Angel & Child

© Steven E. Ray

Angel & Child

Uploaded: January 23, 2008

Description


In Honor of Mothers who are humankind's Angels.
Woods photo from Eagle Creek State Park with total palette modifications.
Subject is painting that is in 4 layers using various layer adjustments.
I also "glowed" the ground below her for ethereal effect.
Canon 28-135mm. Entered "Digital Darkroom" & Cash.

Comments

Alex T. Mizuno January 23, 2008

Fantastic image, Steven! I really love it! This'll go straight to the Finalist list then to a winner. Wonderful vision and the light is really holly. Marvelous work!! #836902

Colette M. Metcalf January 23, 2008

Wonderful image!! #5380384

Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008

Beautiful creation Steven! You must have a wonderful Mother - this is a really special tribute. I sure hope I live up to this with my children. #5381766

Denise M. Snyder January 23, 2008

This is just STUNNING! WOW! #5382006

Fanie Heymans January 23, 2008

Absolutely magnificent. Lot of hard work into this picture. I love it!! #5382076

Nina Shields January 23, 2008

Great concept, beautifully executed; love the Spiritual nature of the image; powerful! #5383094

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic January 23, 2008

The scene is already wonderful and dramatic with just the trees and golden lighting. The addition of the Angel and the child raises the bar and makes the image heavenly and so inspirational. You do not cease to amaze with your creativity and talent. #5384370

Shannon D. Miller January 23, 2008

WOW! You are so talented Steven! This is MAGNIFICENT! What an AMAZING image! Shannon~ #5384585

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 23, 2008

WOW Steven, AWSOME creation buddy! LOVE THIS!!! Image has it ALL!!! #5384651

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 23, 2008

whaT a sweet dedication!!!!!!!! SPECTACULAR image and effects!!! #5384724

Teresa Burnett level-classic January 23, 2008

Absolutely stunning!! The trees and lighting are gorgeous and the addition of the angel is amazing!!! WINNER!! #5384874

Jennifer L. Alder January 24, 2008

Hi Steven! :)
Talk about "WOW" Material... YEP, This is IT!
The warm light here is incredible. I love the shadows, too. WONDERFUL how her wings form a heart, emphasizing the mood. Really top notch composite work, yet again. #5385194

Paul E. Earl January 24, 2008

Fantastic image! Very creative. A lovely dedication!! #5385264

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett January 24, 2008

Very impressive capture, Steven .... Well presented ...........

..................... Steve #5385356

Tressie Davis January 24, 2008

Wow Steven, your gallery is awesome! Love your PS work - you are wonderfully creative, and this image touches my heart as a mother.. #5385445

Ray Clarke January 24, 2008

This is absolutely stunning Steven, I love everything about it, wonderful #5385509

Bill Wyatt January 24, 2008

Beautiful light and effects! Awesome work Stephen! #5385584

Jim Huffield January 24, 2008

Superb work, Steven. Jim #5385586

Lynn Crawford January 24, 2008

Wow this is so beautiful Steven, the background image is so lovely in the woods and the sunlight is perfect, Also the painting with child is beautiful, you have great digital darkroom skills :) #5386902

Nadya Johnson January 24, 2008

Outstanding artwork, Steven! Your gallery is sensational, as well! #5386918

Angie Sidles level-classic January 24, 2008

This is a truly stunning image Steven! Your talenet is phenominal! This is just beautiful and what a special tribute! Definate winner in my book! #5387234

John Connolly January 24, 2008

An outstanding concept, beautifully created and presented, Ray! Your darkroom embellishments are really supreme! If this one isn't a winner, we obviously need some new judges!!! #5388085

Nadine A. Lewis January 24, 2008

This is sooooo BEAUTIFUL, Steven. I could look at it all day!!! <>< #5388120

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic January 24, 2008

Fantastic work, Steven. Hope to see this again. Loved your gallery. #5388710

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 24, 2008

Exceptional DR work, Steven!!!!!! This is an awesome composition!!!!!!!!! ♫ k #5388984

Melissa McCabe January 24, 2008

AWESOME job on this one Steven!!! Beautiful! -mm #5389391

Eivor Kuchta January 24, 2008

Very beautiful and creative, Steven! You must have had a very beautiful picture of the forest to start with.
Your gallery is filled with great pictures. I like it when you give us details about them. That's how we all can learn here at BP. Thank you! #5389495

Jennie A. Dillman January 24, 2008

YOUR AN IMAGE MAKER AFTER MY OWN HEART..I REALLY LIKE THIS ONE..I LIKE THE DIGITAL ART.. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE,WE ARE USING DIFFERENT TOOLS.. THE COMPUTER IS JUST OUR MEDIUM..LOL.. MY THOUGHTS OF COURSE..j #5389522

Nancy L. Green level-classic January 24, 2008

Steven, this is FANTASIC and I bet we see this again, beautifully done!! <>< #5389608

Peggy J. Maguire January 24, 2008

Steven,This reminds me of a picture that was hung over my bed when I was a child,Thank you for the memory....Peggy #5389720

Hector Contreras January 24, 2008

A superb master piece Steven
Heco
#5389943

Manuel Barrera January 25, 2008

superb digital work, Steven #5390161

Jenny Bosmans January 25, 2008

Awesome image and PS work, Steven! Super! :) #5391810

Elida Gutierrez level-classic January 25, 2008

WOW!!! Sublime work!!! #5392136

Stephen Zacker January 25, 2008

Stunning and powerful. Nice work #5396368

Eugenio Diaz January 26, 2008

so beautiful that it is beyond words...Unreal and divine...Great work on this image!!! #5401532

Sandra R. Alvey January 26, 2008

Gorgeous composite and dedication Steven! This is just magical! #5401927

Tamera S. Phillips January 26, 2008

Such beautiful work done on this image! Magical indeed. #5401963

Kathleen Rinker January 29, 2008

Awesome, very well done Steve!!!! #5414899

SaMi Martin January 30, 2008

Outstanding work and beautiful image Steven! #5419935

Heather L. Haderly January 30, 2008

FANTASTIC work Steven!!!!!! #5419989

Evy Johansen level-classic January 31, 2008

Gorgeous image, Steven!! Wonderful work!! #5425480

Birgitta Brostrom February 04, 2008

So beautiful Steven! I just love your work here! #5442246

Amber Kennedy February 10, 2008

Brilliant image, Steve...great job. #5472430

Corinne M. Thompson February 10, 2008

Wow..this is fabulous! #5475306

Dianna Hauf February 17, 2008

I am sooo choked up...this is quite stunning & the dedication moving. You are quite gifted Steven and frankly I am thankful you are here sharing your talents and visual creations with us as well as your awesome photography! #5508775

Roxanne M. Bubar March 05, 2008

Stunning image.
Precious dedication.
OUTSTANDING work #5597101

Molly E. Baldwin March 05, 2008

This is so beautiful and moving Stephen! Your photos are all so stunning. I love the lighting that you captured in this, and once again, your editing is amazing! #5598818

Kathy L. Clark March 11, 2008

This is really beautiful Steven. Excellent work in DDR. #5630099

Dianna Murphy January 09, 2009

Great job! #7007311

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 02, 2009

A very beautiful image!
Lovingly created.
Wonderful work, Steven.
~lisa #7235586

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 03, 2009

Very Nice, Steven ... Excellent Work Here ... #7237249

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