As the Storm Passes [Contest Winner Pool April 2009 Catch All]
Uploaded: March 15, 2009 05:40:51
4/2 - Monthly Theme (Backyard)
This farm and the one we lived on shared a cornfield together. We could see each others barns from the others back yard.
A blend of 2 images; clouds as one, farm scene as another. Use of Topaz Adjust, Orton technique, noise reduction, and levels adjustment to achieve somewhat of a painted effect.
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 5.60 mm, Model: KODAK CX7330 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
Bob Cournoyer March 15, 2009
I like the comp and foreboding sky and peak through the barn doors.. :-)Happy Theme Day #1098582
Les Rhoades March 15, 2009
Very 3D...I'm Lovin it! #7287022Vicki L. Filippin March 15, 2009
Thanks SO much, gentlemen!!! #7287032Corinne M. Thompson March 15, 2009
Fantastic results and image Vicki! Love the moody/stormy feel to it. #7287292Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 15, 2009
Moody and beautiful, great digital work Vicki! #7287448Vicki L. Filippin March 15, 2009
Thanks, Ladies. Had to dig DEEEP into the archives to find these...I haven't done much shooting at all in the last 2 months.Mitch Spence March 15, 2009
Excellent use of the effects to achieve this feel of impending storm, Vicki, and in a classic farm scene, where weather is always such an immediate concern. #7287699Michelle L. Frick March 15, 2009
Gorgeous image Vicki - love all that you've done. I really love how you can see through the barn and that tractor parked in there looking for shelter during the storms. Beautifully done! Happy Theme Day to you! #7288147Vicki L. Filippin March 15, 2009
Thanks Mitch & Shell. I appreciate all your encouragement and thoughtful words. #7288361Daniella Puente March 15, 2009
The digital work is great Vicky I think the result is a wonderful image, great entry! #7288521Vicki L. Filippin March 15, 2009
Thanks so much, Daniella!Cesar J. La Rosa March 15, 2009
Excellent work, Vicki!!! I agree with Les; it's almost as if we could touch the clouds. Happy Theme Day!!!Vicki L. Filippin March 15, 2009
Thank you, Cesar! I'm glad you like it.Chuck Bruton March 15, 2009
Nice treatment of this imageDatha Y. Thompson March 15, 2009
BEAUTIFUL!! very very nice Vikki!! Perfect them entry :0) #7289168Katarina Mansson March 16, 2009
Impressive in all aspects! HTD Vicki! #7289375Vicki L. Filippin March 16, 2009
Thanks ever so much Chuck, Datha, & Katarina! #7289722Gary Lange March 20, 2009
This is very well done, Vicki, love it!! #7306824Vicki L. Filippin March 20, 2009
Thanks, Gary. Remind you of back home? #7307007Sherry McClead March 21, 2009
Man oh man... just love that sky!!! Awesome work here Vicki... just awesome!Sherrybear #7311101
Vicki L. Filippin March 21, 2009
Thanks, Sherry. I was also pleased with the results. #7311460Sherry McClead April 06, 2009
Hey look... lookie what happens when you remember to enter it.Sherrybear #7376744
Vicki L. Filippin April 06, 2009
Oh, you're a funny girl! I was hoping to NOT let the others know that I forgot the first time....UGH! #7377104Karen Celella April 07, 2009
This is spectacular Vicki. Wonderful drama, rich colors, great comp with terrific effects. Congrats on your well deserved EP. #7381378Vicki L. Filippin April 07, 2009
Thanks so much, Karen. I uploaded it last month and could have SWORN I entered it, but clearly I forgot that step! #7381415Jodi M. Walsh May 26, 2009
congratulations vicki! #7560179Sherry McClead May 26, 2009
Congrats Vicki...Sherrybear #7560315
Sherran Andersen May 26, 2009
Congrats Vicki. Sherran #7563409Vicki L. Filippin May 26, 2009
Thanks so much, girls...I totally did NOT see this one coming! #7563604Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 26, 2009
Beautiful image Vicki! Congratulations on your finalist! #7564198Katarina Mansson May 27, 2009
More impressive than ever...glad to see it here Vicki! Congratulations! #7565481Leslie McLain May 27, 2009
Congrats on your beautiful finalist. #7565836Vicki L. Filippin May 27, 2009
Thanks a bunch Donna, Katarina & Leslie. I appreciate your encouragement! #7565844Jeff Robinson May 27, 2009
Congrats Vicki on your Excellent Finalist! Jeff #7568358Vicki L. Filippin May 27, 2009
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