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~Enchanted~
~Enchanted~
Photo is an Autumn forest in low swamp area - southeast Wisconsin. Edits include:
2 versions of same image
1st version: distort filter, color sat, contrast, gaussian blur. 2nd version: slightly sharpened image, then overlayed both images (transformed),applied layer options - blend mode, decreased opacity, selective color (from green to teal) for foreground grasses, small amount curves applied to deepen overall tones,then very slight crop applied.

Lynn Haack

 
 
 

Teresa P.Pelaez
 

Amazing work Lynn, I love the effects.

http://tpp2.zenfolio.com/p948137160/


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September 07, 2008

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  The thumbnail is eye-catching - the larger view is stunning. Glorious work, Lynn!


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September 07, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  Teresa and Bonnie...thank you so much for your wonderful comments! I appreciate your kind support very much. Lynn


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September 07, 2008

 

Vikram Jamwal
  This has come out as a very nice abstract! Wonderful work Lynn!


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September 07, 2008

 

Iris Greenwell
  Beautiful! great colors and effect.


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September 07, 2008

 

Daniella Puente
  IS GREAT Lynn I simply LOVE what you edited on this and the very beautiful result!!!


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September 07, 2008

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Great tones and effect, Lynn


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September 07, 2008

 

Susan Heath
  Stunning! Wonderful work - love the art.


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September 07, 2008

 

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  Holy Crap! What colors - so smooth and beautiful!! Definitely a level of art I wish to achieve one day!! Well done.

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Kaitlin


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September 07, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Beautiful!


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September 07, 2008

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  Breathtaking work of artistry Lynn!


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September 07, 2008

 

Susan Weisensel
  Beautiful color and work on this image.


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September 07, 2008

 

Susan Weisensel
  Beautiful color and work on this image.


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September 07, 2008

 

Linda Blair
  Gorgeous...great work!!!!


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September 07, 2008

 

Joanne E. Bohenstengel
  My goodness Lynn, this is exceptional work. I will follow your instructions step by step (LOL) It looks 3 dimensional. Just one word--AMAZING! MOM


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September 07, 2008

 

Arlene Krassner
  Very pretty work Lynn.


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September 07, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  WOW FANTASTIC image and fx!


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September 07, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  Linda, Joanne, Arlene and Stefania...many thanks for taking the time to comment. I enjoyed your inspiring galleries very much! Lynn


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September 08, 2008

 

Phil Stith
  Terrific work here, Lynn. The results are "enchanting"!


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September 09, 2008

 

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S.
  IT'S A WONDERFUL COLOUR PRESENTATION HERE.

KARU.


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September 11, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  Thank you Phil and Karu! Lynn


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September 14, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Beautiful color, great light & effects, Lynn.


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September 14, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Great creative work here Lynn! I am impressed with your colors and mood in this excellent presentation.
I love your gallery, keep up the good work!


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September 14, 2008

 

Karen Slagle
  Stunning PS work, Lynn. I love the deep, saturated colors and all the effects. Outstanding...


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September 14, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  Samantha, John and Karen...thank you so much for your very kind words. I am so inspired by your spectacular galleries! Lynn


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September 14, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Just added it to my faves! :) Thanks for the info on how you did this, Lynn! Although without a terrific original photo like yours, I doubt I could achieve the same amazing end-result! I'd love to have this framed and hanging on my wall. :)


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September 14, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  great tones & effects!


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September 14, 2008

 

Debra R. Harder
  WOW, Lynn!! This is STUNNING! GORGEOUS DD work. The colors and comp are fabulous!! A beautiful work of art! Deb


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September 15, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  AWSOME Lynn, love the effects and colors!


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September 15, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Terrific colors, effects and composition. Fantastic image!


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September 15, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Remarkable. It is so beautiful.


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September 15, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Lynn, this is captivating!! I think it's beautiful and moody. I LOVE IT!!! Yes, a fav!!! Well done!


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September 15, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  Colleen, Tiia, Debra, Peaches, Vladan, Jeffrey, Donna and Sabrina. I am very grateful for your kind and supportive comments! Many blessings....Lynn :)


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September 17, 2008

 

Stephen Zacker
  OK.. what didn't you do to this LOL I really like this. So unique and colorful


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September 18, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  LOL....Stephen, I re-read the "how-to's" and had to laugh. That is one long recipe! Thanks for commenting....Lynn :)


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September 18, 2008

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Gorgeous work !!! Fantastic lighting, colors and textures. Very creative!!


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September 21, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  Marilyn, thank you so much for you kind support! Lynn


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October 17, 2008

 

Susan M. Campbell
  Way to go Lynn...congrats.


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October 22, 2008

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  WOW....Huge Congrats on the Finalist.

UB.


