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Once Upon a Midnight....

© Nadya Johnson

Once Upon a Midnight....

Uploaded: October 06, 2009

Description

"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

Comments

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 06, 2009

I am not too much in the mood for spooky... but it's a masterpiece Nadya :-) #1188622

Nadya 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! #8011793

Karen Engelbreth October 06, 2009

COOL capture, Nadya... #8011798

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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!!!!!!!! #8011843

Kerry Hill October 06, 2009

This is absolutely beautiful, Nadya!! Love it, excellent work!! #8011847

Paul E. Earl October 06, 2009

It does have a spooky element to it. A wonderful image. Well created! #8011861

Ray Clarke October 06, 2009

Wonderful capture and work Nadya.!!!(R) #8011948

Brett Dolsen October 06, 2009

Gorgeous everything Nadya!!Great artwork!!Brett #8011956

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict 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. #8012078

Barbara Waldoch October 06, 2009

Wonderful work, Nadya! #8012095

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 06, 2009

Outstanding work, Nadya, Love it! #8012140

Tess 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! #8012200

Colette M. Metcalf October 06, 2009

Fantastic work here, Nadya!!!! #8012308

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 06, 2009

Way Cool - Outstanding work Nadya!! I like this one very much!! Jeff #8012407

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe October 06, 2009

I love your creation here Nadya! #8012553

Erin Appelbaum October 06, 2009

Outstanding Nadya. Looks like a children's book illustration. Peter #8012620

Val Feldman level-deluxe 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... #8012902

Karen Slagle October 06, 2009

Love this artistic creation, Nadya. Believe me, I KNOW what sleet is and I don't like it..... #8012965

Eugenio Diaz October 06, 2009

wow... is fantastic creation...nicely executed!
This is really beautiful.
Stunning results, excellent work.
Well done my friend. #8012993

Robert R. Goodman October 06, 2009

Hi Nadya,Excellent capture my friend.We have our ghost story out here!!!!! #8013103

Monnie Ryan October 06, 2009

Very neat image, Nadya -- very creative and artistic! #8013137

Dianna Murphy October 06, 2009

That's awesome right down to the detail of the cat in the window. A winner to me. #8013486

Melissa 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!!! #8013496

Mike Clime October 06, 2009

Cool capture and effects! Perfect for October. #8013921

Kelly S. Cavanaugh October 06, 2009

You did a wonderful job on this, Nadya! Great image! #8014108

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 06, 2009

Awesome DD work on this fantastic image, Nadya!!! :-) k #8014901

Nadya Johnson October 06, 2009

Thanks so much everybody, for your great comments! #8014906

Datha Y. Thompson October 08, 2009

LOVE this Nadya!!! Excellent work!!! WINNER :0) #8020208

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 11, 2009

I love the effects you added to this image, Nadya, very well done! #8027678

Nadya Johnson October 11, 2009

Thank you Datha and Lindley! #8028562

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