Inspiring Photo: Stone House in Winter #12630586

Stone House in Winter [Contest Pre Finalists April 2015]

Uploaded: December 18, 2011 18:52:25 | Entered: April 18, 2015 13:05:49

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Finalist
3rd resubmission April 18, 2015
Category: Monthly Theme (Inclement Weather)

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 12502/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

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Nikki McDonald December 18, 2011 0

I hate to delete but a friend spotted one further revision which I agreed with wholeheartedly -- thanks, Tom. And a big thank you to everyone who had commented on the first upload -- so sorry to lose the links to your galleries and the favorites :(

Jeff W. Robinson
Wow - This really turned out Great Nikki!!
12/18/2011 7:35:57 AM

Gary Enloe
Beautiful capture Nikki and love the effect. Very well done
12/18/2011 7:43:39 AM

Melinda F. Schneider
I've added this to my favorites, and I'll be looking into Florabella overlays! Excellent work!!
12/18/2011 7:49:06 AM

Robert Jensen
All I can say is that this went immediately into my favorites, and I am really picky on what I put there!
12/18/2011 8:48:32 AM

Sherran Andersen
Boy, I really need to start using textures next year... love this photo... is Florabella a texture you have to buy?
12/18/2011 8:48:53 AM

Nikki McDonald
Thank you so much -- especially Melinda and Robert since I don't get very many favorites at all :) -- but also Jeff, Gary and Sherran because I love to have visitors. Florabella may have some textures you have to buy but the snow overlays are free and so easy to use. Have fun!
12/18/2011 8:53:37 AM

Katarina Mansson
Terrific! Love that icy cold impression. Excellent work Nikki!
12/18/2011 9:15:13 AM

David Phalen
Beautiful work Nikki!! Love the tones, and textures!!
Thanks for the info about Florabella.
12/18/2011 10:05:58 AM

Thanks, Katta and David. Appreciate your comments.
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Mitch Spence December 18, 2011 0

Well, I, of course,don't know all you did here, but I am substantially wowed by the end product, Nikki. The black and white choice, the framing of the leafless branches, the details of the old building, and the snow--nice. #9875870

Sherran Andersen December 18, 2011 0

I already had this in favourites but deleted and added the new one instead. #9875875

Chris Budny December 18, 2011 0

Wow is the word...! This is fantastic work, Nikki! #9875914

Joy Rector December 18, 2011 0

beautiful #9875960

Datha Y. Thompson December 18, 2011 0

Yes W O W from me too Nikki!!! and WINNER :) Love it :) #9876154

Michelle Alton December 19, 2011 0

A beautifully composed image, and the editing is just remarkable...or JUST remarkable! #9876494

Cathy Kovarik December 19, 2011 0

Love it! #9876513

Nancy Marie Ricketts December 19, 2011 0

I had mixed feelings between this one and the colored version, but after seeing this one, I definitely love this one best-great capture and superb PP! This just jumps off the page-winner and favorite! #9876575

Rona L. Schwarz December 20, 2011 0

I missed most of this critique except I did check out the discussion, Nikki, and then I had to see the final product! Very fine DD work - it really came out just fantastic and I can tell how much work was involved! The effects are marvelous! Thanks to your great instruction I just have to try this!!! #9878490

Linda L. Ruiz December 21, 2011 0

Love what you did with the snow texture. Fantastic. #9880600

Phyllis H. Burchett December 22, 2011 0

Fabulous DD work and scene Nikki! #9882244

Susan Fox December 29, 2011 0

This is wonderful Nikki! I have a feeling this will make finalist, and go on to win. Really nicely done #9890689

Usman M. Bajwa December 29, 2011 0

I haven't seen the original colored version, but this is just so wonderful. Good luck with this, Nikki.

UB. #9891046

Karen Celella December 31, 2011 0

Nikki, you are truly a DD master! This is outstanding! I hope it gets all of the awards it deserves. I'll be back to congratulate you. #9895150

Robert Jensen January 27, 2012 0

Hard to believe this wasn't selected as a winner! #9950282

Neal D. Hatcher February 08, 2012 0

Beautiful work #9970385

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 08, 2012 0

Magnificently incredible work on this awesome image, Nikki! :-) k #9970463

Heather Loewenhardt February 09, 2012 0

You know I am coming for lessons right??? This is amazing, both the photographic and post processing skills. A winner in my book. #9972446

Tamara K. Walker February 24, 2012 0

Really like this, I was wondering what you were doing way out there in the middle of a snow storm until I read it. #9998517

Amanda D. Austwick February 27, 2012 0

WOW Nikki, this goes in my book of favorites. Great DD work!!! #10004920

Neal D. Hatcher April 29, 2015 0

-----------------"FANTASTIC"-------------------- #11293921

Errick L. Cameron May 01, 2015 0

Nice work Nikki #11294983

Errick L. Cameron May 21, 2015 0

Congrats Nikki!!!! #11305638

Ellen Hodges May 21, 2015 0

Huge congrats and best luck with this beauty, Nikki!! #11305653

Amanda D. Austwick May 21, 2015 0

Congratulations Nikki, and good luck on the next round. #11305725

Jane E. Miller May 22, 2015 0

Nikki - Love this shot! It makes me want to make hot chocolate and sit by a fire with a good book. Congrats!! #11305956

Patrick Rouzes May 22, 2015 0

Congrats on this finalist, Nikki. Love it.
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Lydia Williams May 22, 2015 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Nikki...well done! #11306267

Emile Abbott May 27, 2015 0

Gorgeous and congrats on finalist, Nikki #11309386

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