Rejected!

Pretty much everyday, as I take pictures and upload them to my computer, I sort through and pick favorites and reject others for various reasons (usually technical issues on my part or subject problems such as closed eyes.) This is all very natural and part of the digital process that I have set up for myself. Today, I decided to see what I could do with some of the pictures I have sent to the "rejected" pile over the last few weeks. A little Lightroom/Photoshop love and I find them acceptable--despite their flaws.



Smiles are over-rated, don't you think?

The Need To Create

When I feel the need to create something, I make things like this:



Sadly, when it comes to Christmas, I have several to choose from. Then I can't choose. So I end up making a new one. Right now Photoshop is one of the easiest ways for me to create things. What do you create?

Black and White vs. Color--What do you think?

I definately don't claim to be an expert at taking or editing pictures. However, one thing I have learned is that not every picture looks great when converted to black and white. You need something special and I think that something is contrast. When I was editing the pictures I took on Saturday, I tried a few as black and whites. Some looked good and others just looked okay. I chose a few and want you to tell me--Which do you like better and why? Do you like black and white or is everything better in color? Is black and white too "old school" or is color boring? If you read this post, I'd love to hear your comments (especially since there are probably only a handful of readers).