8/25/2003 8:20:58 AM

Thank you Roseann. I was just happy that one came out good enough to use after a little manipulation. I went through my camera battery really quick that night taking multiple shots in an attempt to capture a different look or unusual shot. 98% of the shots I came home with are not garbage. LOL :)

8/25/2003 8:41:20 AM

OOPs, make that, "ARE" garbage! I was going to say: "are not useable" then switched gears in mid sentence. LOL (blush, snicker)

8/25/2003 8:44:50 AM

Super Shot ! One second in your live (may-be less), you will never forget this second.
Splendid!
Rui Felipe

8/25/2003 9:07:22 AM

Thank you Rui!

8/25/2003 9:14:17 AM

I love this Lori!! Amazing timing! You captured one great boomer..

8/25/2003 10:23:08 AM

	Country Farm © Lori Ditlefsen Nikon Coolpix 5400...

8/25/2003 10:37:08 AM

I wanted to see how the enhanced version was excepted before I showed the original. Sorry guys, I wanted to see if folks bought the scene. I've been working on improving my editing skills and gettin better all the time. For contests I won't let a fake fly on it's own without sharing the work done. The special effects where all done in Photo Impact, using Illumination,then creative lighting, and Creative Particle Effect, then rain. :)

8/25/2003 10:54:05 AM

Outstanding job!!!!!!!!!!!:~)))

8/25/2003 2:30:02 PM

Wow, your manipulation is outstanding. great job, Lori.
Judy

8/25/2003 5:27:59 PM

Thanks Suzie and Judith. Since manipulation is what I do for a living, I am sharpening my skills all the time. This shot just struck me as being a cool storm type, "We aren't in Kansas anymore Toto!" :) Glad you like it. I'm waiting for the critism patrol to share their view! LOL

8/25/2003 5:35:40 PM

Wow, Lori…incredible! This is absolutely fantastic work! Both the original photo and your special effects! You’re both a sharp-shooter and an artist! Nice work! Good luck with it!

8/25/2003 7:58:26 PM

Thanks Paula. It was fun to play with. I took about 60 shots while driving before the sun went down. Most didn't turn out but the few that did are nice ones. :)

8/25/2003 8:37:18 PM

I'm still amazed! Everytime I look at it.

8/25/2003 9:14:07 PM

Wonderful images, Lori! Really a great job!

8/25/2003 9:19:52 PM

Thank you so much Evy!

8/25/2003 9:21:24 PM

Lori..since you used me to "confess" lol I will be the one armed patrol. This is called Digital Art! no harm no fowl. I do it all the time..and I know lots of others do too. I would hate to let you loose with a really good editing program! Now, the dig. The only spot that gave you away, is the top of the lighting bolt..needs work. There, that wasn't so bad! So..my friend your image is upstanding and outstanding!

8/26/2003 8:12:14 AM

LOL, Brinn, you just crack me up! Yes the lightening bolt needs work, agreed. Now if I only knew what the tops SHOULD look like! LOL Should I maybe cover it with a cloud? or brighten the tips up or tone the tips down? A little assist pleeease! (grovel, beg, bended knee, hands folded .....)LOL

8/26/2003 8:50:05 AM

Hi lori, I would use a bit more cloud cover..if you have "fade" option, that would work too!! Also, most bolts come from the ground up!! I guess..lol that's what they say..

8/26/2003 10:07:46 AM

I didn't know that lightening comes from the ground up. Hmmmmm, I'll have to research that. I have fade but I think a few more dark clouds might work too. I'll check it out and get back with ya!

8/26/2003 10:31:06 AM

This thread should go into the classic catagory...it really is too funny!

8/26/2003 10:35:59 AM

Are you laughing at us Johanna??? (snicker)

OK Brinn, lightening goes from the ground to the cloud and back again which is why the stringers are pointed down most of the time. So what I have to do is bring the end of the bolt down and add a glow in the cloud around the tip. I went and looked at lightening and read about it. So now I now I know! Ya learn somthin new every day! :)

8/26/2003 10:52:43 AM

WONDERFUL WORK, and what matters for me is the emotion we get from looking to an image! May it be the original shot or not, and your treated image is absolutely GORGEOUS, keep them coming,
cheers from POrtugal, Su

8/26/2003 2:02:44 PM

Thank you very much Susana!

8/26/2003 6:16:00 PM

Wow, excellent job!!!!!

9/1/2003 8:40:25 PM

Thank you so very much Omar! I'm kinda proud of this one. :)

9/1/2003 9:08:54 PM

Awesome shot, Lori! You have every right to be proud of this. It's a winner, if you ask me. Way to go!!!

