Night in the Aspen grove

[Nancy Bell]

This is an in-camera blur of an aspen grove without leaves. I used topaz simplify 4, impressions natural, decreased hue/saturation, curves layer, fractalius layer 11%. For me those white aspen trunks are just a perfect for in-camera blurs, at all seasons.

[Paul Lagasi]

Very abstract, like the effect that you've applied to your image to get the desired look. I could see this image framed and on a wall. Nice work

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Nancy,

Greetings. Very cool. I particularly like the detail set against the blur, I'm guessing the fractalius effect. I would be inclined (so to speak) to give it a slight cw rotation. Thanks for posting.

Cheers,

-Michael-

[Kerry Perkins]

I love the abstract nature of the image, one of my favorite treatments that results in a blend of graphic and organic looks. Nice contrast between the light trees and dark background and the Simplify treatment puts the final touch on the scene. Well done.

[Nancy Bell]

Thanks all! Michael, I think you're right about a bit of rotation.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Chiaroscuro-like Nancy. I like the dark tones accented by the thin white branches. Nice work!

[Diane Miller]

All has been said above -- fantastic! I love aspen groves and this is one out of a fairy tale.

[Nancy Bell]

Thank you everyone!

[Cheryl Slechta]

This is really great, Nancy - very creative and well executed. :S3: I think aspens lend themselves so nicely to blurs.

[Mitch Carucci]

Beautiful. Very evocative. You handled this just right. I expect to see sprites poking out from the undergrowth!

[Randall Farhy]

Exceptional abstract- It converys a peaceful, almost spiritual feeling with it's balance between light and dark. It also works in portrait orientation, seeming more like a reflection on water, though I do prefer landscape. Beautifully executed.

[Anita Bower]

Very nice. I really like the darkness. Very creative. I'm conflicted about the lighter band across the bottom.
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