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Picture Name: Agave plant  View Exif
Submitted On: 6/14/2010 12:11:12 AM
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Created using Calculations, various layers and a gradient.
Thanks to Harlan for getting me started experimenting with Calculations!

        
PointsNameDateComments 
CONa$eEr Fed@ee, Afghanistan
8/19/2010 10:03:21 AMExcellent and great work....
Nice job
Regards,
 
COMihaela & Alfio Alonso, Spain
8/12/2010 12:38:08 PMPercect....No more words

SEL FAV
 
RPLYPhotographer8/12/2010 4:01:25 PMThank you! 
COPalle Rubaek, Denmark
8/6/2010 2:58:10 AMA great calculation! Very fine work!! 
COzhang li qun, China
8/3/2010 10:36:21 PMGood composition and the picture. Congratulate my friend. 
COMarilyn Nagy, USA
7/26/2010 10:08:56 PMBeautiful. 
COJudy K, USA
7/26/2010 11:30:09 AMBeautiful work 
CORob Ernsting, Netherlands
7/21/2010 12:45:09 PMCongratulations Mia with all the awards, really well deserved.
It sounds like a complex process but it is worth the effort.

Rob.
 
RPLYPhotographer7/21/2010 11:10:56 PMThanks Rob! 
COJaume Ventura
7/17/2010 5:37:12 AMExcellent work, very nicely, my friend!!!!
Hugs.
Jaume
 
COGabor Puskas, Hungary
7/15/2010 4:28:23 PMNice colors and composition. Real Photo wall hanging.
Regards,
 
COSue W, United Kingdom
7/14/2010 5:49:02 PMAbsolutely stunning! (Was really pleased to find out it was yours - I'd just 'dropped in' to have a quick look at things, saw this and felt moved to comment and then discovered you had done it so double pleasure!) 
RPLYPhotographer7/15/2010 3:38:26 AMHi Sue! Wonderful to see/hear from you! Just the other day I was thinking about folks that used to be regulars around here and now You show up! Thanks for all nice words! 
COCherie DeBevoise, USA
7/9/2010 12:32:28 AMFabulous line work with the use of Calculations, gorgeous vibrant tones overall, great job done IMO.

Thank you for sharing,

Cherie(sel)
 
5Michael Rost, Germany
6/27/2010 6:28:51 PMperfect! 
COJahanpour Shojania, Iran
6/27/2010 8:00:42 AMso nicely done... 
COLuigi Ligotti, Italy
6/27/2010 4:13:17 AMA wonderful photo. Really! It give strong and beauty. I like it very much Sel F pcom(abstract) - Calculations... I never use PS... Just AcDsee 3 for raw and finishing touchs and paintShopPro to get final jpg and also to get b/w Ciao 
RPLYPhotographer6/27/2010 5:47:02 AMThank you Luigi! Hugs! 
COJanet Broadrick, USA
6/24/2010 11:43:09 AMStunning! 
CODaniel Belasco, Bahamas, The
6/21/2010 9:14:36 PMBeautiful colors and details,nice work.
best regards.
daniel
 
COChris Panagiotidis, Greece
6/20/2010 2:35:38 AMYour photo skills shine here, Mia, offering us a real eye candy. The flame-like curves of the plant and the hue chosen make for a memorable photo! s&P (abstract)
Best regards, Chris
 
RPLYPhotographer6/20/2010 5:21:52 PMThank you Chris! 
COImage Photo, USA
6/19/2010 10:47:01 AMThe details of this picture are really incredible!This is an excellent macro. 
COkita mcintosh, United Kingdom
6/17/2010 6:14:28 PMand WHAT is calculations? magnificent, rich,velvety, simply gorgeous, faves 
RPLYPhotographer6/17/2010 6:55:50 PMThank you Kita...and may I add it's very nice to see you!


Calculations is a very seldom used method of converting images to b/w in Photoshop. It involves using Channels.
My image is taken a few steps further using layers and a gradient.
 
RPLYNot Available6/18/2010 5:17:31 PMvery cleverly done!!!!!!! 
COArik Gorban, USA
6/16/2010 7:11:57 PMSelected and PCOM for abstract. Beautifully done. Regards, Arik. 
RPLYPhotographer6/17/2010 1:54:03 PMThanks Arik! 
COBen Hazlett, USA
6/16/2010 10:29:51 AMWow! This is great in every way. I think O'keeffe might hang this on her wall. <s> 
RPLYPhotographer6/16/2010 12:01:42 PMHigh praise indeed! Thank you! 
COBiz ..., Canada
6/16/2010 1:59:05 AMSimply beautiful! Wonderful exposure, nothing over processed! sel :) 
RPLYPhotographer6/16/2010 3:48:23 AMThanks Biz! 
COJose Luis Garcez, Portugal
6/15/2010 6:17:29 PMFantastic. Very good manipulations!!
Regards, JLG
 
COMario Balzan, Malta
6/15/2010 2:03:56 PMelegant indeed 
COFerdinando Mondino, Italy
6/15/2010 1:08:33 PMExcelllent image.
Have a wonderful Tuesday.
Ciao:
Nando.
Sel*
 
COHarlan Heald, USA
6/15/2010 12:06:01 PMWow! This is amazing. Just look at those sensuous curved lines and that wonderful rich color. Gorgeous image. Terrific macro! <S> Applause!!!!!!!!!!!!&!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PCoM and PoW! Yes! Yes! Yes! Congratulations!!!!
 
