Before & After

Sunset Pond at North Chagrin Reservation (Willoughby Hills, Ohio) has a bunch of feeders outside the visitor center. I went there February 19th after visiting with my brothers at Mom’s, mostly to get a little outdoor solitude. It was the day after Larry died, and I just needed peace. These little guys provided a welcome distraction from the sadness. Chickadees are one of my favorite birds. Pert, bright-eyed, and relatively unafraid of people, their cheerful calls brightened up a tough day.

Here’s the before – the wind ruffled up the feathers on her head, pretty cute.

After cropping, adjusting the white balance, brightening up the exposure, “clarify” (has to be my current favorite tool), sharpening, and some selective sharpening of the beak and feet, here we are:

From blah to sweet! Lightroom is an amazing tool.