Gettysburg Sunset Reversed

	Gettysburg Sunset Reversed Look closely -- something is not right with this image. The reflection of the trees in the "water" are reversed! © Don Johnson sunspotimages.com Nikon D200 Digital...

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6/13/2007 9:07:59 AM

Thank you Heather. Did you catch that the reflection is not correct?

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6/13/2007 9:15:53 AM

That's pretty cool, Don! It's a beautiful image. I don't think I would have caught the reflections.

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6/13/2007 9:21:12 AM

Thanks Mike. Not sure people will actually "see" what they are "seeing" in this photograph unless they slow down and actually "look" at the image.

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6/13/2007 9:29:04 AM

How bizzare, did you do this or is this the way it was..It's a beautiful capture either way, Don.

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6/13/2007 9:53:49 AM

Brinn, this is a "created" photo. I took a sunset photo and duplicated the top and put it on the bottom, although I reversed the tree "reflections." There is no way this could be produced naturally. I agree with you, it is kind of bizzare, although I bet most people, when they originally look at the image, don't see that it is not real.

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6/13/2007 10:52:19 AM

Awesome work on this Don! Love that you were able to reverse this. If one wasn't looking, they would probably not even notice. Great work!!!

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6/13/2007 1:17:08 PM

I appreciate your kind words Autum. This is a different type of image from those I normally produce.

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6/13/2007 1:23:42 PM

AHH I didn't even notice! Great image Don

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6/13/2007 7:05:18 PM

Thank you Cheryl. You always say such nice things about my images.

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6/18/2007 5:58:14 AM

Sneaky!! But cool!

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7/24/2007 7:03:15 AM

I bet most people never even noticed that this image could never happen in nature.

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7/24/2007 7:12:20 AM

Congratulations on your finalist! Very creative!

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12/19/2007 5:48:44 PM

Kudos, Don. Congratulations.

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12/19/2007 8:34:49 PM

Congratulations on your second place win Don!!! Excellent!

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12/19/2007 8:40:53 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful second place winner, Don.

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12/19/2007 8:52:06 PM

Congratulations on your terrific win!

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12/19/2007 9:13:17 PM

BIG congratulations on your beautiful win, Don!

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12/19/2007 9:54:54 PM

Gorgeous colors and reflections and by the way I did not catch the fact that they were not the same. Congratulations on your second place win !!!

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12/19/2007 11:40:38 PM

Thank you everyone for your very nice comments. Considering all the great photography on this site, it is a real pleasure and ego boost to win a second place award. I am very excited.

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12/20/2007 5:44:53 AM

Congratulations, Don, on your beautiful win!

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12/20/2007 2:14:12 PM

Congratulations! Vladan

fantastic photo!

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12/20/2007 9:14:01 PM

Thank you Chris and Vladan. I submitted this image once before and it was not even slected for an "Editors Choice." This time when I submitted it, it wins a second place. Go figure. On the first go around the judges might have missed the fact that the reflection was not natural.

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12/21/2007 10:20:26 AM

It is a fiendishly simple deception, but makes for a very convincing reflection shot. And of course, the silhouettes against that beautiful orange sky are terrific. Glad you chose to resubmit!

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12/21/2007 11:14:46 AM

Huge congrats on a most wonderful sunset, Don!

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12/21/2007 12:04:10 PM

Thank you Chris and Gary. I appreciate the kind words.

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12/21/2007 6:40:42 PM

Congratulations...this is gorgeous!!!! ☺

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12/22/2007 7:34:11 AM

Congratulations Don!

I knew it would be a winner! As usual you are such a talented and creative photographer!

Pat

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12/24/2007 4:11:52 AM

Thanks Linda and Pat. I sincerely appreciate your kind comments.

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12/24/2007 2:12:42 PM

Don, I love this image, and at first I did not even noticed, wow, how cool is that!
Can you direct me to something (a class, a book) where I can learn to use PS in a more creative way?

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12/30/2007 9:01:41 PM

Maria, thank you for your very kind comments. I learned PS by taking a course with a local photographer so I don't have a good direction to send you. I know there are tutorials on the subject. You might also try a local college. Also check with a local photo club for possibilities. In fact, I am a great believer in photo clubs -- if you are not a member -- then join one. It will be the best photographic experience you can do.

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1/3/2008 6:19:49 AM

Congratulations Don! I can see the "Reflection" competition at this month's GCC meeting is going to be tough for the Advanced group!! This is beautiful, and no, I didn't notice the switched reflection until I read your comment on the photo's page! You are a master.

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1/10/2008 7:43:52 AM

Thank you Serena. I have not even started to think about the reflection category for this month's GCC competition, but you are right. This image would fit.

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1/10/2008 9:17:46 AM

congratulations Don!!! Stunning colors and reflection :) Creative :)

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3/28/2008 1:17:50 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback Paola. I appreciate it.

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3/28/2008 1:38:23 PM