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Haunted Cemetery


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Haunted Cemetery
Haunted Cemetery

Steven E. Ray

 
  Cemetery Before Effects
Cemetery Before Effects

I spooked it out a bit with LusicArt Whyeth combined with
Orton effect. Canon 28-135mm. Entered "Catch All".

Steven E. Ray

 
 
 

Steven E. Ray
 

I thought I should upload the before and after photos to share the difference.


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August 08, 2007

 

Ray Clarke
  Great shot Steven , the orton certainly makes a difference (a)


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August 08, 2007

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Terrific use of effects Steven. It's quite ethereal! Nice job!


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August 08, 2007

 

April Riggs
  Great effects on this shot. You have such a wide variety in your gallery! Great work!


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August 08, 2007

 

Shirley L. Carpenter
  Excellent effects and a spooky image Steven!! Wonderful images in your gallery!!!


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August 08, 2007

 

Steven E. Ray
  Thanks very much everyone! Several people have emailed asking how to achieve the Orton effect in Photoshop. There is no filter, it is a layered technique applicable within any bitmap editing application that supports layers. I don't believe in hording techniques but share them openly so all can have fun. There are several Orton approaches, but I have shared mine in detail under the photo of the large Stargazer Lilly from my main gallery. Enjoy!


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August 08, 2007

 

Debbie Fleri
  Very neat effect...: )

Nice of you to share also...: )

I like the colors much better in the Orton one also...: ) the grass is too green and nice in the the Un-Haunted shot...hahaha...

Have a good evening...: )


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August 08, 2007

 

Hendrik Storme
  Beautiful image, love the effects!


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August 09, 2007

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  GREAT effects, Steven!!!!! Wonderful image and very spooky!!!!! :-) k


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August 09, 2007

 

Sherri Gorman
  AWESOME effects!!!! Excellent capture!!!


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August 09, 2007

 

Emily E. Bem
  VERY cool! Th ecolour and angle are fantastic!


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August 11, 2007

 

Nina Shields
  Steven, great display of talent implementing effects that are so consistent with the overall mood of the image; well done!


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August 12, 2007

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Excellent choice of effects here, Steven, to created this most exceptional image!!! Most impressive work on this one indeed my friend!!!

If you have not submitted yet today, join the silly saturation contest going on,haha- checkout my entry.


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August 12, 2007

 

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  WOOOOOOW! I love this cemetery!!


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August 15, 2007

 

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  wow! Creepy even during the day! I love cemeteries, but this one is just perfect. Great job Steven :)


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August 16, 2007

 

Paula Dwyer
  I also love cemeteries and spend lots of time in them with my camera.
The use of the Orton Technique is fantastic in your image!! Nicely done Steven!!! :)


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August 17, 2007

 

Esther Smith
  Love this! Wonderful effects Steven! I also love photographing cemeteries and this one caught my eye!!


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August 18, 2007

 

Charlene Taylor
  Hi Steven,
This is a terrific picture! Cemetery shots are my favorite and you did an excellent job on this one both the before and after.


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August 21, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  Steven, I really love the effects here. It gives the stones a 3D look. Great job! I will check out your in-depth explaination of your technique.


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September 02, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Congrats again, Steven!!!
Great finalist image
:)


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September 21, 2007

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Congratulations on your finalist, Steven!!


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September 21, 2007

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  whooooooooo hoooooooooo
BIG CONGRAT'S on your beautiful finalist, Best of luck in the next round!!! HUGS to ya!


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September 21, 2007

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Great effect Steven. This one reflects your unique talent without a doubt. Again, congratulations on your Finalist!!


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September 21, 2007

 

Jeana Clark
  CONGRATS TO YOU STEVEN!!!

~Jeana~


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September 21, 2007

 

Kathy L. Clark
  Congratulations on your finalist Steven.


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September 22, 2007

 

Bill Wyatt
  Congratulations Steven this is gorgeous!


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September 23, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  I really like this Steven, especially your effects. Congrats on your finalist!


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September 25, 2007

 

Martha Jo Killebrew
  Steven, I really like this. That eerie look is just great. So much feeling there.


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September 29, 2007

 

Melissa McCabe
  Hi Steven - this must be the one you mentioned in your comment on my headstone shot! It's fabulous!!! And if I haven't already said so, your gallery is fantastic!! -mm


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October 22, 2007

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  Steven, This is great. You could use it for a Halloween entry. Throw a Neon Edges on it. (CS3 Image Effects Action)


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October 30, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Image well done, Steven!
--Lisa


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November 28, 2007

 

Allan L. Dy
  Spooky Steven, but really awesome! Love the details and POV!


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November 28, 2007

 

Pamela Shane
  Cemeteries are some of my favorite places to shoot. Love this Steven -
your gallery is wonderful!!


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January 22, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Gosh, I remember this one, too. Spooky-ooky...like your Grim Reaper...(see msg)

Super cool.

Take care always!


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October 09, 2009

 
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