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Barn on Siding


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Barn on Siding
Barn on Siding
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I really wanted an American Primitive look for this simple, boldly colored barn. I played around with different effects and finally decided to layer it with a shot of boards I had taken for use as a texture.
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Nikki McDonald

 
 
 
- Nikki McDonald

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July 26, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Terrfic image, colors, and textures, Nikki.


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July 26, 2010

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  How creative, Nikki! This effect works so well! Beautiful work!


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July 26, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Very creative with a beautiful result.


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July 26, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Beautiful work on this lovely image...Well done


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July 26, 2010

 
- Irene Colling

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  Wonderful image Nikki. You so skillfully blended the two images that is appears to be painted on the barnwood.

Beautiful color, texture and composition.


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July 26, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Terrific work, Nikki - a beautiful image!


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July 26, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Fantastic DDR work, Nikki! :-) k


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July 26, 2010

 

Linda L. Ruiz
  Love it


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July 26, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
Oh Wow!!!
Nikki, this is one spectacular barn!!
I would have flipped out had I have seen it!!!! LOL!!!
Fantastic creation with the barnwood textures...would love to see version without though....Awesome Find!! Awesome Composition!!!!

~J~


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July 26, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  Into my FAVS!!! :)


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July 26, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Thanks Leslie, Terry, Jack, Doug, Irene, Monnie, Kitty, Linda, Jeana and Daniella. This was a lot of fun to work with and I had some help in getting it just right from a BP Club where we critique one another's images. I am so glad you like the effects -- I was definitely going for that painted on wood and fading look so your appreciation for the result is gratifying, Irene. I'm sending you the untextured but edited version personally, Jeana -- I'll enter it another month. Lots of great barns in this part of the US, too, should you ever get a chance to visit us :) And Daniella, thank you so much for making this a favorite. Since I prefer the classic version, it's an extra step to see the favorites but I confess to checking them out every week or so and I love getting them.


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July 26, 2010

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  The original capture is beautiful, but the DD work really adds distinction, Nikki. Excellent and creative choice using the wood textured layer!

Well done,
Debby


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July 26, 2010

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Oh My
How VERY VERY Clever NiK
Outstanding Work
Love It!!


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July 26, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Wonderful effects, Nikki! Beautiful textures! Very clever! I liked the original as well. Nice work, indeed!


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July 26, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Nice texture work, Nikki! I'm looking forward to seeing your images from our photo shoot weekend---though I know it will be awhile to see them all ;)
Thank you SO MUCH for everything you did to make my visit possible; it was great to finally meet you after so many years of chatting!


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July 26, 2010

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Awesome work, love the results.


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July 26, 2010

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Nice work, Nikki. Love the effect and the barn.


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July 27, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  So creative, the effects are awesome, Nikki.


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July 27, 2010

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful old barn, but even better with all the work you did on it....Love it! Nice work!! I would have loved to have been with you all taking pictures.....hope we all get together soon!


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July 27, 2010

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Beautiful!!!!!
L O V E IT Nikki!!!
Awesome work :)


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July 27, 2010

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  Love what you did with this!!!


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July 27, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  A really nice old barn and love the treatment!


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July 27, 2010

 

Karen E. Baumann
  Nikki, I love the effects of the wood, with the barn. It adds so much nostalgia to the FEEL of the image. love the colors and your green removal of the road, too! NICE!


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July 27, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Beautiful and great creativity Nikki! I love it..looks like a winner to me..

jo ann c.


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July 27, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  I like your orginal also, but you know how to take something good and make it great! Your choice of texture creates exactly the old world feeling you were wishing for. Great work Nikki!


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July 28, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Nikki, I think your rustic texturing is so absolutely right here. I am fascinated by the look you achieved and I congratulate you on exceptional work.


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July 28, 2010

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  How innovative!!! At first, after reading just the first part, I actually thought that someone had painted the barn on textured siding. The reality of it really blows me away!


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July 28, 2010

 
- Chris Henning

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  Very cool, love how it turned out!!


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July 28, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Very creative use of textures, beautiful work Nikki!


