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Uploaded: October 16, 2006

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Alisha L. Ekstrom October 16, 2006 0

Last night I had this session with this family & we had a storm last night. While out in this field it was cool with the clouds & sun. I am putting this in the DD category cause I used layers & altered the sky to really have the storm look:)

I used the lasso tool around just the sky...then worked in layers adjusting curves, contrast & used color burn. Then used the saturation tool to have more orange in the sun clouds. #540831

Alisha L. Ekstrom October 16, 2006 0

Here is the original SOOC! #3457083

Autum Rhoades October 16, 2006 0

Awesome image, Alisha! I love what you've done. It's so very cool! The color of the field against the sky is just dynamite! Way to take advantage of the storm and turn it into an opportunity! #3457086

Carla Metzler October 16, 2006 0

Beautiful work, Alisha! #3457102

Dale Ann Cubbage October 16, 2006 0

Oooooh, this stormy version is so cool! Love what you did with it!

da #3457105

Nadia W. Smith October 16, 2006 0

Very cool, my friend. Your creative juices are surely flowing these days!!! #3457140

Gavin Cox October 16, 2006 0

This is amazing!! I love what you did with it. It creates such a mood. Great job, and thanks for sharing. #3457192

Jeff Robinson October 16, 2006 0

This is amazing Alisha!! Wonderful work and I am sure the family will love it! Jeff #3457210

Cyn Valentine October 16, 2006 0

Spectacular!! Awesome work Alisha!! #3457218

Laura E. OConnor October 16, 2006 0

LOOOOOOVE THIS!!! Two words for you, my friend.... YOU ROCK! :) Awesome DD work!!!! #3457243

October 16, 2006 0

Alisha ... woooow!.... good shot and work! Congratulations. #3457363

Darren K. Fisher October 16, 2006 0

WOW this is awesome. I love what you done with the sky. Looks like a winner to me. #3457837

Bill Wyatt October 16, 2006 0

I agree WOW this is awesome I love the dramatic clouds and wonderful composition and colors!! #3457999

Michelle R. Kovach October 16, 2006 0

Very creative Alisha! Wonderful job on the transformation! #3458334

Jenny Bosmans October 16, 2006 0

Excellent work and beautiful image, Alisha! :) #3458354

Dawn Leslie October 16, 2006 0

I am in awe of the work you have been doing lately this is just sooooo awesome. I just love this! #3458473

Susana Ms Heide October 16, 2006 0

HOLY COW Alisha!!!!!!!!!! You've created a masterpiece!!! I have never seen a family picture with such style!! I'm glad you included the original for comparison. Your manipulation in PS created stunning results! This had better be a WINNER!! Best of luck!! #3458513

Laura Clay-Ballard October 16, 2006 0

Incredible color and light! super! #3458619

Tonya R. Boles October 16, 2006 0

Awesome work!! #3458671

Susie Peek-Swint October 16, 2006 0

Very dramatic and creative Alisha! #3458770

Nadine A. Lewis October 17, 2006 0

This image is AWESOME, Alisha! I love it!

<>< #3459438

Janine Russell October 17, 2006 0

Alisha, excellent colors, detail, lighting and effects. #3459492

Bobbie Davis October 17, 2006 0

AWESOME! #3459776

Jessica McCollam October 17, 2006 0

HOLY FLIPPIN' COW, Alisha!!!!!!!
We're NOT worthy, we're NOT worthy!! haha!! You are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Awesome!!!:) #3459964

Joy Rector October 17, 2006 0

excellent #3460490

Dr Silly October 17, 2006 0

Alisha, you have taken a Ok shot and turned it in to a awesome shot. Now the title has me wondering, is weather storm or family storm?LOL :O)

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Chastity Abbott October 17, 2006 0

I am just echoing what Jessica said!!!! :o)....!!!! If you could only make these posts sing!!!! :o) My would be singing ...."You are so wonderful to me!!!"....:o) Grand work...woooohooo!!!!!! LOVE IT!!! #3461559

