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Safe at Last [Contest Finalists July 2006]

© Skyy McKendry

Safe at Last

Uploaded: July 14, 2006 20:36:14

Description

Kitt & Pecos were rescued from an abusive wrangler who runs trail rides at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon by my friend Rebecca.

Comments

Brie S. Washuck July 14, 2006

What a wonderful picture Skyy! You can really feel a lot of emotion from these two beauties. Cheers to you and your friend Rebecca! #484309

Amber Goodson July 14, 2006

Love this photo.....how did you achieve the color and white effect??? #3030904

mary e. sydlewski July 14, 2006

Just beautiful. Looks like one is teling the other a secret. #3030937

Skyy McKendry July 14, 2006

Thanks, everyone! I used the "Midnight" filter in Nik Color Efex Pro (I LOVE these filters) then lightened it using a curves adjustment layer in Photoshop. The glow & the white effect is produced by the Midnight filter. #3030949

Janine Russell level-deluxe July 14, 2006

Skyy, excellent colors, detail, lighting, poses and effects. #3031022

David L. Luchowski July 14, 2006

Great image Skyy.Composition and presentation are excellent. #3031057

Chastity Abbott July 14, 2006

Beautiful colors! #3031132

July 15, 2006

What a wonderful portrait of these beautiful creatures!! #3032437

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 15, 2006

Nice capture. Beautiful horses. #3032708

Melissa G. Meiselman July 15, 2006

I JUST LOVE THIS PICTURE...STUNNING!!! #3032744

Dana Gilbert July 15, 2006

Beautiful picture! I love the intimacy that you captured! #3033454

Glenn E. Urquhart August 14, 2006

Exceptional lighting, contrast, excellent color, VERY well composed and quite beautiful, Skyy!!! VERY Very Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3160727

Julie Robinson August 27, 2006

Congrats on your fantastic finalist!!! #3223964

Lori Carlson September 09, 2006

Beautiful effects and pose Skyy...makes me want to reach out and pat their noses. Glad they've been shown some love. Once again, a beauty of a shot! :0) #3287531

Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2006

This is a stunning picture and it evokes a wonderful mood. Congratualtions on this excellent finalist, Skyy!!! #3287545

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