After a brief and torrid love affair, my entanglement with Instagram has cooled somewhat, but I still pull out the app from time to time when the moments of my life require a bit of softening. I downloaded the update yesterday and was delighted to find Instagram much improved: three new filters, an easier way to compare filters when choosing among them, the ability to turn borders on and off, faster upload time, etc. Let’s just say, my interest was re-piqued.
Here’s how my photo of Kato looks with no filter:
And here it is with one of the new filters, Amaro:
And Rise:
And Hudson:
All three of the new filters fall into the “subtle” category. Some of the old ones are more dramatic. Kelvin, for example.
But my favorite, for this photo anyway, is Hefe. I like the tone and the texture, the color and the contrast.
But maybe you’d prefer Inkwell?
All this is to say that Instagram is fun—and free. If you enjoy taking pictures and want an easy way to play around with mood, tone, and framing, you might want to give it a try.
