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In the Still of the Night

© Nikki McDonald

In the Still of the Night

Uploaded: January 23, 2013 | Entered: December 21, 2014 11:43:24

Description

This is a composite of two images, the scene itself and a sky taken on an overcast day (that's the sun, not a moon but I hoped it looked like a moon). Lots of hue and saturation changes. The tree is just strings of lights that go from the peak down to a semi-circular skirt, so if it looks "flat", it is :) . I made a snow brush to do the snow - first time making and using a brush and I know it's not completely natural looking, but it was fun. Many thanks to my friends in the FFFP Club here at BP for their advice on this one.
Resubmission December 21, 2014 Happy Birthday, Mom
Category: Monthly Theme (Holiday Lights)

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 20000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250,1250, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A580

Comments

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic January 23, 2013

This is very cool! Bet you had fun doing it, and the resulting image is awesome!! #1510643

Bob Cournoyer level-classic January 23, 2013

Great work, Nikki! Very well done! #10529654

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe January 23, 2013

Nice image. Must have been fun to work up. #10529699

Colette M. Metcalf January 23, 2013

Very NICE!! #10529728

Joy Rector January 23, 2013

beautiful shot #10529804

Carol Quina level-classic January 23, 2013

Love it Nikki! I think the snow looks natural, but I do live in So California, so I'm not sure that my opinion counts, but the photo is very cool! #10529814

Robert Jensen January 23, 2013

gorgeous #10529908

Mitch Spence level-classic January 23, 2013

I like it a bunch. I am woefully ignorant about using brushes. I'd really like to try it though. You must enlighten me one of these days. :) I think the composite works very well. #10529938

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 23, 2013

I love everything about this Nikki. So well done! #10530047

Neal D. Hatcher January 23, 2013

-------BEAUTIFUL DD WORK--------- #10530064

Neal D. Hatcher January 23, 2013

-------BEAUTIFUL DD WORK--------- #10530066

Millie A. Talarico level-classic January 23, 2013

Beautiful wintry creation, well done Nikki~ #10530091

Sylvia Rourke level-classic January 23, 2013

You've turned the old barn into a magical scene, love the post work Nikki #10530568

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