Michael, thanks for the comment and the recomment. :-) I am glad you liked the grays used. I did completely desaturate the image, which usually produces a variety of grays.

You had asked how I took it and I had told you that I used a few filters, but I saw it done earlier without using any filters, just tricks with a real lens. I have been using Gimp (because I can't afford Photoshop), and it has been working pretty well for me, although it takes a bit of getting used to. On some areas they cut a few corners, and as long as you know where, they can be avoided. As with any program, it takes some times to sift through to the jewels. Motion blurs are one area that Gimp did cut corners; it is hard to make very slight blurs, and when you make large motion blurs, it looks to choppy. On this image, it gave it a more mechanical feel, but for the ultimate speed impression, it should be smooth. It has been a while since my morals have moved above my pirated version of Photoshop, hence I don't recall how smooth their filters were or not, but I don't think anything can match the smoothness of a real lens. On the other hand, disruptive bars can compliment some images, you just have to know which. If you haven't downloaded Gimp already, I recommend doing so. It has a great sharp unmask filter, as long as you can control it. Thanks again for the interest in the image, and I hope I haven't ruined it by talking too much. :-)

Thank you for posting that very nice shot photoimagery. I have your gallery on my bookmarks/favorites now,and you are incredibly talented.

Stuffnstuff,I do have Gimp. I first learned about it through Linux,and now it's my only editing tool,as like you,i cannot affors Photoshop. I'm glad i'm not alone in using it as I thought before.
And by the way,your shot is at the moment on my desktop, and your gallery is also on my favorited pages.

Hey Michael, so glad my image Glass Works wound up on your desktop. Just goes to show you, with a camera and a little imagination you can do a lot of thing, they may not all be great but some can be pretty interesting. Thanks for your comments and your time. Dwight.

Thank you jacked,and your image is still my current desktop.

hey mike whats up. thanks for ur comment on all [they] see, like it made me really smile, so i appreciate that and its the same girl..me in the pics. THANKS FOR ur comment, so apreciate it, u have no idea.

Hello Michael. Thanks for commenting on Luna Mi'stica. Glad you liked it!

I am glad you like my pic called Alien Planet! I took a lot of pictures and cut & pasted them together and I also used Three seperate programs for special effects! Thanks again!

Shnivles, I really enjoy all of your images,especially "Without You Here". You seem very innovative,and i'm glad you appreciate the comments. I do too though...nudge nudge.

DixieNormus,that's by far one of my favorite fractals. I love the colors.

Neass,your image just caught my eye...must say that it was very creative. Nice job.

Thanks for your comment on "The New Weapons Test"! The Sequel you won't probably like because it adds to more rippling/waves but the third and final image is what is completely different. I hope you comment on them both!

Hi Micheal, and a Hearty WELCOME to Caedes, hope you enjoy all the fine people on this site as much as I have. Thank you for commenting on "Roses on the Green"! Please stop by for another visit! Sincerely, Marilyn

Thank you for the welcome marilyjane :)

Andrew,i still can't wait to see the aftermath...

Hi Micheal, your certainly welcome!! Thank you for your high praise for "A Cool Rose"!! I appreciate it very much! Please return for another visit! Sincerely, Marilyn

Thanks for comment '' Le ravage des castors 04 '' .

I feel bad because I never realized that almost all of the flower pictures I have liked have come from you marilyn. You have incredible talent, and i greatly enjoy your submittions.

Noranda, your welcome, and thank you for submitting that.

Hi Blague...thanks for your positive feedback on "Way Over the Rainbow." You said you weren't familiar with TieraZon. I wasn't either just a couple of weeks ago. You can download it free from the net and, compared to many programs, it's relatively easy and fun to use. This is Version 2.9. I paid for the upgrade from 2.8, but there is very little difference between them and I initially downloaded version 2.8 free from the net. Nice to meet you.
Wendy

Thanks for nice comments :'' Le ravage des castors '' .

Your welcome again noranda:)

Wenpeder,thank you for so much information on TieraZon...it's made me intrested in trying it out. Thanks again.

Thanks for your thoughtful comments at "yellow fields". :)
i agree about what Darryl said about an 'anchor'. the wires actually converged and dissapeared into a bush, on the left of the photo, before i cropped it to 4:3 from 3:2.
:D

Thanks also stopping at "feral pigeon"

Thanks Michael for the nice comment on-Rest-Very much appreciated.

Thank you for the submittions Johanna and Pom1.

By the way,you comment on almost all of my pictures JOHANNA,so major thanks to you.

hey thanks for your comment and vote on "clean my wounds".. glad you liked it ;]

Thanks for nice comments at ''Lis''.

