Illumination

© Nikki McDonald

Illumination

Uploaded: September 15, 2013 | Entered: August 17, 2019 08:29:03

Description

Resubmitted for August 4, 2019 Category: Balloons (Man-Made)

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 20000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600,1600, FocalLength: 40.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A580

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 15, 2013

As you can see, I brightened the colors quite a bit. I also smoothed out the balloon sections and burned the sky. Oh, and I thought there was too much space between the balloon on the left and the other two, so I scooted it over :) #1544593

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 15, 2013

Really outstanding darkroom skills, colors and imagery. Well done Nikki! HTD! #10844753

Martha R. Mazon level-classic September 15, 2013

Very skillful work, Nikki, for a dramatic and fascinating result! HTD! #10844767

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 15, 2013

Great job Nikki! #10844785

Mitch Spence level-classic September 15, 2013

I think your decisions on this were just right, Nikki. The overlapping balloons are more dramatic, and the saturation and smoothing make it almost dreamlike, as I think the whole idea of being up in one of these is, really. Maybe a couple of those glasses of wine would enhance the viewing experience too, but you supplied it without the extra push. :)I've yet to manage to get to one of these meets where there were actually balloons in evidence. #10845009

Michelle Alton September 15, 2013

Just about as wonderful as can be. I agree with Mitch! #10845268

Julianne Bradford September 15, 2013

Wonderful skill and processing Nikki! #10845520

Gail Sullivan level-classic September 16, 2013

A fine capture made more eye-catching and dramatic by your processing! #10845676

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic September 16, 2013

Impressive! #10845800

Joy Rector September 16, 2013

beautiful, well done #10845835

Naomi Weiser September 16, 2013

I Like how you brought out the color. htd! #10845906

Michele Peterson level-classic September 16, 2013

Very nice! The colors are great, and I like the overlapping of the balloons, too. #10846743

Dianne Brin level-classic October 25, 2013

Beautiful, Nikki! #10880714

Susan Williams September 30, 2019

Awesome work, Nikki. Congratulations on the Finalist and hope to see the Gold here. #11777776

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