Summer Raindrops

Here in Colorado, Summer has a whole bunch of rain as well as heat. You guys remember that wonderful rose in the last post? You must know it looks more amazing with raindrops on it's petals.

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No readers, these are not artificial raindrops, these are nature made, beautiful raindrops.

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God's rain is awesome. Period.

Which do you like the best?

Lightroom 3 Presets

Before I start this post I must mention Maeve from Platinum Dream is having an amazing giveaway! Woo hoo! Sorry Maeve I didn't have time to devote a whole post to this! Enter here

May I just say, Lightroom 3 presets are breathtaking on some photos. This photo is semi blurry, but the preset makes it barely noticeable. I am going to show you a few different actions on the same photo.

Aged Photo :: Preset

This preset has a vintage feel to it. The soft pinks and the bokeh make it look whimsical.

Yellow Filter :: Preset

 This black and white preset really makes the photo look soft and welcoming. 

Bleach Bypass :: Preset

 This preset is my personal favorite. It makes a light peach color and a sharp focus.

Split Tone 1 :: Preset

 This preset stood out to me. It is a blue-yellow sort of color and it lets you feel the cold in the photo.

Look #4 (Black and White) :: Preset

You have to try some kind of black and white on a photo like this. This dark black and white preset helps the photo's DOF (Depth of Field) and somehow enhances the bokeh.

My Edit

This is my edit. I was going for something colorful, but not vibrant. 

SOOC

Finally, this is the SOOC (straight out of the camera) shot. I personally like it better than my edit.

Which preset is your favorite?

It's a zoo out there!

Actually a farm to be more specific.

Photo and Farewell

Photo:

Farewell:

I am leaving for camp today. A whole week of no internet, phone service, or electronics. (Camera's are allowed!)  I am glad. It will give me a break from everything. I will try to take a  bunch of photos and I hope you all don't miss me too much. *wink* When I get back, hopefully I will have lots of news, and pictures. Wish me a good time, and safe travels!

Where do they get their charm?

Why do the little ones get the charm? And most importantly, where?

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