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Defending Our Country

© Patricia White

Defending Our Country

Uploaded: July 04, 2011

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This is a combination of 6 layers. Each one had to be transformed and twisted to lay flat. The background layer are the names and everything is added after. Each plaque had to be adjusted to fit next to each other. Changed the whole background to b&w then added flag. On every photo the opacity was lowered to see the names. All of these plaques and names are outside our arena in town.

Comments

Patricia White July 04, 2011

I am uploading before images but am only allowed 5 photos. I am sure you will get the idea of what I did. #1390416

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 04, 2011

This could not be more beautiful and meaningful and deep.

Your technicals are perfect in my eyes, Patricia.

What a grand layering job. I hope the BP judges give you excellent marks for this!

-Laura #9506824

Nancy Marie Ricketts July 04, 2011

Outstanding image, Patricia-a lot of work on your part, and such a great sentiment. Thank you for the explanations, too. #9507143

Dale Hardin July 04, 2011

Very creative and patriotic Patricia. I like it a lot. This is so well done and it's obvious that you have excellent processing skills.

If you want to go even further with this wonderful rendition, have you considered using contour mapping on the flag? #9507152

Lyn Darlington July 05, 2011

Fantastic work Patricia! I agree very meaningful great job with the layers! #9507377

Neal D. Hatcher July 05, 2011

Wow-Wow-Fantastic should be a winner-
into my favorites #9508934

Phyllis A. Houghton July 05, 2011

Neal said it, Wow-Wow! This is incredible and so are you. Thank you for sharing it with us. #9509021

Irene Colling level-classic July 05, 2011

Extra special image Patricia. When I first saw your completed image I could tell it required a lot of work. Now that I've seen your before photos I realize that I underestimated the amount of time you spent.

A great tribute, skillfully executed. #9509565

Patricia White July 06, 2011

I want to thank everyone for all of your comments. I didn't even know these plaques were in our town. I had this idea when I saw them, yes it took some time. Each plaque is a different time span I am not sure which war was what except the one for 9/11. I had to remember how to straighten photos. That was actually the most time consuming part. I am half tempted to send this to our Mayor but not sure if he would like it or not. Thanks again. #9511901

Misty Blue July 07, 2011

Goodness Me Oh My! You are AWESOME! Also very creative. You do the best layering of photos. #9513907

Robert Jensen July 07, 2011

The finished product is beautiful - something you should definitely be proud of #9513950

Karen Kessler July 10, 2011

WOW!!! This is AWESOME, Pat!!! Your final image is so dramatic & fitting for those who have died defending our great nation! Right into my faves... #9520820

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