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Soft Shadows
Soft Shadows
This was created by using my version of the Orton Technique.
Before pasting the blurred version, I flipped the other version up side down and pasted. I then blended with Multiply thus achieving the effects of the softened shadows.

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Melissa G. Meiselman

 
 
 

Margie Hurwich
 

Wonderful work on this image with fantastic results!


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November 03, 2006

 

Doug Newman
  This is stunning in the depth of colors, Melissa. Well done!


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November 03, 2006

 

Crystal M. Gove
  BEAUTIFUL image, Melissa :o)!! I really like the colors here and the shadows look really cool!


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November 03, 2006

 

Chastity Abbott
  Yes...this is excellent!! Love the shadows and the colors!....you are just awesome at portraits as these...wonderful Orton applied!!! Keep up the most awesome work, Melissa!!! :o)


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November 03, 2006

 

Joy Rector
  gorgeous, great job


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November 03, 2006

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Lovely colours and effects Melissa ~ I've yet to learn about that technique but it sounds great!


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November 03, 2006

 

Amy JACKSON
  Wonderful image, Melissa!! Great effects!


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November 03, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  Very creative use of Orton effect, Melissa. Awesome job.


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November 03, 2006

 

Denise M. Snyder
  This is just beautiful Melissa - wonderful rich colors.


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November 03, 2006

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  OUTSTANDING, Melissa! I think we'll see this one again! <><


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November 03, 2006

 

David Phalen
  Awesome, creative work of art!


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November 03, 2006

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Very creative Melissa!!!
Fantastic image!!!


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November 03, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Beautiful!!! With apologies to Mr. Orton, I think we can call this the Melissa G. technique -- !? Flipping the image was a stroke of genius! WONDERFUL result! I do think we'll be seeing this again.


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November 03, 2006

 
- Dr Silly

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  Beautiful, Melissa. :O)


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November 03, 2006

 

Shelly L. Rauscher
  The colors snatched my attention right away Melissa, so striking! Awesome effects, this is a beautiful eyeful!


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November 03, 2006

 

Gary Lange
  Excellent PS skills, Melissa! Very nice soft shadows.


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November 03, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Extravaganza of shadows, lighting and colors!! Melissa, your work here is absolutely delightful!! Love it.


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November 03, 2006

 

Holly Shao
  Very beautiful colors, curves, and softness, Melissa!!

Love the composition and effects.

Holly


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November 03, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Margie, Doug, Crystal, Chastity, Joy, Susie, Amy, Paul, Denise, Nadine, David, Adilson,Nadya, Doc, Shelly, Gary, Susana and Holly for taking a look and leaving such wonderful comments!!!


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November 03, 2006

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful abstract, Melissa!


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November 03, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Wonderful colors and shadows! Great job Melissa!!!


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November 03, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thank you Karen and Hendrik for dropping by and leaving these wonderful comments!!!


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November 03, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  Wow Melissa, this is beautiful, gorgeous colours, lighting and lovely effects, great work!


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November 03, 2006

 
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  This turned out really great Melissa! Nice work! Jeff


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November 03, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Lynne and Jeff for taking a look and leaving these wonderful comments!!!


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November 03, 2006

 

Shirley L. Carpenter
  Excellent image and work Melissa!!


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November 03, 2006

 

Carol Sawyer
  Beautiful image and work, Melissa!!


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November 03, 2006

 

John Connolly
  Wonderful original creative DD work here, Melissa! A magical result!


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November 03, 2006

 

Sam Britt
  Very creative abstract, Melissa.
Sam


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November 03, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Shirley, Carol, John and Sam for taking a look and commenting. Much appreciated!!!


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November 03, 2006

 

LENA U. FRIEDMAN
  Love the colors and shadows! Very deep and rich! Wonderful work!


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November 03, 2006

 
- Maria Warren

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  very nice colors great job


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November 03, 2006

 

Ken Jarvis
  Nice job Melissa! Great colours and shadows.


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November 03, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  I am going to have to try this, Melissa!! What a fantastic modification of Orton!!


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November 03, 2006

 

eileen bedford
  Beautiful work on this Melissa. love the colors...


