Winter Beach

© Colleen Farrell

 Winter Beach

Uploaded: November 04, 2008

Description

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70s

Comments

Michelle Alton November 04, 2008

A beautiful creation. #1029357

Kumiko Parkinson November 04, 2008

My hat off to your originality! Great textures/effects, and the solitary mood...great job, Colleen! #6708927

Dr. Harmeet Singh November 04, 2008

Awesome image.. #6708949

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 04, 2008

Nice work, Colleen. Love the effect. #6708959

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 04, 2008

This is just a beautiful composition and, as Michelle says, creation -- the effects are perfectly matched to the mood. #6708964

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 04, 2008

Lovely effects, composition and colors, Colleen.

UB, #6709057

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 04, 2008

Beautiful capture and FANTASTIC effects, SO BEAUTIFUL!!! #6709135

Dianna Murphy November 04, 2008

Wow, that's awesome Colleen #6709229

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 04, 2008

spectacular image and PS work!!! #6709508

Raymond Pauly November 05, 2008

Beautiful image, Colleen! This belongs in a frame! #6709735

Vitor Dias November 05, 2008

Favorite.
Congts Colleen.
rgs Vitor #6710021

Karen E. Baumann November 05, 2008

Awesome creation, Colleen! love it! The textures, colors, framing and composition are all wonderful! #6710474

Deb Koskovich November 05, 2008

Wow, now that is some major mood. Absolutely original, wonderful work, Colleen. #6710707

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic November 05, 2008

WOW..this is so beautiful..I love it !! Awesome comp, lighting, tones and texture. Beautiful framing. #6711931

Colleen Farrell November 05, 2008

Thanks so much, everybody! This is 3 photos and a scan: seagull, beach and watercolor paper were all photos. Then a scan of the Polaroid transfer edges. Combine all ingredients, add a dollop of blending modes, stir well and enjoy! lol #6712357

Susan M. Campbell November 05, 2008

I love this...it's fabulous! #6712457

Heidi Knight November 05, 2008

Great image, tones and work here, Colleen ;0) #6713043

Arlene Krassner November 05, 2008

What fabulous processing Colleen. This is very artistic. #6713290

Kathy L. Clark November 06, 2008

Well you did a fabulous job Colleen. Wonderful ps work. #6715583

Tammy Espino November 06, 2008

Awesome work and capture! :) #6715631

A P November 06, 2008

You make is sound so easy. Stir well. LOL Love that. Beautifully done Colleen. Stirred perfectly!!! #6718713

Colleen Farrell November 06, 2008

Thanks so much, Susan, Heidi, Arlene, Kathy, Tammy and Ann! #6718724

Datha Y. Thompson November 07, 2008

Creative and just Gorgeous Colleen LOVE this too!!!!! #6721465

Phil Stith November 07, 2008

Superb results, Colleen. Beautiful beach scene. #6721877

Mitch Spence level-classic November 08, 2008

What a lovely thing you've produced here, Colleen. The texture with its feeling of old paper and the edge watermarking are just great. #6724664

Bill Knaps November 08, 2008

Wow Colleen, this is beautiful. Bill #6727383

Angie Sidles level-classic November 08, 2008

Colleen, this is just stunning!! I love the textures!! Gorgeous work! :-) #6727433

Vladan D. Djordjevic November 08, 2008

What a beautiful image! Terrific composition, effects, tones. #6727454

Colleen Farrell November 08, 2008

Thanks so much, Datha, Phil, Mitch, Bill, Angie and Vladan! #6727460

Jessica Jenney November 09, 2008

WOW! This is gorgeous work, Colleen! Love the textures, tones and feeling of depth! #6730075

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 09, 2008

Outstanding!
Love the details and texture.
~Lisa #6730144

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe November 09, 2008

What a magnificent creation, Colleen. You are awesome!
kk #6730360

Leslie McLain level-classic November 09, 2008

Amazing image. The texture effects are beautiful. #6730893

Laurie Daily level-deluxe November 09, 2008

What a beautiful old time, timeless scene...it is just where I want to be. You are amazing in the mood you are able to create with your layers and textures...love this, Colleen! #6730916

Laurie Daily level-deluxe November 09, 2008

What a beautiful old time, timeless scene...it is just where I want to be. You are amazing in the mood you are able to create with your layers and textures...love this, Colleen! #6730917

