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Don't Fence Me In


	Don't Fence Me In This is a resubmission from over a year ago. I reworked the image, applying the Orton technique. Martha N. Church

Cyn Valentine

Beautiful lighting and great effects!!

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June 10, 2007

David L. Luchowski

This has to be a winner, Martha. I really love the image and effects.Well done.

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June 10, 2007

- Gail Vitikacs

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Indeed beautiful!

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June 10, 2007

Cheryl E. Molennor

Love the effects on this

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June 10, 2007

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Beautiful scene and capture, Martha! Love the effects.

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June 10, 2007

Martha N. Church

Cyn, David, Gail, Cheryl, and Mike, thank you all very much!

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June 10, 2007

Nobu Nagase

Beautiful image!
Fog has a very nice effect.

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June 11, 2007

Kristi A. Howson

A very beautiful dreamy effect Martha!

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June 11, 2007

Martha N. Church

Nobi and Kristi, thank you so much!

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June 12, 2007

Ken Grooms

Beautiful and dreamy!

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June 12, 2007

Connie J. Bagot

This is beautiful! Love the scene, especially the graceful curve of the horse's neck. Nice technique as well.

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June 12, 2007

Gary Johnson

Nice PS WORK!! Winner!!

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June 12, 2007

Erin Appelbaum

I agree with everyone, Martha. I almost thought that the horse was a unicorn. Magnificent work. Peter

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June 12, 2007

Erin Appelbaum

I agree with everyone, Martha. I almost thought that the horse was a unicorn. Magnificent work. Peter

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June 12, 2007

Martha N. Church

Ken, Connie, Gary, and Peter, thank all of you very much!

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June 13, 2007

- Mitch Spence

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This beautiful effect is nearly surreal, with the very pale horse and the dark angular tree, backed by the dreamlike yellows and oranges. Lovely.

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June 13, 2007

Martha N. Church

Thanks so much, Mitch!

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June 14, 2007

Alex T. Mizuno

Soooo beautiful!! It's like a fantasy photo. Great effect, Martha!!!

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June 14, 2007

Mario Aguilar

I took a look at your gallery and this image is my FAVORITE! Good job! Can you explain the Orton Technique to me?

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June 14, 2007

Martha N. Church

Alex and Mario, thank you both very much! Mario, here's a link you can follow to step-by-step instructions on how to do the Orton technique: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,130106/article.html or you can go to pcworld.com and type in "orton technique" and you will see a "how-to" article entitled "Give Your Photos a Healthy Glow" by Dave Johnson. Good luck!

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June 15, 2007

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This is great, I plan on trying this technique. Wonderful picture!!!

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July 07, 2007

Martha N. Church

Misty, thank you and good luck with this technique!

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July 08, 2007

Mikeperezimages.com - Mike D. Perez

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Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Martha!

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July 24, 2007

Martha N. Church

Thanks, Mike, this one is an old favorite of mine.