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Where the River Bends


 

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Where the River Bends
Where the River Bends

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The Arkansas River from Petit Jean State Park. January, 2010.
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So now I've started playing with Nik HDR Efex. It can make "miracles" even with single image tone mapping. I'll show the original in Remarks.
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Congratulations to all the amazing June winners!
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And if you were involved last night with congratulating finalists and winners, you may have missed Denny Barnes' hilarious Relentless Pursuit story. Google "Denny Barnes swallow" to find it.
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Michelle Alton

 
  This was nice...
This was nice...

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but not thrilling...

Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 

Here's the original shot.


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July 30, 2011

 

Ron McEwan
  What a fantastic difference Michelle. It sure opens up the view doesn't it. Brings out the colors so much better well done indeed.


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July 30, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Beautiful view and light, Michelle.


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July 30, 2011

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Great results Michelle!! I just purchase NIK HDR - I have got to start using it!


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July 30, 2011

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Nik is fun! I love everything they makes. Wonderful shot!


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July 30, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Pretty amazing difference, Michelle - a beautiful scene!


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July 30, 2011

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Slam, bam...the contrasts, highlights, shadows, colors...all of it is worked perfectly Michelle! Outstanding composition as well!
Thank you for your comment on Those Eyes...from you mouth to the judges ears! :-)


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July 30, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  fantastic view, PS work and capture!


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July 30, 2011

 
patriciacasey.com - Patricia A. Casey

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  Amazing what can be done in the Digital Darkroom! Congrats on a beautiful rendition of a good shot making it oh so much better....the detail of the lichen/moss on the rocks...beautiful...Have a terrific day Michelle! =^..^=


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July 30, 2011

 

Bill Johnson
  Michelle, beautiful work.


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July 30, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Miraculous 3-D sky, tones, textures, perspective, & mood here, Michelle! Spectacular image & work!


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July 30, 2011

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  WOW! That is one awesome view and framing, Michelle. FANTASTIC image.


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July 30, 2011

 

John Connolly
  Your NIK HDR produces an amazing transformation, Michelle! A wonderful capture and presentation!


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July 30, 2011

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Really gorgeous, incredible DD work Michelle!


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July 30, 2011

 

Ken Jarvis
  Very dramatic shot, Michelle! Great work!


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July 30, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Love your pov and capture, Michelle!


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July 30, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Magnificent effects, Michelle! :-) k


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July 30, 2011

 

Mike Clime
  What a beautiful view this is, Michelle! Love the sky!


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July 30, 2011

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  Beautimus


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July 30, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Wonderful work with Nik's HDR, Michelle! So much detail and clarity, especially in the foreground! And the sky is lovely with those overcast puffy clouds. Superb soft, muted tones throughout!


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July 30, 2011

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  I think I can see a gnat's derriere on the lichen...this is incredible, Michelle!!


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July 30, 2011

 

Tiia Vissak
  great tones, light & pov!


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July 31, 2011

 

Brett Dolsen
  Wonderfull treatment and moody landscape Michelle!!Im off to visit the blog!


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August 01, 2011

 
- Jill Odice

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  This came out great Michelle. I love the NIK filters I use and am a bit disppointed the HDR Efex doesn't work with CS2...


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August 01, 2011

 
- Jill Odice

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  Just read the story and got a good laugh out of it :-)


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August 01, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  I think you are the queen of the digital darkroom Michelle. This is a wonderful rendering with so much texture and detail.


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August 01, 2011

 

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar
  wow! this is beautiful.


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August 02, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Fabulous work, Michelle!


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August 02, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Amazing. Thank you for showing the original. It was composed well, had good clouds and a nice curve of the river so I see why you chose this for NIK. Now it pops in 3-D! You sold me!


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August 02, 2011

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Excellent work with the NIX Michelle. I have the Photomatix HDR and hope to play with it soon.


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August 03, 2011

 

Ian M. Hill
  A huge difference for sure Michelle,its now I wish I were there scene.


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August 05, 2011

 
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