My Favorite

Uploaded: December 24, 2005

Description

Shoot with large f-stop (22). Crop for dramatic emphasis. Change background to blue. Sharpen. Add contrast. And, modestly apply the ink outline filter in PSE.

Comments

Keri M. Dietrich December 24, 2005

I can see why it's your favorite, it's beautiful, great post image work! #363804

Carla Metzler December 24, 2005

Beautiful image, Stephen! #2220471

Janine Russell level-deluxe December 24, 2005

Stephen, very nice colors and effects. #2220636

Tamera S. Phillips December 24, 2005

Wow! What a beautiful shot Stephen. Great job. #2220740

Carol McCants December 29, 2005

What a vivid image. I really like it!
Carol #2233619

Michele Jarvis May 22, 2006

Wow, awesome, fabulous, stunning! Great work Stephen! #2800345

Su Sana E. P level-classic December 29, 2006

Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist and Happy New Year, Stephen!! #3756530

Rick Clark December 29, 2006

Beautiful colors, well done! #3756663

December 29, 2006

Good use of tools in PSE to make this image pop #3757548

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3759142

Datha Y. Thompson December 30, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :0) #3759616

Steve Downen January 02, 2007

Congratulations on the finalist! #3774384

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