the Orton effect

the ethereal effect made famous by Michael Orton; simulated using the method/steps in the latest issue of Photoshop Elements magazine (Jan/Feb 09)
(the original image, below)

From the Dec 2007 OKC ice storm:

(the original image:)


Taken Sep 2008, San Antonio Zoo

(the original)

Creek Street, Ketchikan, AK

As you can see, technique works better on some images than others ...

Perigee Moon, Jan 10, 2009

Taken from the west side of Lake Hefner.

San Antonio Botanical Gardens

Taken Sept 20th ...

San Antonio Zoo shots

Taken Sat, Sept 13th ......

SW Oklahoma, 26 July 08

WWII Airborne Demonstration, Frederick Field, OK


geometric design created from grain silos, Hobart OK

July 4th Fireworks, Parade

Water Lily

taken 24 June 2008