Day 36 revisited

For those of you that asked about my edit yesterday: I took this picture early in the morning in our kitchen (yep, I was sitting on the counter). The lighting came out kinda funny, so I went with black and white. I used Pioneer Woman's PW BW. I never realize how dark my vignetting is on a full sized image until I see it scaled down in a smaller version. I re-edited this and the edge burn is still a little dark. . .lol, oh well. I played with the Gradient Map layer and added some color back in. Which do you like better? Yesterdays, or todays? I think this picture is so sweet and I'm going to take Susan's advice and put it up somewhere :)

original

new edit


**I also ran my image with Noiseware before editing

Day 36

Day 35

Trying to clean out the pantry before our big trip. Baking chocolate + pretzels. . . yum.

:)

Day 34

I think it's Day 34. . .anyhow I'm posting 3 pictures, and actually have a few more that I love. Forgive me for not narrowing it down for you :) We went to the pool today and the lighting was perfect. As was the water.

Jackson had a great time splashing around, going down the slide, and looved being in the 'big pool'. My favorite kind of day.

Snow

A good husband is understanding when you tell him you want to move the couch to a totally inconvenient location to 'get better light'. . .and lets you leave it there for a few days. . .maybe I'm getting used to it in the new location, though it messes terribly with the flow (and I'm guessing feung shui) of the room.

Jackson is enjoying the windows too- all the better to watch the dogs. . .and snow.

This pic is unedited again, trying to spend more time behind the camera, attempting to crack open the 'Understanding Exposure' book and hanging with my little guy, along with all of life's to-dos. My comments and replies may be slacking too, but please know I love your comments and pointers SO much, as well as checking in what each of you are up to every day. I always feel so inspired!

Day 32

Thanks so much for your tips on better lighting. I'm going to try and see where we get :) I actually flipped the couch around today so it would face the big windows instead of back up to them. I think we got some nice lighting today- but my battery died after the first couple shots- better luck tomorrow!

SOOC.

Day 31

I took this shot on manual with my on camera flash and a light scoop. I've been having THE hardest time lately because I can't seem to get enough natural light in the house, and it's way too cold to be outside. . .so today I decided to not be afraid of the flash. I really don't like 'flashy' looking pictures and usually avoid it at all costs. However I'm not getting the pictures/shots I want because I simply don't have enough light. A good flash picture beats a bad natural light one so I'm going to stop dreading it and embrace it- while I have no choice. Hopefully I can quickly figure out the adjustments and use it when I need it, instead of being afraid. The ISO was still way high from trying to take a pic without the flash, but I still think it's progress :)

Jackson has grown quite the pot belly lately. Sometimes I think it's size rivals my own pregnant belly. (And if you want to read more about my pregnant belly- go here. )

Tips, suggestions and even critiques always welcome!