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Boulangerie & Bike, Painted


	Boulangerie & Bike On the Ile St-Louis, Paris, France Mick Burkey

Carla Freitas

I love this!!! It has a casual, but Old World, feel to it that is very enchanting!!!

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November 14, 2005

Mick Burkey

Carla, thank you again for your thoughtful comment. I worked this one with Painter and got pretty close to what I'm trying to do. Want to explore that more with other shots, too. The original of this shot is also in my gallery, if you care to take a look.
Thanks again.

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November 14, 2005

Tina Davidson

Mick - this picture is wonderful. The amount of work that went into it is obvious. You say that you used Painter. Is that a difficult piece of software to learn? Thanks, Tina

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November 17, 2005

Mick Burkey

Thank you, Tina. I'm glad you liked it.

The software is Corel's Painter Essentials 3, which I'm testing along with others for this kind of work. It's not overly complicated, but has a learning curve, like anything.
If you've worked with Photoshop or variants and perhaps some graphic/art software, it helps. And it has some auto functions, which can be fun. Once you get the hang of the effects.

I like it 'cause I wish I could paint. But I can't draw a straight line with a ruler.

Thanks again for the interest and good words.

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November 17, 2005

- Cherie Herrle

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Very beautiful!!!! I could see this photo/painting hanging framed on a wall.
Thanks for sharing about the Painter program.

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November 18, 2005

Mick Burkey

Thanks, Cherie, for the fine compliment. I'm flattered you see it that way.

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November 19, 2005

Alisha L. Ekstrom

WOW...LOVE this old time feel image!!! GORGEOUS capture!!! This painter essentials is it a download for Photoshop? If so do you mind giving the link? IT'S WAY COOL!!!!!

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November 20, 2005

Refik Arpaci

Mick, I love this shot a lot. I wish I had that bike to pull up by for a cafe but Paris is too far to do just that. Anyhow we are learning to do that with latest scooters and slink cafes in Melbourne!

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November 20, 2005

Mick Burkey

Alisha, Refik - thank you so much for the kind words. Glad you like it.

The software is Corel Painter Essentials 3 and you can download a trial version of the program through Corel: www.corel.com.

I think it can be a PS plug-in, but I'm testing the stand-alone version. It's doing pretty much what I'm trying to do. Check it out!

And Refik, what the heck is a slink cafe?

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November 21, 2005

Refik Arpaci

Mick, I noted my small typing error... I meant a 'slick cafe' you know that kinda polished-glossy-pro look cafes, unlike those beautiful shops as in your picture!!!

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November 21, 2005

Mick Burkey

Ah, yes. We have those in San Francisco as well.

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November 21, 2005

Sandra Freyler

Beautiful image that should be framed! Great shot, Mick!

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November 24, 2005

- Terry L. Ellis

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Very striking and charming image, Mick! Love the feel! Excellent work!

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November 24, 2005

Mick Burkey

Thanks, Sandra, for such flatering praise. It's music to my ears (or eyes, I guess). I am really moved by your support.

Terry, thank you for visiting my gallery and your inspiring words.

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November 30, 2005

Mick Burkey

Thanks, Sandra, for such flattering praise. It's music to my ears (or eyes, I guess). I am really moved by your support.

Terry, thank you for visiting my gallery and your inspiring words.

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November 30, 2005

- Jill Odice

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What a wonderful image! I like everything about this. You have a very lovely gallery Mick, full of great images!

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March 17, 2006

Kay Beausoleil

What lovely work, Mick! The original was excellent; this image is even better, if possible.

Your gallery is well worth the visit, and I found myself wanting more. Your feel for Paris comes through in every image, and they're all so beyond ordinary. More, please!

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March 23, 2006

Robyn Gwilt

Simply beautiful - like the rest of your gallery :)

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May 02, 2006

Keith L. Clayton

Awesome art effects here!! I think this is great!

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May 12, 2006

Jessica Jenney

So gorgeous Mick! Congratulations on this finalist image!

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May 21, 2006

Melissa A. Mannon

I love this! congratulations!

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May 21, 2006

Michael S. Baker

Really a beautiful capture, Mick! Good luck in the next round!
Regards,
Mike B-

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May 21, 2006

She-She Killough

Mick, I must say the feel you have created in this image is AMAZING! This is definately a FRAMMER! I got into photography because I couldn't paint like I wanted to. Someday when I have time I would LOVE to learn to do what you are doing in Painter. It is truly beautiful work! Congrats on your finalist here as well!

Sheesh

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May 22, 2006

- Jim Kinnunen

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Well this definitely looks like a painting...a very, very nice painting, Mick! Everything about it is wonderful! Congratulations!!!!!

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May 23, 2006

- Jill Odice

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WEll you know already that I love this, congrats on your finalist!

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May 23, 2006

Corinne M. Thompson

Congrats on reciving a Finalist for this wonderful image!

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May 23, 2006

- Jim Kinnunen

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Congrats on this big win, Mick!!!!

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May 23, 2006

Life Expressions

Congratulations on your First Place Win!

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May 23, 2006

- Janine Russell

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Mick, excellent tones, lighting, composition and effects; congratulations on your First Place win.

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May 23, 2006

Donna W. Neal

Congratulations on this beautiful and well deserved WINNER Mick