Artificial Sunrise
by DCrest01

Comment by aliqui:
Looks like a yolk sitting at the bottom of a cracked egg.

There's quite a bit of banding going on in the orange area, but I absolutely love the feel of this. Very subtle, but still quite bold.

Wishing for Spring
by DCrest01

Comment by clmadden:
This is very nicely composed and I am thrilled to see some pre-spring blooms! Love the light and the disappearing pot.

Tribute to Monet
by DCrest01

Comment by Kelli:
Back to comment... I bet you're getting hammered for the processing, but I love it! It has such a sweet, innocent quality to it. Well done!

Wishing for Spring
by DCrest01

Comment by MaryO:
Nice light.

Tribute to Monet
by DCrest01

Comment by bobnospum:
I really like this and enjoy looking at it. I am having issues judging it as a photograph, however.

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Comment by jjstager2:
Very nicely done.

Thank You Thank You
by DCrest01

Comment by ray_mefarso:
nice details in the flowers. Is your backdrop a little wrinkled?

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Comment by CNovack:
Well it does look like the impressionist with quick brush strokes. Love the motion of the girl and the ocean waves and the texture of the sandy shore. However much that it does invoke impressionist paintings it is too much on the processed side and far removed from being recognized as originating from a photograph. I have a feeling that some are logging the plaint that this is more 'photoshopped' than photograph. There are ways to achieve the painterly effect (called impressionist photography) without resorting to heavy processing. Lensbaby is something I have see other DPCer's use to capture movement and mood but that an attachment to the camera that may or may not fit your camera (and maybe budget for the now). Still, I think the composition is strong and very appealing as an impressionist painting to hang on the wall.

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Comment by michelaudette:
Having fun with topaz? I like this one - 8

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Comment by Ja-9:
such a lovely picture