Dec 6, 2013 — Sonoma County Coast, California
An archive dive. Taken within a few minutes of one that I posted nearly a year ago. An idealization / abstraction / impression of reality. The lives of many pixels were changed forever…
Be well. Do good. Create.
(Sony RX-100. RAW processing in DxO PhotoLab 3.2; Editing in Adobe Photoshop.)
(WordPress has altered the tones on this. Click/tap on the image for a better rendition. I hope.)
The AuthorMichael Scandling
California based fine-art photographer featuring abstract, impressionist, and minimalist seascapes — near and distant — and floral-based images.
Fine-art photography can be seen at www.amagaphoto.com
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In your room?
As I’ve said for a few others, this can be contemplated for a sense of peace over many pleasant moments.
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In my mind. And thank you very much. That is what I was hoping for.
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Your second paragraph reminds me that the teenage Benjamin Franklin submitted newspaper articles under the pseudonym Mrs. Silence Dogood.
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This is such a gorgeous shot, Michael. I see you processed in DxO PhotoLab 3.2. I’m using LR exclusively but I’m in search of a good alternative. I was wondering if you would recommend DxO as a replacement or as a stand-alone editor.
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Thank you very much! I unreservedly recommend DxO. Been using it for years. Versatile, fairly easy to use. The Elite version has amazing noise reduction. I do my final edits in PS, however, since I blend layers fairly often — as I did with this image.
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Thanks, Michael. I appreciate your input.
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The first reaction was s-m-o-o-t-h. Calm and smooth.
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Thanks very much. Exactly what I was going for.
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I enjoyed how my eyes moved right to left, through variations of blue and experienced calm and unity at the horizon. Yes, waiting for that which is beyond the horizon of this uncertain times.
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Thank you. But notice that the horizon is bright…
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Always beautiful and I feel peace…soon we see some of your dog I’m thinking 🤔☺️ stay strong and well Michael ~ hugs Hedy 🙋♀️🐶
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Thank you, Hedy. We’ll see Chewy in early May. Be well, Do good. Create.
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☺️🐶🙋♀️👍
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Great job on this one Michael
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Thanks, John.
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Idealization… a soft and peaceful one. Thank you for giving me a serene spot to rest! 🙂
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Thank you very much, and my pleasure. That’s what I was hoping to achieve.
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👍👏😃
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😊
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