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Soft Shadows

© Melissa G. Meiselman

Soft Shadows

Uploaded: November 03, 2006

Description

This was created by using my version of the Orton Technique.
Before pasting the blurred version, I flipped the other version up side down and pasted. I then blended with Multiply thus achieving the effects of the softened shadows.

Entered into Digital Darkroom

Comments

Margie Hurwich November 03, 2006

Wonderful work on this image with fantastic results! #550722

Doug Newman November 03, 2006

This is stunning in the depth of colors, Melissa. Well done! #3541137

Crystal M. Gove November 03, 2006

BEAUTIFUL image, Melissa :o)!! I really like the colors here and the shadows look really cool! #3541154

Chastity Abbott November 03, 2006

Yes...this is excellent!! Love the shadows and the colors!....you are just awesome at portraits as these...wonderful Orton applied!!! Keep up the most awesome work, Melissa!!! :o) #3541155

Joy Rector November 03, 2006

gorgeous, great job #3541182

Susie Peek-Swint November 03, 2006

Lovely colours and effects Melissa ~ I've yet to learn about that technique but it sounds great! #3541184

Amy JACKSON November 03, 2006

Wonderful image, Melissa!! Great effects! #3541211

Paul Michko November 03, 2006

Very creative use of Orton effect, Melissa. Awesome job. #3541223

Denise M. Snyder November 03, 2006

This is just beautiful Melissa - wonderful rich colors. #3541234

Nadine A. Lewis November 03, 2006

OUTSTANDING, Melissa! I think we'll see this one again! <>< #3541254

David Phalen November 03, 2006

Awesome, creative work of art! #3541263

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic November 03, 2006

Very creative Melissa!!!
Fantastic image!!! #3541280

Nadya Johnson November 03, 2006

Beautiful!!! With apologies to Mr. Orton, I think we can call this the Melissa G. technique -- !? Flipping the image was a stroke of genius! WONDERFUL result! I do think we'll be seeing this again. #3541294

Dr Silly level-classic November 03, 2006

Beautiful, Melissa. :O)
#3541302

Shelly L. Rauscher November 03, 2006

The colors snatched my attention right away Melissa, so striking! Awesome effects, this is a beautiful eyeful! #3541328

Gary Lange November 03, 2006

Excellent PS skills, Melissa! Very nice soft shadows. #3541337

Su Sana E. P level-classic November 03, 2006

Extravaganza of shadows, lighting and colors!! Melissa, your work here is absolutely delightful!! Love it. #3541376

Holly Shao November 03, 2006

Very beautiful colors, curves, and softness, Melissa!!

Love the composition and effects.

Holly #3541445

Melissa G. Meiselman November 03, 2006

Thanks Margie, Doug, Crystal, Chastity, Joy, Susie, Amy, Paul, Denise, Nadine, David, Adilson,Nadya, Doc, Shelly, Gary, Susana and Holly for taking a look and leaving such wonderful comments!!! #3541533

Karen Engelbreth November 03, 2006

Wonderful abstract, Melissa! #3541558

Hendrik Storme November 03, 2006

Wonderful colors and shadows! Great job Melissa!!! #3541575

Melissa G. Meiselman November 03, 2006

Thank you Karen and Hendrik for dropping by and leaving these wonderful comments!!! #3541800

Lynne Morris November 03, 2006

Wow Melissa, this is beautiful, gorgeous colours, lighting and lovely effects, great work! #3541994

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 03, 2006

This turned out really great Melissa! Nice work! Jeff #3542107

Melissa G. Meiselman November 03, 2006

Thanks Lynne and Jeff for taking a look and leaving these wonderful comments!!! #3542131

Shirley L. Carpenter November 03, 2006

Excellent image and work Melissa!! #3542258

Carol Sawyer November 03, 2006

Beautiful image and work, Melissa!! #3542298

John Connolly November 03, 2006

Wonderful original creative DD work here, Melissa! A magical result! #3542351

Sam Britt November 03, 2006

Very creative abstract, Melissa.
Sam #3542364

Melissa G. Meiselman November 03, 2006

Thanks Shirley, Carol, John and Sam for taking a look and commenting. Much appreciated!!! #3542532

LENA U. FRIEDMAN November 03, 2006

Love the colors and shadows! Very deep and rich! Wonderful work! #3542594

Maria Warren level-classic November 03, 2006

very nice colors great job #3542596

Ken Jarvis November 03, 2006

Nice job Melissa! Great colours and shadows. #3542609

Ronald F. Fischer November 03, 2006

I am going to have to try this, Melissa!! What a fantastic modification of Orton!! #3542631

eileen bedford November 03, 2006

Beautiful work on this Melissa. love the colors... #3542684

Melissa G. Meiselman November 03, 2006

Thanks Lena, Maria, Ken, Ronald and Eileen for dropping by and leaving your wonderful comments!!! #3542724

