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The Winter of 1777


 
  The Winter of 1777
The Winter of 1777

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For the Continental Army encamped at Valley Forge during 1777-1778, winter may have looked like this.
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This is actually the mid-afternoon shot that I posted several days ago, treated with the Nik Color Efex Infrared filter, and then dodged and burned a bit. I'll repost that shot in the discussion area.
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Valley Forge National Historic Park, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. November 14, 2010
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Michelle Alton

 
  The Muhlenberg Brigade
The Muhlenberg Brigade

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Also treated with a Nik Efex filter.

Michelle Alton

 
 
 

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November 23, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  The photo ID changed spontaneously again.
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Donna Pagakis

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member since: 1/12/2004 Beautiful presentation on this great scenic!
11/23/2010 2:04:02 AM


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November 23, 2010

 

Jack Gaskin
  Cool adjustment

Guess you got your NEW COMP. and are having fun w/PS again. Interesting thought about what it looked like then.

Happy Shooting
JAck


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November 23, 2010

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Looks great, Michelle!


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November 23, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Excellent work here Michelle, lovely image!


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November 23, 2010

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Brrrrrrr
Now That DOES look Cold!!
Nice Work Mickey
You PoV makes me feel like I am chilly wind ;0)


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November 23, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  I like both versions, Michelle. The IR effects are perfect!


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November 23, 2010

 

John Benway
  Beautiful image Michele. Well done.
John


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November 23, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Wonderful treatment Michelle that lets the viewer feel the extreme temps that they went through during this time.


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November 23, 2010

 

Jyri Vissak
  Simple and beautiful! Well done.


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November 23, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Very creative treatment...beautiful result.


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November 23, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Terrific job, Michelle -- a beautiful image!


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November 23, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  You started with a beautiful photo and made it even better by adding the perfect treatment to bring out the mood you were feeling. Inspirational work, Michelle.


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November 23, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  a cool b&w & mood!


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November 23, 2010

 

Kerry Hill
  Beautiful Michelle, excellent work!


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November 23, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  Nice use of the IR filter, Michelle! It makes it look really cold.


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November 23, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Excellent use of the IR filter Michelle!!!! You've created a totally different and wonderful mood!!


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November 23, 2010

 

frank w. degenhardt
  I must say I love the new look that you gave the picture with the black and white and the snow especially. The framning is just gorgeous and I love the beuatiful work you did to get this look. Amazing my friend.


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November 23, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  No heat pumps or gas fires in those days to keep you warm. A brilliant recreation of the past Michelle.


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November 23, 2010

 

David Phalen
  Terrific work Michelle!! Looks VERY cold!!


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November 23, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Love your DD work and use of the IR filter, Michelle! You've really changed the mood and look of this image entirely.


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November 23, 2010

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Wonderful tones, Michelle. Nik software sure is terrific, huh! :)
Steve


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November 23, 2010

 

Dick W. Wyatt
  Great treatment Michelle.
Reminds us of waht the conditions were like in 1777.


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November 24, 2010

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  This is Outstanding Michelle!! Jeff


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November 24, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  I like this Michelle, it sure shows the conditions that only our minds can imagine. Well done.


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November 24, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Terrific capture and treatment Michelle!


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November 24, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  OH my gosh, this has that WOW factor. Your editing transistion has brought forth an excellent photo to a masterpiece! Outstanding presentation! 8o)


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November 24, 2010

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Great IR work... Powerful image.


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November 24, 2010

 
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  I really like your presentation of this, Michelle...it's outstanding!


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November 24, 2010

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Love the comp and infrared effect, Michelle!!


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November 24, 2010

 

Kate Jackson
  This is a really powerful image Michelle! Loved the colour but b&w really has something special going for it!!


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November 26, 2010

 

Karen Slagle
  Outstanding image with dreamy effects, Michelle. It truly looks cold and aren't we lucky we did not have to camp here in the winter like those brave soldiers so many years ago.


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November 27, 2010

 

Salwa Afef
  Lovely effect and beautiful perspective .


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November 28, 2010

 
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