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Published: 2007-07-11 14:05:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 953; Favourites: 50; Downloads: 0
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Description Forget everything for a short while; right now, there is nowhere else I'd rather be.

Taken (somewhere) in Rosebud, Victoria, Australia. It was a fun day.
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Comments: 62

Cmac13 [2008-03-08 18:27:04 +0000 UTC]

i saw this image featured in journal and i can certainly see why stunning

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Cmac13 [2008-03-10 01:15:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! It's an honor to be featured in Wormsy's journal. Thank you so much for the kind comment.

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Hedniskhjartad [2007-12-11 20:30:01 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! Next time try a panorama. If the pier is longer, that is...

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Hedniskhjartad [2007-12-12 01:20:14 +0000 UTC]

I'd love to do panos but I'm such a technophobe! One day I hope to figure it all out and be able to do them.

Thanks heaps for the suggestion! I'll take it on board!

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Hedniskhjartad In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-12-12 08:06:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh they're really easy. Just take a couple of shots in line, as best you can. You can include some of the same area even. Then open Photoshop and when you put them together it fits them perfectly based on detail etc. There you have it.

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Hedniskhjartad [2007-12-13 09:40:58 +0000 UTC]

... Really? That sounds really easy! A little too easy. Wow, thanks for that! I'll have to give it a try then!

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Hedniskhjartad In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-12-13 10:46:54 +0000 UTC]

Indeed. I didn't even explain it properly, but it's as easy as going into PS and choosing File > New > Photomerge Panorama... and then open the files and choose "Reposition Only", then OK and voilà!

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Hedniskhjartad [2007-12-13 11:25:09 +0000 UTC]

Seeeee, I told you it sounded too easy! Now I have to click on stuff and oohhh!

Thank you for the directions! I really am excited to use this feature now - if it doesn't work, I'll come to your dA page and kick your bum.

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Hedniskhjartad In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-12-13 12:24:20 +0000 UTC]

If it doesn't work... I'll do some screenshots for you.

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JigsawGurl [2007-11-27 23:59:13 +0000 UTC]

What a gorgeous place, which u captured wonderfully!

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to JigsawGurl [2007-11-28 02:55:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, munchkin! It was just a gorgeous afternoon, I was very fortunate to have stopped by there.

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rkivez1 [2007-11-27 15:52:09 +0000 UTC]

I really like this one, from the color, to the contrast and perspective. This one's absolutely beautiful!

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to rkivez1 [2007-11-28 03:05:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Rio! I'm so happy you like it!

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SeaMist [2007-11-11 17:28:16 +0000 UTC]

This deviation has been featured here:[link]

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to SeaMist [2007-11-12 07:30:36 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, thank you!

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rafaelmesa [2007-10-14 02:59:38 +0000 UTC]

Amazing shot!. Great angle and perspective. The colors are beautiful!

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to rafaelmesa [2007-10-27 15:30:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me.

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Impatience [2007-08-06 04:54:59 +0000 UTC]

I'm such a sucker for these kinds of pictures. !

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Impatience [2007-08-06 05:57:26 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you are, it makes me look good!

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Impatience In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-08-06 19:15:10 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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solitaryfalcon [2007-07-28 01:23:00 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous... Australia must be beautiful.

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to solitaryfalcon [2007-07-31 07:30:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

Australia, I believe, is like most countries: it has its very pretty elements that you have to go and search for, otherwise it's much the same as everywhere else. Of course, I could just be saying that because I've lived here all my life.

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TROIDX [2007-07-25 13:59:06 +0000 UTC]

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to TROIDX [2007-07-30 09:55:02 +0000 UTC]

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Jer-Trow [2007-07-18 12:38:44 +0000 UTC]

*reads comments* i agree! everyone loves it, and so do i!

it is just so gorgeous and appealing to the eye!

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Jer-Trow [2007-07-19 00:35:47 +0000 UTC]

Don't listen to those commenters, I paid them to say that.

Thank you, Jez! I'm so happy you like this.

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Jer-Trow In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-07-29 05:43:31 +0000 UTC]

hahaha where is my money? ha ha??

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Jer-Trow [2007-07-30 12:13:23 +0000 UTC]

The cheque's in the mail!