Hayley J. Hamlin October 17, 2006 0

Yup I agree with Jess...we're not worthy:) You are such an Amazing talent...you inspire me beyond words and your work is enjoyed and admired by many many many many...get my point!!!
Awesome Awesome work on this!! Great capture!! #3462450

Nadya Johnson October 17, 2006 0

Wow, Alisha! AWWWWWE-SOME! Love the high contrast and the starkness of this image! Fantastic composition, too! #3462473

Maria Warren October 18, 2006 0

awesome job on this I really like it :) #3467347

Christi Long October 19, 2006 0

Alisha, I'm never shocked by how amazing your work is but you always out do yourself! This is awesome. Love the composition, stormy skies - it's just freaking awesome! #3469073

Shelly A. Van Camp October 23, 2006 0

Wow, I am stunned as well! This is a beauty, my friend..I love it all!! You are one created person! I always love your work!! #3489548

Tonya Shackelford October 24, 2006 0

Wow, Alisha, another amazing portrait!! I love what you did with it! Thanks for sharing the original too! I agree with everyone...you rock and you always manage to amaze us!! :) #3493007

Alice Lero October 25, 2006 0

An amazing shot indeed! I agree...I love what you did with this picture..your creation is wonderful! :) #3495347

October 25, 2006 0

Great work using Photoshop. I like how you created such a dramtic look in the sky. The feild they're in is a perfect contrast to them and the sky, making them POP! Way to be creative. #3497900

Kara L. Hendricks October 26, 2006 0

I swear I commented on this!! Maybe it was at 101..
Looks like a great judges comment as well:)
I LOVE THIS!! One of your best ever Alisha.. Stellar PS skills, and you have showed them off here..
Good luck with this one!
Don't think you'll need it... #3500413

Megan p October 26, 2006 0

This is JAW DROPPING!!!!!!!!! Wow Alisha, this is really incredible, good for you! #3500600

Lynn Crawford October 27, 2006 0

Beautiful work Alisha, I love the color change in the sky, it really goes with the fall colors of your subjects clothing, great job :) #3509807

Kenneth Mucke November 01, 2006 0

The improvements are just amazing...perfect work on this #3531277

Alisha L. Ekstrom November 03, 2006 0

WOW everyone...I'm in complete awe of all the wonderful compliments from my BP family! THANK YOU ALL SOOO MUCH!

I've been away to Texas for a while & so I'm way behind on posts & everything else in my life:) What a nice surprise to come home to the judges comments on 2 of my images..THANK YOU JUDGES!!! Then to see my finalists & winner for the month of October!!! WOOHOO!!!!!! Thank you to all my friends:):):) #3542393

Lori Carlson November 22, 2006 0

Yep, I'll say it too....amazing contrasts and work on this Alisha!! :0) WTG! #3613402

Michelle R. Kovach November 23, 2006 0

Congrats Alisha! #3619765

Susie Peek-Swint November 23, 2006 0

Many congrats on your finalist! #3620145

Laura E. OConnor November 23, 2006 0

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FINALIST, MY FRIEND!!!! :) #3620223

Autum Rhoades November 23, 2006 0

Yes, I had a feeling we would see this one again - Awesome work, Alisha! Congratulations!!!! #3620358

Linda D. Lester November 23, 2006 0

Congratulations on your awesome finalist! #3620841

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 23, 2006 0

Really breathtaking, congratulations! #3620856

Tonya R. Boles November 23, 2006 0

Congrats!! #3621072

Kay E. Mahoney November 24, 2006 0

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3622567

Kate Jackson November 24, 2006 0

Awesome work Alisha! Congratulations! #3626832

Alice Lero November 24, 2006 0

Wonderful Shot! Congratulations! :) #3627034

Datha Y. Thompson November 25, 2006 0

CONGRATULATIONS ALISHA!!! #3627149

Hayley J. Hamlin November 25, 2006 0

Knew we'd see this one again Alisha:)!! Huge Congrats and best of luck in the next round my friend!!! #3627253

