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© Ellen Powell

Grate

Uploaded: December 03, 2007

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This is a drain I found in a dirt road funnily enough. Trying all this "glowing edges" type stuff some Silly Saturated Club members are into lately.....

Exif: Exposure Time: 1/800, Flash: 16, ISO: 400, Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Ellen Powell December 03, 2007

Well, here's my try at this glowing edges thing. I think I should have made it brighter and louder... I did that, but liked it toned down more like this.. what do you guys think? #800713

Melissa McCabe December 03, 2007

Well I sure like it!!! Way to go, trying it on ASAP!! Post your louder/brigher version too, what the heck!! I'm sure I'll also like that one : ) #5165917

Steve M. Harrington December 03, 2007

I like the textures, Ellen. I do think that a grate on a dirt road is pretty weird.
Steve #5165930

Ellen Powell December 03, 2007

Thanks, Steve. I agree- that's why I took a picture of it.

Melissa, I uploaded the louder/brighter version at the club website. #5166040

Dave Winchell December 04, 2007

Ellen, I like it. The textures are great. #5166735

Ellen Powell December 04, 2007

Thanks, Dave. :) Did you see the gawdier version? Which do you like better? #5167452

Samantha L. Dean December 04, 2007

WTG Ellen!! Love your glowing edges. Especially like the unique subject matter. I think I like this one better than the other. Love it! #5167755

Ellen Powell December 04, 2007

Thanks, Samantha! I can't decide which one I like better now.... #5167945

Tiia Vissak December 04, 2007

Interesting! Great light, tones & textures! #5168782

Dave Winchell December 04, 2007

Hey Ellen, I prefer this image to the other. It retains a more realistic feel for me. #5169610

Ellen Powell December 04, 2007

Thanks, Dave. I'm in agreement with you. #5169749

Dianna Hauf December 04, 2007

WOW....cool, no GREAT! Great colors, great effects and great GRATE image Ellen! It truly is ubique and I truly to like it! WTG! Keep experimenting, you are turning out some really far out wonderful stuff! ;) #5170544

Ellen Powell December 05, 2007

Thanks for your compliment AND encouragement, Dianna!! :) #5171416

Crystal L. Craig December 06, 2007

Wow Ellen, this is the coolest road grate I've ever EVER seen! Great textures and strong graphical composition. I think I also prefer this one (dittoing dave) #5176967

Ellen Powell December 06, 2007

Thanks so much, Crystal!

Since I'm getting so many compliments on this, maybe I should enter it. So which category? Digital Dark Room??? Elements of Design??? #5177436

Melissa McCabe December 08, 2007

Woo hoo Editor's Pick!! Which category did you choose? #5185367

Ellen Powell December 08, 2007

Yeah- that felt good! Still does! I chose digital dark room via eeny meeny miny mo. #5185379

Jim Britt December 09, 2007

Great grate! haha...love the effects. Nice shot and finishing touches! #5187027

Ellen Powell December 09, 2007

Well, howdy there, Jim! Thanks for your compliment and for stopping by! I'm sure having fun playing in the digital dark room sandbox lately! #5187090

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 03, 2008

I love how this resembles RAKU art. Great coloring! Very dramatic.

-Laura Swan New SSS member! :) #5588634

Ellen Powell March 03, 2008

Hey Laura! Welcome to the SSS club! That group of people has made me howl with laughter many times! (If you're over 50, make sure to wear a Depends on the monthly Sunday Shootouts. :) I haven't been as active as I was b/c of time constraints, but still drop in regularly-

Thanks very for your compliment. The SSS club really challenged me to jump into my PE4 with both feet to come up with submissions for the monthly contests- what a great way to learn! #5588813

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 03, 2008

Cool! I invite the challenges. Sure nice to meet you, Ellen. -Laura

P.S. I did enter a photo LATE to SSS for the "NOT A GOOD IDEA" shoot. Come see it! I'll go look to see if you entered one, too! #5588986


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