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Hi. I would like to say hello since this here is me first post. I'm just a beginner in this photo thing, hope i could learn some stuff from y'all.... Cheers


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Old 08-15-2009, 09:09 AM
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Hello iDP and a warm welcome to our frienly forums here at DPS. This is a very nice post to open with, nice use of selective colouring and the sunflowers are gorgeous.
You will learn a lot from the very helpfull forums, it is an ideal place for a beginner. I hopy you enjoy your time here as much as I do. I look forward to following your progress with more great posts. Have fun.

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Old 08-15-2009, 10:08 AM
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Love it. Did you use ps, lr, or another program? Really looks very natural and not very 'shopped.
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Old 08-15-2009, 10:14 AM
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Love it. Did you use ps, lr, or another program? Really looks very natural and not very 'shopped.
I used PS. All colors are natural. Brought back the color on sunflowers,that's all.
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Wow!! Love the photo. Depth of field is perfect and a great photo to use selective colour. Im only a beginner to and it looks like your doing really well.
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WELCOME to DPS
This is wonderful iDP....lovely way to begin here. Love this photo and the way you have presented it. Sunflowers are one of my favorites.
Good job, keep posting so we can see what else you have.
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Wow.. nice use of selective coloring.. that does showcase the flowers a lot better than a normal shot..
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Thanks guys
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Old 08-15-2009, 03:25 PM
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I really like the selective use of color with this shot. The flowers really capture my attention and pulled into the frame. Well done
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