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‘Essential Development’ by Sean McCormack

Essential Development_LR5

“Essential Development” by Sean McCormack is the perfect learning tool for Adobe’s Lightroom 5 photo software. In May, I finally had enough money to purchase Adobe’s Lightroom 4. Little did I know that after I installed it, Lightroom 5 was released. I was very fortunate that Adobe up-graded my Lightroom 4 software for free (yes free), since I just had purchased the old version.

I really enjoy working with LR5, but there is so much to learn. Sean’s 140 page PDF gives you the basics on how to work with LR5, but he gives you great tips on how to work with the various new tools Adobe added. Not only will you get the beautiful e-book, but Sean also included 100 presets. I love working with presets, because they give you a quick start to finish the look you want for your photographs.

Currently you can get the amazing e-book “Essential Development” for just $6, including the 100 presets. To get the $1 off the regular price of $7, please use the promotional code EDLR5. To get your copy today, by visiting Craft And Vision. The promotional code will expire on July 31st, 2013. After the 31st, the book will be $7, which in my eyes is worth every penny if you want to learn more about LR5.

Thanks for stopping by today. Until next time – happy image making!!!

Iris

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‘The Woman’s Study Bible’ – Review

“As the rain and the snow
come down from heaven,
and do not return to it
without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish,
so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
~ Isaiah 55:10-11 (NIV)

Over the last couple of weeks I shared that I enjoy studying the Bible. I love digging deeper into His Word and maybe, by His grace and Holy Spirit, get a new perspective on hard to understand passages. Three weeks ago, I received an email from Sara Pence if I would be willing to take a look at the revised “Woman’s Study Bible” published by Thomas Nelson Bibles.

The study Bible arrived this past Monday. I know that people always say not to judge a book by its cover, but I personally like eye-catching covers. I guess that is the photographer in me. My first impression of the Bible was positive, feminine design and it is part of the ‘Signature Series’.

‘The Woman’s Study Bible’ is available in the King James Version; my review copy is the New International Version® (NIV). What I really enjoy in this particular study Bible are the introduction to each book. Each introduction is made of: ‘Title’ (where the name of the book comes from), Author, date it was written, background (including setting, purpose, audience, and literary characteristics), themes (why was the book written?) and a complete outline of each chapter.

The two other items that are appealing to me are the foot-notes (study help including references to other books of the Bible) and inspiring articles shared by Christian women like Anne Graham Lotz, Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Roberta Hromas, Linda Dillow, Kathy Troccoli, and more.

In the back of the Bible you will find several beautiful maps that show you the “World of the Patriarchs”, “The Exodus from Egypt”, “The Conquest of Canaan” and of course “Jerusalem in New Testament Times” and Paul’s missionary journeys.

I honestly can say that it will be a joy to study God’s Word with the help of this beautiful Woman’s Study Bible. If you would like to take a closer look at the Bible, please visit Thomas Nelson Bibles and view the online sample.

 

May the His Holy Spirit give us a fresh perspective on God’s Holy Word.

Love & peace,
Iris

(A free review copy was provided by Sara Pence from Shelton Interactive)