Summer Nights [Contest Finalists July 2007]
Uploaded: July 18, 2007 05:09:58
added moon, altered colour, added stars and the most difficult of all - making a reflection of the moon's light on the water that looked somewhat realistic LOL
Mary L. Lemley July 18, 2007
Beautiful photo!!! Colors and reflection do look real. How did you get that reflection on there?? MLL. #694106Wendy Stevenson July 19, 2007
Thanks so much, Mary - not really a photo as much as an image, though, as much was altered in this. The reflection took about 4 days to figure out - maybe because it was a new thing for me to create but I did end up finally using a flood filter. However, it took over 6 atttempts to get the ripples to match the same scale as the ones in the initigal shot. Also, too, the blend mode was important and I ended up using the luminance blend to maintain brightness and whiteness of the reflection. I hope this helps if you're planning on doing something like this :-) #4527145Mary L. Lemley July 20, 2007
I wish!!! lol, my attempt at just trying to get the downloaded flood filter into PSP, has failed so far. I even found site to explain, but I seem to be having a looooong bout of brain fog. Just trying out several DSLR's in camera store is trying salesmen's patience and MINE. I just keep spinning those wheels!!! (Still great photo-image):). MLL. #4529449Wendy Stevenson July 30, 2007
It'll all come together Mary! It's a lot to learn so just give yourself a little time:-) Oh and keep shooting and keep practicing! Again, thanks for the kind comments! #4577513Charlene Taylor August 01, 2007
Hi Wendy,Wendy Stevenson August 01, 2007
Thanks Char - it was fun to do:-) #4586659Lisa J. Boulden August 01, 2007
Wendy, this is so beautiful! Hangin' out in that digital darkroom can really be a lot of fun, can't it??? --Lisa #4586670Keith L. Clayton August 03, 2007
Composition and colors are outstanding! Great job, Wendy. Lot of hard work went into this creation! #4596324Wendy Stevenson August 03, 2007
Thanks so much Lisa and Keith!! The darned reflection was the hardest part LOL #4596335Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 08, 2007
WOW! I haven't seen this before today. AWESOME work, Wendy. Beautiful in every way. #4617616Wendy Stevenson August 08, 2007
Thanks so much Kirsten:-) #4617731Dr Silly August 08, 2007
WOW Wendy, just saw this is in Digital Darkroom. Super PS work. :O)Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 08, 2007
Wendy, this is creative and beautiful. Congrats on your dd feature! #4620329Wendy Stevenson August 09, 2007
Thanks so much Doc and Donna:-) #4623150Toni Riggs August 15, 2007
Wow, this is beautiful! You have a wonderful gallery! #4653434Erin Tyler August 27, 2007
Congrats on your Finalist! #4706500Charlene Taylor August 27, 2007
Hi Wendy,Dr Silly August 27, 2007
Congratulations Wendy on your wondeful finalist. :O)Wendy Stevenson August 27, 2007
Many thanks Toni, Erin, Char and Doc for your kind congrats:-) #4707159eileen bedford August 27, 2007
Congratulations on your finalist Wendy.... #4707180Mary Timman August 27, 2007
Just amazing Wendy. Congratulations and good luck on the next round. #4707904Terry L. Ellis August 27, 2007
A clever and creative finalist, Wendy! Congratulations! Beautiful work! #4708586Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 28, 2007
Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Wendy. #4711088Bob D. Hall August 28, 2007
Great DA work, Wendy!!!Laura Clay-Ballard August 28, 2007
awesome work! congrats! #4711448Kristi A. Howson August 28, 2007
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist and best of luck in the next round Wendy. Love the high contrast blue & black and that big moon is gorgeous! #4712173Wendy Stevenson August 28, 2007
Thanks so much Eileen, Mary, Terry, Kirsten, Bob, Laura and Kristi for all the kind comments:-) Best of luck to you all!! #4712192Cyn Valentine August 28, 2007
Congratulations WEndy! #4714390Wendy Stevenson August 28, 2007
Thanks Cyn:-) #4714610Carole Bruckner August 31, 2007
AWESOME PICTURE. AWESOME JOB #4728661Wendy Stevenson October 15, 2007
Thanks Carole:-) #4928064Bill Wyatt November 14, 2007
Awesome work here excellent effects to make this gorgeous image my friend! #5071639Wendy Stevenson November 14, 2007
Many thanks Bill:-) #5072096Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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