In the dead of winter, when it’s cold and dreary outside is a good time for me to experiment and get a little more creative with my photos.  Feedback is always welcome!

Old Church Blues Before is dark and dreary with no contrast

Old Church Blues has some added texture and toning giving it a whole different feel.

Bijou Sign Grungy Before feels like a snapshot or a photo that would be in a brochure about upcoming events

Bijou Sign vintage style Grungy has a Topaz filter, texture, and some toning work

Apple Blossoms Vintage Before is simple and I like the color fine.

Apple Blossoms Vintage Style with added texture, contrast, and toning. I love the way the petals look like soft paper.

The Key to Fantasy Before is colorful but the keys get lost.

The Key to Fantasy has some lens flares added as well as texture and brush work with toning.

Pink Apple Blossom before I added texture, a vignette, and did some color work.

Pink Apple Blossoms with some added texture and color changes