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Dreamy Autumn Day
Dreamy Autumn Day
JustinM


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Soft Focus III (Basic Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Location: Nashwauk, Minnesota
Date: Sep 21, 2007
Aperture: F/5
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/60 sec.
Galleries: Landscape, Nature
Date Uploaded: Sep 22, 2007

 For the soft focus effect I duplicated the original layer and did gaussion blur then decreased the opacity of the layer to about 50 percent.

The soft focus for me gives the image a dreamy, carefree look!
Disqualification Details
You may use only Adjustment Layers (or their equivalent). An Adjustment Layer is a special type of layer containing no image data that lets you experiment with color and tonal adjustments without permanently modifying the pixels. Adjustment Layers must be applied in Normal mode.

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Nikon Z8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S
 09/26/2007 08:45:10 PM
excellent colors and lighting - nice and warm and the softness provides a great glow to the image
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 09/26/2007 07:40:23 PM
Gorgeous!!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 09/26/2007 02:21:44 AM
excellent use of soft focus
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