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Shining Example


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Shining Example
Shining Example
When I encountered this displaying peacock yesterday, it was a breathtaking experience. But EVERYONE photographs these magnificent birds. So, I tried something different: "Golden Silver Peacock" Converted to b&w, added sharpness and contrast, applied two gradients (silver and gold, using the metallic palette in CS3, dodged and burned, painted a little history back..and that's about it!
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F4, 1/640s, 280mm, ISO:500

Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Paul E. Earl
 

Beautifully converted, Michelle! Lovely image!


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April 13, 2008

 

Bill Knaps
  Michelle you have a beautiful creation here. Bill


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April 13, 2008

 

Aimee S. McMaster
  ....a very pretty outcome Michelle...Aimee


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April 13, 2008

 

Kathleen Rinker
  It works for me, it added a certain touch of grace and elegance, she looks very dainty, great work!!!


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April 13, 2008

 

Mike Clime
  Very nice in B/W, Michelle! It's always nice to be different!


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April 13, 2008

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Fantastic work, Michelle!


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April 13, 2008

 

Kathy Reeves
  Fantastic work Michelle!! Love your creativity with this stunning peacock!!!


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April 13, 2008

 
- Ken Smith

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  It's different, and unique, so you did well. Super!


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April 13, 2008

 
- Jim Baines

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  You are just too much, Michelle! This is absolutely stunning! Perfect composition and effects!


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April 13, 2008

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Your creativity is awesome. A sure winner.


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April 13, 2008

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Wow!! Michelle, this is over the top composition!!!!! Good luck with this great entry.


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April 13, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Exceptional job on this,Michelle!!! It's a beauty,my friend!!!


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April 13, 2008

 

Michael Umbreit
  Michelle - Wow!! Neat treatment! - Mike


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April 13, 2008

 

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  Marvelous!


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April 13, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Very original! Well done!


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April 13, 2008

 

Martie Last
  This is beautiful and creative! I like the treatment and the crop.


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April 13, 2008

 

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  Can I call you a creative genius, Michelle! You are one, indeed! Wonderful capture and treatment!


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April 13, 2008

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  You're way ahead of the crowd on this one, Michelle!! If I photographed one - it'd blue -- until I grilled it on my Weber when it would become golden brown...


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April 13, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  WOOOOW spectacular Michelle... amazing details and love the comp!!!


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April 14, 2008

 

Chua Wee Boo
  Wow! Such a great shot & very nice tones,Michelle!


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April 14, 2008

 

Jessica N. Leesburg
  Great work on this image Michelle! All of your work is breathtaking :)


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April 14, 2008

 

Joseph N. DiGilio
  What a great idea! Outstanding work, Michelle. I like the presentation, clarity, detail and natural design. I have never seen this done before. You were inspired for sure.


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April 14, 2008

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Wow... Beautiful image!! And wonderful work, Michelle!!


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April 14, 2008

 

Dawn M. Schneider
  i really like your version of this, the details are wonderful looks very regal this way


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April 15, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Really, really spectacular!!!
The tones are fabulous!
Kudos, Michelle!
~Lisa


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April 15, 2008

 

Douglas Stratton
  This needs to WIN!!!!!! That's all I need to say.. wow!


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April 16, 2008

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Dare to be different, Michelle! I like your style. :)
Steve


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April 17, 2008

 
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  Stunning - this is a winner. Its like you dipped him in silver!


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April 20, 2008

 

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  I see you also like originality! this is wonderful - I actually like white peacocks better - which I know this one did not start out as - just a stunning treatment and wonderful idea!


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April 25, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congrats on your finalist!!!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Douglas Stratton
  Congrats! You can tell everyone was routing for you!


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May 19, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Michelle, CONGRATULATIONS on this well-deserved finalist,my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very,very happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Mike Clime
  Congrats, Michelle, on this great finalist!


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May 19, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Beautiful bird, beautiful treatment. Congratulations to you, Michelle!


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May 19, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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May 19, 2008

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Such a gorgeous finalist, Michelle! congrats :)


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May 19, 2008

 

Bill Knaps
  Congrats on making finalist Michelle. Bill


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May 19, 2008

 
- Laura L. Gonzales

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  WOW! What a great job on this stunning finalist!!! Congratulations!!!! Laura


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May 19, 2008

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist Michelle. Gorgeous!


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May 19, 2008

 

Pat Gamwell
  WooHoo! WTG, girl! Big congrats!


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May 19, 2008

 

Dr. Harmeet Singh
  Congratulations on your Beautiful Finalist!


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Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Michelle!


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May 20, 2008

 

Kathy Reeves
  Gorgeous finalist Michelle!! Congratulations!!!


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Sam Britt
  Congratulations Michelle!


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May 20, 2008

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  CONGRATULATIONS! 8o)


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May 20, 2008

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Michelle! Michael


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May 21, 2008

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Congratulations, Michelle!!!!!


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May 25, 2008

 

Manuel Barrera
  belated congratulations!


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May 26, 2008

 

C A
  I like the editing in this upload. The colours are very nice. Thanks for your comment on my panorama. Best wishes and keep up the good work!


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June 02, 2008

 

Jean B. Hall
  Magnificent shot! Love the effects and the composition. Congratulations!


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June 11, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  AWSOME, HUGE Congrats on your finalist!


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June 12, 2008

 

Cyn Valentine
  Congratulations Michelle!


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Martie Last
  Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition for this beautiful photo!


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June 24, 2008

 
- Lisa Lo Verde

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  Congratulations, this is a beautiful photo, Michelle. Aren't these birds gorgeous?


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July 03, 2008

 
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