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Life in the Slow Lane

© Joy Brown

Life in the Slow Lane

Uploaded: April 26, 2003

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GARY L. ROHRBAUGH level-classic April 26, 2003

I like it! Very simple #32352

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 26, 2019

Me, too!! #88078

Shirley L. Carpenter May 26, 2019

A very cool image here Joy.....Different......I like it........... #88080

Judith G. Secco May 26, 2019

Nice image, Joy. Title is perfect.
Judy #88087

Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019

Very creative, Joy. The title is perfect for it's retro style. It almost feels like a graphic poster. Well done! #88092

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

We have another winner here folks! Terrific, Joy!! I love it! #88101

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thanks so much, Gary, Carolyn, Shirley, Judy, Murry, and Dolores. I couldn't resist when I saw them in front of me and now it is one of my favorites. Really glad to hear you guys like it too! #88118

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Very nice Joy! :-) #88122

Darren K. Fisher May 26, 2019

I sit here on a rainy Saturday morning drinking my coffee and I see this and had a great laugh. The title could not fit this image any better. Great job Joy!!! #88127

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thanks very much, Damian!

Darren - thanks for your always enjoyable comments. They always make me smile! #88161

Patricia Marroquin May 26, 2019

I love this, Joy! Very home-spun and simple yet beautiful. Did you need to clone out any distractions? #88166

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thanks Patricia! As a matter of fact, I did. I'm attaching the original. #88194

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 26, 2019

Joy -nice simple pic. of the good 'ol days! Well done! #88197

Patricia Marroquin May 26, 2019

Wow, great transformation Joy! Looks like it was a lot of work. You did a fantastic job on it! #88201

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thanks, Patricia! It was a lot of work but I love this old couple in their old pick-up! #88205

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Wow, How did you learn how to do this? #88225

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

It takes a bit of work but worth it. You have to "isolate" the area you want removed (using the magic wand) and then "clone" in what you want to replace it with using the "clone stamp tool". The worst part is isolating the "garbage." Most of what I have learned on Photoshop is through hit and miss and figuring out what the tools are used for. My son is excellent with this program but he has just given me the basics. I've even amazed myself!!! Your images are amazing - doesn't look like you need too much help!!! If you have any questions, I can try to answer them (don't guarantee I'll know what I'm talking about, but would give it a try). Any time. #88228

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Almost missed your nice comment, Claudia! Many thanks. #88229

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Thanks Joy, Maybe I'll try the hit and miss approach. . That magic wand is a hard tool though. I have never been able to figure it out and it takes forever to do what ever it does. #88232

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Sometimes if it's a big area you can isolate it by using the lasso tool but you have to have a pretty steady hand and then touch up the other areas afterwards. I'm sure there's a simpler way to do it, but I haven't figured it out, yet!!! #88233

Lorraine T. Lynch May 26, 2019

This is a excellent image Joy...you did really well. A couple days ago I posted "Life In the Fast Lane"....but you have captured this perfectly. #88251

Suzie Strasburg May 26, 2019

Love it!I too am sitting listening to the rain drinking coffee and it too made me smile! Very well done...well worth the effort Joy! #88269

Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019

Joy, I have to comment again now that I've seen the original--very nice PS work but more importantly is that you visualized what a great image you would have when done. It reminds me a bit of when the photographer drove off at the end of "The bridges of Madison county" movie. I also need to mention that if you (anyone) can part with $295.00 (he'll take it in three payments), Jim's PS for Photographers on-line class in very good and will get you over the hump with Photoshop. That's how I finely got so I could use it to my benefit. #88280

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

I still can't get over what a good job you did on this image. It reminds me of one of the older Chevy adds of the past! How inspiring! #88302

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thank you both so much, Suzie and Lorraine. I'm really happy that all of you have seen what I saw when I was in traffic behind this classic couple in their classic chevrolet!

Hey Donna - thank you very much. I'm going to re-enter it tomorrow because I've cleaned it up a little bit more - things I didn't see (probably because I looked at it sooooo long) and then noticed after downloading. Even if it doesn't win anything, it was worth the great comments I have gotten from you and the rest of the wonderful photographers at BP! #88310

Ellen Peach level-classic May 26, 2019

What a great photo, Joy and your cloning skills very impressive! #88317

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

I'm impressed with your ps work also!! But what I really wanted to say was congrats for making FINALIST with this wonderful image!! I just knew it ...it has great potential! CONGRATS! #100492

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thank you so much, Dolores. Hey - where have you been??? Miss your awesome entries!!! #100569

Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019

Congrats, Joy, this one had to be in the finals!! #100573

Ruth Denton May 26, 2019

Congratulations, Joy! #100784

Elizabeth A. Zibas May 26, 2019

What a great month for your Joy. Congrats on all of your well derserved winners. #100799

Connie L. Carpenter May 26, 2019

I'm happy to see this one here. I think I commented on your first submission of this same shot. I love this...great job. #100972

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

I missed this one Joy! It's great! Congrats!! #101095

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 26, 2019

Congrats, Joy. Well deserved!!!! #101122

Judith G. Secco May 26, 2019

Congratulations, Joy!!!!!!!!
Judy #101197

Connie I. Chandler May 26, 2019

Congratulations, Joy! You did a great job on this photograph. I'm very happy for you! #101284

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thank you ALL very much! I really appreciate your congrats and great comments! #101410

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Congrats again Joy! :-) #101426

Ellen Peach level-classic May 26, 2019

I knew this was a winner....congrats on all your finalists and good luck! #101467

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thanks so much, Damian and Ellen. #101519

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Hey GREAT JOY, This is a well done image. Congrats on this one too! #101679

Lem Metro May 26, 2019

Very nice PS work, Joy. A well deserved spot in the finals! Good luck. #101711

Terry Gee May 26, 2019

I knew I would see this one in the finals....love it! Good luck on this and congrats on ALL your finalists. #101848

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Many thanks, Donna, Lem, and Terry! #101897

Dale Douthit May 26, 2019

Wow. I missed this the first time around. What a great angle. Good luck. #102021

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thanks, Dale! #102045

Stephanie Adams May 26, 2019

LOVE IT, JOY!! :O) What a classic shot that will stay great forever! #102059

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic May 26, 2019

What a cool photo. Congrats! #102305

Darren K. Fisher May 26, 2019

Im always at the tail end of things,,,,Im so glad to see this one here so very well deserved!!! #102527

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thank you so much, Stephanie, Mette, and Darren! #102547

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi Joy....
"where have I been?" I've just been busy researching lenses, support systems, backpacks, cleaning supplies, etc...will it ever end?? You get a camera...then you need lenses...then you need cleaning materials for cleaning CCDs and lens glass...then you need extra storage...then you need a better tripod...then you need... rechargeable batteries...then you need..........Maybe it will end soon! Thanks for asking! #102577

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

Congrats on another second place win, Joy! Way to go! I am so happy for you! :) #103802

Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019

Congratulations on another win, Joy. This is such a wonderful image I would have placed FIRST! Well done. #103817

William C. Raco level-classic May 26, 2019

Congratulations, Joy.
Good work.


bill #103819

Ellen Peach level-classic May 26, 2019

Congrats, Joy!!! #103867

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Many thanks, Kathleen, Murry, bill, and Ellen! This really is one of my favorites and I'm glad so many people enJOYed it!!! And Murry - I think you should be one of the judges!!!LOL! #103934

Patrick Campbell May 26, 2019

Congrats on your well-deserved win, Joy! This has some wry humor which I really appreciate. Great capture. #104000

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic May 26, 2019

Congratulations. Great picture - I also love the humour! #104036

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thanks so much, Patrick and Mette! #104040

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

"Previous Response:
from Dolores N.
We have another winner here folks! Terrific, Joy!! I love it!"

Was there any doubt?? NOPE!! CONGRATULATIONS!! #104089

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Big thanks to you, Dolores! #104101

Stephanie Adams May 26, 2019

All Right Joy!!!! Way to go!!! :O) #104256

Dale Douthit May 26, 2019

Congratulations Joy. Well done. #104329

Barbara K. Breitsameter May 26, 2019

Excellent title for this outstanding work of photography! Well deserved win Joy. #104772

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thank you so much, Barbara. I really appreciate it! #105004

Patricia Marroquin May 26, 2019

I was thrilled to see this among the top winners, Joy. It's such a happy photo and your Photoshop skills are excellent. A big congratulations to you! :-) #107258

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Many, many thanks, Patricia. I appreciate your taking the time to send your very nice comments! #107282

June Marie Sobrito May 26, 2019

Joy, Congratulations! This is terrific and to me I see a nice slice of Americana in it! Well done! #108615

Joy Brown May 26, 2019

Thank you very much, June Marie! #108619

Elizabeth A. Zibas May 26, 2019

Sweet! A second belated congrats to you Joy. As always, very nicely done. #109254

April 23, 2007

I love this. This photo was my inspiration this weekend while taking a drive. I captured something similar only different. Imitation is the sweetest form of flattery. Nice shot! #4199525

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