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Sarah Halstead

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December 14, 2010 By Sarah Halstead

Tuesday Challenges

Filed Under: Photography

SOOC:

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After:

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I added a soft light layer to it. Then ran Pioneer Woman’s action Lovely. I really love the bright, cheery feel to it. It has been really cold here in NC and we have been getting snow. I went back to my archives for this because I am dreaming of Spring. To me this is simply beautiful and makes me very happy.  

 

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  1. Life with Kaishon says

    December 20, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    Isn't it amazing what a few simple clicks can do?
  2. Rebekah says

    December 17, 2010 at 8:11 am

    Ooooo! Pretty pretty pretty!
  3. Mama Monkey says

    December 16, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    Beatiful edit!!! It's amazing what a soft light layer will do :)
  4. Jen says

    December 16, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    Beautiful photo and edit!
  5. Satakieli says

    December 16, 2010 at 6:38 am

    Great edit, the flowers are so small and sweet too. I love them!
  6. Angelaallan74 says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Love the 'pop' its given!!
  7. amy@agoodlife says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    oh wow, i LOVE the way those little white flowers just pop right out after your edit. beautiful!
  8. Leavesnbloom says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Sarah have really made that little aster pop now your edit really has brighten the whole scene. That lovely action from PW is one of my favourites when editing flower photographs.
  9. dina@4lettrewords says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    So pretty! Love the brightness in the edit.
  10. Mrs Mar says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Love the how the flowers just pop on the photo.
  11. Tracy says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Sarah, thanks for stopping by and commenting. I've been a fan of yours for a while now, so it meant a lot. Love the boost you gave this shot. Lovely!
  12. Inasandbox says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    As a flower lover I love this edit. Wonderful.
  13. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    beautiful flowers and editing.
  14. Charlene says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Love the high contrast in the edit! It looks so beautiful paired with the white petals.
  15. Justinegordon says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    I really like these, great flowers and great processing, wonderful!
  16. ckanenwisher says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Wow! What an amazing difference. I wish I could do good things like that to my photos.
    Found you on the Happiness Project.
  17. Anika says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    What a pop! the edits added! Nice and crisp and bright
  18. Ashley.Sisk says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Your edit is so vibrant. Love that!
  19. Carla from Just Me and My Boys says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Beautiful! (And thanks for stopping by my blog!)
  20. Elizabeth says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Great edit! Love the pop.
  21. Katie L. says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Definitely love the edit - it super pops!
  22. Buckeroomama says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Your edit on this is just gorgeous!
  23. SouthernSass says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    I think they really pop and I love the colors! Great edit!
  24. SarahinSC says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Holy cow! You got a lot of challenges in there today! That is a very pretty flower. I'm dreaming of spring too!
  25. Grannysueo3 says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Wow. Those colors became really vivid. Nice!

    =)
  26. charmaine says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    So beautiful!!!!! I'm dreaming of spring as well!
  27. Kat Sloma says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Great edit! Makes a big difference. I love the Lovely action!
  28. Jessica says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    WOW wow wow!! What a great picture!!

    To answer your question on my blog- I only have the kit lens it came with right now. I was debating on getting the zoom 55-200mm lens or a prime lens (35mm) that has great reviews on Amazon, supposed to be good for low light. I'm new to this so any advice would be great!! Speedlight will probably come later on!
  29. Tara says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Very pretty, love the pop!
  30. Erika B says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Wow, what a beautiful color pop! Love your edit.

    Erika B
  31. Lifenreflection says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Great Touch up!
  32. Peanutgalleryexithere says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Wow..beautiful Sarah!

    I am also amazed at all the photography memes you linked to. It seems like new ones are popping up every day.
  33. Natalie says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Oh how lovely! And the edit is stunning! WHOA! Im dreaming of spring too my friend! AH
  34. Jill says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Sarah they are really pretty shots!

    Blessings,
    Jill
  35. Keepinitinperspective says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Great edit! It definitely pops right out now!
  36. Shannon says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Gorgeous detail! I'm dreaming of spring, too.
  37. Jessica says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Your picture came out great!!! I too am dreaming of spring! Can't wait!!
  38. Amy says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Love what you did to it. Spring seems so far! Beautiful photo!
  39. Tracyntx says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    What a difference that action made. Love the colorful background.
  40. From Tracie says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    I love the way it came out with your editing. Great job!
  41. Marci says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Lovely edit! It is very bright and cheerful, for sure. Though I don't mind the snow, Spring is definitely my favorite season and I am ready for it too!!!
  42. Courtney from The Story of Us says

    December 15, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    The colors are awesome in your edit! Great job!
  43. leigh says

    December 15, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    Beautiful edit.
  44. bek says

    December 15, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    Love how crisp and vibrant the edit is...beautiful!

    And thanks for stopping by. =)
  45. Sarah P. says

    December 15, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    I LOVE this edit...great work, Sarah.
  46. Faith says

    December 15, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    That is simply beautiful :)
  47. Kala says

    December 15, 2010 at 12:03 am

    Fabulous edit Sarah!
  48. Dianne - Bunny Trails says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:46 pm

    That is gorgeous!! LOVE the edit. :D
  49. Karli says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    WOW! What an amazing edit...I scrolled down and was like WOA! It really popped! Great job! Hope you're having a great week. :-)
  50. Sarah Halstead says

    December 14, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    Testing.

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