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Cox Arboretum Bridge

© Nicole Kessel

Cox Arboretum Bridge

Uploaded: November 16, 2005 05:53:23

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Colored and added effects in PSE.

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Comments

Paula Kelly November 16, 2005

Vert nice shot I like this photo and the effects. #344992

Mary Dimitriw level-classic November 16, 2005

Nice effect work. I just love this whole scene, it's so mystical looking. #2082504

Dr Silly level-classic November 16, 2005

Like the mysitical look. Wonderful effects. :o)
#2082645

Michelle Lea Guinn November 16, 2005

Gorgeous image Nicole!! Love the effects!! mlg~ #2082789

Jill Flynn November 16, 2005

LOVE the way this looks Nicole ... magical and dreamy. The tones are GORGEOUS. WOW!!!! #2083182

Alisha L. Ekstrom November 16, 2005

OMGOSH Nicole...I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!! WOW....GORGEOUS!!! Awesome reflection & the effects you did are splendid!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!! #2083357

Deb Holmes-Hatfield November 16, 2005

What a magical look you have given this, Nicole, awesome job! #2083704

Goshka G. November 16, 2005

Absolutely beautiful scene, Nicole, with really lovely effects!! #2084130

Randy A. Myers November 16, 2005

Fantastic job on this one. Two thumbs up from me. RAM #2085120

Lisa Clark November 16, 2005

Stunning image and PS work. Looks like a winner!! #2085539

Nicole Kessel November 16, 2005

Thank you Paula, Mary, Dr. S, Michelle, Jill, Alisha, Deb, Goshka, Randy, and Lisa! I appreciate all of your wonderful comments so very much!! :) #2085605

Desiree M. Bento November 16, 2005

WOW! Nicole, this BW and effects are just amazing! #2085630

Nicole Kessel November 16, 2005

Thank you, for your kind comments, Desiree! :) #2085660

Mary Timman November 19, 2005

This is awesome Nicole. I love the image and the tones. Wow... #2095328

Cathy M. Gromball November 19, 2005

Wonderful photo and effects, Nicole!

Cathy :) #2096129

Nicole Kessel November 19, 2005

Thank you Mary and Cathy! #2096755

Sandra Freyler November 20, 2005

WOW! Beautiful image, Nicole! Great work! #2099587

Nicole Kessel November 21, 2005

Thank you, Sandra! :) #2103537

Sylvia Rossler November 21, 2005

You've created a beautiful fairy scene Nicole ! Gorgeous use of effects :o) #2104780

Nicole Kessel November 22, 2005

Thank you very much, Sylvia! :) #2106956

Connie J. Bagot November 22, 2005

This is lovely and mysterious Nicole---I really really like it. Beautiful toning as well. #2107786

Nicole Kessel November 22, 2005

Thank you so much, Connie! #2108817

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. November 23, 2005

I love the setting, tones, and effects you have done to this shot. Wonderful work!! #2110842

Nicole Kessel November 23, 2005

Thank you very much, Marvin for your very nice comments! #2115068

Bill Houghton November 25, 2005

This is a beautiful image Nicole. Great shot. Thanks fo your comments on my photo.
Bill #2119287

Nicole Kessel November 25, 2005

Thank you, Bill! #2120454

Katrina McMeans November 27, 2005

This is lovely, Nicole! I've been here a few times and the bridge is really very nice! Your effects work wonders here...great work! ; )
~K #2126550

Nicole Kessel November 27, 2005

Thank you, Katrina! It is definitely one of my favorite places to photograph! #2127411

Kiran Voleti November 27, 2005

Wonderful Capture....
-k@n #2128903

Nicole Kessel November 28, 2005

Thank you, Kiran! #2130650

Wayne Nolting December 17, 2005

Very nice capture and I like the filter(s) you used. Which filter did you select to give it that "dreamy" look? #2193671

Nicole Kessel December 19, 2005

Thanks Wayne. I used a combination of filters on this one. I still have to apply the effects to the original file. I was just playing around with the smaller version. So unfortunately, I don't really remember. Once I pull out the original and work on it I'll let you know if I can achieve the same results. I know I used a combination of gaussian blur, diffuse glow, dodge and burn, as well as some filter from virtual photographer. I'm glad you like it! :) #2200856

Chris Macer December 20, 2005

Congrats on the finalist, Nicole! #2203988

Cathy M. Gromball December 20, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Nicole!