Colleen Farrell November 09, 2008

Thanks so much, everybody! I really appreciate the great comments and encouragement! #6731316

Stephanie Frey November 10, 2008

Outstanding image, Colleen! I just love the texture you used! Perfect! #6734389

Colleen Farrell November 10, 2008

Thank you, Stephanie! #6734704

Carol Teal November 13, 2008

Wow Colleen...this is wonderful! Great PS work and love the title! #6748205

Kaye Burazin November 13, 2008

Excellence in composition and creativity. Would make perfect high end stationary bought only in the finest stores. #6749586

Debra R. Harder November 13, 2008

This is sooooooo OUTSTANDING, Colleen! BRILLIANT work again!! Deb #6750617

Guy D. Biechele level-classic November 13, 2008

Very lovely image and effects! #6750661

Mary K. Robison November 13, 2008

Wonderful result from the effects you used, Colleen, especially the sepia tones and framing.
WINNER! #6752046

Sharon Sawyer November 14, 2008

WOW !!! Colleen, this image and the effects are BRILLIANT. Would make beautiful stationary & congratulations on your well deserved EFP !!! #6756694

Colleen Farrell November 14, 2008

Thanks very much, Carol, Kaye, Deb, Guy, Mary and Sharon! #6756868

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic November 15, 2008

This is so beautiful Colleen!! I can almost feel the texture!! Great color, tones and effects!!! Love it! Laura #6757190

Lorri Shane November 16, 2008

A beautiful art image, Collen. A winner in my book! Lorri #6762222

Eivor Kuchta November 21, 2008

What a wonderful presentation, Colleen! A winner! #6786383

Colleen Farrell November 22, 2008

Thank you so much, Laura, Lorri and Eivor! #6787575

Jessica Jenney November 23, 2008

Gorgeous tones, textures and treatment, Colleen! I love the feeling of depth! #6792507

Colleen Farrell November 26, 2008

Thanks so much, Jessica! #6813265

November 29, 2008

Nicely done Colleen. Love the effects. #6826318

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic December 02, 2008

Outstanding, Colleen. So well done. #6839154

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 02, 2008

Wow, very cool Colleen. Nice effects, love the feeling in this. #6840492

Colleen Farrell December 03, 2008

Thanks so much, Rachel, Mary Beth and Courtenay! #6844675

Tammy Espino December 07, 2008

Beautiful capture and effects~ :) #6863553

Tammy Espino December 07, 2008

Beautiful capture and effects~ :) #6863554

Colleen Farrell December 08, 2008

Thank you, Tammy! #6866705

Judy Williams December 15, 2008

Superb post processing. Like a vacation greeting card. NICE~~ #6894380

Kaye Burazin December 16, 2008

Outstanding Colleen. You certainly have a way with technique. #6900816

Janet Daniel December 16, 2008

Stunning image, Colleen! Love the effects! #6900820

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic December 17, 2008

Beautiful image and effects Colleen!,
Amalia #6904620

Raymond Pauly December 18, 2008

Very beautiful image and treatment, Colleen! #6909237

Colleen Farrell December 19, 2008

Thanks so much, everybody! #6912305

Renata Gusciora December 20, 2008

Fabulous work,amazing treatments,tones and feel,Colleen! #6914941

Irene Colling level-classic December 20, 2008

Wonderful photo art Colleen.
The texture is a perfect compliment for this enticing and tranquil scene.
Nice work. #6916063

Lorri Shane December 20, 2008

So beautiful, Colleen! #6916412

Colleen Farrell December 20, 2008

Thank you, Renata, Irene and Lorri! #6916420

John Connolly December 20, 2008

Awesome effects in this outstanding presentation, Colleen! Your composition and tones are superb! #6916648

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 20, 2008

Creative and beautiful. I love your unique use of textures Colleen! #6917752

Colleen Farrell December 22, 2008

Thanks John and Donna. #6930635

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 27, 2008

Very creative and moody. Very, VERY nice, Colleen! #6948682

Colleen Farrell December 28, 2008

Thanks so much, Allen--I appreciate it! #6950933

Odeth Mizuno December 29, 2008

Awesome work, Colleen. Very artistic :D #6954783

Colleen Farrell December 30, 2008

Thank you, Odeth! #6959926

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe June 15, 2009

Very nice, Colleen. I really like your composition and effects. #7634287

Colleen Farrell June 16, 2009

Thanks very much, Sherry! #7638375

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