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LaikaM7 In reply to ??? [2006-10-27 00:06:25 +0000 UTC]

I can't tell if you manipulated it or not. I'm hoping you didn't because that is an amazing shot. I love pictures of trees, and this is just amazing.
The shadows blow me away.

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Pixydream In reply to LaikaM7 [2006-10-27 00:12:42 +0000 UTC]

Manipulation or not manipulation? That isn't the good question, I think..
This one wasn't manipulated but the good question was is it good or not..?
Thank you I'm hapy you like it!

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tju-tjuu In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:59:52 +0000 UTC]

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Pixydream In reply to tju-tjuu [2006-10-27 00:03:39 +0000 UTC]

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AmberKay In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:59:46 +0000 UTC]

Oh man, it's absolutely gorgeous!

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Pixydream In reply to AmberKay [2006-10-27 00:03:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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megarathewarrior In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:53:08 +0000 UTC]

Vey haunting. A wonderful picture.

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Pixydream In reply to megarathewarrior [2006-10-27 00:02:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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megarathewarrior In reply to Pixydream [2006-10-27 01:02:28 +0000 UTC]

Welcome. ^-^

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stoneheartraven In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:46:59 +0000 UTC]

I'm just getting into Photo Art, so I'm curious, is this simply black and white, or did you edit it as well? If so, how did you make the blurred effect?

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Pixydream In reply to stoneheartraven [2006-10-27 00:02:15 +0000 UTC]

It was originally shot in digital, with a Canon 350D. First I adapted the shot to a square in PS, then the B&W conversion, levels, curves, vignette and sharpen were made in Adobe Lightroom. At last go back to PS for sizing and sharpen in order to post on dA, then Image Ready for jpeg compression..
There's no blur in this pic, what did you mean by "blurred effect"???

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stoneheartraven In reply to Pixydream [2006-10-28 20:39:35 +0000 UTC]

It seems slightly blurred, like a double image.

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Pixydream In reply to stoneheartraven [2006-10-28 20:42:54 +0000 UTC]

Ok. perhaps due to sharpen and jpeg compression? I don't know..

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stoneheartraven In reply to Pixydream [2006-10-28 20:48:14 +0000 UTC]

Perhaps. I found it interesting. You see, all these concepts and words are new to me. I am but a babe in the world of photo manipulation, getting along by feeling my way so far.

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Pixydream In reply to stoneheartraven [2006-10-28 21:14:26 +0000 UTC]

I understand. Just wish you the best to progress and succeed!

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stoneheartraven In reply to Pixydream [2006-10-28 21:46:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I appreciate it. If you happen to want to, my photomanips are up now. There's not many, but they're my baby-steps. I favor the Alfred Hitchcock school of photography in them it seems. Which, is fine by me, ole Alfie kicked ass. Anyways, thank you again. Hava good one.

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Pixydream In reply to stoneheartraven [2006-10-28 22:11:30 +0000 UTC]

Ok Steven, I've just seen your manips. What could I say, it's the beginning, you have to try a lot, work, etc.. Imho there's no ready made solution in the matter. No book which can give you THE solution to realize a good pic. A good pic doesn't exist. Who could say "I know the very truth in beauty"?
Nobody except you could do the stuff, so Steven, go on! Try to download a better soft than Paint, and work.. I just say "Good luck, man", I know you could succed if you really want it.

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stoneheartraven In reply to Pixydream [2006-10-28 22:23:48 +0000 UTC]

Trying, trying. For now it's a bit of a small obsession. Kinda like this new little animal I've got and I'm learning what it can do. I've noticed the limitations are few in this catagory. Unfortuneatly for programs, I'm poor. Lucky I have a computer really. So, free ones work best, but it's hard to find GOOD free prog's anymore, yanno?

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Pixydream In reply to stoneheartraven [2006-10-28 22:40:05 +0000 UTC]

Have a look on "download.com" maybe you could dowload some free softwares..

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73h1337kiwi In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:30:17 +0000 UTC]

thats awesome!

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Pixydream In reply to 73h1337kiwi [2006-10-26 23:35:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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annagrace In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:27:10 +0000 UTC]

what did you do with this?

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Pixydream In reply to annagrace [2006-10-26 23:29:50 +0000 UTC]

Nothing special.. Just a shoot with a nice subject in a great light, then B&W conversion and adaptation in a square.

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annagrace In reply to Pixydream [2006-10-27 01:35:47 +0000 UTC]

what do you mean by adaptation in a square

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Pixydream In reply to annagrace [2006-10-27 01:42:31 +0000 UTC]

The 6X6 format is a square.

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drawingnumberone In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:25:39 +0000 UTC]

this is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! loving it

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Pixydream In reply to drawingnumberone [2006-10-26 23:30:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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maitea In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:10:42 +0000 UTC]

absolutly beautiful.....you should make it a print i'm sure it would be worth it

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Pixydream In reply to maitea [2006-10-26 23:19:53 +0000 UTC]

Yes I actually develop my website with a part for my limited art-prints. Thanks!

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maitea In reply to Pixydream [2006-10-26 23:30:57 +0000 UTC]

that is wonderful because your photography is breath taking
you are welcome

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TheRaconteur In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:09:59 +0000 UTC]

really like this

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Pixydream In reply to TheRaconteur [2006-10-26 23:16:43 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it

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TheRaconteur In reply to Pixydream [2006-10-26 23:20:30 +0000 UTC]

gonna check out more of your work later....tired, lunch break, sleep.....i hope

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Pixydream In reply to TheRaconteur [2006-10-26 23:34:52 +0000 UTC]

Ok welcome!

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PinkCigarettes In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:09:59 +0000 UTC]

Whoa... that is a beautiful picture... Added it to my favorites. lol

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Pixydream In reply to PinkCigarettes [2006-10-26 23:17:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank You!

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imstudios In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:06:15 +0000 UTC]

I really like the perspective on this one, great pic!

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Pixydream In reply to imstudios [2006-10-26 23:10:46 +0000 UTC]

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imstudios In reply to Pixydream [2006-10-26 23:15:48 +0000 UTC]

what length of a lens did you use? Probably 14mm or smaller? that or this was played with the good ol' PS

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Pixydream In reply to imstudios [2006-10-26 23:27:44 +0000 UTC]

Nope for a PS manip, just a 10X22 Canon Lens for this shot.

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imstudios In reply to Pixydream [2006-10-26 23:34:40 +0000 UTC]

Really, what body does that go on? im afraid i have havent had much experience outside of my 300d.

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Pixydream In reply to imstudios [2006-10-26 23:44:17 +0000 UTC]

Just used a 350D for the shot.

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TheULT In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:05:11 +0000 UTC]

Great job

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Pixydream In reply to TheULT [2006-10-26 23:10:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for stopping by! glad you like it

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JCF619 In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 23:03:30 +0000 UTC]

I love stormy scenes...they're really fascinating. Nice work.

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Pixydream In reply to JCF619 [2006-10-26 23:09:36 +0000 UTC]

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missdjt In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 22:58:18 +0000 UTC]

Wow, awesome.

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Pixydream In reply to missdjt [2006-10-26 23:09:24 +0000 UTC]

Thks

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Tajin In reply to ??? [2006-10-26 22:49:43 +0000 UTC]

is there any chance you are going to upload one with higher resolution ?

would be nice to see

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Pixydream In reply to Tajin [2006-10-26 23:09:02 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for inconvenience.. Thanks for your comment!

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