RPLYPhotographer6/15/2010 8:27:06 PMThanks again Harlan!

I have now bought a new book about channels, etc!
 
5Mary B. Bloom, Israel
6/15/2010 3:20:08 AMlike burning flames ... beautiful colors 
CODetlev Duerkop, Germany
6/15/2010 1:22:31 AMSomething between orange leaves and blazing fire... whatever you did here, the result is fantastic. A wall hanger... SEL+PCOM

Regards, Detlev
 
RPLYPhotographer6/15/2010 2:41:04 AMThank you Detlev! 
CODennis Camp, USA
6/14/2010 9:50:14 PMThis really most excellent in color and shapes, quite outstanding.
One of your best ever.
 
RPLYPhotographer6/14/2010 9:51:36 PMThank you Dennis! 
RPLYNot Available6/14/2010 10:13:33 PMreally quality work, I very much like it. 
COAlla Shamis, Australia
6/14/2010 9:48:48 PMThis is an Exquisite image!!! All colours magnificent!! Great work Mia!!SEL 
COAmr Salah, Egypt
6/14/2010 4:42:59 PMlight , shadows , shapes , colors ..... a real delight
An excellent work ....PCOM
Amr
 
RPLYPhotographer6/14/2010 4:44:57 PMThank you Amr! 
COMohamed BANNA, Egypt
6/14/2010 3:28:37 PMof your best

fav
pcom

will be beautiful in sepia or b&W

BRAVOOOOOOOOOOO
 
RPLYPhotographer6/14/2010 3:35:15 PMThank you! 
5Barb Frank, USA
6/14/2010 2:58:27 PMThis is gorgeous..a wonderful image..the colors and detail are amazing..PCPOM..love the light too..Barb 
RPLYPhotographer6/14/2010 3:35:41 PMThanks Barb! 
COCarl Main, USA
6/14/2010 2:28:34 PMWow! Like no Agave I've ever seen! A burning agave bush! 
RPLYPhotographer6/14/2010 2:46:30 PMThat's funny Carl. Thanks for comments! 
COEDU SOLOMO, Spain
6/14/2010 11:24:17 AMnice one..;O) 
COPat Nighswander, Canada
6/14/2010 11:19:40 AMBeautiful sunny abstract... when I went to vote I saw the dead heron in your other shot... 
COJorge C. Reis, Portugal
6/14/2010 11:03:05 AMBeautifull photo !! Excellent work !! -sel- 
5Ken Kelley, USA
6/14/2010 10:45:13 AMWOW!!!!
Stunning!
Superb work, Mia.
 
RPLYPhotographer6/14/2010 2:29:12 PMThanks Ken! 
COAlfonso&Daniela Fortino, Italy
6/14/2010 7:53:13 AMLike flames. Very very beautiful pic. spc. Ciao 
RPLYPhotographer6/14/2010 2:35:49 PMThank you my friends! 
CODora (and Richie) Bruce, Canada
6/14/2010 6:50:14 AMFlames of flowers. An excellent experiment with excellent results. 
COReda Danaf, Egypt
6/14/2010 5:26:28 AMStunning...<S> 
COQuinton Weeks, USA
6/14/2010 4:59:49 AMWow,this is beautiful.The colors,curves and lighting are fantastic.One of your best. sel 
RPLYPhotographer6/14/2010 2:24:29 PMThank you Quinton! 
COAndrea Vieth, Germany
6/14/2010 2:49:41 AMWonderful orange, great shapes and fine light... SEL.

Best regards - Andrea :-)
 
COJudy Bernard, USA
6/14/2010 12:44:31 AMA Beauty.... Love it... 
COSteve Garrigues, Korea, South
6/14/2010 12:35:53 AMgorgeous flaming petals - I can feel the heat - beautifully done 
COFrancesco-DRUMS- Raciti, Italy
6/14/2010 12:29:48 AMgreat color 
5marta ..., Argentina
6/14/2010 12:18:43 AMWOW!Such impressive and beautiful artwork Mia!!!!!!!
SelPcom..
Sincerely I love it!

Hugs,marta:***)))))
 
RPLYPhotographer6/14/2010 12:27:49 AMThank you Marta! I am honored! Hugs...and Smiles! 
5John and Sharon Bernabeu, USA
6/14/2010 12:16:27 AMoutstanding curves and lines Mia....
love the rich orange tones...
selected...
have a grand week...
...Sharon
 
COHakan Aker, Turkey
6/14/2010 12:13:17 AM+