9/4/2003 5:15:55 PM

Thank you so much for all the support Jacqueline! We'll see what the judges have to say! LOL

9/4/2003 5:26:58 PM

A wonderful piece IMO. I've never tried this, but could you use the blending tool at the upper ends of the bolts- so they seem to come out of the clouds more? Simply great manipulation- I'll have to give it a try! :-) -G

9/7/2003 8:10:23 PM

Thanks for the comment Gunther. Yes I could manipulate the ends of the bolts more and should add a light cloud over the tips or, like you said, use a blending tool. I just haven't gotten back to this one. Manipulation is really where I shine. I wasn't much of a photographer but I'm working hard to be better. Thanks again! :)

9/7/2003 8:29:15 PM

cool photo ! I didn realized it was a manipulation !! Great shot u have , taken from a van window, its hard to take somthin that looks as clear as this

good job :>

9/8/2003 7:01:40 AM

Yes it is hard to get a clear photo while driving. This is one of 26 shots and it's the only one that turned out! Thank you for the comment, and for taking time to visit my gallery!

9/8/2003 7:35:47 AM

GREAT JOB! Congrats!

PS...you had me believing!

9/9/2003 1:30:56 AM

Congratulations! Well deserved, Lori!

9/9/2003 3:28:04 AM

Hey, Lori! For one clear shot out of 26 taken, you clearly did PLENTY right in the "darkroom" ---CONGRATULATIONS, and good luck next week!

9/9/2003 3:59:49 AM

Congrats to you, Lori!!!

9/9/2003 4:35:45 AM

Congrats Lori!!!!

9/9/2003 5:20:40 AM

You done an outstanding job here. Congrats.....

9/9/2003 5:52:55 AM

Thank you everybody! Karen, Evy, Mary, Colette, Jen, and Darren, I sure did not expect this! Guess I should stick to what I know best, the dark room! LOL

9/9/2003 6:16:49 AM

Congrats on making the finals. Your editing was really impressive.

9/9/2003 7:18:56 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Lori!!

9/9/2003 7:28:47 AM

Thank you Dave and Murry. Makes me more confident in my editing skills which is really my forte anyway. :)

9/9/2003 7:41:07 AM

I knew this one was going to get an award!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Great job on this, Lori!!!

9/9/2003 9:16:37 AM

Thanks Paula, same to you!

9/9/2003 9:36:56 AM

Congrats Lori, well deserved, OUTSTANDING, hard to believe you were going 60MPH! somehow I missed this one! Congrats!!!!

9/9/2003 9:47:14 AM

Thank you Susan!

9/9/2003 12:36:02 PM

Great catch, Lori
Congratulations,

bill

9/9/2003 12:39:19 PM

Beautiful, Lori! Love the dark mood! Great exposure! Congrats:-)

9/9/2003 12:50:35 PM

Great work!! Congratulations!!

9/9/2003 2:18:07 PM

Thank you so very much Bill, Mette and June. This was really quite a surprise!

9/9/2003 3:15:34 PM

one heckuva shot - congrats!

9/10/2003 7:21:25 PM

Well, thank ya Gene! Sure appreciate the comment. :)

9/10/2003 7:28:36 PM

This is well deserved, and really a good work, indeed! Congrats,
cheers Su

9/11/2003 2:22:40 PM

Thank you so very much Su. If I had a glass of wine I'd bump it to yours and do a proper cheers! LOL Good luck in the contest too!

9/11/2003 2:28:36 PM

WOW Lori. I missed this one. Wonderful work! :) Congrats!

9/11/2003 2:57:03 PM

Well, thank you Kathleen! Good luck with yours too!

9/11/2003 3:35:26 PM

Congrats, Lori and good luck in the finals. Regards, Dick

9/12/2003 3:12:55 AM

Thank you very much Dick! You are always so kind. Haven't seen much work from you lately. I hope you're doing ok.

9/12/2003 6:47:43 AM

A BIG HAND TO YOU!:~))

9/13/2003 11:02:37 AM

Thank you Suzie!

9/13/2003 11:23:18 AM

Great job, Lori! Congratulations!

9/22/2003 11:40:37 AM

Well thank you very much Dan! I appreciate that.

9/22/2003 8:22:25 PM

OK, so I'm a bit late. Bit wanted to say GREAT SHOT, Lori!! Love what you've done with it, especially the rain!!

      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/

12/29/2004 8:08:50 PM

OK, so I'm a bit late. Bit wanted to say GREAT SHOT, Lori!! Love what you've done with it, especially the rain!!

      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/

12/29/2004 8:08:51 PM

Thanks so much Larry! I love being creative and playing around with effects to make a unique looking image! Glad you like it!

12/29/2004 9:27:53 PM

Lori, great editing for a dramatic result. Very nice indeed!

5/19/2006 7:00:15 AM

Thanks, Mike!

5/19/2006 7:10:07 AM