Theme:Fall colors

[denise ippolito]

I added a left side to this image and cloned a photographer and a tree out of scene. I added the water on the left as well. I did a Topaz simplify to the image. Not sure if I went to crazy w/ the clone tool.:)

[Ed Vatza]

Interesting, Denise. Since you fessed up about creating the left side, I can begin to see the repeated patterns resulting from the cloning. BUT had you not said anything, I don't think I would have noticed it. I guess it is because I tend to take in the entire scene and not focus on small elements of the image. Looking at the "big picture", I really like this image and you did a great job building up the left side. How long did that take?

And isn't Topaz Simplify fun?

[denise ippolito]

Ed, I should have spent more time-but I wasn't sure about the comp. so I didn't put more than 15 minutes into the image start to finish. I do like the simplify and think it's alot of fun.I esp. like it's effect on leaves and trees. I do see some repeats and blurred areas that I can fix-but wasn't sure if the overall image was pleasing enough. Thankyou for your thoughts.

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application Denise.

One thing that I notice is the openness of the left side that you extended and the tight right side of the image. I would have liked to see slightly more space along with the base of the right curved tree trunk on the right border. But ...

Your image ... your vision.

[Christopher Miller]

Denise, I can see the repeats and blurry areas you're talking about, but the overall comp looks very nice. The stream leads your eye through the image perfectly, and like the colors.

[Patti Edens]

I love the composition and am amazed that the left side was created. I can't tell. I do see a little blurriness, but I thought that was from the filter. The color of the water and the fall colors are beautiful.

[Dave Phillips]

nice fall scene.....we don't really get the fall colors down here.
Might want to punch it up a bit and repeat the red/orange/yellow from the left
to the right side just a wee bit. I may have done too much?
Just only IMHO young lady

[denise ippolito]

Dave, Looks great! I like the extra punch of color. I think I will redo this one. I should have added the left side before the filter-but I was just messing around. I wasn't sure about the comp. but I do like the slice off the bottom and the added color. :D
Thanks everyone for looking in and commenting. I appreciate it.

[Paul Lagasi]

Denise ... like the scene in this one..Dave's repost gives the leaves life....definitely a keeper

[Dan Brown]

A painting for sure Denise! Dave's repost does add but I also like the original, more muted version!

[denise ippolito]

Paul and Dan, Thankyou both for your kind words.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Woo hoo!....like the softness of the first.....but re-post rocks for the boldness!

[denise ippolito]

Thanks Roman. I appreciate the feedback.