First off I have no answer for question, I'm still learning Steemit myself so you are probably wondering why I am even bothering to post. The reason is I love your two pictures, I presume it is some sort of filter but I can't quite get over how it makes the pictures look..different? I can't quite even think how to describe the effect you have - although you are extremely photogenic so maybe my view is just clouded by 😍 Good luck, I hope you find the answer.
Aw shucks! Thanks. They are slightly adjusted for light, but nothing else. It's just me sitting in front of a painting under bad lighting with a primitive photo editor, that doesn't work all that well. But you have to start somewhere! Upvotes for you!
It is lovely painting then, I am still replying to your original post it will be a very long comment on your post - sorry but hopefully it will be useful. I love Canada, it's on my bucket list of places in the world to visit.