It's tat time of the year.

[HansE]

Used HDR on this one. Don't normally like it.




Mudgee soon after sunup.

[seaslug]

The HDR is a beauty. Just needs a crop to get rid of the seat back, fence and graffiti on the path.

[Isac]

I do like the HDR HansE. The sunburst is fabulous! #2, I can see why you included the tree, it's stunning. I would suggest straightening to get the church right and cropping off the left and bottom as IMHO the roadway is a distraction for those 2 wonderful elements.

[HansE]

This was another one I took. I liked the other one better.
I can see why you would want to crop the bottom.

[seaslug]

That's very nice too Hans. I still like your first one best. To me it has a lovely soft feel to it. Just needed a little cropping.

[HansE]

Make a good postcard!

[HansE]

Could just about hang that on a wall.

[Isac]

Very cool HansE, what did you do to get that effect?

[HansE]

Hi Isac
This is supposed to make the image look as if it is a watercolor.
c+j-Artistic filter,dry brush
c+j- filter blur smart blur
new blank layer press D default colors, c+backspace fill with white. select a chalky brush on the eraser tool and brush in picture
c+e merge top layers, Filter texture click texturizer select sandstone rough with sliders, OK Select layer blending mode to screen
Don't bother to sharpen.

[Isac]

It's much appreciated HansE. I'll give it a go and I hope others can use it as well. Cheers.

[irene2]

These pictures are awesome! Want this period of time.

[HansE]

Thank you. The pictures are days old, blossom is still on at present. I hope this is what you wanted to know.