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Star Drops


Star Drops
Photo Information
Copyright: Kathleen Amiee (SandPiper) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1215 W: 6 N: 1945] (7392)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-09-16
Categories: Nature, Macro
Camera: Olympus E-10, Standard Oly E-10, Compact Flash Card, Tiffen UV
Exposure: f/4, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-09-17 17:56
Viewed: 1551
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I'd like to dedicate this photo today to John Van Aarle (johntulip)and I know it will be a surprise to him.....

John is a relatively new member from the Netherlands. I became interested in his photos as he took us on a tour of the Wind Mills in Holland and photos of Delft. This is my way of welcoming him and thanking him for his lovely photos.....

John..The star is to guide you on your journey to Spain and to inspire you to bring us back some beautiful photos.....
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Tech:
1. cropped
2. adj. exposure, color and levels
3. removed noise
4. resized
5. applied frame
6. Painted canvas and resized for matte
7. Locked photo to canvas
8. Cloned bottom leaf to appear floating from frame
9. Added logo

Thanks again to all who stop by my world here. I appreciate your thoughts and words. ((Huggss))..:O)

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  • luloto Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 11 N: 185] (1991)
  • [2005-09-17 18:01]

Ufffffff una gran foto. Me gusta esta macro y los detalles de las gotas. Las gotas de las esquinas hacen que esta composición sea muy especial. El marco es muy apropiado. Felicitaciones.
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Ufffffff a great photo!!!!!.
I like this macro and the details of the drops. The drops of the corners cause that this composition is very special. The frame is very appropriate. Congratulations.

Thanks Kath !!!!
Sooo sweet of you ! You know .. I did find so much nice friends in TL and even learned so much in here.
You are(in my opinion ) one of the best allrounders !)

Thank you Kat .. for this very nice gesture and I blow a respectfull kiss over the ocean !

Next time your in Holland / Delft I m your tourguide allday and drinks ( dinner ) on me

Big hug ..
John
ps
I am of to Spain tomorrow ..
see:
Leaving on a Jet Plane

Hi Kathleen

Very fine shot, with many details and very sharp. So fresh!

Thanks for sharing.

Very nice! You must have gotten your Oly repaired as this looks wonderful. You are back to your two best activities: Shooting macros and speaking nicely about someone. You are such a kind hearted individual and always have something positive to say. Thanks for being you.

I love the sparkle of the water droplets on the leaves and green shades seem to jump out at you. Thanks for sharing.

I like the comp, the fresh green and all the detail, like the 'treatment' you gave it, Magda (*_*)

Lovely composition Kat! It could have been in Holland, just after the rain when the bright sun breaks through the clouds in the sky again. The drops of water look really delicate, a very fragile balance, pearls of water tempting gravity consuming light and color as much as they can. I like the sharp magnification in the drops very much, the way you framed it sort of brakes the otherwise "boxed" view, you gained more depth.
I'm sure John will reward you with a tulip for this, a whole bunch of tulips I think...
Take care my friend and see you again, Richard

Very nice macro. The droplets of rain seem ready to be touched

Terrific macro shot Kat, the water droplets are amazing.

Peter

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4241 W: 414 N: 6705] (42257)
  • [2005-09-18 5:17]

Hi Kathleen

I like the multiple arches, their symmetry & the green monochromatic colors. The green heart, bottom left, is a bonus!

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3363] (17532)
  • [2005-09-18 5:22]

Lovely thought for John Kathleen... Very sharp macro shot well done !!...
I just posted a tulip for him, with raindrops on it...not clear and sharp like this though...fantastic...

Cheers
Dawn.

I think Jon is really going to love this one Kat. Beautiful shot of the rain drops on the leaves. Very good macro, so clear and sharp. Love the glow from the sun's reflections on the drops. Good work Kat.

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  • Quark Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1339 W: 10 N: 29] (66)
  • [2005-09-18 10:36]

Like green rainbows in a good light, the waterdrops, always bringing that special effect in a picture and here you have a beautiful part of nature (again!)

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  • Lisar Gold Star Critiquer [C: 319 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-09-18 10:39]

Uh, such nice clarity of details. Drops like diamonds. And beautiful framing. Bravo Kathleen! John should be proud for this dedication.

ComplimentS!

How beautiful! What a wonderful tribute! The water drops are so crisp, and I really like how you cloned the leaf to make it appear to be floating. I would love to learn this technique. The twinle is a special touch indeed. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of the TL world. I know John will love it.

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2735 W: 263 N: 864] (8653)
  • [2005-09-18 13:11]

Hello,kathleen! What a nice picture! The droplets look like some crystal jewels! Very good composition,pure and fresh feelings coming out that picture! very well done! Michel

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1477 W: 10 N: 738] (10767)
  • [2005-09-18 20:51]

Hi Kat,
Fantastic photo as usual. Your frame works really well with the subject here.
Sunil

A beautiful fresh bunch of greenery for sure! I love it. The water drops look like little jewels and it looks almost good enough to eat! The macro is very nice and clear and sharp. Well done Kat.

Hi Kathleen. The drops are so clear. Thanks for making all these peaces of inpiration.

Yes, i would recognize a "Kathleen´s" on any thumbnail... :) but when i open it and read the words and all get into the essence of your image and messages...then there´s no doubt: she keeps filing everyone with tenderness :)
Oh...by the way...really great photo ;)

Great color on this one Kat, I like the sparkle and how the picture jumps into the frame.

It feels good to be back on line and looking at a wonderful photo! Great job and thanks for the concern and prayers. The prayers worked. I had minor damage to my home...phew! I have seen so much destruction around town that seeing your photo gives me hope for new beginnings and green pastures...Thank you!
Fran

every TL member wish to you will be back...

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2005-10-27 13:17]

Wonderful shot.
Mitra

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  • clic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 758 W: 0 N: 206] (4714)
  • [2005-11-11 18:17]

Bonjour Kathleen
This is an artwork: Sharp view of an usually banal event so well rendered that it turned to masterpiece.
Impressive framing.
Inspiring!
Robert Deschênes

Very beautiful macro capture of nature. The border effect works very well. The little starburst effect looks amazing. TFS.

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