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10 PM On February 2

A neighborhood scene at night

18 total reviews 
Comment from Brendaartwork18


Quite unusual is this one. The scene is beautiful especially in those sepia tones. Without a doubt the railing shadow on snow is a creative and spontaneous capture... it adds a different dimension totally. The oil filter has created a super empasto effect which is very appealing.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Thank you very much Brenda! The light and colors you see here are exactly how I saw it, the only think I did was apply a slight oil paint filter here. The sky is full of snow clouds .
Comment from willie


This is really neat! The effects you used gives it a unique look. I like the b&w look and the shadows do add to it.
I have tried using filters like this and have not been able to get the look I wanted. I guess it has to be the right picture.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Thank you so much Willie , the truck to using the pol paint filter is to back it off until you get the desired look .
Comment from dan clausen


I really like this photo, I do like how the porch lights shine on the snow. But what I really like is how you changed the trees,
I think it gives it a bit of a mysterious feel about it, very well done.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Thank you very much Dan, I appreciate your lovely review and I am honored by your six star rating!
Comment from Lynnmarie2


When I look at this I hear Brittany Spear's song oops I did it again... except I am thinking.. " Yup, she did it again!" Created a wonderful, seamless image that is indeed creative and well orchestrated. Thanks for sharing it!

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Wow! Thank you so much Lynn Marie! I appreciate your supportive comments and review ! I am honored by your six star rating !
Comment from bpellephoto


Is it safe to say that you have found your signature style, Pat? This is the second of this style I have seen of yours, and I think it is the better of the two.

Think me crazy if you wish, but I get winter warmth feeling looking at this. Takes me back to when I was small and all the winter snows were deep.

The back lighting emphasizes the shapes and lines of the tree branches.

The shadows of the post and stiles of the porch railing mark a grid iron in the snow - reminds me of the packed path that cut cross lots to the skating rink.

Thanks for sharing this one ... Bob

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 08-Feb-2023
Comment from suffolkbrian


I can see the light shadows appealed to you and think b/w would also have worked well,but the oil filter has made this a bit more interesting and its different as well...Brian

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Thanks so much Brian!
reply by suffolkbrian on 17-Feb-2023
    your welcome
Comment from Susan F. M. T.


Pat,
A beautiful picture of the Snow covered trees & ground lit up by your porch light with it's shadows cast on the snow beneath the trees. Your processing with the Oil Paint Filter adds an extra something. Artistic composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques& sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Thanks very much Susan!
Comment from avmurray


This is indeed a beautiful scene, and I especially like the sepia tones, and of course also the shadows from the porch railing in the snow. The latter is doing this photo more than anything.

This is also a sharp photo showing such clear and well defined details in the trees, and both the exposure and white balance is spot on.

The cropping is fine, and with the big pine tree off to the left, it is a very good balance in the composition. I also like the oil painting filter you have added. A truly lovely and well taken photo Pat, and with an excellent DOF.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Thank you so very much Annie, for your very detailed and thoughtful review! I am honored b your six stars!
reply by avmurray on 20-Feb-2023
    You are more than welcome Pat.
Comment from Ray Gordon


Pat the oil paining filter works very well on this painting. The trees take on a dramatic look and the casted shadows of the porch rail on the snow looks as if the light is coming from below. Very nice Picture. Ray

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Thank you so much Ray! I appreciate your support!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


With fine skill and handling of the digital medium, you have created a winter scene which is classical in its composition. The harmony of gentle colours and atmospheric light play a supporting role. Well done!





 Comment Written 08-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 16-Feb-2023
    Thank you so much my friend!