Janine Russell November 25, 2006 0

Alisha, congratulations on your finalist. #3628103

Donna W. Neal November 25, 2006 0

This is such a stunning photo. Congratulations on a well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round Alisha #3628885

Lavone Vannoy November 26, 2006 0

YOU ROCK GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS my friend! This is splindid!!! :) #3632133

Dawn Leslie November 27, 2006 0

Congrats Alisha this image is fantastic! #3635605

Alisha L. Ekstrom November 27, 2006 0

Thank you EVERYONE!!!!!!!! I'm sooo excited to see this one. The family LOVED this shot!!!!!

Your congrats mean the world...THANK YOU!!!!!! #3637393

Brianne Norgaard November 28, 2006 0

wow, wow, wow... You never cease to amaze me, girl!!! Congrats on your finalist!! #3640871

Cyn Valentine November 28, 2006 0

Congratulations!! WTG! #3640878

Chastity Abbott November 28, 2006 0

This has been one of my favs from you!!! The color contrasts are just a huge WOW!!! Congrats to you on a brilliant image!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o) YAY!!!!!!! #3642572

Cathy M. Gromball November 29, 2006 0

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Alisha!

Cathy :) #3647742

Darryl Wilkinson December 01, 2006 0

Very crafty, and Photo of the Day! WTG, Alisha!!! #3652919

Sherry Stricklin Boles December 01, 2006 0

Congratulations on this fantastic POTD, Alisha!! #3652923

She-She Killough December 01, 2006 0

CONGRATULATIONS on POTD and Finalist etc... I am way out of the loop these days...but when I saw this Alisha I just HAD to comment. Judges or no judges this IS A WINNER...and I will eat my camera if it doesn't win... This is Nothing short of some GENIOUS work Girlfren!!!! WTG!!! (and it is really amazing to see the before! Incredible!!) #3652924

Michelle R. Johnson December 01, 2006 0

WOO HOO!!!! Congratulations Alisha this should be photo of the YEAR!!!!! I'm so excited for you !!!!!!!!!!! #3652929

Alison Greenwood December 01, 2006 0

Amazing work Alisha! Congratulations on your POTD! #3652943

Renee Doyle December 01, 2006 0

Congratulations on your fantastic POTD Alisha!
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Michelle R. Kovach December 01, 2006 0

Congratulations Girlie! Wonderful job!
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Robyn Gwilt December 01, 2006 0

Never mind Holy Cow, Holy S*&^%t!!! This is beyond superlatives!!! Your dd work is superb, and as the judges said, it just leaps out of the page!!! I hope they've blown this up to at least 10ft wide!!! Awesome awesome!Going to drool at the rest of your gallery, as I have't visited it for a while! #3653028

Laura Clay-Ballard December 01, 2006 0

FABulous shot! Congrats on potd! #3653196

Susan M. Hembree December 01, 2006 0

Just magnificent, Alisha! Congrats on the POTD! Very, very well deserved! #3653261

Jennifer Jones December 01, 2006 0

Amazing work, Alisha! What a great composition and super job on creating a dramatic sky.
Congratulaions on POTD! #3653304

Jenny D December 01, 2006 0

Awesome job with this, Alisha! Congrats on the POTD!! #3653324

Kay E. Mahoney December 01, 2006 0

Alisha, Congratulaions on your beautiful POTD :) #3653462

Melissa A. Mannon December 01, 2006 0

beautiful image and gallery! congratulations on your POTD! #3653475

Sharon King December 01, 2006 0

You do Awesome work Alisha! The effects are stunning! Congrats on this terrific image! #3653518

Linda D. Lester December 01, 2006 0

WOW!!! Congratulatons on your POTD! #3653575

Megan p December 01, 2006 0

FABULOUS PotD!!! Huge Congratulations! #3653614

Candy Avera December 01, 2006 0

I really thought I had already commented on this awesome image. It's so very well done Alisha. Congrats on this wonderful, well deserved finalist and POD! #3653754

