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chendis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 511 W: 193 N: 697] (4948)
Balea Glacial Lake is a real monument of nature (formed in a glacial circus), is 360 meters long, 240 meters broad and 11 meters depth. Situated at 2 034 meters of altitude, the lake is between the Defileul Oltului (Olt Canyon) and the foot of Piatra Craiului Mountains. It is accessible by car during the summer, and the rest of the year by a cable car from the “Balea Cascada” chalet.

Since 1932, the lake and about 180 hectare of land around it were declared scientific reservation. It must also be mentioned the fact that the first ice hotel in Eastern Europe was built near the lake in 2006
On summer one can practice boating on the lake, while on winter one can skate, play hockey or curling on the frozen surface of the lake. One can also climb down from the Waterfall by skiing, on a 10 kilometers route with a 600 meters difference of altitude.
Balea Lake Chalet
Balea Lake Chalet is located on a half-isle that goes into the Balea Glacial Lake, at an altitude of 2034 meters. The present chalet was rebuilt in 2000, because the old one had been destroyed in a fire in 1995. On its three floors there are double rooms, rooms with four, six or ten places and also apartments. It has its own restaurant and facilities for renting sport equipment, baby sky and scooters
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chendis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 511 W: 193 N: 697] (4948)
Model Effect
Edited by:pumpkinman Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 42 W: 12 N: 68] (607)
Hi,
I'm playing around with a new techniques that makes scenes look like models. I selected your image, as perfect for effect. I hope you don't mind.
To create effect, go into quick mask mode, use gradient tool, exit quick mask tool. This gives you your selection. Then go to Lens Blur filter, and adjust settings for desired effect. Finally, adjust curves and saturation.
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chendis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 511 W: 193 N: 697] (4948)
Rotation
Edited by:WaleedSaleh Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 15 W: 0 N: 10] (207)
Hi Dear Oana!
very nice pic with excellent composition and saturated colors, if you do not mind, I make a little rotation to the left, i'm learning from you, Well done.

Waleed