Inspiring Photo at BetterPhoto: Untitled Photograph #12888926

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Uploaded: April 09, 2012

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Carla Capra Anderson April 10, 2012

Sorry, I've taken so long getting back to editing this image.
I wasn't able to copy and paste everyone comments from the other post to this one. I've temporarilly left the first image in the clubs gallery. So, you can have a re-look, if you want. #1455671

Jeff E Jensen April 10, 2012

Amazing work, Carla! #10084851

Michael Kelly April 10, 2012

Oops Carla left my comment on the other image. Great! #10084920

Debbra Bailey April 11, 2012

Wow Carla - very mystical! Great work!

I have a student in independent art who took photo with me last year - she would LOVE this... might suggest something like this to her as a project idea! #10086618

Debbie E. Payne April 11, 2012

Carla - Just stopping by to say how amazing this image is and I loved seeing the transformation from what you originally submitted to now. You are truly an artist. #10086694

Aimee C. Eisaman April 12, 2012

Yes I like this version the best...didn't like her floating up top and I love the warm vibrant colors! :~) #10087225

Carla Capra Anderson April 12, 2012

Thank you 'all' so much, for your help tweeking the elements and details.
I didn't mind trying out each of your suggestions. Some, I used and others confirmed I liked what I had. In the end, the image is much stronger and better for all your input...again, thank you.
~Thks, Jeff!
~Michael, I read your comment..thks so much.
~Debbra, I'm complimented you feel my art will encourange someone to push their imagination and technique limits or what they feel are limitations!!!

~Debbie, Thank you for patience and suggestions as I worked through this project.

~Aimee, Thks! Dale's idea to move her to the upper mtn peak was amazing. I liked the concept but, preferred my original placement by the water. I liked the warm tones the texture provided. But, Rita was right; it created unwanted noise. I appreciated your suggestion to blur out the texture. Adding that pop to Mother Nature helped call attention to her and define her significance in the image.

I should have asked for title suggestions. I've put so much into creating this, that my mind is total blank on the title. Any ideas? #10087306

Aimee C. Eisaman April 12, 2012

I think since this is a made up place that you should make up a name for it and let that be the title. Carlathica? :~) #10087363

Debbra Bailey April 12, 2012

Ooh, good idea Aimee! It could also be Carlatopia... #10087971

Carla Capra Anderson April 13, 2012

Oh my, girl's...lol!
Both suggestions are very creative. #10088867

Arthur Bohlmann April 13, 2012

Very nice work Carla #10089218

Teresa H. Hunt April 13, 2012

I love the final version Carla :) #10089222

Wendy M. Hansen-Penman April 13, 2012

Where is this place?! Looks amazing ;)! I don't know how people do this! It is very fantastical and magical. #10089583

David Resnikoff April 14, 2012

Magical.

The rest well... it has been stated by others

Fab

David R #10090162

Carla Capra Anderson April 14, 2012

Thk u, Arthur, Teresa, Wendy and David.

@Wendy,
All together I count 11 images comprised together to make this one fantasy imagery. The main image is Yosemite Valley on a snowy day, at a location where you can see the valley, Merced River, El Cap & Bridalvail Falls. To that image I added each of the three deer’s, two honkers, Mother Nature, clouds and moon. The caves are actually the same image duplicated, flipped and are from the Tunnel entrance to Yosemite Valley. The domed 'castles’ are the San Francisco Exploratorium as are the columns and arbor. The colors in the sky where created with the use of several color balance adjustment layers. I added a snow layer to the castles and arbor. There is also a layer for each reflection and a few texture layers. The textures were blurred and only the color tones are visable. Whew!

#10090604

Lyn Darlington April 16, 2012

Wow.....This is fantastic, wonderful creation! #10094685

John Rivera April 24, 2012

Very creative image! #10107412

Carla Capra Anderson April 24, 2012

Thank you, Lyn and John. #10107482

Mariann Kovats April 28, 2012

Wow! This is fantastic work, Carla! I hope we see it with gold! Just amazing! #10112586

Carolyn Vickers May 02, 2012

This is, by far, the best composite image I have ever seen. It just draws a person in and makes thaat person never want to leave. Just great, fantastic, WONDERFUL! #10118977

Carla Capra Anderson May 04, 2012

Thank you, Mariann and Carolyn. You've made my day. :) #10122338

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