30/365: glitter
It snowed most of the day, but it was a warm, wet snow that covered the ground with white while turning to glittery drops on the branches.
I did play with the tones of this one in post processing -- just tones, no texture. I'm using the trial version of Nik Silver Efex -- I love it, and I want it so badly! I can't afford it though. Expect more b&w or desaturated photos in the next week, while the trial lasts. I also applied a free action I just downloaded -- Nelly Nero's seaweed. I adjusted it quite a bit though to fit the photo.
If you want to see the original, it's here: picasaweb.google.com/superdewa/January2010#54288689436604...
Jan 21, 2010, Explore #145 -- yay! only my second time!
February 14, 2010: I'm a finalist on Pioneer Woman's blog! Please go take a look at all the wonderful depth of field photos there (and her previous entries as well -- there are more fantastic photos there!).
Comments and faves
aia*c (here when i can be), Angie Polston, Soleil is me., SSyyRR, and 84 other people added this photo to their favorites.
mjmatt (40 months ago | reply)
Like glittery diamonds! Lovely!
Magic Madzik (40 months ago | reply)
So pretty!
tufteach (40 months ago | reply)
This is cool! what kind of software is Nik Silver Efex? Hmm, I'll take a look at it. I might want to give it a try.
aia*c (here when i can be) (40 months ago | reply)
oh i love this! good shot!
SuperDewa (40 months ago | reply)
Thank you!
Tufteach, it does really nice black & white conversions -- way better than anything I've been able to do on my own..
I did one on this that I liked then lowered the opacity and ran an action over that.
The trial is 15 days, so make sure you have time to play for the next couple of weeks if you download it.
swintime (40 months ago | reply)
I love it! So pretty!
Karol A Olson (40 months ago | reply)
That is a georgeous treatment - very dreamy. Coworker mentioned he used the same software and was also very happy with it.
Angie Polston (40 months ago | reply)
Love this!!
BijouBoutique com (40 months ago | reply)
wow it's beautiful! (both the original & the one posted!)
Marleymax (40 months ago | reply)
As everyone has said: simply beautiful SuperD! Wow! Desaturated/B&W photos are my favs! Congrats on this one.
Janine Coveney [deleted] (40 months ago | reply)
WOW...this is amazing!! LOVE
Soleil is me. (40 months ago | reply)
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.... how much is that doggie in the window *woof woof*
...This song for you today, you'll feel fresh and enjoy:)
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Be happy, be healthy:)
© sourav's (40 months ago | reply)
wonderful shot
SuperDewa (40 months ago | reply)
Wow, you guys. Thank you!
Emma Shell [deleted] (40 months ago | reply)
This is so beautiful.
Looks like glitter!
SasiShan (40 months ago | reply)
lovely photo!
I must take a look at this Nik Efx later tonight too. I love trying out new photography apps :)
SuperDewa (40 months ago | reply)
Thank you :-)
SasiShan, definitely try it -- the only problem with it is it's going to be hard to give up.
@PAkDocK / www.pakdock.com (40 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot!!!
I love the idea and composition in here.
Congratulations.
Costas's (40 months ago | reply)
What a great shot! Very good treatment.
Congratz on explore!
I invite you to visit my photostream
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tufteach (40 months ago | reply)
Wow! You sure got a lot of attention with that shot. Congrats!
SuperDewa (40 months ago | reply)
Many Thanks!
Yes, Tufteach, it's taken me by happy surprise!
MarianneLoMonaco (40 months ago | reply)
So beautiful!
carljgodwin (40 months ago | reply)
Beautiful delicate shot, love it.
shanalily (40 months ago | reply)
Nice!
Sæmi (40 months ago | reply)
Great pic. Love the bokeh effect.
fi0na (40 months ago | reply)
very nice bokeh..!!!
;o)))
SuperDewa (40 months ago | reply)
Thank you!
Sarah McVey (40 months ago | reply)
Tee Hee! Congrats on getting picked for PW's assignment! We're in the same group! My crane photo got picked too - how crazy is that????
SuperDewa (40 months ago | reply)
VeronicaVPhotography (40 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous.
leanne829. (40 months ago | reply)
Saw your pic on PW's website and it's exquisite! Nicely done!
JesC (40 months ago | reply)
I had to track this one down, my favorite from PW's site!
Robin G Baker [deleted] (40 months ago | reply)
the orig is beautiful too! nice job
SuperDewa (40 months ago | reply)
Thank you so much! Your comments and faves really mean a lot to me!
Sarah McVey (40 months ago | reply)
TEEHEE! You made it to finalist!!! Congrats & I hope you win!
SuperDewa (40 months ago | reply)
Thank you! Today's my birthday and that is the best birthday present!!!
I'm sorry your photo didn't go further. Keep entering though --- I think your style is right up her alley. :-)
BijouBoutique com (40 months ago | reply)
oooo Happy Birthday Superdewa :)
I'm lost to where you're photo is a finalist -- but best of luck - it IS an amazing photo :) :)
SuperDewa (40 months ago | reply)
Thank you BijouBoutique! I'm honored to be a finalist on Pioneer Woman's blog in her depth of field contest. I updated the description at the top with a link.
BijouBoutique com (40 months ago | reply)
that's soo awesome & def a great bday gift :)
I <3 pioneer women -- off to check out the finalists - best of luck!
Melissa Barrick (39 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous photo! Do you sell any of your photography? I would love to buy this shot and have it printed on a canvas! Please let me know! And keep up the eye candy!
SuperDewa (39 months ago | reply)
DevilFishMark (39 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot... loving this :)
a thousand black dreams (38 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called upon that wishing star, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Photofinish 2009 (38 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!
Sid Black (38 months ago | reply)
gorgeous
Paula~Lace (37 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Nature In Lace (Add 1-5 ~ Award 2) , and we'd love to have this added to the group!
jamie {74} (34 months ago | reply)
Fantastic. That lens has great bokeh. I love it and you did amazing with the pp.
•snaperture• (22 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous!
devmasha (20 months ago | reply)
Nice pic!