Anniversary Beach Photo

Back to photo editing!  

Stephanie, co-host of the Edit Me Challenge, was married about four years ago on this beach.

Back for a visit, she photographed the beach, which is our edit challenge.

◄ This is my edit.

• A vertical crop, bringing out the human element for a different perspective. Otherwise, I would have left the original photo alone!
• Duplicated layers with blend modes, overlay and multiply, masking where needed.
• Curves adjustment to lighten beach and water detail.
• Dodge, burn, and saturate for sky, water, and silhouette detail.
• Another curves adjustment for sky.
• Lens flare for fun.
• Burnt edges to deepen color on sides and direct eye to sun and people.
• Scruff up edges with brushes.

This is Stephanie's original photo ~

(I know, it's already a great photo!)

Our fast and full summer provided ample opportunity to snap away with my camera.

The camera knowledge went up a notch, and I'm hooked on a new hobby.

Soccer season has begun; what an incredible difference taking photos with the dslr camera!

School is in full swing, and it's time to challenge the CGT skills again.

More editing, and Illustrator here I come.