Today's photograph is for Brenda's Third Thursday Challenge. Why is it a challenge for me? Well, for a couple of reasons really.
Firstly, this is the first time I've really played around with developing a photograph in Lightroom. I recently watched a video on PhotoTuts which was a bootcamp in using Lightroom. I can't remember all the tips as it was a lot to take in in one go but I remembered quite a few items that I hadn't even realized existed in Lightroom. So I did some fine tuning to the individual colours and a little burning (that wasn't too successful but I can work on my technique!). Will I ever use Photoshop Elements again! Well, yes because...
...Secondly I designed a new banner for my blog using one of my favourite recent photos. Hope you like it and hope you join in with the Third Thursday Challenge. Thanks Brenda!
Oh I so love your new header! and well done for doing lightroom, I love it, only use sharpen and contrast and black and white presets but it is just so cool and lovely and is so much nicer than photoshop. I love your shot here too, absolutely wonderful
ReplyDeleteWhat kind comments. Thanks so much Justine.
DeleteAngie - thank you for officially being the first Third Thursday Challenge participant! As I am a huge proponent of the importance of post-processing in my own creative work, I am thrilled that you have taken this opportunity to experiment with Lightroom and challenge yourself to learn how to use it to further develop your images. I like the sense of peeking through the trees, standing in the cool shadows, looking out to the boats and the glistening water, all bathed in sunshine. There is a real sense of "being there" with this image. Love the pinkish-mauve tones of your new header. I hope you will continue to challenge yourself each month with TTC.
ReplyDeleteI love, love the new header! I'm also in love with LR - I hardly every use PS anymore.
ReplyDeleteI love the light here and definitely loving the banner. Beautiful sight!
ReplyDeleteChecking in from Brenda's Third Thursday post. I've been using LR for quite a while but still feel a bit of a beginner--there's a lot to the program and thus a lot to learn. I appreciate how easy it is to make color adjustments, etc., and the fact that everything is non-destructive is a huge bonus. You've made a great start with this image, and I'm sure you will find lots of other ways to use it to enhance your photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm popping over from Brenda's Third Thursday Challenge as well. Bravo for jumping into the LR pool! I love it and still have so much to learn. You photo makes me "feel" like I'm there, standing and in shade and wishing that I could grab a boat and float.
ReplyDeleteHi, there...I'm visiting from Brenda's Third Thursday Challenge, too! Very inspiring hearing about your leap into something new. I'm still learning photoshop...but I believe Lightroom is in my future! Love your image. And, love love your new banner! Have a wonderful day...
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