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- Autumn Whirl -

© Jennifer L. Alder

- Autumn Whirl -

Uploaded: September 10, 2007 14:30:32

Description

I love falling Autumn leaves and
was also in an artistic mood today.

Multiple layers- color alteration with sepia, several textures, and extensive
opacity/rotation work to simulate a slight radial blur in areas.

Thanks for looking! :)

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 10, 2007

A wonderful autumn creation Jennifer! Very Beautiful! Jeff #735191

Alexis Yobbagy September 10, 2007

SUPERB, ELEGANT darkroom work!!! WOW GIRL!!! #4773835

Sheila D. Bottoms September 10, 2007

This is so amazing! Love it. I love fall too, but they are not falling yet here in OK. They aren't even turning. But I can't wait!!! #4773848

Tammy Bergström September 10, 2007

Oooh, this is so great...don't know how you did it, but it's soooo good! :o) #4773861

Cyn Valentine September 10, 2007

Beautiful creation Jennifer..love the effects..great image!! #4773867

Jennifer L. Alder September 10, 2007

THANKS ladies!!
I spent most of the afternoon doing this-- have REALLY been neglecting to post my layering work here as of yet- so decided to create something today.
I appreciate the kind words :) #4773878

Michelle L. Frick September 10, 2007

Absolutely beautiful artwork Jennifer! You need to print this out and hang it! #4773951

Karen Slagle September 10, 2007

Beautiful creation, Jennifer. I too love fall and cool weather... #4773956

Esther Smith September 10, 2007

Beautiful Jennifer!! Awesome work!! #4773958

Shannon D. Miller September 10, 2007

This is BEAUTIFUL Jennifer, your editing is simply amazing! This should be on a wall! Shannon~ #4774078

Melissa G. Meiselman September 10, 2007

Wonderful compilation of images with stunning effects, wonderful textures and color, Jennifer! #4774118

Erin Appelbaum September 10, 2007

Awesome PS work Jennifer. Love the touch of autumn color among the B&W tones. Peter #4774313

Chua Wee Boo September 10, 2007

Super creative & a beautiful one,Jennifer! #4774389

Denise M. Snyder September 10, 2007

I see a winner here Jennifer - this is just fabulous ps work!!! #4774420

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 10, 2007

Beautiful autumn creation Jennifer! #4774463

Joan Kocak September 10, 2007

so creative Jennifer, excellent work, and super colors, love this!!! #4774572

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 10, 2007

Jennifer this is so beautiful. Wonderful job! You go girl! #4774612

Sam Britt September 10, 2007

Very creative, great effects, Jennifer. #4774626

Su Sana E. P level-classic September 10, 2007

Beautiful and very creative abstract composition, Jennifer!! I love your work on this.

#4774864

Elizabeth R. G September 10, 2007

Ohhhhh this is SO cool!!! Love the layers and fall colors-just beautiful!! #4774916

Lynn Haack September 10, 2007

Jennifer...absolutely beautiful! Lynn #4775024

Chuck Bruton level-deluxe September 10, 2007

Well Jennifer, seems everyone is in agreement. Nice job. #4775113

September 10, 2007

Beautiful Jennifer. Such a different look. Just great. #4775165

Vishal Sharma September 10, 2007

Very creative with great effects, Jenni! #4775207

Anna Diederich September 10, 2007

How in the world did I miss this yesterday Jennifer! What a creative image. Nice work. #4775233

Jennifer L. Alder September 10, 2007

THANK YOU-- :)
Anna, I just posted it this evening, LOL!
#4775258

frank w. degenhardt September 10, 2007

Jennifer- Just love the tones and colors of this. What a fabulous work of art you have created to bring in the fall season so full of color and beauty.
Your artistic mood made for a stunning display.
have a great day:) #4775278

Angela Azzinnaro September 10, 2007

Wonderful job on this image Jen!!! All of the work on this was well worth it!!!! GREAT IMAGE!!! #4775352

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 11, 2007

WOW Jen you're an artist.... this is soooooooooo beautiful!!!!!! super job girl! #4775464

Carol Teal September 11, 2007

A stunning creation and work of art Jennifer! Just beautiful! #4775648

Derek D. Dafoe September 11, 2007

Very creative Jennifer!! Wonderful work of art!! Yes fall is right around the corner isn't it?? #4775749

Glenn E. Urquhart September 11, 2007

A Very Creative and Beautiful Composition, Jennifer!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4775929

Bill Wyatt September 11, 2007

Wow this is beautiful! Very artistic the colors are awesome too! #4776009

Amanda Chapman September 11, 2007

WOW!!!!!!

