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Dancing in the Wind


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Dancing in the Wind
Dancing in the Wind
Processed in Bridge, Photoshop CS5 and Photomatix from a single exposure.

The Flower Fields
Carlsbad, California
May 11, 2011

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens
RAW / Aperture Priority / -1 2/3 EC / 17 mm
F 16 @ 1/400 ISO 200

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

 
  Dancing in the Wind- BEFORE
Dancing in the Wind- BEFORE

First, I processed the RAW file in Bridge. Then I used the content aware fill, to cover up the row of dirt, in PS CS5. I also used the clone, spot healing and smudge tool for blending the flowers. I took the image into Photomatix. Then back into Photoshop and Bridge, for several more adjustments.

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

 
 
 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
 

Here is the original exposure for comparison.


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May 12, 2011

 

Joy Rector
  great shot


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May 12, 2011

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Outstanding HDR work Donna!!


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May 12, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Wonderful work with perfect results, Donna.


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May 12, 2011

 

Patricia White
  Don't you just wished fields would actually grow like this? I know I would. I love how you did this. Absolutely a great job.


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May 12, 2011

 

Lana Arcemont
  Gorgeous!


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May 12, 2011

 

Susan K. Snow
  Not only is this a wonderful capture, Donna, but the photoshop HDR work is superb and well worth your effort. I would expect this to be another winner for you as it's just beautiful!!


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May 12, 2011

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad I can share the beautiful ranunculus with all of you!

Take care!

Donna


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May 12, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  I love the post-processing you did, Donna. Specially the "Content Aware" feature of CS5 is amazing at cloning. Hope to see this again!!!

UB.


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May 12, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  It's exquisite, Donna, and the fascinating part of it is that it doesn't look "touched" at all!

Outstanding work!


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May 13, 2011

 

Julianne Bradford
  Wonderful processing techniques and artful composition girlfriend! I can't wait to try this feature in CS5! Miss you!


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May 13, 2011

 
- Erica Murphy

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  STUNNING image Donna!! Thanks for showing your processing, it's amazing how seamless and beautiful your edit it.


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May 13, 2011

 

Kathy Cline
  Love Love Love this Donna. I miss it. I still have so many images and so little time.
Miss you to. Your gallery is always a work of art.
Have a blessed day!


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May 14, 2011

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  WOW, I am in awe, Donna! Outstanding image processed with perfection! A fav!

Debby


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May 14, 2011

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Thanks so much for giving us a look at your post-processing, Donna. This is a superb result, masterfully achieved. I'm predicting great things for it, too -- making it a favorite.


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May 15, 2011

 

Scott A. McDaniel
  Gorgeous


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May 18, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Beautiful capture and colors, Donna.


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southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Terrific work, Donna. Congratulations on your finalist.


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Julianne Bradford
  A great FFFF girlfriend! (Favorite Flower Field Finalist :)


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emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  What a beautiful finalist, Donna. Congrats again.


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