Afternoon in Amsterdam

Afternoon in Amsterdam

Amsterdam (9 of 10)

   It’s 9:00 am on a cool summer morning in Amsterdam. We wake up in our rented flat, which is located in the attic of an old historic canal house. We take our time getting ready and marvel at the low beams and 18th-century Dutch architecture above us. At about half past twelve, we grab our cameras and step out onto the streets for an afternoon filled with bicycles and bridges! Amsterdam is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. In fact, thinking back on the time that we spent there, I realize that the city seemed to have two very distinct personalities. On one hand, there is the charming, proper side of the city. The people are friendly, the shops/restaurants are quaint and the homes along the canals are absolutely beautiful!  On the other, there is this new-age, free-spirited vibe that is always present. Sort of a rock and roll…anything goes philosophy that makes you want to grab your sunglasses and join in on the fun…

Afternoon in Amsterdam

Afternoon in Amsterdam

   We spend our afternoon walking the brick laid canals and biking the busy streets that are filled with cars, motorcycles, Vespas and pedestrians alike. We were lucky enough to have a friend of a friend take us to some hidden gems in the city. We indulged in traditional food, cheese & drink and fully immerse ourselves in our surroundings…

Afternoon in Amsterdam

Afternoon in Amsterdam

Afternoon in Amsterdam

   When it came time to edit my shots from Amsterdam, I knew that I would have to give them a bit of a boost in Lightroom. The afternoon was pretty overcast, which made the RAW files a bit cold and lifeless. Well…Chic Presets to the rescue! lol I used the “Riverside” Preset from The Portrait Collection to amp up the color and balance out the dull shadows. In the end, I was happy with the way the photos were a bit more rock and roll than my usual light and airy shots. Sometimes trying something new can be more exciting! Looking for more Presets? Check out The Complete Collection with over 347 beautiful presets and brushes! Until my next post…as always…sweet dreams until sunbeams find you!

Afternoon in Amsterdam

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