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by Pedro

Comment:
For me, the lighting, composition and cigarette make this shot. It has a bit of an old Hollywood or moviestar feel to it. Without the cigarette it may not have worked at all... Did you shoot this with available lighting or did you use something else?

tree
by nixter

Comment:
Thanks for the comment. Actually no HDR, I think the overcast conditions helped to achieve a good exposure without any really harsh shadows and loss of details. Basic processing in PS, duplicated background layer and set blending mode to Multiply for sky only. two curves layers one for the sky and one for the forground and tree. Selective colour layer and Hue/sat layer. Sharpen...done.

Lighthouse
by nixter

Comment:
Thanks guys, I wacked the Circ Polarizing filter on for this shot. it certainly helps to saturate the colours and cut the glare.

Pensive
by roz

Comment:
Roz, lovin' the angle and tight crop here, nice shot.

War Paint
by xXxscarletxXx

Comment:
Bummer about the DQ, but hey, on the positive side, look at all the views and comments you get! : )

step
by boysetsfire

Comment:
Nice shadows and composition, I really like the processing here too. Good job mate.

Basic Instinct II
by love

Comment:
I agree, Sharon stone : )
Very nice job

Polar Bears
by charmayne

Comment:
The contrast in the sky is awesome, good stuff.

Enter at Your Own Risk
by roz

Comment:
Love the tones here, Roz. Nice shot. That light in the window does make me curious as to what's behind the door : )

Mr. Claws
by sherpet

Comment:
Beaut macro Sherryl. Great colours, great job, you must have the most interesting garden : )