I like neon signs. GL. Reply »

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Great work ... reflection is perfect and the lighting excellent ... not sure if I like the moon but that may just be a personal preference ... definite fav for me! Reply »

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LOL! Thought so.... I've said it before. I really like your style author. If I could be anyone else in pxleyes world it would be you. Good luck! Reply »

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very well done! Reply »

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Absolutely well done, I do agree with arca on this one though, I'd dull the moon just a little. Reply »

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I thought it was you...great job!! Reply »

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This is terrific! And the SBS is wonderful. Not keen on the moon either, but I like the clouds.

Edit: Moon is much better - great job! Reply »

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Terrific indeed. The burnt-out bulbs are a nice touch.

I'm afraid I have to give my allegiance to the 'less moon' crowd, however. The moon distracts rather than adds IMO. A just-out-of-frame moon could still illuminate the clouds elemare likes (although I would soften them a tad).

The reflection of the sign in the window is nice except a reflection needs to be the same distance from the reflective surface as the original is — so the reflection is much too close to the window pane. A little bit of the arrowhead would be reflected at best. Reply »

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great job and exelent SBS! Reply »

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Thanks for the suggestions everyone...made edits. I think it looks better too. @DanLundberg... I literally placed the new reflection right on top of the one that was originally there. Thanks for your input though... Reply »

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Perfectly done and very convincing work! Reply »

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Yep, like the edits... looking awesome! Reply »

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Was great before ...now it is even better (if that is possible)! Reply »

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Good work, author! Reply »

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Top entry...and u become master in this day to night, lightening things author...well done Reply »

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Excellent work!! Reply »

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Great work author author ...best of luck!!! Reply »

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Congratulations ... well deserved! Reply »

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Congrats Kiddo, fabulous work, looks very realistic Reply »

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Congratulation on your 1st place! Reply »

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Congratulation Great work Reply »

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I find this piece very magical... I don't know why but it soothes my eyes... GL Reply »

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Very well done ,lovely work. Reply »

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Fantastic work, it's so beautiful. well done. Reply »

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Really like the mood of this one! I would still like to see even brighter edges on the knee, hands and front of face. Up to you, Good luck! Reply »

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Beautiful transformation, and good job! Reply »

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@ George55 Thanks for the use of the stock!

@ Chalty699 Thanks for the help!
After seeing my first upload I edited it and re-submitted a de-saturated/darkened version but I think you are right and have re-re-edited it and put some of the highlights back in as you suggested!
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Lovely and this one for the top! Reply »

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Wonderful and beautiful lighting..... You have the unique style and quality in your works.. welldone, good luck to you Reply »

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I wondered what happened to Tinker Bell... very nice work Reply »

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fantastic piece author...well done Reply »

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Beautiful work author...best of luck!! Reply »

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wonderful Reply »

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Congrats on 2nd place! Reply »

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Details are great here! Reply »

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Convincing work. Reply »

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Great lighting and (as elemare said) your attention to detail is super! Reply »

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Nicely done! Reply »

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Very nice. I do feel the stand's light might extend out a bit farther, however. The background picnic table seems to be brighter lit than than the foreground table. The back of the foreground guy's T-shirt seems rather brightly lit yet there's not even a hint of a shadow on the ground. The right-side guy could also cast more of a shadow. (Might the Ferris wheel have more lights on it?) Reply »

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Excellent work from a brilliant author! I really love the subtleties of this image. Reply »

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looks so real Reply »

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that's a lot of work! best luck! Reply »

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grea tdetails Reply »

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great work author...best of luck Reply »

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Superb entry author ....GL!! Reply »

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Congratulations! Reply »

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what a peaceful nite.......! Reply »

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wonderful picture! the only suggestion is that you should make the front lantern brighter! much brighter! good luck! Reply »

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Thank you both. I was afraid that would over-dominate the entire scene, Androla. But I will give it a try. Thank you so much! Reply »

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Beautiful work ... lovely source image and wonderful conversion to night. Your lighting is perfect! Reply »

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looks really much better!!!!!! awesome entry!!! Reply »

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Lovely up through about Step 15, but the introduction of the foreground lamp with a vanishing point much lower than that of the background makes it look simply like a lamp in front of a painted backdrop. Reply »

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OK, Dan, light lifted. Better? Thank you! Reply »

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Yes, it is better (although I would eliminate the foreground lamp's underside glow and raise the underside's far edge).

The foreground lamp and leaves are a good way to add depth to the image. The brightness of the foreground lamp makes it the focus, however. I would move it to the left so only half of it at best is visible in the frame. Reply »

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Thank you, Dan, I appreciate your advice. I moved the lamp off some, but think its lines and curves make it quite a beautiful piece by itself, worthy of discovery. Reply »

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beautiful scene author...very well done Reply »

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Great job, GL! Reply »

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Beautiful work...best of luck!! Reply »

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Congratulations on a lovely entry! Reply »

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The hardware store sign is skewed at too extreme an angle for the background image, it looks like it is "floating" separate from the building it should be attached to at a 45 degree angle. It is also too warm in tone compared to the other lights in the scene, and does not show any of the "glow" effect of the other lights.

Other than the glaring inconsistency of that sign, this is a very nice image, and a good effort. Reply »

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Nicely done, but I can't see the light source for the highlight on the small green sign at left. Reply »

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I like what you've done, but since there is no SBS...I can't see the 'before' scene. Hey...wait...there's no bulb in the one wall light fixture. Maybe add one so that the brightness around it has a source. Reply »

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I've solved the lighting on the left, I happened to make a layer mask, the "lamp without bulb" is the same as those of the other wall, have no screen thanks for your comments are very helpful Reply »

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mossy not you mean well, the poster is an original photo, the arrow is intended as a neon light, and not behave like light from a window or a house, I think Reply »

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I was talking about the extended glow from the other street light, which all "shine" far from the light. The sign (still crooked and askew - how is it mounted to the wall at that angle?!?) has no real glow at all extending past it. Inconsistent... Reply »

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