Laurie Daily level-deluxe November 03, 2006

Beautiful colors and shadows Melissa. My first thought when I saw this was that it reminded me of a kilt I wore when I was in 5th grade...does anyone remember...scottish plaids with a pin to hold the skirt together? I guess I am probably dating myself for sure...thanks for bringing me back in time for just a minute or two! #3542893

Cheryl E. Molennor November 03, 2006

Love it Melissa. Great colors and design! #3542927

November 03, 2006

I agree, it reminded me of a beautiful plaid! Wonderful efects, Melissa! #3542993

Tamara K. Walker level-classic November 03, 2006

Wonderful creative work. beautiful results. #3543210

Tonya R. Boles November 03, 2006

Wow, nice work. #3543260

Hector Contreras November 03, 2006

Lovely colors and shadows! well done Melissa
Heco #3543274

Melissa G. Meiselman November 03, 2006

Thanks Lauri, Cheryl, Joyce, Tamara, Tonya and Heco for your great comments!! #3543430

November 03, 2006

Excellent work Melissa!! #3543581

Michael Khoury November 04, 2006

Very lovely and unique colour story Melissa, has an abstract feel to it...
M #3543792

Lani J November 04, 2006

This is absolutely stunning, Melissa!! I LOVE IT!!! :o) I hope we see it again! #3543897

Colette M. Metcalf November 04, 2006

GORGEOUS image, Melissa!!! #3544136

Jessica Jenney November 04, 2006

Gorgeous abstract image, colors and effects, Melissa! #3544264

Karim Abiali November 04, 2006

WOW, gorgeous colors. #3544369

Bill Wyatt November 04, 2006

Wonderful lighting and shadows. I love the colors and full frame composition, Melissa! #3544428

Melissa G. Meiselman November 04, 2006

Thanks Swati, Michael, Lani, Colette, Jessica, Karim and Bill for taking a look and leaving these wonderful comments!!! #3544556

Kaye Burazin November 04, 2006

Stunning presentation Melissa. So soft and flowing with a nice fluent feel. #3544768

Z. Banu November 04, 2006

Love the colors very beautiful image..superb capture Melissa #3544835

Melissa G. Meiselman November 04, 2006

Thanks Kaye and Zaanat for dropping by and having a look. I appreciate your comments very much!!! #3546081

Ken Smith level-classic November 04, 2006

Melissa, nice effects! Very well done! #3546113

Esther Smith November 04, 2006

Excellent work Melissa! Very pretty! #3546384

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 04, 2006

Ohhhh Melissa! This is just gorgeous! You are such a creative artist! Love it! Bet this will be a winner!
jo ann c. #3546653

Melissa G. Meiselman November 04, 2006

Thanks Ken, Esther, and Jo Ann for taking a look and leaving these terrific comments!! #3546672

Virginia Leone level-classic November 05, 2006

Very pretty image, love the colors! #3548553

Pamela Shane November 05, 2006

So creative, & lovely Melissa - love the softness. :) #3548602

Melissa G. Meiselman November 05, 2006

Thanks Virginia and Pamela for looking and leaving these wonderful comments!! #3549111

Graeme yew Chow November 06, 2006

Excellent works. I like the colors and the shadows play, Melissa. #3554630

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 07, 2006

Creative and pretty..love the softness of the colors and the shadows! #3556592

Melissa G. Meiselman November 07, 2006

Thanks douglas, Graeme and Shelly taking a look and leaving there wonderful remarks!! #3557182

Ivan Chacon November 13, 2006

Stunning and very "Unique" image! :) #3580499

Melissa G. Meiselman November 13, 2006

Thanks Ivan for your comments!!! #3581861

Susana Ms Heide November 16, 2006

Congrats Melissa on being featured in the DD Newsletter with this image! You did a great job with this technique! #3594063

Melissa G. Meiselman November 16, 2006

Thanks Susana for giving me the heads up on the DD newsletter. I took a look and there it was. Thanks for your comments, as well!!! #3594164

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 16, 2006

Congratulatons on your Digital Darkroom feature. I love the creativity and feel to this!! #3594878

Sylvia Rossler November 17, 2006

Beautiful floral shot Melissa !! #3599170

Melissa G. Meiselman November 17, 2006

Thanks Donna and Sylvia for your great comments!! #3599507

Mary N C. Taitt November 20, 2006

Super, Melissa, I love the effect of your flipped Orton! Wonderful shadows! Congratulations on being featured in DD! Mary :-D #3607735

Kate Jackson November 20, 2006

Gorgeous!! Love those soft shadows Melissa! #3607802

Melissa G. Meiselman November 20, 2006

Thanks Mary and Kate for your terrific comments!!! #3610432

Sharon Day November 21, 2006

Beautiful image, Melissa!!! Congratulations on being featured in the DD newsletter! Great job on the effects! #3613888

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