Thanks again at ''Fleur soleil''.

mike thanks again for the comment and vote on "transitions".. really appreciate it

Just to let you know, you really are on a roll co2...nice.

You're very welcome noranda.

Heya Michael :D
Thanks for commenting on *Hazardous*...very pleased you liked it ^_^
Have a wonderful day,
Best wishes

You're very much welcome PrettyFae,and thankyou for creating such beautiful art.

Awww, no probs Michael!
Thanks also for leaving a comment by *Angel*, I'm very pleased you liked it...yes, both the wings and heart are called flames :P...you should really try out Apophysis...It's freeware and very easy to use once you get the hang of it ^_^
Have a wonderful day

Hi Michael, my oh my, thank you for your high regards for "The Five of Hearts"! I appreciate very much you liking my work and of course your very kind words! Sincerely, Marilyn

Thanks for the comment on squirll on the edge ... im glad you liked it

Ah,PrettyFae's gotten me intrested in Apophysis...hopefully i'll be able to create some submittion ready images soon.

Marilyn,for such a beautiful image,I don't know how it got deleted,and you had to re-submit it...I like it alot.

Your welcome supernovanights,that was a stunning capture

Thank you for your comments on Ancient fractal flower.
and if you dondt try y'll never know so go for it !!

Lol,your welcome kodo,and thanks for the encouragement:)

thanks for your comment on "the long way home," i really hate it when you just cant put what you like about a piece of art into words. thanks a lot

Your welcome Mr_Fetero,and sorry I couldn't put what I liked into words:( Suffice to say,i still like it very much.

hey Michael.. ty very much for the kind words on Reactor Core.. im glad you liked it

Dj

hey glad you think my style really stands out and thanks for the comment on "secret place".. really appreciate it ;]

thanks michael for visiting Skipton Park. Circular polarisers - essential photographers tool or what?

I'd just like to say thank you for the wonderful comment you left at "Angel's Spirit", I'm very happy the way it turned out. The "angel" in it actually doesn't have any wings, it just looks like she's looking up and spreading her arms. Apophysis makes great random fractals, all it takes is some time fiddling around with it. You could also try searching for a tutorial at google, thats how I learned. Anyway thanks for the kind comment, I really appreciate it. : )

This is random...but I <3 my new icon.

Hi Michael. Thanks for your appreciative words on the Idea Butterfly image. It is shot with a macro lense from a distance of approx. 4 inches. Hard to understand it didn´t fly away..lol
-- Arne --

Michael thanks for liking "Blue Clematis" so much. :D

If someone comments on my images this week and I don't reply,please don't be upset,because I'll be in New York for some family business(otherwise known as "I really don't want to go....")

Hope everyone has a good week.

don't worry, it'll be great :) oh, btw, i had a great time in greece, it's a wonderful country.. yes, i'm back :) take some shots in the big apple ;) i'm looking forward to seeing them :)
cheers!

Hello Michael! Thanks for the nice comments on my Crawfordville Critters 4 photo. I'm glad you took the time to view this. These little posers were very co-operative subjects.
Russ

Thanks Michael for your comment on NYC Street II. I very much appreciate it. Go 'Heels!

Hello Michael. I appreciate your comments on Pods. Glad you like it.
-Mindy

Hey! Thanks for commenting on A Flight to Anywhere! The tip was helpful too, I'll keep that in mind next time. =) I'll talk to ya later...DrPepper

Thanks Michael for commenting on "Iced Glass" and "Glass Flower." I truly apprecaite it. : ) I am pretty new to photography so my work is still experimental. It's always nice to get positive feedback.

Hi, Michael..thanks so much for your very nice comments about my maiden venture with Vue d'Esprit! There are lots of bells and whistles in that program that I don't have a clue about yet, but I so like the 3-D images, I had to give it a try. Glad you liked my first "experiment!"
Wen

Heya Michael :DThanks for commenting on *PrettyFae*...so pleased you liked it, your feedback was much appreciated ^_^
Have an awesome day,
Best wishes

Thanks Micheal, I appreciate your comment on It Came.. He isn't nearly as scary as he looks.. It is much appreciated..

Hi Michael
thanks for you comment on "Old Belgian mining compex 4"
desolation is the right word to describe this old industrial complex.
And thats exactly why i love it.

Hi Michael! Ur right " Silent Conversation was up before But i took off all my pictures because i needed a break from I-Net....Im glad it catched your eyes and i feel honored because of your comment!
Take care and thanks a lot!

Testing,testing.