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November 03, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Lena, Maria, Ken, Ronald and Eileen for dropping by and leaving your wonderful comments!!!


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November 03, 2006

 
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  Beautiful colors and shadows Melissa. My first thought when I saw this was that it reminded me of a kilt I wore when I was in 5th grade...does anyone remember...scottish plaids with a pin to hold the skirt together? I guess I am probably dating myself for sure...thanks for bringing me back in time for just a minute or two!


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November 03, 2006

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Love it Melissa. Great colors and design!


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November 03, 2006

 

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  I agree, it reminded me of a beautiful plaid! Wonderful efects, Melissa!


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November 03, 2006

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Wonderful creative work. beautiful results.


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November 03, 2006

 

Tonya R. Boles
  Wow, nice work.


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November 03, 2006

 

Hector Contreras
  Lovely colors and shadows! well done Melissa
Heco


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November 03, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Lauri, Cheryl, Joyce, Tamara, Tonya and Heco for your great comments!!


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November 03, 2006

 

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  Excellent work Melissa!!


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November 03, 2006

 

Michael Khoury
  Very lovely and unique colour story Melissa, has an abstract feel to it...
M


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November 04, 2006

 

Lani J
  This is absolutely stunning, Melissa!! I LOVE IT!!! :o) I hope we see it again!


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November 04, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  GORGEOUS image, Melissa!!!


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November 04, 2006

 

Jessica Jenney
  Gorgeous abstract image, colors and effects, Melissa!


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November 04, 2006

 

Karim Abiali
  WOW, gorgeous colors.


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November 04, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Wonderful lighting and shadows. I love the colors and full frame composition, Melissa!


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November 04, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Swati, Michael, Lani, Colette, Jessica, Karim and Bill for taking a look and leaving these wonderful comments!!!


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November 04, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  Stunning presentation Melissa. So soft and flowing with a nice fluent feel.


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November 04, 2006

 

Z. Banu
  Love the colors very beautiful image..superb capture Melissa


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November 04, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Kaye and Zaanat for dropping by and having a look. I appreciate your comments very much!!!


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November 04, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Melissa, nice effects! Very well done!


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November 04, 2006

 

Esther Smith
  Excellent work Melissa! Very pretty!


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November 04, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Ohhhh Melissa! This is just gorgeous! You are such a creative artist! Love it! Bet this will be a winner!
jo ann c.


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November 04, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Ken, Esther, and Jo Ann for taking a look and leaving these terrific comments!!


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November 04, 2006

 
- Virginia Leone

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  Very pretty image, love the colors!


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November 05, 2006

 

Pamela Shane
  So creative, & lovely Melissa - love the softness. :)


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November 05, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Virginia and Pamela for looking and leaving these wonderful comments!!


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November 05, 2006

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Excellent works. I like the colors and the shadows play, Melissa.


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November 06, 2006

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Creative and pretty..love the softness of the colors and the shadows!


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November 07, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks douglas, Graeme and Shelly taking a look and leaving there wonderful remarks!!


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November 07, 2006

 

Ivan Chacon
  Stunning and very "Unique" image! :)


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November 13, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Ivan for your comments!!!


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November 13, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Congrats Melissa on being featured in the DD Newsletter with this image! You did a great job with this technique!


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November 16, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Susana for giving me the heads up on the DD newsletter. I took a look and there it was. Thanks for your comments, as well!!!


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November 16, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulatons on your Digital Darkroom feature. I love the creativity and feel to this!!


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November 16, 2006

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Beautiful floral shot Melissa !!


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November 17, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Donna and Sylvia for your great comments!!


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November 17, 2006

 

Mary N C. Taitt
  Super, Melissa, I love the effect of your flipped Orton! Wonderful shadows! Congratulations on being featured in DD! Mary :-D


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November 20, 2006

 

Kate Jackson
  Gorgeous!! Love those soft shadows Melissa!


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November 20, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Mary and Kate for your terrific comments!!!


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November 20, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Beautiful image, Melissa!!! Congratulations on being featured in the DD newsletter! Great job on the effects!


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November 21, 2006

 
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