UPDATE OCT 23rd. I have uploaded a new version of CoffeeShop Bold Pop! This version has a B&W conversion layer built-in, which you can also adjust for muted tones. The download links have been changed.
I often love to use a subtle color "pop" on my images. I have written a few color pop actions but if you have been using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to edit for a while you realize there is not one magic action or technique that works for every image.
This is a new color pop technique I discovered playing around the other day and I love how it is a bit dark and contrasty, but doesn't blow out the highlights. It also looks great on portraits and really makes B&W images "pop". And this action which runs in both Photoshop Elements and big Photoshop has adjustable layers (including an automatic vignette) so you can tweak it to taste. I also added a B&W conversion layer. Just turn it on if you want a B&W image, or turn it on and dial down its opacity to mute the color tones.
The chicken photos above were taken today when I went to the coop to check on Charlie the Chick. Charlie was still having issues with her leg until two days ago when she suddenly started pulling that leg forward and walking on it! My grandmother called me completely thrilled and amazed to report the chicken miracle. So Charlie came home last night and joined her 11 brothers and sisters.
Charlie is not 100% yet of course. She started the day walking around well enough that Duke could not tell her apart from the other chicks. But by the end of today she was completely exhausted and resting in a comfortable spot in the corner of the pen. But for the first time since the accident I am starting to believe that Charlie is going to not only survive, but be able to live life as a normal chicken. I will keep you posted.
I also must mention that because I posted about chickens AGAIN my google ads are going to temporarily be about chickens and pesky rodents and incubators... So if you are interested you can start your own little chicken farm and deal with the rats and the snakes and the poop. Oh, and the fresh eggs which are amazing if you can deal with the rats and the snakes and the poop. ;-)
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