I took a drive to Washington's Crossing today in hopes of finding a path that had fall foliage lining the sides. No I didn't find that path but I did settle for this tree. I used Artie's fish-eye lens that he loaned me till Bosque. I added a Nik Silver Efex filter and a Topaz Simplify filter. I also masked back in the color of the leaf that was stuck to the side of the tree. I also cloned in at a very low opacity some of the leaf texture to the empty BG areas.
10-19-2010, 04:31 PM
Cheryl Slechta
Sweet!! It reminds me of a Harry Potter movie. The leaf is a really nice touch.:)
10-19-2010, 04:51 PM
Judy Howle
Super image Denise! :) Great use of Simplify and I love the colored leaf. Makes me want a fisheye!
10-19-2010, 07:32 PM
Paul Lagasi
Very nice...like the B & W effect with the lone colored leaf. Perspective is awesome, Well Done...
10-19-2010, 08:13 PM
Dave Mills
Very well done! From the comp,use of filters,touch of color plus the mood created. Very creative!
10-19-2010, 08:20 PM
Indranil Sircar
Excellent composition, Denise. Fisheye definitely brought out an interesting perspective. I love the effect on the bark and the leaves. Beautiful backlight. Nicely done.
10-19-2010, 08:23 PM
Andrew McLachlan
Denise, I like Cheryl's "Harry Potter" reference to this one. A great looking image. Well done!
10-19-2010, 09:01 PM
Arthur Morris
I love everything about this one from the killer image design to the leaf to the witch like limbs to the halo of light at the top of the tree. Not to mention the crown of leaves on the tree, the interesting distant BKGR, and the branches with leaves in the lrc. This one really keeps the viewer's eye moving and the image has captivated me.
10-19-2010, 09:19 PM
denise ippolito
Thank you all for your kind comments. I appreciate them all.:)
10-19-2010, 09:35 PM
Nick Palmieri
Great perspective and cool lighting here. Like the leaf. A perfect Halloween Card!
10-19-2010, 10:45 PM
Susan Candelario
D,
Agree with all the above comments. You really outdid yourself on this one!!!!! I love every single aspect of the image. Anthony just passed by and saw the image on my monitor and said: WOW... that is truly fantastic!!!
I love, love, love it.
~Susan
10-19-2010, 11:43 PM
Kerry Perkins
Denise, this is an Ent right out of Lord Of The Rings! Wow! I just love this. You have it all going on with perspective, drama, and effects. The lone leaf just puts it over the top for me. Brilliant!
10-20-2010, 06:21 AM
Hilary Hann
Love the fact that you've kept the detail in the trunk and the whole image is really beautiful. Love the addition of the coloured leaf.
10-20-2010, 08:42 AM
denise ippolito
Wow guys, Thanks. Maybe the trip wasn't a complete bust after all.:)
10-20-2010, 08:43 AM
Roman Kurywczak
Yep....just saw this and I'm loving it!!! This image was definitely worth the trip and the PP work took it to a whole new level! :cheers::cheers::cheers:
10-20-2010, 09:56 AM
Michael Zajac
Fantastic image Denise. I like the B&W conversion, the details throughout, the lone leaf is a perfect touch. Outstanding processing work.
10-20-2010, 02:52 PM
Johan Kruger
Everything about this image is amazing. Love the light from top and all the variation of silver/gray it creates on the leaves.
10-20-2010, 09:05 PM
denise ippolito
Thanks guys, I appreciate it very much.
10-21-2010, 02:20 PM
Christopher Miller
Denise, I can only agree with everyone else. Wonderful image! One of your best! :)