Jennifer!!! Your layering and texture skills are amazing!!!!!

Like a true professional :)

♥
#4776259

Donna W. Neal September 11, 2007

Outstanding work with gorgeous results! #4776266

Christopher Jamison September 11, 2007

Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the smell of the air! You can almost get that sense just by looking at this image! Very well done. Very creative! #4776349

Mary K. Robison September 11, 2007

What a seasonal gem you've created, Jennifer!
The "brrr" months (September~December)have barely begun, and your true work of art sets a perfect mood for the upcoming weeks of packing away summer clothes and pulling on sweaters, etc. Wonderful colors, especially the concentration of warm colors in the center. #4776427

Jennifer L. Alder September 11, 2007

I am glad you enjoyed it, everyone!
THANKS for the support!
:))))) #4776494

Maria Zammit September 11, 2007

Very creative Jennifer, it's outstanding! #4776646

Ross Throndson September 11, 2007

Wow...Amazing Creation, Jennifer....your PS skills are way beyond anything I know....Beautiful Work!! #4777036

Angie Sidles level-classic September 11, 2007

Jennifer, this is beautiful. You did an exceptional job with the effects on this. Everything blends beautifully. Your PS skills are tremendous! Nice job!! #4777140

Datha Y. Thompson September 11, 2007

Excellent ps work Jennifer!! WOW I LOVE THIS!!! the color, tones, effects evrything just BEAUTIFUL!! WTG :0) #4777223

Melissa Olsen September 11, 2007

WOW...super creative and COOL Jen!! #4777260

Jennifer L. Taranto September 11, 2007

Really cool!! Beautiful work! #4777294

Emily E. Bem September 11, 2007

AWESOME creation!!!
WOW! WOW!WOW! :)))))))))))))))) #4777371

Debra R. Harder September 11, 2007

I second that...WOW, WOW, WOW! Truly AWESOME work, Jennifer! Deb #4777552

Vikram Jamwal September 11, 2007

More art... and beautiful Jennifer :))) #4777743

Anita Hogue September 11, 2007

WOW, awesome and unique, Jennifer! #4777753

Jennifer L. Alder September 11, 2007

Thank you! #4777804

Sinta D W Plock September 11, 2007

This is sooooooooo LOVELY.
A piece of art !! #4777809

Tressie Davis September 11, 2007

Love the PS work on this, very creative! #4778308

Larry Lawhead level-deluxe September 11, 2007

This is really OUTSTANDING, Jennifer!! Well done!

      LarryL Happenstance Photography

#4778631

Barbara Waldoch September 11, 2007

Fantastic work of art, Jennifer! #4779061

Janet McNeil level-classic September 11, 2007

Beautifully done - great work with filters!! Just lovely! #4779068

Cassie L. Woodlee September 11, 2007

Beautiful work of art Jennifer!!!!!!! #4779210

Allison Gaulin September 11, 2007

Amazing PS work, Jennifer- I wish I could do this!! WOW!! #4779338

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 11, 2007

Awesom image, great skills! Fabulous gallery!

jo ann c. #4779428

Evy Johansen level-classic September 11, 2007

WOW... This is so beautiful, Jennifer!! Wonderful work! #4779925

Jennifer L. Alder September 12, 2007

Oh MY! Thanks so much you guys--- I really appreciate it
:)))))))))) #4780129

Anna Diederich September 12, 2007

LOL!! Sometimes I confuse myself with the time difference...DUH! #4780670

Christy B. Anderson September 12, 2007

I missed this one Jennifer! Fantastic!!
Love the fall colors and warm feel! #4780823

Revonda L. Gentry September 12, 2007

Wow!! Very beautiful work, Jennifer!! #4781795

Nadya Johnson September 12, 2007

Gorgeous work on this one, Jennifer! Very striking artwork here! #4781815

Crystal M. Gove September 12, 2007

WOW...this is GORGEOUS, Jennifer!!!! You did a GREAT job here! #4781904

Eugenio Diaz September 12, 2007

AMAZING, I can feel the fall is here, just looking into your image. Good work!!!
Eugenio #4782074

