So...photo editing

I have been playing around with some pictures from our trip and have been amazed at how much of a difference a little photo editing can do. With a little time in Photoshop, an already pretty-good-kinda-cool picture can turn in to a great one.
Not like this is news to anyone, but I am pretty excited about what I've come up with.

Here are some examples:

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Subtle changes, but I think getting rid of the clutter makes a big difference in helping put focus on the actual subject of each photo. Don't you agree?

And it's always fun to play "can you find what's missing?"