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December 28, 2010 By Sarah Halstead

Blue Christmas?

Filed Under: Photography

We actually had a white Christmas this year. It was a little late but it did snow on Christmas. I really love to use the Cyanotype Preset in Lightroom 2 on my snow pictures. I just love the way that it makes the snow pictures look. So I applied that then exported it and opened it in Elements and added a soft light blending layer. Resized and sharpened for the web.
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  1. Veronnica Watson says

    December 28, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    Wow! I was like, "What blog is this?". Yay for a new adventure! Looking forward to following you through 2011!! Love the photo! I don't have Lightroom but wish I did! Great job!
  2. Jessi says

    December 28, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    The new blog looks great! at first I didn't know who this was lol
  3. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    December 28, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    lovely photos - I kept wanting to get your old site and was wondering where the heck I was - then I realized - this IS your blog - just new!! Congrats on your migration!
  4. leigh says

    December 28, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    What a great edit. It looks so dreamy.
  5. Jessica says

    December 28, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    Wow! Looks beautiful! We too had a white christmas. Wasn't it great!? :)
  6. Charlene says

    December 28, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    The cool blue tones works perfectly for it...so lovely!
  7. Kristy says

    December 28, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    I'm loving the snowy leaves
  8. [email protected] says

    December 28, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    there's no cyanotype preset in my lightroom 3 - I wonder if they just changed the name?
  9. [email protected] says

    December 28, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    That's lovely how the edit turned out though I like the sooc as much as the edit. I must go into lightroom and try this out on some of my snow photos and see what they look like.
  10. Michelle says

    December 28, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    I like both shots. Your edit makes me feel like I'm in the Artic!
  11. Sue says

    December 28, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    Great edit!

    =)
  12. Mom to 9 Blessings! says

    December 28, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    Sarah - great job on the edit :0)

    Happy New Year!
    Jill
    http://fnaphotography.blogspot.com
  13. Coffee Break Mama says

    December 28, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Looks great - we got some late on Christmas day too...so pretty :)
  14. Gardening in a Sandbox says

    December 28, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    Very interesting idea.
  15. Joni says

    December 28, 2010 at 11:30 am

    i really like them both. great edit though.
  16. Kassie says

    December 28, 2010 at 11:29 am

    great edit!! such a beautiful shot, snow is sure pretty until you have to drive in it.
  17. Ashley Sisk says

    December 28, 2010 at 11:26 am

    Great shot and such a simple edit.
  18. Jessica says

    December 28, 2010 at 11:16 am

    Beautiful shot! Love the photo!
  19. Tara says

    December 28, 2010 at 11:08 am

    Gorgeous, love the edit!
  20. Anika says

    December 28, 2010 at 10:49 am

    Brrrrr... ;)
    Great tones! Really cooled things for a winter-y feeling
  21. Bunch of Barrons says

    December 28, 2010 at 10:36 am

    Gorgeous! Love the tones.
  22. Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for grandparents and caregivers says

    December 28, 2010 at 10:27 am

    Very pretty - definitely a sweet shot for Tuesday. :) We had an ice storm earlier this month and I snagged a couple of nice shots with my easy to use digital camera. It'll be fun to enjoy these come summer when we're roasting, won't it? :)
  23. Dixie Mom says

    December 28, 2010 at 10:18 am

    Beautiful picture...beautiful blog!
    Found you on the happiness project.
  24. Summer says

    December 28, 2010 at 10:13 am

    We have no snow. I wish it would snow and close everything. That would be awesome. Looks like you have a lot beautiful things to take pics of in your life! Love it. Your blog makes me thankful.
  25. Deb says

    December 28, 2010 at 9:56 am

    Beautiful snow shot and great job editing!
  26. Sheri says

    December 28, 2010 at 9:49 am

    Beautiful editing,looks like how you would see it with the naked eye.
  27. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    December 28, 2010 at 9:33 am

    Beautiful editing.
  28. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    December 28, 2010 at 9:32 am

    That really is so pretty!
  29. justine says

    December 28, 2010 at 9:29 am

    love your shot here, I've never used this one in lightroom, I think I will give it a try now.

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