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Gettysburg Sunset Reversed

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Gettysburg Sunset Reversed

Uploaded: June 13, 2007

Description

Look closely -- something is not right with this image. The reflection of the trees in the "water" are reversed!

Comments

Heather L. Haderly June 13, 2007

This is wonderful Don! #673118

Don Johnson level-classic June 13, 2007

Thank you Heather. Did you catch that the reflection is not correct? #4393450

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe June 13, 2007

That's pretty cool, Don! It's a beautiful image. I don't think I would have caught the reflections. #4393469

Don Johnson level-classic June 13, 2007

Thanks Mike. Not sure people will actually "see" what they are "seeing" in this photograph unless they slow down and actually "look" at the image. #4393489

Brinn MacDougall June 13, 2007

How bizzare, did you do this or is this the way it was..It's a beautiful capture either way, Don. #4393561

Don Johnson level-classic June 13, 2007

Brinn, this is a "created" photo. I took a sunset photo and duplicated the top and put it on the bottom, although I reversed the tree "reflections." There is no way this could be produced naturally. I agree with you, it is kind of bizzare, although I bet most people, when they originally look at the image, don't see that it is not real. #4393713

Autum Rhoades June 13, 2007

Awesome work on this Don! Love that you were able to reverse this. If one wasn't looking, they would probably not even notice. Great work!!! #4394012

Don Johnson level-classic June 13, 2007

I appreciate your kind words Autum. This is a different type of image from those I normally produce. #4394025

Cheryl E. Molennor June 13, 2007

AHH I didn't even notice! Great image Don #4394637

Don Johnson level-classic June 18, 2007

Thank you Cheryl. You always say such nice things about my images. #4408256

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 24, 2007

Sneaky!! But cool! #4548427

Don Johnson level-classic July 24, 2007

I bet most people never even noticed that this image could never happen in nature. #4548463

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist! Very creative! #5230423

Joseph N. DiGilio December 19, 2007

Kudos, Don. Congratulations. #5231780

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your second place win Don!!! Excellent! #5231853

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful second place winner, Don. #5231957

Cheryl E. Molennor December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your terrific win! #5232143

Evy Johansen level-classic December 19, 2007

BIG congratulations on your beautiful win, Don! #5232348

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic December 19, 2007

Gorgeous colors and reflections and by the way I did not catch the fact that they were not the same. Congratulations on your second place win !!! #5232749

Don Johnson level-classic December 20, 2007

Thank you everyone for your very nice comments. Considering all the great photography on this site, it is a real pleasure and ego boost to win a second place award. I am very excited. #5233944

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 20, 2007

Congratulations, Don, on your beautiful win! #5235831

Vladan D. Djordjevic December 20, 2007

Congratulations! Vladan

fantastic photo! #5237390

Don Johnson level-classic December 21, 2007

Thank you Chris and Vladan. I submitted this image once before and it was not even slected for an "Editors Choice." This time when I submitted it, it wins a second place. Go figure. On the first go around the judges might have missed the fact that the reflection was not natural. #5239839

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 21, 2007

It is a fiendishly simple deception, but makes for a very convincing reflection shot. And of course, the silhouettes against that beautiful orange sky are terrific. Glad you chose to resubmit! #5239979

Gary Lange December 21, 2007

Huge congrats on a most wonderful sunset, Don! #5240100

Don Johnson level-classic December 21, 2007

Thank you Chris and Gary. I appreciate the kind words. #5241297

Linda Blair December 22, 2007

Congratulations...this is gorgeous!!!! ☺ #5242960

Patricia (Pat) C. Exum December 24, 2007

Congratulations Don!

I knew it would be a winner! As usual you are such a talented and creative photographer!

Pat #5248442

Don Johnson level-classic December 24, 2007

Thanks Linda and Pat. I sincerely appreciate your kind comments. #5250349

Maria Coulson December 30, 2007

Don, I love this image, and at first I did not even noticed, wow, how cool is that!
Can you direct me to something (a class, a book) where I can learn to use PS in a more creative way? #5270473

Don Johnson level-classic January 03, 2008

Maria, thank you for your very kind comments. I learned PS by taking a course with a local photographer so I don't have a good direction to send you. I know there are tutorials on the subject. You might also try a local college. Also check with a local photo club for possibilities. In fact, I am a great believer in photo clubs -- if you are not a member -- then join one. It will be the best photographic experience you can do. #5285776

Serena S. Hinkel January 10, 2008

Congratulations Don! I can see the "Reflection" competition at this month's GCC meeting is going to be tough for the Advanced group!! This is beautiful, and no, I didn't notice the switched reflection until I read your comment on the photo's page! You are a master. #5319401

Don Johnson level-classic January 10, 2008

Thank you Serena. I have not even started to think about the reflection category for this month's GCC competition, but you are right. This image would fit. #5319805

paola A. Jofre March 28, 2008

congratulations Don!!! Stunning colors and reflection :) Creative :) #5711449

Don Johnson level-classic March 28, 2008

Thanks for the positive feedback Paola. I appreciate it. #5711511

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