anndra

Given that - clearly - the aim was anything but naturality, your comment indicates a successful outcome.

I'm, well, sorry you didn't quite manage to grasp this.

Really quite incredible to me - I am deeply envious of the skills it takes to capture such a moment.

Absolutely inspirational - fantastically well done!

Thank you. It has to be said that I've had lots of help and guidance from very talented people along the way and a lot of time to invest in photography in such a short period.

Most importantly - I absolutely adore what photography has offered to me as a creative outlet.

I'll put aside for the moment that you are repeatedly posting the same - errant - comment about the EOSD5 and simply consider your reading skills.

In your rush to condemn out of hand and rant about

zeiss and zat didn't you notice the shot was taken with a D70? Or that I asked for constructive criticism?

Thought not - blinkers on, keyboard engaged moments afore the grey matter and bleurghh out comes your spleen content.

I appreciate thoughtful criticism because I know I have far to go and so I'll gladly disregard your ill-considered nonsense.

The effect is a combination of low light shooting and then working with three layers on shadow/highlight, diffuse glow and curves - along with the usual adjustment of levels and a final sharpening.

I just play around with the blending options and opacities until I have a result I am content with.

Absolutely beautiful and exactly the sort of place that you know would be a rewarding walk.

:: applause ::