Theme: Peaceful Snowstorm

[denise ippolito]

I took this image and added some poster edges to make the edges stand out then I did a layer of Bas Relief and blended them then painted back in some details w/ the mask. Then added a snowstorm effect and then an orton effect. I also added a border and did a slight lighting treatment.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Denise, Very different and creative. I like the addition of the snow effect...

[Indranil Sircar]

This is really nice, Denise. I like the snow flakes.

[Christopher Miller]

Beautiful effects and colors, Denise. I love the snowflakes, what process did you use to create them?

[denise ippolito]

Thanks guys.
Christopher I used an action by Dave Seerum(sp?)that I downloaded from the net.
Here is a link to a tutorial
http://www.alt-web-design.com/photo-tutorials/how-to-make-snow.html

[Harshad Barve]

lovely compo and snow effect , thanks for link
I may try one tiger with snow :D:D:p:)
TFS

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks for the link, Denise. Can't wait to try it myself :)

[david cramer]

A lovely image. Thanks for the tutorial!

[denise ippolito]

Thanks guys . I appreciate the kind words.
David, Nice avatar. It's nice to put a face w/ the name!

[Patti Edens]

Denise,

Very cool effects and photo! Thanks for the link. I have to try the snow tutorial.

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[denise ippolito]

Thanks Patti. The tutorial is really quite easy and it adds a bit of interest to some images.

[Patti Edens]

Wow. It is easy! I've done a couple now and see where this will come in handy when I try my hand at a Christmas card for this year.

[denise ippolito]

Oh Good. Remember we have a design your own Holiday card Theme week coming up!!

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Denise.

Though snow is a .... word. That is why we moved to Florida when we did! Beautiful, but no fun ... personally. Guess artificial snow isn't as bad as two feet of the real stuff. ;)

[Dave Phillips]

love it.....would have this on my wall any day!!
Softness/colors all blend so well

[denise ippolito]

Mark and Dave, I appreciate the kind words. Much appreciated.