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Summer Nights

© Wendy Stevenson

Summer Nights

Uploaded: July 18, 2007 05:09:58

Description

added moon, altered colour, added stars and the most difficult of all - making a reflection of the moon's light on the water that looked somewhat realistic LOL

Comments

Mary L. Lemley July 18, 2007

Beautiful photo!!! Colors and reflection do look real. How did you get that reflection on there?? MLL. #694106

Wendy Stevenson July 19, 2007

Thanks so much, Mary - not really a photo as much as an image, though, as much was altered in this. The reflection took about 4 days to figure out - maybe because it was a new thing for me to create but I did end up finally using a flood filter. However, it took over 6 atttempts to get the ripples to match the same scale as the ones in the initigal shot. Also, too, the blend mode was important and I ended up using the luminance blend to maintain brightness and whiteness of the reflection. I hope this helps if you're planning on doing something like this :-) #4527145

Mary L. Lemley July 20, 2007

I wish!!! lol, my attempt at just trying to get the downloaded flood filter into PSP, has failed so far. I even found site to explain, but I seem to be having a looooong bout of brain fog. Just trying out several DSLR's in camera store is trying salesmen's patience and MINE. I just keep spinning those wheels!!! (Still great photo-image):). MLL. #4529449

Wendy Stevenson July 30, 2007

It'll all come together Mary! It's a lot to learn so just give yourself a little time:-) Oh and keep shooting and keep practicing! Again, thanks for the kind comments! #4577513

Charlene Taylor August 01, 2007

Hi Wendy,
This is such a beautiful scene! Perfectly put together and extremely pleasent to look at. Love this!! #4586578

Wendy Stevenson August 01, 2007

Thanks Char - it was fun to do:-) #4586659

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic August 01, 2007

Wendy, this is so beautiful! Hangin' out in that digital darkroom can really be a lot of fun, can't it??? --Lisa #4586670

Keith L. Clayton August 03, 2007

Composition and colors are outstanding! Great job, Wendy. Lot of hard work went into this creation! #4596324

Wendy Stevenson August 03, 2007

Thanks so much Lisa and Keith!! The darned reflection was the hardest part LOL #4596335

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 08, 2007

WOW! I haven't seen this before today. AWESOME work, Wendy. Beautiful in every way. #4617616

Wendy Stevenson August 08, 2007

Thanks so much Kirsten:-) #4617731

Dr Silly level-classic August 08, 2007

WOW Wendy, just saw this is in Digital Darkroom. Super PS work. :O)
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 08, 2007

Wendy, this is creative and beautiful. Congrats on your dd feature! #4620329

Wendy Stevenson August 09, 2007

Thanks so much Doc and Donna:-) #4623150

Toni Riggs August 15, 2007

Wow, this is beautiful! You have a wonderful gallery! #4653434

Erin Tyler August 27, 2007

Congrats on your Finalist! #4706500

Charlene Taylor August 27, 2007

Hi Wendy,
Congratulations on making finalist!! This is such a wonderful picture. #4706903

Dr Silly level-classic August 27, 2007

Congratulations Wendy on your wondeful finalist. :O)
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Wendy Stevenson August 27, 2007

Many thanks Toni, Erin, Char and Doc for your kind congrats:-) #4707159

eileen bedford August 27, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist Wendy.... #4707180

Mary Timman August 27, 2007

Just amazing Wendy. Congratulations and good luck on the next round. #4707904

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 27, 2007

A clever and creative finalist, Wendy! Congratulations! Beautiful work! #4708586

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 28, 2007

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Wendy. #4711088

Bob D. Hall level-classic August 28, 2007

Great DA work, Wendy!!!
Congrats and best of luck with finalist!!! #4711385

Laura Clay-Ballard August 28, 2007

awesome work! congrats! #4711448

Kristi A. Howson August 28, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist and best of luck in the next round Wendy. Love the high contrast blue & black and that big moon is gorgeous! #4712173

Wendy Stevenson August 28, 2007

Thanks so much Eileen, Mary, Terry, Kirsten, Bob, Laura and Kristi for all the kind comments:-) Best of luck to you all!! #4712192

Cyn Valentine August 28, 2007

Congratulations WEndy! #4714390

Wendy Stevenson August 28, 2007

Thanks Cyn:-) #4714610

Carole Bruckner August 31, 2007

AWESOME PICTURE. AWESOME JOB #4728661

Wendy Stevenson October 15, 2007

Thanks Carole:-) #4928064

Bill Wyatt November 14, 2007

Awesome work here excellent effects to make this gorgeous image my friend! #5071639

Wendy Stevenson November 14, 2007

Many thanks Bill:-) #5072096

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