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Jer-Trow In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-07-30 12:42:41 +0000 UTC]

haha... i wish... that'd help me buy one of the millions of pieces of photographic equipment i want next! 300 f/4 1d mk III 1.4x TC 24-70 f/2.8 etc etc

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Jer-Trow [2007-07-31 07:12:53 +0000 UTC]

... How do I tell the poor chap that I'm only paying him $5?

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AnonymousAphasia [2007-07-18 00:26:38 +0000 UTC]

That's beautiful!

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to AnonymousAphasia [2007-07-18 07:09:52 +0000 UTC]

And you're beautiful for saying so.

Thank you very much!

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AnonymousAphasia In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-07-19 02:24:28 +0000 UTC]

aww... thank you

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Irena-N-Photography [2007-07-16 14:47:59 +0000 UTC]

Amy, sweetie, this is just one fantastic capture. I love the composition, the colors, AND the light most of all. I want to be there too.


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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Irena-N-Photography [2007-07-16 23:45:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Irena, darling! I'm flattered that you like this piece and I truly appreciate the wonderful compliments. Thank you!

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Irena-N-Photography In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-07-17 03:13:51 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome, Spatty, sweetie. It's really is exceptional piece.

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babyducks [2007-07-14 16:18:45 +0000 UTC]

You make me want to be nowhere else but there, awesome shot.

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to babyducks [2007-07-16 23:52:44 +0000 UTC]

Come on down, Marianne! We'll have a picnic.

Thank you so much, baby girl! I truly appreciate it.

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Zarafa [2007-07-13 04:48:48 +0000 UTC]

It's so beautiful and peaceful looking

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Zarafa [2007-07-13 06:08:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Zaffycake. I really appreciate you taking the time to look at my work.

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super-fantastich [2007-07-13 04:14:02 +0000 UTC]

It's amazing ! I find after a drought of photos from you..

You bring the most amazing rainful after.

Simply stunning and beautiful.

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to super-fantastich [2007-07-13 08:15:42 +0000 UTC]

...oh my God, you almost made me cry, hon! That is one of the sweetest things anyone has ever said to me. Thank you so, so much.

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super-fantastich In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-07-15 13:48:08 +0000 UTC]

Ahhhh. Don't cry.

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to super-fantastich [2007-07-16 23:46:23 +0000 UTC]

But crying is what Spatty does best!

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super-fantastich In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-07-17 05:31:47 +0000 UTC]

Smileeee.

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Sun-Seeker [2007-07-12 06:51:34 +0000 UTC]

Tonally really nice and I like how the pier has masked of the horizon so it in effect becomes the horizon. Nice... btw.. did you set levels in PS with this shot?

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Sun-Seeker [2007-07-12 07:02:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, David. That truly means a lot to me. I'm thrilled that you like this.

No levels or anything fancy like that, just some good ol' graduated grey filters. I don't trust myself with PS.

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Sun-Seeker In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-07-12 07:10:02 +0000 UTC]

Grrrr..... The levels are just off..... if you have PS then load the shot open levels and move the pointers into to the edge of the black mountain.. you'll see what I mean!
Then I'll show you how all digital shots are soft out of the camera and you have to sharpen them!

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IllusiveSpatula In reply to Sun-Seeker [2007-07-12 07:27:30 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry you think the levels are incorrect. I did take your advice and tried to change them, but I can't tell what it's doing to the picture. I can see that it makes it darker, but I don't know what it's doing to the colour.

It's only sloft becuase I was stupid and shot it at f/4.

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Sun-Seeker In reply to IllusiveSpatula [2007-07-12 07:34:18 +0000 UTC]

Actually it on't change the colour.. the other thing I didn't say was that you need to move the white arrow in the middle of the levels control to bring back your light levels.... so if its gone dark the move that arrow back to lighten it... it should be a clearer photo with less hazyness? And don't be sorry.. it wasn;t a real grrr and I had to learn to use these things.. tell me if you reckon its improved.
PS CS2 has an auto levels but I prefer to do it manually.
But as you say at F4 its going to have that gentle evening feeling which is fine to sit back with a VB and enjoy the view to!

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