Shawn Jennings December 01, 2006 0

Great work Alisha! Congratulations on your finalist and POTD. #3653762

Dr Silly December 01, 2006 0

Congratulations Alisha on your super POTD. :O)
#3653816

Alana Ibe December 01, 2006 0

AWESOME!!!! Congratulations! #3653827

Amy JACKSON December 01, 2006 0

Wonderful image, Alisha! Congratulations on your finalist and POTD!! #3653860

Kara L. Hendricks December 01, 2006 0

WOOHOOOOOO ALISHA!!!!

POTD is such a BIG deal girl... I loved it then... And love it now.. I think this should of went GOLD.. But then again... Now it has.....:)
Looks great with the GOLD under it!!!!!!! #3653937

Sharon F. Morris December 01, 2006 0

Congratulations on your finalist and POTD. Love your effects it is just a beautiful image. #3654006

Lavone Vannoy December 01, 2006 0

Photo Of The Day!!!!
Yipppeee! Awesome my friend!!!! I TOLD you that YOU ROCK!!! WTG-I am BEAMING for you!!!!! :) #3654048

Milan Banik December 01, 2006 0

excellent dd work ,congrates on your POTD. #3654073

Laura E. OConnor December 01, 2006 0

YYYAAAAAAAYYYYYY ALISHA!!!!! WTG, Girl!!!! HAPPY DANCE TIME!!!! Congrats on this awesome BP honor!!! Should have placed higher in Oct, but now you have TWO medals on it instead of just one!!! :) #3654086

Alisha L. Ekstrom December 01, 2006 0

HOLY CRAP........This is my VERY VERY first POTD here!!!!!!!!!!!! I was shocked when I woke up & saw all these e-mails from this picture...wondering..what the heck is going on...hahahahaha!!!! WOW..WHAT a shock! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU everyone for your most splendid comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I AM doing a HAPPY DANCE..hehe;);) #3654101

Kathleen K. Parker December 01, 2006 0

LOLOL I love your comment and your photo of the day, Alisha!! It is absolutely wonderrful!!! You really do rock!!!!
kk #3654122

Donna Dunbar December 01, 2006 0

Your editing work on this image took a nice image and made it absolutely awsome, I Love it. congrats on POTD it's well deserved!!!!! #3654131

Gail Vitikacs December 01, 2006 0

OUTSTANDING and well deserved!!!! You are amazing Alisha! #3654147

Cesar J. La Rosa December 01, 2006 0

Wonderful work, Alisha!!! Great family portrait!!! I'm so happy to see it as our POTD! Congratulations on this very well-deserved recognition!!! #3654206

Rafal A. Krolik December 01, 2006 0

This is absolutely amazing postproduction. Great job !!!! #3654225

Kathleen R. Struckle December 01, 2006 0

Absolutely stunning work. congrats on POTD!! #3654243

Dale Ann Cubbage December 01, 2006 0

This is just phenomenal! Congrats on the a very well deserved POTD!

da #3654260

Leonard Pierce December 01, 2006 0

Congratulations on your Finalist and POTD Alisha!! #3654296

Susana Ms Heide December 01, 2006 0

Whenever I come upon this photo I just stare at it and admire what you've done with it!! It deserves this POTD, finalist and MORE!!! CONGRATULATIONS ALISHA!!!!! #3654309

Nicole Kessel December 01, 2006 0

AWESOME!!! Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist and POTD!!! Way to go, Alisha! #3654325

Hayley J. Hamlin December 01, 2006 0

Congrats Alisha!! Awesome work on this image!!! Well deserved POTD!!! #3654340

RC Fritz December 01, 2006 0

Congratulations Alisha!. Fantastic finalist & POTD!!! #3654394

Martin J. Preslar December 01, 2006 0

WOW! This is just a wonderful shot! Congrats on the Finalist AND the POTD!!!! Way to go!!! #3654397