Jennifer L. Alder September 12, 2007

THANK YOU!!!!!!! #4782216

cheryl m. phillips September 12, 2007

OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer!
I LOVE THIS!!!
I LOVE fall colors! They are all throughout my home...
So warm and inviting I think!
This is just beautiful and creative!
VERY NICE WORK HERE!
~cheryl #4783169

Beverly A. Wright September 12, 2007

This is extremely creative and artistic
Jennifer! I love this! These colors and
the design are really putting me in the
mood for fall! Very classy image, I
would definately consider hanging this
one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #4783372

Jessica Jenney September 12, 2007

Gorgeous autumn image, Jennifer! I love leaves too! Wonderful earth tones, textures and effects work! #4783565

Ray Thoms September 13, 2007

Very nicely done Jennifer, good use of effects #4784817

Chastity Abbott September 13, 2007

Beautiful!!! I love the work you applied and the color in the center! I can't wait to see more of your fall images!!! Great image! #4785712

Holly Shao September 13, 2007

Awesome design and creative work, Jennifer! Love the tones!

Holly #4785844

Jennifer L. Alder September 14, 2007

Thanks ladies and Ray #4790256

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic September 15, 2007

Stunning art work and colors, Jennifer! Almost looks like silk! #4793066

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe September 15, 2007

This is really nice, Jennifer. Great PS work. You are very creative. #4795538

Dianna Hauf September 15, 2007

I am so impressed!!!! THIS is fantastic!! LOVE your presentation, your use of effects and your composition!!! Terribly creative and wonderful!!! #4795679

Jennifer L. Alder September 16, 2007

Thanks so much Ladies, I really enjoy this type of work #4798503

Steven E. Ray September 16, 2007

Great work with your artistic mood Jennifer! I like this one a great deal! Beautiful! #4799961

Jennifer L. Alder September 17, 2007

Thanks, Steven! It was fun to do :) #4805513

Suzanne L September 18, 2007

Jennifer, this is a wonderful creation! The colors and textures are just fantastic! #4807084

Shawn Jennings September 21, 2007

Great work on this Jennifer! Love the tones! #4820091

Daniella Puente September 24, 2007

You did an amazing work here...is a wonderful art photo, with precious colors and textures, congrats!!! LOVE IT... #4837236

eileen bedford September 25, 2007

AWESOME Work on this, your gallery shows fantastic work. #4845746

Jennifer L. Alder September 25, 2007

I really appreciate it ladies and Shawn!
:))))))) #4845797

Debbie Hartley October 01, 2007

This is amazing Jennifer! I love the effects and the tones, beautiful! #4867697

Christina C. Moore October 01, 2007

Oooooo... Wonderful composition. #4869603

Jennifer L. Alder October 03, 2007

Thanks all! :) #4878796

Lynn Haack October 03, 2007

Beautiful layers , colors,comp and effects! LOVE THIS! Lynn #4879562

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar October 24, 2007

hi Jen! congrats on your finalist! :) goodluck on the next round my friend! :) #4974525

cheryl m. phillips October 24, 2007

OH YEAH!!!
That's what I'm talkin' about!
YAY!!
I LOVE THIS ONE, you know that right?!@
~cheryl #4974563

Laurence Saliba level-classic October 24, 2007

And another!!! CONGRATS Jennifer!!! #4974798

Michelle L. Frick October 24, 2007

Congratulations again Jennifer! Look at you go!!! #4974849

Emily E. Bem October 24, 2007

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a beauty!!!!!!!!!! #4975028

Odeth Mizuno October 24, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist, Jennifer! Very artistic and creative :D #4975111

Angie Sidles level-classic October 24, 2007

You are cleaning up!! WTG again!! :) #4975198

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 24, 2007

Great mood and design Jennifer, congratulations!! This is a creative finalist!! #4975199

Mary K. Robison October 24, 2007

What a wonderful month for you, Ms. multi-finalist!
CONGRATULATIONS on this marvelous creation making finalist, Jennifer, and best of luck to you in the next level up with ALL your finalists!
#4975204

Steven E. Ray October 24, 2007

Knew this one was probably going to get a finalist. Big congrats and a wave of luck for the winners circle :) #4975205

Su Sana E. P level-classic October 24, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Jen!! #4975522

