

AFTER. Ok, WORLDS BETTER!!

BEFORE

AFTER. Again, Insanely better!!

BEFORE

AFTER. Maybe slightly too sharp? But still, better.

BEFORE

AFTER. Ok, I have to say, I like the softer version better. Good to know. This is not something to be applied across the board. See, I'm learning!

BEFORE

AFTER. I love how the images are clearer and less 'reddy'. Skin looks so much better. On an artsy picture like this though, Im not sure de-saturating the red was necessary but still, I love the clarity!

***So apparently these small extra steps make a HUGE difference. If only I had known before. Now the pictures I post here actually look like they look to me in photoshop when Im editing. Amazing. From now on, my pictures should look much, much better. Well, at least now I have no excuse. Oh happy day!!***

posted by Kiera # 9:45 AM

Comments:

Kiera I love the bridge picture. You are absolutely creative!! What a talent!!! Thanks for sharing.

# posted by

Wendy : January 6, 2009 at 10:19 AM

Very cool!

# posted by

Leah : January 6, 2009 at 12:48 PM

Very cool!

# posted by

Leah : January 6, 2009 at 12:48 PM

LOVE the first one. And the last one. And the ones in between. But especially those. Love it with the stained glass and sunflare --> I think you got that one figured out!

# posted by

Wonder Woman : January 6, 2009 at 4:24 PM

I have loved catching up on your blog...I've been out of the blogging thing latley. Darling Christmas pictures and I LOVE seeing what you got. Your kids are so cute and sweet!!!

# posted by

The Kemps : January 6, 2009 at 11:14 PM

Leah said the very words I wanted to say! VERY COOL!
I love all the textures you used!

# posted by

kristina : January 7, 2009 at 10:35 PM

So awesome Kiera. Are they best friends or partners? They just look so awesome and I always love your surroundings and scenery.

# posted by

Live.Love.Eat : January 8, 2009 at 3:29 PM

Stephanie,
Friends not lovers. ;)

I'm loving that I had to clarify that!!!

# posted by

Kiera : January 8, 2009 at 6:22 PM

Yes definitely just friends :)

I like the first picture after the touch up but I like the softness of the rest instead of the more crisp ones, but great regardless. Just an opinion

# posted by

R8chel : January 8, 2009 at 8:19 PM

Great shots! It's so interesting to see the difference.

Jessica
www.MomShots.com

# posted by

Anonymous : January 8, 2009 at 10:09 PM

i like the softer ones i think, at least in some of them...but most noticeably on the one where you thought so too. either way always fun to learn new tips & tricks, we still get so many compliments on all your photos you've done for our family.

# posted by

alexis : January 9, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Peace and Pandemonium

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Rachel and Jenny

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