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    Default Night in the Aspen grove

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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

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

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

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    Thank you everyone!

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

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

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    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.

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