Here is the original shot:
I felt like going for something quite strong on this one to pull out the muted colors. I ran Noiseware and Portraiture first to get a nice base and then I ran a free action from Coffee Shop, called Perfect Portrait. It has a vivid color layer that helped bring out just the color I was looking for.
The I went back to my base fixed photo and ran Florabella's Soft Urban action and added a texture overlay which I masked off the face at 100% and 50% from the body.
It's been a busy week (what's new?) Last night was Open Mic at the local music hall. Lots of younger talent there this week which gave the evening a different feel. I had to leave early as T-boz was getting ansy and then decided that THEN was the good time to have a poopy diaper. We live 5 minutes away so I just bundled him in the car and deal with it at home. Was time for bed anyway. L-Dog and daddy were not far behind me either which was surprising. Usually L-Dog likes to stay there as long as he can keep his eyes open.
Tomorrow we have a sitter for the boys and are going to a swanky steak house with some friends and Sunday is Easter at hubby's aunt's house. We'll be going after nap....oh reminds me I need to go buys some veggies that we are to cook and bring with us.
Speaking of veggies- great breakthrough on that front this week - both boys are loving cooked frozen green beans. As in, can't get enough of them!!! This is extremely exciting as it relates to L-Dog as he is the worst veggie eater I know! Not sure if they will like green bean casserole, though T-boz will likely eat it - he eats most things, thankfully.
Have a ton of car seats arriving at the house today to get shipped out on Monday. Been waiting on these to arrive for months, so will be good to get them out to all the foundation's waiting recipients.
Hubby is away for work all next week to Portland, OR. It's going to be a long and tiring week without his help. He does so much for the kids (pick up, dinner, pack lunches, help get us all out in the morning etc.). There are going to be a number of late nights and very early mornings in store for me, just so I can keep up with home and work.
Hope everyone has a great Easter!
