I would like to thank our very own kitzi …

By VegasStan written 4/8/08 9:00 PM, published 5/1/08 12:44 PM
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... for introducing me to 'The Orton Effect' … the following is my first attempt at utilizing 'The Orton Effect' … I know for some of you this is not your favorite effect ... but your honest opinion, suggestions or criticism would be appreciated … thank you for looking!!

Zion Aspens with Orton Effect

Mojave Beaver Tail with Orton Effect

Mojave Barn with Orton Effect & Ink Lines

Mojave Shed with Orton Effect & Ink Lines

Red Rock Canyon with Orton Effect & Ink Lines


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  • BusyB1965 4/9/08 4:06 AM
    You did good (have yet to accomplish this feat myself)--Of these, I think the best effect is on the last two--Mojave Shed and Red Rock Canyon...to me the Mojave Barn is just a tad too much.

    - Blessings


  • momof3pics 4/9/08 5:05 AM
    Stan, I like Zion aspen and Mojave shed. Mojave barn I agree is a bit too much and I (in my opinion) thought red rock canyon was a bit too much too. Its the sky in that one that I have trouble with. Just to let you know though I am going with what is pleasing to my eyes and not what I know. I just took photos of a old barn that I may have to try this orton effect on. ;)

    - Beauty in all


  • RobinG 4/9/08 9:30 AM
    I love all these shots! Great composition and focus, the orton makes them outstanding! ;o)

  • Candice 4/9/08 1:15 PM
    I love the "Aspens"! They are stately and fragile all at the same time!

  • Swat 4/9/08 4:32 PM
    I don't know what orton effect is, but I like the first and the last shot very much,

  • me 4/9/08 4:49 PM
    like em all............

  • kitzi 4/9/08 5:11 PM
    Wow, didn't take you long to master the "O" effect. I especially like the aspens....I also like what you did with the ink lines..is that a PS effect? Seems like I saw it somewhere....keep em coming!

    - ©kitzi


  • cratchet 4/9/08 7:06 PM
    Aspens for me too - just based on the wonderful visual appeal - not on any in-depth knowledge of "O".

    - the EYES have it


  • Sopris 4/9/08 7:46 PM
    Great job with the Orton!

  • VegasStan 4/9/08 11:31 PM
    Thank you all for your comments!! ... This is actually not a hard technique to do ... its just hard to get it right!! ... I tend to overdo most things so that's why the barn and red rock are a little over done (if a little is good a lot must be better - doesn't necessary work with this technique) Chrissy, If I can give you any pointers just let me know ... it's a lot of fun to play around with ... It also works great on portraits!! Yes kitzi the "ink lines effect" is part of PS ... I use the pretend version of Photoshop - PS Elements 6.0 - and found it under "Effects" ... there are actually a whole bunch of different effects ... I'm sure the real version of PS would be the same.

    - Out of Focus!!


  • sdgt 4/10/08 6:23 PM
    Very nice effects - I'm going to have to try this out. I like the 'Zion Aspens' best.

    - Aging is good ...


  • DSW 4/12/08 2:18 PM
    I like the Orton, cool.

    - DSW