Inspiring Photo: The Mallard #8048222

The Mallard

Uploaded: March 22, 2009 05:26:01

Description

Original was a photo of a beautiful wood-carved mallard. Applied several filters, added texture layers, used flood filter, and dodged and burned. Category -- Digital Darkroom

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

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Anita Hogue March 22, 2009

WOW, a stunning image, Mary Beth! #1102159

Usman M. Bajwa March 22, 2009

WOW, this truly a wonderful work here.

Usman. #7314022

Tammy M. Anderson March 22, 2009

Lovely image and effects, Mary Beth. #7314029

Gina Cormier March 22, 2009

I don't even have to see the name of the photographer now. I know the image is yours!! :-) Love the effects and tones as you know!! Another wonderful image!! #7314057

MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 22, 2009

Your` Results are Outstanding Mary Beth!! #7314076

Michele Wetzel March 22, 2009

Mary Beth,

This is an awesome piece of ART! A wonderful photograph and excellent effects.

Shelly #7314119

Jessica Jenney March 22, 2009

Stunning work of art, Mary Beth! #7314120

Carol Sawyer March 22, 2009

Gorgeous work and colors, Mary Beth!! #7314172

Cathy Barrows March 22, 2009

stunning #7314220

Renata Gusciora March 22, 2009

Gorgeous work,Mary Beth! #7314250

Tiia Vissak March 22, 2009

beautifully done! #7314282

Sam Britt March 22, 2009

Beautiful work, Mary Beth. #7314407

Claudia Kuhn March 22, 2009

Beautiful tones and effects Mary Beth! #7314424

Mary Beth Aiello March 22, 2009

Thanks so much for your kind and wonderful comments. I truly appreciate them. #7314617

Dale Hardin March 22, 2009

Outstanding interpretation of the the subject Mary Beth. Your post processing skills are an great help to someone like me who is in the learning stages of the craft. I return to your site often for inspiration. #7314885

Stefania Barbier March 22, 2009

truly beautiful capture, colors, and fx Mary Beth! #7315072

Ron McEwan March 22, 2009

This is a very fine piece of art work Mary Beth, great creation work for sure. nice job. #7315274

Melissa G. Meiselman March 22, 2009

Stunning shot of this mallard with amazing effects, deep colors and wonderful lighting, Mary Beth!!! #7315439

Eugenio Diaz March 22, 2009

FANTASTIC image and lovely PP effects...so well accomplished! #7315896

Robyn A. Terrell March 22, 2009

Fabulous image, Mary Beth! I love what you have done with it...the colors and textures are wonderful! #7316143

Pat Gamwell March 22, 2009

Breathtaking work, Mary Beth! Winner for sure! #7316320

Lana Arcemont March 22, 2009

Wonderful Effects, Mary Beth! #7316410

Evy Johansen March 23, 2009

Beautiful peace of art, Mary Beth!! So well done!! #7316848

Ray Thoms March 23, 2009

Very nicely done.....beautiful effects #7317557

Nadya Johnson March 23, 2009

Stunning, Mary Beth! Wonderful effects! I REALLY love the vibrant colors and the quality of light! Fantastic dark room work! #7319041

Bonnie C. Lackey March 24, 2009

Oh my, Mary Beth! You are developing such a wonderful style with your signature colors and wonderful artistry. #7324859

Mary Beth Aiello March 24, 2009

Thanks so much for your wonderful comments. I can't tell you how valuable they are. So appreciated. #7324890

Tiia Vissak April 22, 2009

Congratulations again! #7432239

Anita Tykwinski April 22, 2009

Mary Beth this is absolutely stunning, love the creative effects...wonderful. Congrats on your finalist. #7432513

Patricia A. Stalter April 22, 2009

Well deserved... well done! #7432838

Jessica Jenney April 22, 2009

Congratulations, Mary Beth on all your beautiful finalists! #7433785

A P April 22, 2009

Outstanding MB
Best of luck in the next round.

#7434908

Alex T. Mizuno April 22, 2009

What a great work of art! Congratulations on your Finalist Mary Beth!!! #7435001

Anita Hogue April 22, 2009

This is my pick for your winner! But what do I know all of your images are winners! #7435057

Cathy Barrows April 22, 2009

Congrats on your finalist...lovely #7435172

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 22, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS, Mary Beth!!! #7435302

Sam Britt April 22, 2009

Another terrific finalist, congratulations again, Mary Beth!! #7435468

Judy V. Kennamer April 22, 2009

Gorgeous Mary Beth!!! Congrats on your Finalist!!!! #7435762

Renee Doyle April 22, 2009

Fabulous dd work!!! Congratulations Mary Beth!!! #7436116

Jeana Clark April 22, 2009

Fabulous finalist!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
~J~ #7436409

mark grandoni April 22, 2009
Beautiful!!! #7436630

Tommy E. Burgess April 22, 2009
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Mary Beth!!! #7437147

Usman M. Bajwa April 22, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on yet another stunning Finalist, Mary Beth.
Usman. #7437206

Vitor Dias April 23, 2009
Congratulations, awesome finalist Mary Beth. Favorite.
rgds Vitor #7439034

Ellen Hodges April 23, 2009
Congrats, Mary Beth! #7439497

Elida Gutierrez April 23, 2009
Two Congratulations!!!! #7439686

Leland N. Saunders April 23, 2009
Congratulations again, Mary Beth ... well done ... !!
Lee #7440701

Stephanie Frey April 23, 2009
Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Mary Beth! I am sure we'll see gold under it soon! #7440725

Monika Sapek April 23, 2009
Love the rich colors and textures here! Congratulations!
Monika #7442261

Nick Lagos April 23, 2009
Congratulations on your finailst Mary Beth... good luck with this #7442362

Eugenio Diaz April 24, 2009
COngratulations on your Amazing Finalist, well done, Mary Beth!! #7446462

Katarina Mansson April 26, 2009
Mary Beth, another congratulations on your finalist and good luck next! #7450915

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 26, 2009
I love this finalist Mary Beth, good luck in the next round! Congrats! #7453783

Linda Blair May 02, 2009
Congratualtions....wonderful effects!!!!! #7475871

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