I am having some computer problems and may not be able to post for a bit but wanted to post something till I get them resolved. I have backed up everything, I hope, to an external hard-drive and I plan to reinstall Windows 7 be the end of the coming weekend. I would not mess with it if my programs did not keep closing and Windows 7 would find a fix but a month of this fun is all I can stand.What does this mean to you? Nothing really but for me it means a lot less frustration and hopeful a more seamless post-shot editing process after reinstall is completed.
As I hope to move into portraits sometime this year I need good software, and a solid PC, that will help me reach my potential. Trying out freeware versions of some of the software out there seemed like a no-brainier. One of the things I was doing was testing the waters of several new-to-me software before the gremlins arrived. One such was the a freeware program from OnOne software called PerfectEffects 8. I want to Thank Steve @ daPonte Photography for taking his time to responded to my question about OnOne software and LightRoom 5 and their strengths and weaknesses. Till the next time here are two using PerfectEffects 8.(Click on pictures to enlarge them).
Daffodil Hill Photography 
Great photos!
Sorry to hear about your computer issues 🙂
Thank you so much for the mention and I am always willing and able to respond to questions about Lightroom & OnOne software. In my local area I have been teaching both these programs to seasoned and budding photographers.
-Steve
Sorry that was suppose to be a frowny face. I know how much computer issues suck and that is why I am now a die hard Mac user and have been for about 10-years.
It is more expensive up front but my first Mac lasted about 9-years.
Hope your computer issues get resolved-that is such a pain-love the two images, especially the bottom one-the color just pops and the detail is terrific!
Thanks for the kind comment and I have my computer up and running but have misplaced a couple of reinstall discs………