Theme: Happy Holidays

[Nancy Bell]

This is a partially restored homestead in Winter Park, Colorado. In the winter you can only reach it on cross-country skis or snow shoes. I lightened the original in 10 increments using curves. I wanted to control just how light the image became. Then I used PS filter, sepia and Nik Viveza to add some structure. Also a layer of Topaz Detail 3. The wreath is clip art with a reduced fractalius effect.


PEACE & HAPPINESS TO ALL!!!

[Paul Lagasi]

A lovely Christmas Card, beautifully done...hope Santa brings you everything you want....Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Nancy.

[Steve Adkins]

Beautiful image and processing, Nancy. Love how you colored it. Happy Holidays!!

[Anita Bower]

Beautiful! Excellent work. The wreath looks like it was there to start with. Beautiful scene, great composition. I would not change a thing.

[Mitch Carucci]

Great Holiday image. Did you ski in to get the pic?

[Hazel Grant]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the steps.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I remember this one! I like the even more high key look. The wreath is a perfect touch :S3:

[Judy Howle]

I love the rustic look of the homestead and your processing is wonderful. The wreath does look like it was there all the time. Beautiful work!

[Nancy Bell]

Thanks all! And I did ski to this. There are many buildings like this in the area and they are fun to photograph. I have only been here in the winter as the "East Coast" adult kids and grandkids love to ski and we often all spend a week here together over the holidays.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Lovely work, Nancy.:S3: