Once Upon a Midnight....
Uploaded: October 06, 2009
"The rain
Is full of ghosts tonight, that tap and sigh
Upon the glass and listen for reply...."
~Edna St Vincent Millay
Cat peering from a window in the moonlight on a cold October night: so cold, the rain is turning into sleet. And for all of you not familiar with that - lucky you!! LOL
A break today from leaves. The house is not too far from here; the night, the moon, the rain and cat are all additions in PS CS2. (DD)
Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/350 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 9.80 mm, Model: KODAK DX6490 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
Stefania Barbier October 06, 2009
I am not too much in the mood for spooky... but it's a masterpiece Nadya :-) #1188622Nadya Johnson October 06, 2009
Thank you, Stef! This is not supposed to be "Halloween" at all -- more like "Winter's Coming - All Too Soon!" The feeling I was going for is the exact feeling I get (!) here in the midwest around this time of year - or, possibly a wee bit later, when the trees are bare, night falls very early and the cold sets in! In which case, it's best to be safe and cozy in the house much like this kitty cat! #8011793Karen Engelbreth October 06, 2009
COOL capture, Nadya... #8011798Laura E. Swan October 06, 2009
Ooo! Neato Nadya! I had fun studying this. Love the mood and the kitty there too! I also appreciate the stormy sky and the fact that we can still see the full moon. Really great job!-Laura #8011832
Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 06, 2009
I just have to have this in my favs, Nadya. This is taken right out of a horror movie. FABULOUS work!!!!!!!! #8011843Kerry Hill October 06, 2009
This is absolutely beautiful, Nadya!! Love it, excellent work!! #8011847Paul E. Earl October 06, 2009
It does have a spooky element to it. A wonderful image. Well created! #8011861Ray Clarke October 06, 2009
Wonderful capture and work Nadya.!!!(R) #8011948Brett Dolsen October 06, 2009
Gorgeous everything Nadya!!Great artwork!!Brett #8011956Dominick M. Dimacale October 06, 2009
Lovely image and work, Nadya.
Dominick #8012069
Michelle Alton October 06, 2009
Absolutely brilliant editing Nadya, to create just the mood and feeling you were seeking. #8012078Barbara Waldoch October 06, 2009
Wonderful work, Nadya! #8012095Tammy M. Anderson October 06, 2009
Outstanding work, Nadya, Love it! #8012140Tess L. Yee October 06, 2009
I'm in awe, Nadya!(then again, I'm in awe whenever I see great 'creations' with PS!)
Fabulous artistic interpretation, with great details and mood! #8012188
Avril Young October 06, 2009
wow!!! outstanding DD work..very clever indeed..well done! #8012200Colette M. Metcalf October 06, 2009
Fantastic work here, Nadya!!!! #8012308Jeff Robinson October 06, 2009
Way Cool - Outstanding work Nadya!! I like this one very much!! Jeff #8012407Agnes Fegan October 06, 2009
I love your creation here Nadya! #8012553Erin Appelbaum October 06, 2009
Outstanding Nadya. Looks like a children's book illustration. Peter #8012620Val Feldman October 06, 2009
Remarkable "stuff" here, Nadya! It doesn't seem "spooky" to me at all - rather, a very comforting sight on a cold winter's night...would like to think of pulling in the driveway on a night like this and seeing my cat waiting for me in the window. Gorgeous, expertly applied dd work and into my favs box also... #8012902Karen Slagle October 06, 2009
Love this artistic creation, Nadya. Believe me, I KNOW what sleet is and I don't like it..... #8012965Eugenio Diaz October 06, 2009
wow... is fantastic creation...nicely executed!Robert R. Goodman October 06, 2009
Hi Nadya,Excellent capture my friend.We have our ghost story out here!!!!! #8013103Monnie Ryan October 06, 2009
Very neat image, Nadya -- very creative and artistic! #8013137Dianna Murphy October 06, 2009
That's awesome right down to the detail of the cat in the window. A winner to me. #8013486Melissa G. Meiselman October 06, 2009
WOW you have created a new meaning for the word "dreary day," Nadya!! Fantastic work, here with all sorts of things to look at...cat...moon..snow...no white on the ground, though..and terrific light!!! Your DDR work is expertly done!!! #8013496Mike Clime October 06, 2009
Cool capture and effects! Perfect for October. #8013921Kelly S. Cavanaugh October 06, 2009
You did a wonderful job on this, Nadya! Great image! #8014108Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 06, 2009
Awesome DD work on this fantastic image, Nadya!!! :-) k #8014901Nadya Johnson October 06, 2009
Thanks so much everybody, for your great comments! #8014906Datha Y. Thompson October 08, 2009
LOVE this Nadya!!! Excellent work!!! WINNER :0) #8020208Lindley Johnson October 11, 2009
I love the effects you added to this image, Nadya, very well done! #8027678Nadya Johnson October 11, 2009
Thank you Datha and Lindley! #8028562Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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