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Change an Image with Rad Lab and Topaz Impression

July 1, 2015 by CherylMC Leave a Comment

My flowers are blooming abundantly! I wanted to capture them while they're fresh and before the bugs begin eating holes in the petals! I really must get an organic bug spray to keep them safe.....they're much too beautiful to let the bugs eat them. After all, I DO live for summertime and my flower garden. I decided to do something a little different with today's images. There's so many ways to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Still Life Tagged With: digital painting, featured, Rad Lab, Topaz Labs

In Love with Lightroom Presets

January 11, 2015 by CherylMC Leave a Comment

Honestly.......how do you do your editing? There are so many fabulous editing tools, it's hard to decide which I like best. But I am currently in love with Lightroom Presets! With just one click of the mouse, my image can changed in oh so many ways........and of course kept original at the same time with Lightroom. I could literally spend hours just playing in Lightroom and changing one photo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Still Life Tagged With: featured, lightroom presets, Rad Lab

Echinacea Still Life

July 13, 2014 by CherylMC 3 Comments

Hello everyone. While beginning to write this post, it ocurred to me that I should've done a photo-a-day this year because it seems that's exactly what I've been doing! Loving every minute of it too. As my flowers come along, I snip a few and get busy taking photos. Sooooo enjoying my summer! Before I forget, I wanted to share some tips for keeping your flowers fresh longer (especially if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Still Life Tagged With: featured, lightroom, Rad Lab, textured image, Topaz Labs

Marbles in Black and White

February 26, 2014 by CherylMC 3 Comments

It really is refreshing to create an image in black and white for a change. I don't do much black and white and I don't get to link up every week with but I had a little time today and decided to "spill the marbles". I like the way the swirls in the various marbles took on different shades when turning this image to black and white. I used two of Rad Lab's presets: Bitchin' … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Black and White Tagged With: black and white photography, featured, Rad Lab

Rad Lab Discount

July 8, 2013 by CherylMC Leave a Comment

I'm going to share a little video with you just to show you how easy Rad Lab is and a bit of what all it can do.  Take a look at how I use it to create a gorgeous image.  You'll love Rad Lab by Totally Rad!  You can also download a 14 day free trial! If you're looking for the discount code, it has already expired. You can find out more and purchase Rad Lab HERE. Thanks so much for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tutorials Tagged With: featured, Rad Lab, Totally Rad

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