Micanopy Downtown

[Cheryl Slechta]

My little town, Micanopy, is about 6 blocks long and consists mainly of historical buildings and antique shops. This is one of my favorite shops - I used DAP Illustrator and created my own edge effect.
Thanks for looking

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Cheryl;

Must be a lovely town as I love the part your showing. You did a super job of processing with a nice border edge.

Thank you for sharing it with us

Gus

[Cheryl Slechta]

Thanks, Gus I forgot to mention that this started out as an HDR image with 3 exposures processed in Photomatix then DAP. It's a great town - one of the oldest towns in the United States and everyone is serious about preserving it.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Cheryl, this is beautiful, I wouldn't change a thing. Very nicely composed and processed too!

[John Storjohann]

Hi Cheryl...always enjoy viewing your work. This is a unique effect...I can't put my finger quite on what it reminds me of, but I like it! I might have brought back just a hint more of the original, but that is purely a matter of personal taste/choice...you did a wonderful job of processing...the almost pastel like tones give an old-time feel to the image....nicely done!

[Paul Lagasi]

I forgot how nice DAP effect works, I've seen this store before and this rendition is a beauty...well done

[Cheryl Slechta]

Thanks, guys, I appreciate it. Paul - I'm glad to see you back - hope you're doing well now

[Brendan Dozier]

I agree, Cheryl, beautiful composition, love the softness, combination of reds and the lush green, and just the right amount of DAP. Well done!

[denise ippolito]

Sweet as apple pie. I love the effect and the scene. I might tone down the straight line above the building on the left-maybe a chimney, but it catches my eye. Cheryl you have certainly put Micanopy on the map! Nice work with the DAP filter. Between you and John I want to dust mine off and start using it again.

[Steve Adkins]

Awesome scene and processing, Cheryl! Apple Pie for sure!

[Judy Howle]

Very pleasing colors and I like your processing with the diffused look.

[Anita Bower]

Congratulation on the win! I think the limited color palette strengthens this lovely image.