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Palm Tree Dreams

© Sherry Sturgis

Palm Tree Dreams

Uploaded: September 08, 2007 05:55:08

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September 08, 2007

Love this effect Sherry. Great shot. #733802

Sherry Sturgis September 13, 2007

Thanks so much, Donna!!! #4785406

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 02, 2007

Beautiful image and colors! Can you explain the effects? :) #4872912

Sherry Sturgis October 03, 2007

Hi Shelly! Thanks so much, glad you like it!!
I believe for this one, I used the orton effect on one layer, a soft faded dreamy effect on another layer, and screened/multiplied the final layer. (adjusting the opacity of the layers to my liking) Merged, boosted saturation & contrast. Then I removed any visible noise, dodged the sunlit areas, and burned the shadows.

I really should make notes of the steps taken to create the final image, but then maybe they wouldnt be original and one of a kind, LOL #4877344

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton October 24, 2007

Inspired work here!! Congrats Sherry. #4975256

Carol Teal October 25, 2007

This looks like Florida! Is that where it was taken? I can't believe I missed this beauty! Love the vibrant color and the effects; it looks like a painting! Congrats again my friend!! #4978088

Sherry Sturgis October 25, 2007

Thank you so much, Philippe and Carol! I appreciate you both taking the time to comment!
I was so surprised & happy to see this as a finalist!

This was taken at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. #4978129

Melissa Malisia October 25, 2007

Sherry, Beautiful soft dreamy effects!
Congrats on your Finalist!! :) #4979309

Robert R. Goodman October 26, 2007

A big congratulations,Sherry. #4986416

Linda Blair October 28, 2007

Congratulations again...Sherry!!!!!! ☺ #4994352

Sherry Sturgis October 28, 2007

Thanks very much everyone!!! #4995103

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 28, 2007

Thanks Sherry for explaining...:) #4995439

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