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ARKANSAS Curlicue

© Michelle Alton

ARKANSAS Curlicue

Uploaded: October 09, 2011

Description


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Another reworked shot from my Arkansas/Texas trip in January of 2010. I found that Nik Color Efex HDR and Tonal Contrast filters can really put "POP" into rocky scenics.
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I thought the tiny curlicue tree branch feature was unique.

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Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Alex T. Mizuno October 09, 2011

Your treatment is quite effective Michelle. It's a grand perspective! The tone and textures of the rock certainly pop out against the distant background. #1413949

Michelle Alton October 09, 2011

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member since: 10/17/2002 Great pov, depth and use of NIK filters!!
10/9/2011 3:18:51 AM
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Mary K. Robison October 09, 2011

The effects certainly do draw out the textures and colors of this rocky mountaintop, Michelle. I like how you composed this to make that curlicue branch rise "above it all". #9724835

Stacey Williams October 09, 2011

Really good textures and colours! #9724868

Mike Clime October 09, 2011

Pretty scene, great pov and nice textures, Michelle! Took some looking to find that branch. Love the NIK tonal contrast filter. #9724923

Gord MacEachern October 09, 2011

Such a beautiful vista Michelle, can almost feel the nice feeling one gets standing high above, looking out as far as your eyes can take you!!! #9724926

Marilyn Cornwell October 09, 2011

What a wonderful image - such a fabulous choice of subject and background! #9725001

Bill Johnson October 09, 2011

Michelle, Outstanding comp with great contrast. #9725064

Monnie Ryan October 09, 2011

Beautiful scene, Michelle! #9725104

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 09, 2011

Outstanding Michelle! I love to use Nik Filter!

jo ann c. #9725132

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 09, 2011

beautiful capture Michelle! #9725348

John Connolly October 09, 2011

I am impressed with this wide vista Michelle! The foreground adds so much depth to this fine shot! #9725551

Susan Weisensel October 09, 2011

Wow you sure can see far on this gorgeous image Michelle. #9725670

Neal D. Hatcher October 09, 2011

Beautiful shot-Super comp.-and DD work #9725749

Ian M. Hill October 09, 2011

The nik filters does give the image a pop Michelle,nicely captured and framed too. #9726168

Robert K. Bemus level-classic October 09, 2011

Wonderful vista, comp and effects, Michelle!!

I wonder if the curlicue had anything to do with Clinton's approval rating while in office? #9726188

Renee Doyle October 10, 2011

Gotta love that tonal contrast!!! Fantastic and beautiful capture of this amazing vista Michelle!! #9726353

Ken Smith level-classic October 10, 2011

I lived in Arkansas for 6 years. Most people don't know about the Ozark Mountains or the other little mountain ranges in the state. This one brings back memories! #9726644

Renata Gusciora October 10, 2011

Beautiful view and definitely a cool rock!Interesting tones and great color,Michelle! #9726848

Julie Burnett October 10, 2011

Love the curlique, it makes you wonder what the winds are capable of! Beautiful tones and vista, I need to look into filters!! #9727569

Marijana Fajgl October 10, 2011

What a view, Michele! Outstanding capture! #9727643

Ivan Chacon October 10, 2011

Outstanding image,Michelle! :) #9728075

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic October 10, 2011

Indeed, nice color pop, great shot and image. #9728098

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict October 10, 2011

Excellent capture and processing, Michelle. Your beautiful image makes me want to be there!

Debby #9728120

Rona L. Schwarz October 10, 2011

Great detail and tonal contrast on this landscape vista, Michelle! I definitely agree about Nik - have really been enjoying learning and playing with CEP 4, too! #9728315

Karen L. Swigart October 11, 2011

Beautiful Michelle! It "almost" looks like two pictures merged together. It really does pop out! Great job! #9729079

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic October 11, 2011

Wow there is such depth within this lovely textured image. The rock has fabulous detail and that lonesome tree must be the sentinel. #9730072

Nick Lagos October 12, 2011

Lovely scene Michelle....congrats #9730613

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 13, 2011

Love the scene and the Nik suite sure work well #9732425

william r. griffin October 13, 2011

Great piece of work Michelle!!! #9732983

Julianne Bradford October 15, 2011

Cool work Michelle..love those NK filters #9736919

Bill Houghton October 17, 2011

Michelle, this is such a beautiful scene. Your effect really helped. Have a great day, Bill #9740506

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