Darren K. Fisher December 01, 2006 0

Way to go Alisha. I loved this the first time I seen it, and so glad I got to see it again. #3654465

Autum Rhoades December 01, 2006 0

Awesome job, Alisha! A deserving finalist and POTD!!!!! #3654469

Colleen Farrell December 01, 2006 0

Terrific PS work, and a great portrait. Congratulations on your finalist and POTD! #3654477

Joy Rector December 01, 2006 0

congrats on the POTD #3654503

Kimberly J. Whipps December 01, 2006 0

Well deserved Alisha, your photography is beautiful. #3654509

Cristina Navarro December 01, 2006 0

LOVE IT and Congrats!! You did a wonderful job on this! #3654527

Janine Russell December 01, 2006 0

Alisha, congratulations on your POTD. #3654613

Alisha L. Ekstrom December 01, 2006 0

WOW..what a day this has been...ALL these comments!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I know a few people have e-mailed me & I just wanted to let you all know that I'll respond as soon as I can;)

Have an awesome day everyone!!!!! #3654621

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 01, 2006 0

This is so awesome Alisha, what a great image. I really thought it was going to win. Congratulations on your potd and finalist. #3654658

Jennifer Cuscino December 01, 2006 0

This is amazing!! Oh my goodness. My favorite family photo that's I've seen. Really well done. wow. #3654794

December 01, 2006 0

This is so!!!amazing Alisha Love all the effects you have done Congrats on POTD and Finalist well done
Chris #3655330

Mary Clarke December 01, 2006 0

Congratulations on POTD Alisha - great image #3655376

Deborah A. Ciullo December 01, 2006 0

Congratulations Alisha! Fantastic work! You did an awsome job. I also loved your gallery photos! Wow!!!!!
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Karen K. Givens December 01, 2006 0

Congratulations on POTD this image is wonderful. :) #3655613

Karolyn R. Moltzan December 01, 2006 0

This really is amazing. I play in PS alllll the time, and have never come up with something like this - I'd love to hear a more detailed description on how it was achieved! Congrats. Awesome job.
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Lindley Johnson December 01, 2006 0

This is wonderful, Alisha. The family looks so unposed and natural, yet there is beautiful composition. The PS work you did has added such drama! It's fantastic - congratulations on your finalist and POTD! #3655696

Terry L. Ellis December 03, 2006 0

Is there room for me, too? Alisha, let me add my congratulations on your magnificent POTD and finalist! Love your creativity! #3659426

Nan Fischer December 03, 2006 0

This is fabulous! The color of the sky coordinates with the clothing and the foreground - very earthy and neutral. The sky is so dramatic, too. It looks like they will never get out of harm's way! This is a far cry from the original! Congratulations on POTD - well deserved. #3659649

William88 December 05, 2006 0

I almost miss this wonderful image. Excellent editing and composition. Let me add more congratulations to your POTD. #3667197

April Riggs December 07, 2006 0

Fantastic Alisha, Best family portrait that I have ever seen. Congrats! April #3677981

Laura Stetser December 17, 2006 0

Such an incredible image - really wonderful effects. So creative! #3710281

Alisha L. Ekstrom January 11, 2007 0

SHEESH...Sorry it's taken me FOREVER to say "THANKS"....Life was hectically crazy!!!!

Thank you ALL for your support:) #3807141

Sheila D. Bottoms January 11, 2007 0

I love this shot. Absolutley wonderful. #3808148

Daniel E. Poetschlag December 06, 2007 0

Ohhhh! What an awesome family photo. I bet they hang this one in their hope with pride. Nice work and even sharper eye! #5173956

Symona R. Wood February 10, 2008 0

This is stunning!!! I currently use CorelX2, but have PS7 and cannot even figure out the flippin' program!!!!
I am always in 'awe' of those of you who can create such amazing art!!! #5470631

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