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Island of Dreams (32)
Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 811 W: 108 N: 1736] (6058)
Hi folks!

Let me invite you for an unusual trip: I would like you to experience the voluptuousness of a tiny green island with a small "chalet" on it, surrounded by a deep and never ending forest, illuminated by some smaller trees with fresh and refreshing bright green leaves. Just close your eyes, listen to nothing but your heart and let your dreams become reality for a while. Let me feel you that suddenly you would not be able anymore to tell what is real and what belongs to the world of our secret dreams. I mean, let me show you what the paradise on earth could be if those idiots would not exist that dare to call themselves human beings while trying by all means to destroy it.

The picture was taken at the bank of one of those marvellous lakes in Western Norway on the route between Nordfjordeid and Eide. I transformed the RAW file into a TIFF file, cropped it to that size, adjusted the levels, added sharpness and saved it as a JPG file for TN.

Kind regards
Markus
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Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 811 W: 108 N: 1736] (6058)
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Edited by:Evelynn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2126 W: 756 N: 3277] (14396)
I cropped a bit off of both sides. I wanted the bulk of the little island to be in the one third position. I also added a bit of contrast/levels and sharpened. I feel there is a bit more unity to the composition now. I like how the forward trees and their reflections tie to the little sunlit chalet. I think it keeps the viewer's eye in the frame; moving around exploring the scene.