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Sarah Halstead

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December 7, 2010 By Sarah Halstead

Tuesday Challenges

Filed Under: Family

As you all know I got a new camera. It is the new Nikon D7000. I am still learning about all the features it has to offer. I know the basics because they are pretty much the same as my Nikon D3000. As I said in my post yesterday MOST of the photos do not need any editing in my book. I really love a simple clean edit. Well here is a picture that needed some editing.
{Touch-Up Tuesday}
SOOC
DSC_0452before
{f/2.2, ISO 320, Shutter Speed 1/13}
This is how Dustyn plays with his cars. Zoom, Zoom… {Shutter Love}
After
DSC_0452after
I lightened the photo. Then used Pioneer Woman’s Boost action. Then resized and sharpened for the web. So it didn’t need too much editing.
I really love the fact that he is so into cars & trucks. It is so sweet watching him play.
Photography love...ShutterLoveTuesdays

Simplicity: A Favorite Shot & Perceptive Perspective: Eyes
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  1. Jessica says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Great photo for Zoom Zoom! Looks like you've gotten yourself a nice camera too! :)
  2. Buckeroomama says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Wow, the edit definitely brightened things up. Great job. :)

    Wow again on the photo of the twins!

    Thanks so much for joining us today at Communal Global!
  3. dina@4lettrewords says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Great idea for zoom-zoom...and those eyes! Wow!
  4. Jessi says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Great edit! and their eyes really pop. Nice job, I want your camera.
  5. Courtney @ The Story of Us says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Great edit & I love your choice for the theme. My boys love Matchbox cars & we probably have around 100 of them stashed around my house {ie, under the couch, under the beds, in the junk drawer in my kitchen, etc...haha}
  6. Inasandbox says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Great photos.
  7. Sheri says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Beautiful shots Sarah, your eyes shot is really sweet. What a pretty family.
  8. Keli says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    New camera!! FUN FUN!!
  9. Elizabeth says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Great edit! The shot of the twins is beautiful and their eyes pop.
  10. mandy@asortafairytale says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Love how simple the edit was to the first shot, but it was just what it needed! And that second photo... wow! Those gals are gorgeous! Great job!
  11. Kelleynr says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    At least he plays with them! Happy Holidays. great shots!
  12. Katie L. says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    That's a great edit!! Both of my kids LOVE Hot Wheels! And those eyes are amazing!!!
  13. Amy says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Love your edit! Beautiful twins shot--love their eyes, and smiles!
  14. Adeena says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Yay for a new camera! :D

    Love the edit. And those girls have gorgeous eyes!
  15. AJ says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    What a great zoom, zoom shot and I love the edit!
  16. Mykindredspirit says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Love your take on zoom zoom! & awesome edit, so colorful :)
  17. Justinegordon says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    wow, these photographs just jump off the page! amazing clarity and those eyes are absolutely amazing!
  18. Reading Allowed says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    I'm also a big fan of the simple edits, and I get the feeling I'm going to say this in every comment now, but I'm so jealous of your new camera!
  19. Karrie says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Boys will be boys! Mine plays demolition derby with his! Love the twins photo...fabulous!
  20. Erika B says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    That is a great touch up. I love how colorful it became. The shot of the twins is just amazing. The eyes!!!

    Erika B
  21. Mama Monkey says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    WOW!! Those girls have the most stunning eyes!!!
  22. Teresa says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Those eyes definitely pop out!
  23. amy@agoodlife says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    looks great! so clear & bright. love it :)
  24. Helen says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Ooooh! I have camera envy! I'd love to upgrade to the D7000 (I have the D3000 right now).
  25. Ashley.Sisk says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Both of these are fantastic. I know you're loving your new camera...that shot of the twins is beautiful!
  26. Michelle says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    lots of cars ended up upsidedown when our nephews played with them! Just the few simple changes sure made the pic pop!
  27. Jill conyers says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Perfect shot for zoom zoom and the edit brings out the colors and details.
  28. Amy says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Funny!!! Nice "touch up". =D
  29. sixcherries says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    love all of your photos. great touch up on the car crash at the top. :)
  30. Jenn says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Love the car crash shot!!! Too cute... I love how you brightened it you! :)

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