Reeds In A Pond
Original photograph taken at the Kooragang Wetland Centre in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. I duplicated the base layer, applied a couple of filters to those copies, added a few tinting layers, and adjusted the layer modes to change look of the piece.

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KEITH R. WILL...
oh what beauty
reflector replied
Thanks Keith ! The real pond was fantastic – the water looked a really deep, dark blue.
Forest Friends...
lovely work James
reflector replied
Thanks Tina ! How are things going for you – probably good I’d say, with your determination.
That pond is at the Wetland Rehabilitation Centre that I do Volunteer design work for. It’s an incredible place that I’ll get a stack of photos at, and it’s a great experience to see all these wild birds, spiders, mud crabs and all kinds of plants too.
Murray Swift
You know I would like that treatment :)
Good one.
reflector replied
Thanks a lot Murray, you’ve probably done this process ” to the letter ” on some of your street scape images.
cherylc1
WOW- incredible scenery and editing-awesome!!!
reflector replied
Thanks Cheryl for your great comment ! There’s still a lot more exploring to do there.
cherylc1
Hi James- I’m sure one would never in a life-time ever finish exploring there!!!
reflector replied
I’ve seen some strange things there already ! I’m not entirely sure, but yesterday I saw a species of Mud Crab that looked like it had a fluorescent green back that would look like a leaf to predators.I thought one was carrying a leaf until I saw another one – and they couldn’t put a leaf on their back and keep it stuck there ! But it kept going back in its mud hole every time I tried to photograph it !
Hayley Cafarella
Really love the colours in this :)
reflector replied
Thanks v.much Rella ! How have you been ? I haven’t written a piece for maybe a month, but it’s got to be inspired or I won’t write !
I think the colours look like the traditional Aussie ones with a bit of mellowing.to lighter hues.
Linda Syms
Brilliant great artwork
reflector replied
Many thanks Linda, I’m glad you like my creation !
Nicole Weil T.
Wow… this is gorgeous. I am a big fan of such colour tones. Very well done.
reflector replied
Thanks for the look-in Nicole ! There are quite a few greens and rusty hues in there.
Ta for the Fav as well !
Daniel Bowen
Beautiful image, love the effect, well done
reflector replied
Thanks for your encouragement Dan !
Antanas
perfect
reflector replied
Thanks Antanas, I’m glad you like it and thanks also for the favorite !
SharonAHenson
Excellent shot and outstanding treatment !!!
reflector replied
Thanks very much Sharon ! I actually learned an extra little skill when I was making this image.
emolena
very beautiful !
reflector replied
Thanks a lot ! The original photo and scenery looked very nice too. This is one of my top personal favourites, I’m glad you liked it !
misiabe80
Wow… amazing wirk!!
reflector replied
Thanks Monika, very much appreciated !
michael byerley
THE COLOR OF THIS IS WHAT CAUGHT MY ATTENTION.VERY PLEASING.I REALLY LIKE THE TREATMENT,IT GOES VERY WELL WITH THE SUBJECT MATTER !!!
reflector replied
Thank you ! This is another of my recent personal faves, I was going for a very illustrative look. Thanks for the Favourite !
sleepyeyedrar
This is “way cool” James! Bravo!
reflector replied
Thanks very much Sleepy ! :)) It’s been on RB for about about a year and I just shuffled it to the front of my Gallery.
luanda
Such a fascinating work! Marvellous! Instant fav!
reflector replied
Thanks for your nice comment and the fave Daniela !
PhotoAvenue
Wow, very creative and beautiful work James…..awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Great treatment :-))
reflector replied
Thanks PA ! That little spot I found had an excellent view and mood, and I’m happy with this treatment.