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Independence Day 2011


 

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Independence Day 2011
Independence Day 2011
7/3/11, DD. I have to work tomorrow, so created this for the 4th. Below is the original of Knoxville at sunset. I used many layers to change lighting, change colors, add fireworks, and figured out how to make reflections. Have fun tomorrow, everyone! (By the way, I read today that 1/4 of our populace doesn't know who our independence was from!!! SAD!!!)

Carol L. Fowler

 
 
 

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Below is original


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July 03, 2011

 

Ron McEwan
  Your DD work has hit a higher plateau Carol, this is fantastic


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July 03, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Brilliant job, Carol!


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July 03, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Beautifully done, Carol.


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July 03, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Carol,Beautiful DD work my friend.Sad to hear you have to you have to work tomorrow.Excellent capture!!!!


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July 03, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Carol,Beautiful DD work my friend.Sad to hear you have to work tomorrow.Excellent capture!!!!


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July 03, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  It's ridiculously sad and speaks volumes about our public school system and gadget-caused isolationism.

But your image is fabulous, Carol.


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July 03, 2011

 

Gord MacEachern
  Your images never cease to amaze me Carol, outstanding work here. This will show up again in about a months time, maybe a little more golden looking!
Have a great 4th!


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July 03, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Carol this is fabulous DD work. You seem to be the master craftsman there. Sorry you have to work the holiday but I hope your day goes well.


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July 03, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

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  An amazing image, Carol.


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July 04, 2011

 
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  Outstanding work!


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July 04, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Fabulous work, Carol - a favorite!


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July 04, 2011

 

John Connolly
  Brilliant DD work here Carol! A superb creation and a perfect image for the day!


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July 04, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  OMGOSH, Carol! Such incredible beauty! I LOVE both images! WOWEEEEEEEEE! :-) k


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July 04, 2011

 

Liz blahh
  Outstandingly beautiful!


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July 04, 2011

 

Julianne Bradford
  Wow! What awesome DD work Carol! Winner in my book! Happy 4th!


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July 04, 2011

 
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  You did an amazing job on this masterpiece, Carol!! Just stunning!


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July 04, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  WOW...stunning, Carol!! Love the lighting, rich tones and colors. BEAUTIFUL! Deb


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July 05, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  This is absolutely fantastic, awesome DD work....winner for me.


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July 05, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Terrific work, Carol!


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July 05, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Gorgeous work and captures!! :)


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July 05, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Thank you all for your comments


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July 05, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Fabulous DD work and marvelous creation, Carol! The lighting is amazing - I wouldn't know where to start to create such wonderful rich, jewel tones and colors, and fantastic reflections. As Gord says, more gold on the way for this one! Sorry you had to work...but hope the day was a little frivolous anyway!


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July 05, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Thank you all!


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July 06, 2011

 

Freddy Bland
  WOW, what a fabulous creation you made out of this delightful image, Carol! I love it to pieces!!


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July 27, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Amazing DDR work Carol! WOW!


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August 10, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Thanks!


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August 10, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Carol.WTG My friend!!!


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August 25, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on this wonderful finalist, Carol! :-) k


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August 25, 2011

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your finalist! Best of luck in the next round Carol!

Thanks for sharing the original, you really did some AMAZING DARKROOM WORK!!!


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August 25, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  it's a beauty... huge congrats!!!


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August 25, 2011

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Wonderful work Carol....congratulations your effort payed off :-)


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August 25, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Incredible Carol. I don't think I will get to your level! Congratulations on your beautiful, well deserved finalist.


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August 25, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your fabulous finalist, Carol!


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August 25, 2011

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats again Carol.


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August 25, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Good luck in the next round on all of your awesome Finalists, Carol!


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August 25, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalists, Carol!


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August 26, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on your fab finalists, Carol! Wow work!!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a stunning finalisy, Carol.


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August 26, 2011

 

frank w. degenhardt
  A beautiful fireworks, so pretty. CONGRATULATIONS on the FINALIST my friend. Way to go.


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August 26, 2011

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS Carol, WTG my friend!! <><


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August 26, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Your work has paid off wonderfully, Carol. In retrospect though, I think it deserves a bigger prize! (of course!)

Congratulatons!


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August 26, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Congrats on your great winner, Carol.


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August 26, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congratulations on this incredible Winner, Carol! Well deserved, my friend!


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August 26, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Fabulous July Winner! :-) k


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August 26, 2011

 
- Val Feldman

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  Hey, Ms. TN! Huge congrats on an excellent Gold Win...WTG!


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August 26, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Woo Hoo!! Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Carol!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  wonderful winner, congratulations!!!


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August 26, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is such a beauty, Carol! Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT GOLD WINNER! Deb


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August 26, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  So happy to see this win, one of my favs....big congrats on your win Carol!


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August 26, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Big congrats on your winner~ :)


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August 26, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Congratulations on your Gold Winner, Carol!


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August 26, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  WTG, Carol! All your hard work and especially on the 4th really paid off big time! A marvelous piece of art! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 2ND PLACE WINNER!


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August 26, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Thank you all!


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August 26, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Congratulations on your gold winner. I am so glad to see it again as it is an example to aspire to!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Fantastic work as usual.. WOWOW... A blast of beauty Carol..
CONGRATS to you ON YOUR WINNER!!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING


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August 26, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Thank you!


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August 27, 2011

 

Kathy Cline
  GO CAROL
Well deserved award!


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August 27, 2011

 
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  This is just stunning, Carol! Congrats on your win!


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August 28, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Outstanding work Carol. Congratulations on your win!


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August 28, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Thank you all!


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August 28, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Just stunning Carol - congrats on your win!


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August 28, 2011

 

Judy Foxworthy
  Fantastic image, Carol. Superb DD work with awesome results. Congratulations on your winning image!!!


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August 29, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Amazing work, Carol...congratulations on your win!!


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August 29, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Carol,Congratulations on this beautiful win my friend.I'll try and make it back on weekends to comment on your beautiful works!!!!


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August 29, 2011

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Beautiful work. CONGRATULATIONS for the Second Place Win on this work my friend.


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August 29, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Thank you all!


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August 30, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!

UB.


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August 31, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Thank you!


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September 01, 2011

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Congratulations on Best of the Best DD in BP.


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