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Fatal Attraction

© Dolores Neilson

Fatal Attraction

Uploaded: August 27, 2002

Description

I discovered this little lady enjoying an aphid breakfast while waiting for the school bus with my daughter one morning. 1/160 per sec., F:8, handheld, color manipulated in PhotoShop. The ladybug and aphid blended much too well with the background....this allowed me to isolate the ladybug and aphid.

Comments

Damian P. Gadal August 27, 2002

Another fantastic piece of work Dolores....... #8270

Robert Jensen August 27, 2002

Dolores,

This is outstanding. Great use of color.

Bob J. #12644

Peder Mageroy August 27, 2002

Wonderful work Dolores, amazing colors on the bugs, another winner. Wish you the best of luck with this one. #12647

Dolores Neilson August 27, 2002

Damian, Bob and Peder....I am so honored to be the recipient of your thoughtful and generous comments this evening! Thank you so very much! I admire all your work so your comments mean the world to me. The end of the month is fast approaching...I am getting excited. I'm sure all of your winners will be announced soon!! #12651

Carol Engstrom level-classic August 27, 2002

Nice work Dolores! #12653

Dolores Neilson August 27, 2002

Greetings from Ct!! Thank you so much for extending a kindness....I appreciate it more than you know! Have a good evening! #12656

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 28, 2002

Super! Incredible!! Stupendous!!! I think that says it... #12670

Kathleen Clemons August 28, 2002

Ahhh Dolores, here you go again! Another great piece of work. :) #12672

Dolores Neilson August 28, 2002

Carolyn...don't stop with the superlatives! ,?) (just kidding) You are one sweet lady! Thanks so much for lifting up my work!

Kathleen....I'm getting addicted to you too. A humble thanks for taking valuable time to comment on little old me's pic! It is ALWAYS appreciated! #12682

Donna R. Moratelli August 28, 2002

Very attractive Delores!! You sure are becoming a digital art specialist,aren't you?... I really love the contrast in this... You have done a nice job isolating the foreground with the background. Good luck with this one! #12707

Dolores Neilson August 28, 2002

Thank you Donna! Well, I wish I was a digital art specialist!! I just learned layers last month when I did the cookbook page. I'm not as advanced as I want to be but I'd rather spend more time on photography...and less time with PS. This initial image was actually good enough to post without desaturating the background, but if it improves it, why not? Thanks again for highlighting my work, girlfriend! The end of the month is getting near. I can't wait to see who the winners are! No doubt you'll be on the winner's list again! #12735

Donna R. Moratelli August 28, 2002

HI again girlfriend, One question: How do you like layers?.. I havn't even attempted it yet. No doubt that you'll be on the winners list again!! My first guess would be the one with your husband at the top of the stairs, then when time began,then the cookbook etc,etc,etc...They are all great!! #12736

Carol Engstrom level-classic August 28, 2002

Good luck to all of you who have commented on this picture, and of course you too Dolores. I think all of you do fantastic work. I'm impressed! #12737

Donna R. Moratelli August 28, 2002

Thanks Carol!! #12738

Karen Spychalski-Sullins August 28, 2002

I should have know this was yours...I voted for it over at DPN and just love it! Hope it wins everywhere. #12749

Dolores Neilson August 28, 2002

Is this Karen Spychalski?? HI!! I love your work, Karen! My very, very, very favorite of yours if the baby ducklings...awww...my heart still melts when I see it! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for thinking it potd worthy at DPN, Karen! Thanks so much for your vote and your kindness. You are one sweet person...but I already knew that! #12751

Dolores Neilson August 28, 2002

Donna...I love layers! I don't know how to do everything with layers...like layering on top of each other but I love being able to take a layer and delete if I don't like it without ruining my base image. I love that alot! Thank you for feeling I have some in the pool that are winners. I appreciate the high praise immensely. Looking forward to seeing yours.

Carol....your kind words are very meaningful to me. My work is a special part of me...when it gets approval it makes me very happy. Thanks so much for your kindness once again. Good luck to you in the contest too!


#12753

Karen Spychalski-Sullins August 28, 2002

Yep, it's me Karen Spy... Thanks for the ego boost, Dolores! Made me smile..:-) #12761

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