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13-NOV-2005

Western Sun

from the Vineyard again.
The building is a little lopsided-I'm always amazed to see it still standing.

For those asking, used the Midnight Sepia action on this--but had several copies of the image in different stages of the dodge/burn/erase stage and messed with blending modes including the default soft light, and also used lighten/darken/screen and overlay at various stages. Lightened in the direction from where the sun was coming from (and blown top of the original) to try to make it look like light rays. Thanks for asking.

Awarded 1st Place, Creative Division, Quniebaug Vally Photo Club
April 6, 2006
Awarded 1st Place, Creative Division, Overall Year, Quinebaug Valley Photo Club, 05-06

Canon EOS 20D
1/100s f/4.5 at 24.0mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time13-Nov-2005 15:31:58
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length24 mm
Exposure Time1/100 sec
Aperturef/4.5
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programprogram (1)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium original auto
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JW07-Apr-2006 07:44
Congratulations on 1st prize! This picture has been very inspirational to me - it is teasingly just out of reach for most of us - but we will keep trying!

Well done again. (Can I vote for it again?!)
Greg Harp07-Apr-2006 06:51
Congratulatons--well deserved win. Excellent work. GMV
petesie07-Apr-2006 02:54
Big congratulations, Karen. Well deserved for this outstanding image.
JW20-Nov-2005 09:30
Truly outstanding! I really like how their is a continuum between the manmade materials the decay and the natural elements - such a perfect blend. I will have to have a play at belending mode!
Guest 18-Nov-2005 07:43
wow you did a great job here, love the rustic look
Guest 16-Nov-2005 04:27
Yes, great composition and image!
Gayle P. Clement16-Nov-2005 04:12
Great composition and I love the effect.
Breland16-Nov-2005 04:10
Leads you right up the steps and around. Nice composition.
Elaine (etfitz)16-Nov-2005 01:42
Beautiful image and wonderful composition!
Linda Willets16-Nov-2005 00:24
very nice
Guest 15-Nov-2005 23:35
Very good
sschex15-Nov-2005 21:46
Interesting building. I like the steps and fence.
Buz Kiefer15-Nov-2005 14:23
Very fine work and a very pleasing photograph.
Ron S. Bernardo15-Nov-2005 14:08
Beautiful tones Karen!
Neal Nye15-Nov-2005 12:34
Such complex procedures, but you make it look so simple and convincing. It's as if you just walked by and snapped this lovely, well-lighted scene. Beautiful work.
Beverly Wickersham15-Nov-2005 11:34
Excellent. Great texture and color. Stone steps, fencing, cedar siding, fall leaves. Nice job. Gets my vote.
Karen Stuebing15-Nov-2005 11:25
I'd have to frame this one. I think you outdid yourself this time. GMV.
Guest 15-Nov-2005 11:01
No questions from me... Beautifully done!
Mike Moats15-Nov-2005 09:38
Hey Karen, this effect look perfect.
Steven Jusczyk15-Nov-2005 08:09
Very beautiful, Karen. Gorgeous tones. Love the old stairs and the reflection in the glass.
Gary Winters15-Nov-2005 05:32
So, what you're saying is there is no way you could ever reproduce this exact effect again, right? LOL

Great shot and post processing!
Roe..15-Nov-2005 05:19
the treatment and comp are awesome!...v
Bryan Murahashi15-Nov-2005 05:11
Very nice rustic shot and PP.
Coleen Perilloux Landry15-Nov-2005 05:01
Ahhhh, how lovely. I knew this was your photo before I saw your name.
Guest 15-Nov-2005 04:56
Really like the treatment here,Karen! Well done.
CJ Burianek15-Nov-2005 04:30
cool shot - love the effect of the post processing on this :)
Sheila15-Nov-2005 04:08
Love it Karen. Great atmosphere.
Is it a sepia action?
Herb 15-Nov-2005 04:07
Nice shot
petesie15-Nov-2005 04:00
Just beautiful. I know that I would probably tire of raking leaves, but they are just so beautiful, even on the ground. Such a peaceful feeling to this image.
roberta15-Nov-2005 03:54
Karen,
Really nice. How did you process this image?
Cindy Flood15-Nov-2005 03:30
Great capture. Yes, lopsided for sure.
snootydog15-Nov-2005 03:26
very nice.... I like this filter you've been using lately. It gives a great look to your photos
Guest 15-Nov-2005 03:16
I recognize this! I always wanted to stop and grab this, every time we drove by! Great job, and fantastic post work on it. You dog you! You beat me to it!
Guest 15-Nov-2005 03:11
Love the rustic look, specially the stairs.
Guest 15-Nov-2005 02:47
love the lighting, very antique, nice processing
Mindy McNaugher15-Nov-2005 02:47
Beautiful moody shot! Love it!!! Lots of atmosphere and rustic charm! Vote!
Pic Chick15-Nov-2005 02:35
This is spectacular! I love everything about it!
laine8215-Nov-2005 02:31
Standing on it's head it would still look wonderful. This is country style magazine material.
Guest 15-Nov-2005 02:07
This is gorgeous!
joanteno15-Nov-2005 02:06
Very nice!