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The Winter of 1777

© Michelle Alton

The Winter of 1777

Uploaded: November 23, 2010

Description


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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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Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michelle Alton November 23, 2010

The original post... #1329754

Michelle Alton November 23, 2010

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
#9058834

Jack Gaskin November 23, 2010

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 #9058886

Barbara Waldoch November 23, 2010

Looks great, Michelle! #9058893

Gord MacEachern November 23, 2010

Excellent work here Michelle, lovely image! #9058939

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 23, 2010

Brrrrrrr
Now That DOES look Cold!!
Nice Work Mickey
You PoV makes me feel like I am chilly wind ;0) #9059058

Ken Smith level-classic November 23, 2010

I like both versions, Michelle. The IR effects are perfect! #9059172

John Benway November 23, 2010

Beautiful image Michele. Well done.
John #9059198

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 23, 2010

Wonderful treatment Michelle that lets the viewer feel the extreme temps that they went through during this time. #9059228

Jyri Vissak November 23, 2010

Simple and beautiful! Well done. #9059312

Jack Ryan November 23, 2010

Very creative treatment...beautiful result. #9059532

Monnie Ryan November 23, 2010

Terrific job, Michelle -- a beautiful image! #9059549

Marty Straub November 23, 2010

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. #9059551

Tiia Vissak November 23, 2010

a cool b&w & mood! #9059585

Kerry Hill November 23, 2010

Beautiful Michelle, excellent work! #9059841

Mike Clime November 23, 2010

Nice use of the IR filter, Michelle! It makes it look really cold. #9059869

Renee Doyle November 23, 2010

Excellent use of the IR filter Michelle!!!! You've created a totally different and wonderful mood!! #9059909

frank w. degenhardt November 23, 2010

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. #9060081

Ann Coates level-classic November 23, 2010

No heat pumps or gas fires in those days to keep you warm. A brilliant recreation of the past Michelle. #9060241

David Phalen November 23, 2010

Terrific work Michelle!! Looks VERY cold!! #9060507

Rona L. Schwarz November 23, 2010

Love your DD work and use of the IR filter, Michelle! You've really changed the mood and look of this image entirely. #9060681

Steve M. Harrington November 23, 2010

Wonderful tones, Michelle. Nik software sure is terrific, huh! :)
Steve #9060810

Dick W. Wyatt November 24, 2010

Great treatment Michelle.
Reminds us of waht the conditions were like in 1777. #9060880

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 24, 2010

This is Outstanding Michelle!! Jeff #9061144

Ron McEwan November 24, 2010

I like this Michelle, it sure shows the conditions that only our minds can imagine. Well done. #9061234

Phyllis H. Burchett November 24, 2010

Terrific capture and treatment Michelle! #9061237

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 24, 2010

OH my gosh, this has that WOW factor. Your editing transistion has brought forth an excellent photo to a masterpiece! Outstanding presentation! 8o) #9061402

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 24, 2010

Great IR work... Powerful image. #9061629

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe November 24, 2010

I really like your presentation of this, Michelle...it's outstanding! #9061696

Robert K. Bemus level-classic November 24, 2010

Love the comp and infrared effect, Michelle!! #9062317

Kate Jackson November 26, 2010

This is a really powerful image Michelle! Loved the colour but b&w really has something special going for it!! #9064630

Karen Slagle November 27, 2010

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. #9066645

Salwa Afef November 28, 2010

Lovely effect and beautiful perspective . #9067357

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