Sanitarium
by dahkota

Comment by bucket:
This really is a great take on this challenge. Haunting, disturbing..just like it should be..desaturation especially effective.

A House in the Country
by dahkota

Comment by e301:
I think i'd have tried some selective sharpening on that house - it could usefully just pop out of the image a little more? I'm no fan of the extreme nature of your darkening of the sky - have you tried using a threshold mask to achieve this effect - it allows the joins to be so much less noticeable? marvellous composition though, and with that little extra punch to match the processing I think it might have been a contender: I think you could use more contrast and lightness in the grass, and there's that overall sense of blurriness also. Close, but doesn't quite do it for me.

A House in the Country
by dahkota

Comment by nfessel:
interesting effect in the sky. neat.

Abandoned
by dahkota

Comment by ericsuth:
I like the idea...model could be great but the light here looks really wrong...too bright, additionally it seems like her face is out of focus

A House in the Country
by dahkota

Comment by SnapperL:
I like it. although, when you are using dodging and burning, make sure you get close to the house. You seem to have this glow around the house where it wasn't burned in. 7

A House in the Country
by dahkota

Comment by saiphfire:
This would have been a great abandoned building shot

Abandoned
by dahkota

Comment by garlic:
Funny how technical imperfection adds mood to the image. Very nice.

Sanitarium
by dahkota

Comment by sher:
this was one of my favorites. looks incredibly spooky! i would love to explore this place and i can't wait to see more of your series from here.

Sanitarium
by dahkota

Comment by Tuckersmom:
Perfect spooky treatment for this building - great job - 10

A House in the Country
by dahkota

Comment by robbieh:
This is ethereal. I really like the pastelish colors and soft focus. The texture grabs my eye as well. 9