Roasterie Coffee Sack
by dahlin

Comment:
This is terrific, flat and 4-dimensional all at the same time, strange effect.

Gargoyle
by JuliBoc

Comment:
That's an interesting approach. I've used it to some degree, but never so extensively. I'm more likely to do a mask on the second layer and paint out what I don't like than I am to do more than 2 layers.

Something useful you might want to try: OnOne software has a free download of just a few of their tools, and included is a "Dynamic range painter" tool, that literally allows you to brush in more dynamic range in the areas you need it. They also have a great "golden hour" preset that's the best warming filter I've ever used.

Giving Cheek
by jomari

Comment:
Crazy little flying birds everywhere :-)

Here Comes The Sun
by grahamgator

Comment:
Lovely image. Congrats on top 5. I gave it an 8, on the strength of the one, twisted petal :-)

What if snow came in colors?
by sjhuls

Comment:
WTG Jen!

russet to dusk
by skewsme

Comment:
Well, that's disappointing in a way, I suppose, but 13th place is a pretty high finish for such an emotive image I guess. It's very well done, in my book.

Little Orange Dingy
by ThingFish

Comment:
Dinghy for you, skiff for me :-) Good finish, friend!

The Pond
by CJinCA

Comment:
I have just bumped you twice in 3 minutes, LOL. I'm glad I came back to adjust. You are serene and confident and ethereal all at the same time.

russet to dusk
by skewsme

Comment:
Bumping to best in show, it's a very powerful image for me, tonight.

Ghost Cabin
by BAMartin

Comment:
You guys are going to town with dark ghostly...