Boys just want to have fun too!

So about a month ago.

Actually, it was more like about 6 weeks ago...

Nikki and I met up with our boys, who share the same birthday!

I took photos with the shiny D90, and then pretty much forgot I had them.

Well, I got some new Lightroom presets today from Pretty Presets and I thought I'd have a little fun with them...

I actually feel really happy with these photos now. This is the sort of 'style' I love, and want to have, and I'm finally getting the results I want! Of course since I have been working on them today I am now being asked when we can go to Paul's again by Zack. Soon I hope! :)

Comments

[mamasmelodrama]

i absolutely love the swing shot. may have to work that one in!
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[Jeanette Verster]

I really like the first shot!
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[Marylin]

That one had me practically lying on the ground for it! ;)

[Marylin]

It's one of my new faves of Zack! :)

[MrsW]

Definitely soon. These are fabby photos - love the colours in the third one - do you rate Lightroom then? I tried it a few months ago and got a bit confused with its file management and indexing - drove my Windows head a bit batty (or maybe I'm just a bit batty? probably!)
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[Marylin]

There's a lot you can do in it - I didn't realise how to use it at first, till I discovered the 'develop' tab at the top right. Also there are loooooads of presets out there that are Awesome! :)

[Claire Marie]

Beautiful pictures! I'm hoping to get my hands on a new camera soon... swing pictures are my favorite.

Happy FYBF! =)
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[Kristin]

I have no idea what presets are but I love the photos - they are gorgeous. Well done!
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[Natacha]

Jumping over form Mummytime. Awesome shots. I like the coloring in the photos. I use PS Elements and Topaz Labs (just started), but didn't think about Lightroom... maybe I need to look into it.

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[Marylin]

Thanks Claire! I was literally on the ground for that shot. hehe :)

[Marylin]

Thanks sweety! :)

[Marylin]

It does take a while to get used to, but once you do, it's a great tool! :)

[Barbara]

Gorgeous pics. Well done you. I've downloaded gimp but not had a chance to really look at it. I like the sound of presets.

[Marylin]

Thanks sweety! I tried Gimp, couldn't get the hang of it, but think that was cause I've gotten used to the Adobe Photoshop ways... ;)

[Krissa]

Beautiful! I love it and am insanely jealous of you with your wonderful camera! Good job!
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[Marylin]

Thanks sweety! :) x

[Frances]

Zack is so grown-up looking - wow.
You are a wonder with that camera.
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Hugs from NYC
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[Tanya]

I really like them too!

[Marylin]

Thanks! I shall go have a wee look-see now... :)

[Marylin]

Thanks Tanya! :) x

[Tamsyn]

Gorgeous photos! I think I will have to try out the swing shot when my Max gets a bit bigger :)
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[Marylin]

Thanks Tamsyn! I was literally lying flat on the ground for that shot! hehe :)