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July 29, 2010

 

Sharon Day
  Love it, love it, love it!!! The barn is such a wonderful subject and I love the texture overlay! Great job, Nikki!


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July 30, 2010

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Nikki, this is my favorite of yours for July. I think that you have created a masterpiece with all the work you have put into this image!


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August 08, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  I still like this, Nikki! Great work!


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January 31, 2011

 

Dianna Hauf
  COOL!!!!!! Just WAAAAYYYY cool!


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January 31, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Fabulous images and layering, Nikki! VERY well presented! :-) k


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January 31, 2011

 
- Mitch Spence

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  I'm glad to see this one again, Nikki. I think the combination of the rustic scene with the identifiable rustic wood texture is really nice.


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February 02, 2011

 

Gina Cormier
  let me just say, it's too bad that not many people commented on this image! LoL. Love the barn look effect. Clever work and a beautiful composition.


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February 02, 2011

 
leaperphotos.com - Craig W. Myers

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  Very cool work, Nikki. Great marriage of texture and image.


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February 03, 2011

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Looks just right with that finalist button, Nikki. Congratulations.


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February 10, 2011

 

Sarah A. Christian
  Heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS, Nikki, on your FinalistS!!! What wonderful images!


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February 10, 2011

 

Randy A. Myers
  Congratulations on your finalist, Nikki. Nicely done.


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February 10, 2011

 

Brad Harding
  Excellent use of effects, love that old barn. Congrats on your finalist.


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February 10, 2011

 

Jeana Clark
 
Outstanding work with this Nikki!!!
I LOVE THAT BARN!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS
WELL DESERVED FINALIST!!!!!

~J~


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February 10, 2011

 

SaMi Martin
  Congrats Nikki on a great finalist; love the effects.


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February 10, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna


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February 10, 2011

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Wonderful work Nikki, congratulations!


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February 10, 2011

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your finalist Nikki, just beautiful!


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February 10, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  How did I miss this amazing image!? Love the texture you added...fantastic work, Nikki...congratulations on your finalist


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February 10, 2011

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Congrats on your finalist.. :-)


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February 10, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  I'm very happy to see this finalist, Nikki. Many congratulations!


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February 10, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Beautiful image and effects Nikki - congrats!


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February 10, 2011

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Great job, Nikki! Beautiful image! Congratulations on your finalist!


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February 10, 2011

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round.



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February 10, 2011

 

Richard B. Hallick
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist. I love the bold colors, and the creativity of the overlay.


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February 10, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Wonderful work Nikki!! Congratulations!


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February 10, 2011

 

Naomi Weiser
  so happy to see this one win, I thought it was great. congrats!


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February 10, 2011

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Beautiful effects. Congratulations Nikki! Good luck next round.


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February 10, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is picture perfect, Nikki! Love the effects! Huge congratulations on another excellent finalist! Deb


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February 10, 2011

 

Katarina Mansson
  Superb creativity and result - congratulations on your finalist Nikki!


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February 11, 2011

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Nikki!


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February 11, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Glad you resubmitted this one; terrific use of texture. Congratulations!


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February 11, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  huge congrats again girl!


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February 11, 2011

 
- Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

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  Very Creative -Congratulations!!!


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February 11, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Nice effect! Congrats again, Nikki!


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February 11, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Love this Nikki! The effect is perfect...thanks for sharing! Congratulations!


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February 11, 2011

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Congratulations Nikki on a fantastic finalist!! Love the texture.


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February 11, 2011

 

Cecil Whitt
  Congrats on this lovely treatment, C.


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February 11, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Terrific capture and texture, Nikki. Congrats on your wonderful finalist.


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February 12, 2011

 

Stephanie Frey
  Wonderful treatment! Congratulations, Nikki!


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February 12, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Love the texture Nikki, congrats on your finalist!


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February 12, 2011

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Wonderful work, congratulations!


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February 12, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congratulations on this well-deserved finalist, Nikki! WTG!


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February 13, 2011

 
- Lucy Abrao

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  I love your idea putting this together, Nikki. Congratulations!


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