Cathy :) #2204124

Dr Silly level-classic December 20, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS NICOLE. :o)
#2204167

Jill Flynn December 20, 2005

I remember this stunning and beautiful image Nicole. Congratulations on your win and good luck in the next round! #2204432

Deborah Sandidge December 20, 2005

Love the effects, Nicole, congratulations! #2204444

Sandy Landon level-classic December 20, 2005

Love the effects on this!! Gorgeous!! Congrats!! #2204598

Terry L. Ellis level-classic December 20, 2005

Wonderful congratulations, Nicole, on this wonderful finalist! #2204811

Mary Timman December 20, 2005

Told you it was beautiful. Congratulations and good luck! #2204958

Cathy Barrows December 20, 2005

Congrats on your finalist...beautiful #2205314

Sylvia Rossler December 20, 2005

Congratulations Nicole :o) #2205646

Jenny Bosmans December 20, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Nicole!! #2206477

Donna J. Taff December 20, 2005

Congratulations, Nicole on this beautiful finalist win!!!! #2206967

Marie Fields December 20, 2005

Congratulations, Nicole! Beautiful!! #2207467

Deb Holmes-Hatfield December 21, 2005

Congratulations Nicole, way to go! #2209055

Goshka G. December 21, 2005

Big congrats, Nicole!! #2210655

Nicole Kessel December 21, 2005

Chris, Cathy, Dr S, Jill, Deborah, Sandy, Terry, Mary, Cathy B., Sylvia, Jenny, Donna, Marie, Deb, and Goshka...

Thank you all for your incredible support! I appreciate everyone's comments so very much! #2210891

Rakesh Syal level-classic December 21, 2005

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist, Nicole!!! #2211586

Nobu Nagase December 22, 2005

So beautifully done!!!
Congratulations, Nicole, on your finalist.
Best of luck on the next round. #2213288

Nicole Kessel December 22, 2005

Thank you Don, Rakesh, and Nobi for all of your nice comments! :) #2215201

Sandy Landon level-classic December 22, 2005

Congrats on your win!! Fantastic #2215570

Mary Timman December 23, 2005

Well deserved Nicole. Congratulations. #2216492

Marie Fields December 23, 2005

Congratulations, Nicole!! #2216631

Dr Silly level-classic December 23, 2005

Nicole congratulations on your big win.:o)

#2216733

Barbara Helgason December 23, 2005

Congratulations Nicole on this win. It is STUNNING, I love it, well deserved! #2216823

Sylvia Rossler December 23, 2005

Congratulations Nicole !!!!! :o) #2216881

Chris Macer December 23, 2005

Congrats on the win, Nicole! Way to go! :) #2216938

Jill Flynn December 23, 2005

This is so beautiful Nicole. I LOVE this!!!! Congratulations on your win! #2217122

Deborah Sandidge December 23, 2005

Beautiful work, congratulations Nicole! #2217125

Terry L. Ellis level-classic December 23, 2005

Super congratulations, Nicole, on this fabulous second place win! #2217780

Hendrik Storme December 23, 2005

Congratulations!!!!Well deserved!!!! #2218062

Katrina McMeans December 23, 2005

Congratulations, Nicole!!! ; )
~K #2218221

Jenny Bosmans December 23, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful winner, Nicole!! #2218843

Nobu Nagase December 23, 2005

Congratulations, Nicole!!!
Fabulous win!!! #2218960

Cora Miller level-classic December 23, 2005

The ethereal mood you've created is wonderful. Congratulations on your win! #2219141

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe December 24, 2005

Congratulations on your excellent win! Merry Christmas!

ccc #2219503

Alison Greenwood December 24, 2005

Congratulations on your fabulous winner Nicole! Superb work! :o) #2219545

Deb Holmes-Hatfield December 24, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful winner Nicole, Bravo! #2219763

Terry R. Hatfield December 24, 2005

Very Pretty Nicole!!Congratulations On Your Win!! #2219789

Donna W. Neal December 24, 2005

Congratulations on this awesome winner Nicole #2220588

Nicole Kessel December 24, 2005

Sandy, Mary, Marie, Dr S, Barbara, Sylvia, Chris, Jill, Deborah, Terry, Hendrik, Katrina, Jenny, Nobi, Cora, Candice, Alison, Deb, Terry, Donna, Everyone...

