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10/05/08 d.tallakson

7th Place "nature finds a way 2" by dtallakson

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Canon DSLR Challenge08-Oct-2008 10:35
That fence is a 'cool' shade of green... very original!

I like the composition, it really gives a strong message yet in a most subtle and delicate way. (... in contrast to 'some' of us 'wink' who feel the need to slam GREEN down the throat of the viewer... ;-) )

Good one dT... Regards Melbob
jnconradie07-Oct-2008 06:53
Fully understood and respected. You are the artist after all. Compliments yet again. Regards Nico
Canon DSLR Challenge07-Oct-2008 05:45
Thanks Lydia and Nico. Nico, I kind of wanted a desaturated look to the fence so I created a B & W layer over the background layer and then reduced the opacity by 50% or so. I used a layer mask to bring back some of the saturation of the flowers. This was my thinking, anyway. ~dtallakson
jnconradie07-Oct-2008 05:18
The image has instant appeal. No doubt at all. I would have loved this to be in my portfolio, to be honest. I was wondering if some more playing with curves/levels/contrasts might not add to the impact, but I am not too sure. (Perhaps too much frame...? But I know this is a matter of personal taste and preferences.) Compliments!! Kind regards Nico
Canon DSLR Challenge06-Oct-2008 01:18
How cool is THAT?! :) That pink is so 'green'! ;) !Lydia