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ursula


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Pastels (Advanced Editing IV)
Collection: 2006
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon
Location: Trail, BC
Date: Sep 2, 2006
Aperture: F4
ISO: 200
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Sep 3, 2006

First edit with PSCS2 in my new Mac. I had lots of trouble with it, as PS kept shutting down on me.

Converted from RAW in PSCS2.
Adjusted levels.
Worked with a couple blurred layers to soften the image a little.
Flattened image.
Adjusted colours a tad.
Used the dodge tool to lighten the stem/bud part.
Resized.
Sharpened and saved as JPG.

I don't know how to save history in PSCS.

Statistics
Place: 7 out of 203
Avg (all users): 6.6120
Avg (commenters): 7.7692
Avg (participants): 6.5070
Avg (non-participants): 6.6786
Views since voting: 2346
Views during voting: 329
Votes: 183
Comments: 23
Favorites: 3 (view)


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09/13/2006 05:19:27 PM
Congrats on a top 10 placing for a great shot!
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09/12/2006 09:30:32 AM
Beautiful,dreamy, gorgeous soft colors. Congrats on the excellent finish.
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09/11/2006 08:44:43 AM
I thought this excellent shot must be yours ;-) Congratulations on your top ten finish.
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09/11/2006 01:09:03 AM
Looks like i had you confused with Arpitas shot! Both are excellent IMO.
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09/11/2006 01:07:49 AM
gorgeous work, as always, ursula! congrats on top 10!
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09/11/2006 12:59:15 AM
Simply fantastic is displaying such a sparse and minute subject matter. Lovely to look at. Congratulations on your top 10 finish.

Message edited by author 2006-09-11 01:10:57.
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09/11/2006 12:53:17 AM
This is so incredible! How do you do it -- these amazing soft, ethereal photos! They are STUNNING!!!!!

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/10/2006 01:15:57 PM
One of my favorite photos here. Delicate, yet stern. Beautifual coloring in the background.
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09/10/2006 10:43:16 AM
Subtle and beautiful.
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09/10/2006 03:59:17 AM
Stunning!!!
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09/09/2006 08:54:36 PM
i like the sharpness and the background colors.7
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09/09/2006 08:26:35 PM
this is great very nicely done.
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09/09/2006 03:06:21 PM
Another fine dandilion shot. Good luck.
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09/09/2006 07:51:42 AM
Nice macro work and the colors of the background are great soft pastels.
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09/07/2006 04:07:58 PM
WOW - love the colors!!! This is soooo nice! Great shot all around!
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09/07/2006 02:57:44 PM
gorgeous!!
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09/06/2006 05:33:01 AM
Lovely colors and beautiful composition...gives really soft feeling.
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09/05/2006 08:36:28 PM
Love the pastel dof!
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09/04/2006 09:40:53 PM
Lovely colours, great clarity and comp
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09/04/2006 06:45:35 PM
10 for u :-D super

TOP 10 FINALIST FOR SURE!!
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09/04/2006 10:18:45 AM
Would love to know how you created this background
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09/04/2006 04:25:55 AM
nice image
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09/04/2006 01:48:58 AM
Boken brings this out well
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