Jennifer L. Alder October 24, 2007

THANKS ALL!!!! You all are the best! :) #4975712

Debra R. Harder October 24, 2007

BIG CONGRATS, Jennifer, on this spectacular finalist! Deb #4975845

Carol Teal October 24, 2007

Beautifully created Jennifer! Congrats! #4975970

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe October 24, 2007

Congrats on your finalist, Jennifer. #4976020

Evy Johansen level-classic October 24, 2007

Big congratulations again, again... Jennifer!! Love this image!! Good luck! #4976108

Jessica Jenney October 25, 2007

Congratulations, Jennifer! A stunning finalist! Good luck! #4976313

Shannon D. Miller October 25, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer this is a beautiful photo! Shannon~ #4977343

Joan Kocak October 25, 2007

LOVE your work here, CONGRATS girl! #4977551

Dianna Hauf October 25, 2007

Excellent and deserving!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #4977567

Anna Diederich October 25, 2007

Congratulations Jen! This is stunning! #4977907

Glenn E. Urquhart October 25, 2007

A Big Congratulations on your Award, Jennifer!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4978277

Erin Appelbaum October 25, 2007

Congrats again, Jennifer. Peter #4978362

Cheryl E. Molennor October 25, 2007

Congratulations! #4978370

Kathy L. Clark October 25, 2007

WTG Jennefer. congrats girl. #4978533

Melissa Olsen October 25, 2007

Yippie again! #4978597

Amanda Chapman October 25, 2007

I just KNEW this would be a finalist!!!

CONGRATS JEN! #4978629

Jenny Bosmans October 25, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jennifer! :) #4978879

Maria Zammit October 25, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist Jennifer. Wish you success on the next round. #4979395

Tarun Bose October 25, 2007

Big congrats for your excellent finalist, Jennifer. #4979416

Colleen Farrell October 25, 2007

You really captured the sensation of falling leaves in this artistic image, Jennifer! Congratulations on a most well-deserved finalist! #4979432

Terry L. Ellis level-classic October 25, 2007

Congratulations again, Jennifer! Another beautiful finalist! #4979866

Teresa Norris October 25, 2007

WOW! The colors and movement you've captured and created are incredible! What beautiful artwork...congratulations, Jennifer! #4980121

Daniella Puente October 25, 2007

I LOVE TO SEE THIS ONE finalist Jennifer!!! so wonderful :))) #4981390

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 25, 2007

spectacular.......... BIG BIG congrats Jen!!!!!! #4981609

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe October 25, 2007

So very happy for you Jennifer! You deserved each and everyone of your finialist!!! #4982716

Pat Gamwell October 26, 2007

Incredible creativity, Jen! CONGRATS! #4983634

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett October 26, 2007

Very nice, Jennifer ... Beautiful colors and super PS work ......... congrats on this Finalist award, too ..

........... steve #4984093

Sharon King October 26, 2007

What a Beautiful piece of art! Congrats on your finalist! #4985194

Jeana Clark October 27, 2007


STUNNING Jen!!!
Wonderful finalist and CONGRATS!!!

~J~ #4990504

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe October 27, 2007

very creative #4993063

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 14, 2007

Gorgeous creation, Jennifer!
Congratulations on being a finalist AND for being featured in the site's 'Digital Darkroom.'
WTG!!!
--Lisa #5071697

Laurence Saliba level-classic November 14, 2007

Congrats on the feature in Digital Darkroom Jennifer!!!! #5071916

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe November 14, 2007

Congrats on being featured in Digital Darkroom! #5073406

Milan Banik November 14, 2007

congratulations #5073419

Lois Adomite November 14, 2007

Congratulations on being featured in digital darkroom. this is an amazing photo, and I missed it earlier, so glad to see it now. great work. Lois #5073840

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 14, 2007

This is wonderfully creative, Jennifer -love the colors and effects!Congratulations on your finalist and on being featured in Digital Darkroom. #5074298

Jennifer L. Alder November 14, 2007

WOW! What an honor to be featured amongst such great artists and artwork! Thanks VERY much all for the kind words-- they mean a lot to me! :) #5074689

Su Sana E. P level-classic November 16, 2007

Now this is Awesome work!! Huge Congratulations on your DD Feature, Jen!! WTG!!! #5080577

Jennifer L. Alder November 23, 2007

Thanks SuSana!! :) #5112341

Debra R. Harder December 20, 2007

You've got the mojo going girl! Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! Deb #5235545

Aimee C. Eisaman January 04, 2008

You are a true artist! This would be a beautiful sofa sized picture to hang on a wall....I am just so amazed as I look thru your gallery! #5292965

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