Thank you all for wonderful notes of congrats and fabulous comments! Everyone has given me such great support at BP and it is always appreciated! I hope everyone has a terrific holiday and a wonderful New Year! #2220876

Sharon Day December 24, 2005

Congratulations on this outstanding win, Nicole!!! I love the tones and effects! Well done! Merry Christmas! #2221134

Nicole Kessel December 24, 2005

Thank you, Sharon! Merry Christmas to you, too! #2221336

Tracy Reehal December 25, 2005

The effects give this photo sort of a noirish ambience...I really like this. You've created/captured a wonderful mood photo...emotionally provoking. Awesome PS work. Congrats to you for a well-deserved win! #2222367

Nicole Kessel December 25, 2005

Thank you Tracy for your comments! I appreciate the great feedback! #2222505

Terrill Province December 26, 2005

So happy for you on your win! Love this image ~ CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND!!! #2225307

Nicole Kessel December 27, 2005

Thank you, Terrill! :) #2226992

William Moore December 29, 2005

great work and congrats on all your winning photos and finalists #2232182

Nicole Kessel December 29, 2005

Thank you, William! I appreciate your comments! #2232341

bob cornelison December 29, 2005

Nice work!
Congrats!
~:O) #2233484

Nicole Kessel December 31, 2005

Thanks so very much, Bob! #2239302

Debra P. Chenault level-classic December 31, 2005

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Love the effects!!!! #2239666

Nicole Kessel January 01, 2006

Thank you Debra for your great comments! #2242589

Alton I. Vance January 09, 2006

Beautiful work, congratulations on your win! Well deserved. #2267287

Nicole Kessel January 10, 2006

Thank you, Alton! #2272242

Karen Slagle January 19, 2006

Nicloe, I have always admired this winning image. Many times I have looked at it and wondered what filters you used for some to be in focus and some not. Hope you will give me a clue. I love it and think it is your best work. #2305936

Cathy M. Gromball January 19, 2006

Congratulations on your Second Place win, Nicole!

Cathy :) #2307024

Nicole Kessel January 19, 2006

Thanks very much for the nice comments, Karen and Cathy!

Karen, I use what I like to call an artistic approach when digitally enhancing an image. I just keep applying different filters and effects until I get the look I'm going for. Kind of like working on a painting. So, I don't recall the exact steps but, I will email you what I remember. Thanks again! #2307068

Corinne M. Thompson February 10, 2006

Excellent image...belated congrats. #2405141

Nicole Kessel February 13, 2006

Thanks, Corinne! #2414510

Brenda M. Wolfensberger March 06, 2006

Nicole, I just found this image and wanted to congratulate you on such an amazing capture. It's a breathtaking image and very well deserved win. Congrats! #2504705

Nicole Kessel March 10, 2006

Thanks very much, Brenda!! #2517780

Jill Odice level-classic March 15, 2006

Nicole, don't know how I missed this gorgeous shot! Glad the judges didn't miss it! :-) I love everything about this, I bet it would be incredible framed and hung! #2534949

Nicole Kessel March 23, 2006

Thank you so much, Jill!! :) #2568572

Nadya Johnson March 27, 2006

Totally stupendous, Nicole! Such a perfect shot! Congratulations on this gorgeous image and on your other placements, too! #2580874

Nicole Kessel March 29, 2006

Thank you Nadya for your very nice comments!! #2589262

Cheryl E. Davis August 04, 2006

Hi Nicole, this is an awesome image! Love your PS work! I'm new to Better Photo and really have enjoyed looking through all the awesome galleries. Yours is one of them! :-) Can you give me some instructions on achieving a look like this? Thanks! #3125150

Cheryl E. Davis August 04, 2006

Hi Nicole, this is an awesome image! Love your PS work! I'm new to Better Photo and really have enjoyed looking through all the awesome galleries. Yours is one of them! :-) Can you give me some instructions on achieving a look like this? Thanks! #3125153

Cheryl E. Davis August 04, 2006

Well, didn't mean to send the same comment twice! It said there was an error sending and try again. :-) Well, it just tells you how much I like the image! lol #3125155

Nicole Kessel August 04, 2006

Thank you so much, Cheryl! You are incredibly sweet! It's been so long I can't say I remember what exactly I did to this photo. I mentioned in a comment above some of the things I applied to it. I hope that helps a little! I really appreciate your taking the time to comment! :) #3125826

Roxanne M. Bubar October 05, 2006

Gorgeous. #3411659

Nicole Kessel October 09, 2006

Thank you, Roxanne! #3428277

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