December Challenge: Day 14 – The Auers
Well, this is us — the whole family. We needed a Christmas photo, and we finally found the time to get together and do this. From left to right we have Brian, Rex, Bailey, and Candice. This was taken down at the south end of Torrey Pines State Beach right during that 10 minute window of decent light at sunset. I had to drag that stupid log down from the top of the beach because I forgot the blanket we were planning to sit on. And the flag was the doing of my children — they insisted it be in the picture.
I desaturated this photo because the full color image was a bit too much with the warm evening sun bouncing off the sand cliffs — way too much brown and orange that contrasted in a bad way with our colorful sweaters. So I converted to black and white and decreased the opacity of the adjustment layer to about 80%.
I hope you like it — Merry Christmas!
To see the rest of my December Challenge photos, check the “Challenge” category here on the blog or visit my Flickr Set.
Trevor Carpenter
December 15, 2007Nice job. Great choice for the color adjustment, and you all look great. I’m sure your family & friends back in Jersey are envious of the nice Christmas we’re going to have.
Antoine Khater
December 15, 2007We like it ??? you are kidding it is priceless I do like the muted colors it works well
By the way the weather looks pretty nice where you are
I wish you and your family a safe and warm Christmas
Charlie
December 15, 2007I like the Photoshop work – it adds a lot to the picture.
I also think it’s better that you forgot the blanket – the driftwood is a nice touch and really ties all of you to the surroundings.
Brian Auer
December 15, 2007Yeah, I’m actually glad that I forgot the blanket — but that sucker was heavy! Dragging it back UP the beach was even more of a pain in the butt.
candice
December 17, 2007aren’t you glad i forced you to get the log?!
Brian Auer
December 17, 2007Yes dear… I am.
YESENIA
January 9, 2008HA! THATS MY FLAG!! BAYLLLLLLLLY TOOK IT!! SHE CAN HAVE IT.