I really wanted a vintage/secret garden type of feel to this shot.
I edited it in Picasa (as I do all my shots) and I know some of you also use this free editor. And since Picasa doesn't have Actions, I thought I'd share what I did.
Here's the original:
And here are the steps I used:
Crop
Glow
Warmify
Desaturated
Boosted highlights
I edited it in Picasa (as I do all my shots) and I know some of you also use this free editor. And since Picasa doesn't have Actions, I thought I'd share what I did.
Here's the original:
And here are the steps I used:
Crop
Glow
Warmify
Desaturated
Boosted highlights
Nikon D3000
55mm
1/125s
f/5.6
ISO 110
Before I read your comments, I thought to myself. That reminds me of the Secret Garden... :)
ReplyDeleteGood job with the editing - what was she looking at?
ReplyDeletebrainella - Yes! I did it! :) LOL ...you have just made my day. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteknit1kids4 - I don't even know, she was trailing back with my mom - it was probably a bug or small stick that she was debating picking up...she loves sticks!
She's so sweet! : )
ReplyDeleteI really like the "feel" of the photo from the edit and thank you for sharing your steps. It really helps others that need it (me :) )
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love the edit!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your edit!
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What a sweet shot - I like the concentration you've caught. Sticks are important things after all :)
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lovely edit! you did achieve the secret garden feeling.
ReplyDeleteAmazing edit!!! I love it. The colors are very nice and you got exactly what you were wanting.
ReplyDeleteJust precious. I love what you did on the editing. Thanks for sharing the steps.
ReplyDeleteToo cute! :D Love the editing!
ReplyDeleteI love the processing you did. It's such an adorable shot!!
ReplyDeleteSweet shot.
ReplyDeleteThat's precious. I love the edit, it really does bring out the full feeling in the photo, and the richness of the colors.
ReplyDeleteA.MAZING!!! You did a lovely job with this...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the steps too!!
What a beautiful shot! Simply love it!
ReplyDeletewow! crop and color look amazing!
ReplyDeleteNice example of what a good crop can do! Lovely color processing too.
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