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by Bear_Music

Comment by colorcarnival:
I like this version better. It's soft and subtle. It also makes me wonder where your light source is or even if this is possibly a night shot. Thanks for including your TA info.

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by Bear_Music

Comment by colorcarnival:
This is cool. It no longer looks like a tomato. Looks like a growing orb. The details and texture on the tomato give the impression of a kind of convergence into the center. Interesting!

IMG_9704fence2crop.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by Strikeslip:
Gentler than the last version, I think I might like this PP better, but I like the other angle more.

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by Bear_Music

Comment by Strikeslip:
I love the patterns. To me, this looks like a bird's head. The fence is the beak, the grass makes the stringy feathers of the head, where there is a convenient sandy area for the eye. My brief introduction to Topaz has had me using the Simplify filter first, then Clarity most often. I see you've done the reverse. I'll have to test out what difference the order makes, if any.

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by Bear_Music

Comment by Ja-9:
I love the colors and tones that you achieved with this...I gave you an 8!! yours definitely stands out in the challenge!

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by Bear_Music

Comment by SaraR:
Ahh. a really neat (going to have to stop using the internet, I am beginning to sound American) study in pattern. I like this very much.

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by Bear_Music

Comment by Balko:
I love this version sooo much!

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Comment by Balko:
Creepy tomato LOL -yup, that's it!

Swan Pond, Dennis, Winter's End
by Bear_Music

Comment by Teafran:
Very different and unigue - a solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it has significant impact being richly colored with excellant detail. This image would have worked as a black and white as well. A perfect demonstration of the power of properly controlled light and focus. Well done.

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Comment by fldave:
I never thought of running a photo through multiple passes of contrary TA steps. Amazing outcome.