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At the Dentist's Office

© Michelle Alton

At the Dentist's Office

Uploaded: July 03, 2013

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One of my old dental crowns came loose, so I made an appointment to get it re-cemented. Lo and Behold...I wound up needing an emergency molar extraction on the opposite side of my jaw! (AND a NEW crown). Another tooth from HELL, and there had been NO PAIN--up to now.
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But...going from the ridiculous to the sublime, this massive display of cone flowers (and other beauties) are in the lush garden near the office entrance. All I had was my iPhone, which has no controls for lighting.
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I used several different oil-painting filters, including TOPAZ "Simplify" and Photoshop's "Oil Painting" filter, and blended the layers with the original shot. The result elicited a smile, even though the Novacaine (R) had not yet worn off!
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Exif: F Number: 2.8, ExposureTime: 1/900 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 3.85 mm, Model: iPhone 4

Comments

Avril Young July 03, 2013

Well I guess you must have robbed a bank to pay for it all..;-) ....well at least you managed to take this beautiful photo..wonderful DD work Michelle... #1534595

Avril Young July 03, 2013

by the way terrific photo with the phone...they sure are getting better and better... #10754622

Colette M. Metcalf July 03, 2013

I agree with Avril:0) Pretty capture of these beauties. Nice use of filters. Beautifully done, Michelle! #10754658

Dayna Cain level-classic July 03, 2013

Great results Michelle! #10754659

William C. Raco level-classic July 03, 2013

Beautiful photo, Michelle
Great job of making the best of the situation
Wishing you well
#10754665

Danny B. Head July 03, 2013

Beautiful! #10754689

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 03, 2013

Excellent capture and processing - Get well soon! :-) #10754697

Ann Coates level-classic July 03, 2013

I imagine the greatest pain was when it came time to pay. At least you got a beautiful photo out of it. #10754734

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe July 03, 2013

A stunning beauty, Michelle.
Always pays to have a camera around.
Most excellent work. #10754742

Gord MacEachern July 03, 2013

Really like what you did with this Michelle, what a wonderful image!!
Sorry about the dental "stuff" though. #10754758

Monnie Ryan July 03, 2013

I'd say this is one of your crowning achievements, Michelle (ouch)! #10754877

Mitch Spence level-classic July 03, 2013

I am sorry for your miserable dental experience (aren't they all?), but I'm pleased that you found this. I think you need to offer it to the dentist as visual, eye candy, Novocain (oh, I guess they don't use that anymore) as a wall print. And charge him or her the same fee as was charged you! #10755312

John Connolly July 03, 2013

A wonderful scene and excellent treatment Michelle! At least it looks like your dental worries are over for the moment! #10755343

Lindley Johnson level-classic July 04, 2013

You made the most of an unpleasant situation, Michelle! Excellent use of filters in this lovely image. #10756052

Millie A. Talarico level-classic July 04, 2013

i-Phone, it captured this beauty, and I love all the filters and final effect, Michelle, well done a fave for me~ #10756588

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 04, 2013

Awesome processing, Michelle!

Hope your dentist did as well for you as you did with these echinaceas!

Debby #10756664

Tammy Espino July 06, 2013

Beautiful capture!! #10758609

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic July 08, 2013

Beautiful full frame capture especially with an IPhone..love the color and DD. Hope you are feeling better after all the dental work. #10760617

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 09, 2013

Oh my, this is a masterpiece. I love the flowers and presentation. WTG Michelle! #10761550

Cindy Bendush level-classic July 11, 2013

Beautiful work Michelle! #10763418

Ann Varley level-classic July 25, 2013

This is just beautiful Michelle! Great work! :) #10780424

Lucy Abrao level-classic July 29, 2013

Beautiful treatment, Michelle. #10785611

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