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October 22, 2008

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Lynn- Always a joy to congratulate someone from my home state. Fabulous work. A well deserved finalist. Way to go my friend.


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October 22, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS and best of luck in the next round!


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October 22, 2008

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations, Lynn!


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October 22, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  CONGRATS FOR YOUR FINALIST!!!!!


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October 22, 2008

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is GORGEOUS, Lynn! CONGRATULATIONS on your BEAUTIFUL finalist! Deb


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October 23, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Congratulations on your finalist, Lynn!


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October 23, 2008

 

Daniella Puente
  So glad to see this again Lynn, BIG CONGRATS!!!!!!!!


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October 23, 2008

 

Phil Stith
  Great job, Lynn...best of luck in the next round!


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October 23, 2008

 
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  Beautiful artistic creation, Lynn! Congratulations!


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October 23, 2008

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Congratulations and good luck!!


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October 23, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Heartiest congratulations Lynn! All your hard work certainly payed off here!


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October 23, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, Lynn!!


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October 23, 2008

 

Joanne E. Bohenstengel
  CONGRATULATIONS LYNN!! I KNEW YOU WOULD GO FAR WITH THIS PHOTO. SUPERB! MOM


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October 23, 2008

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your WIN, Lynn.


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October 24, 2008

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Lynn on your beautiful win!


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October 24, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congrats on your gorgeous win!!!


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October 24, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations!!!


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October 24, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 "A Humble Thophy"


A Special Trophy for


"September Winners"


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October 24, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this second place win, Lynn!


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October 24, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  CONGRATULATIONS !!!


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October 24, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Way to go Lynn!! You already know how much I love this image~ a fav. And I am so HAPPY to see this in the WINNER'S CIRCLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!

Donna


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October 24, 2008

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Congratulations on your fantastic winner, Lynn!


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October 24, 2008

 

Daniella Puente
  Congrats Lynn is a fantastic winner!


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October 24, 2008

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Lynn- Congratulations on this wonderful picture that put you in the winners circle. Fantastic. Way to go girl


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October 24, 2008

 

Sirsendu Gayen
  Huge congratulations on your win


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October 24, 2008

 

Sandy Powers
  Oh Lynn!!! I LOVE this. LOVE IT! Talk about moving the soul. This is artistic blur at its finest. I love the beautiful bold colors to compliment the soft feeling of the blur.

Mega Congratulations on a deserving win!!


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October 25, 2008

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Simply stunning Lynn ~ beautiful shot and dd work ~ many congrats on your win!


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October 25, 2008

 

Kate Jackson
  Brilliant image Lynn! Great to hear details of how you did it too. Congratulations!


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October 25, 2008

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  WTG. Congrats. on striking GOLD.

UB.


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October 25, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  SOOO well-deserved! Congratulations, Lynn!


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October 25, 2008

 

Susan Fox
  Congratulations Lynn!!!


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October 25, 2008

 
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  Congratulations on your beautiful Winner, Lynn!


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October 25, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  HUGE congratulaions on this wonderful win, Lynn!!!!! ♫ k


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October 25, 2008

 

Joanne E. Bohenstengel
  CONGRATULATIONS! WELL DESERVED WIN. MOM


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October 25, 2008

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  Stunning winner Lynn, Big Congrats!!


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October 25, 2008

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Excellent winner Lynn! Congratulations and thanks for sharing how you achieved this beauty! :-)


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October 26, 2008

 

Donna R. Wageman
  This is something else - perfectly beautiful, my, my.
CONGRATULATIONS!


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October 26, 2008

 
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  Congratulations Lynn on your Win.


Dominick


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October 27, 2008

 

Stephen Zacker
  Creative and artistic. Congratulations


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October 27, 2008

 

Jane Hirst
  Congratulations!!!!! Very dreamy with lovely colors.


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October 27, 2008

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Gorgeous Lynn!!! It looks like spun silk!!! A big, big CONGRATS!!!!


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October 28, 2008

 

Susan M. Campbell
  Way to go Lynn. Congrats on this terrific winner.


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November 01, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  Thank you everyone for this over-whelming response! I am very grateful for each of your supportive and kind comments! (It will take me a while to get "caught up" on touring your galleries...so please forgive the delay.) Many blessings....Lynn :)


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November 02, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this well-deserved & amazing WINNER,Lynn!!!


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November 02, 2008

 

Salwa Afef
  Congratulations Lynn :)
Very beautiful ,amazing work I love it ,Enchanted my eyes :)


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November 04, 2008

 

Jim Britt
  This is a neat shot. Congrats


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November 22, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  Thank you very much, Jim! You have a very inspiring gallery....Lynn


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November 23, 2008

 

Jim Britt
  Thank you - I take that as a huge compliment considering your gallery. Have a great week.


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November 23, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  And thank you as well for stopping by. Have a wonderful day, Jim. Lynn


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