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The Magical Money Tree
The Magical Money Tree
sjhuls


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Challenge: Magic & Mystery II (Expert Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-7D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
Date: Feb 2, 2012
Date Uploaded: Feb 2, 2012

 Okay so I know I needed a sky, but this was so last minute. I really just got it submitted in the last few minutes. I couldn't figure out how to get the sky behind the tree, but I did finally figure it out and it looks much better. These are for stock, sorry if you see a bunch of boring stock photos from me in the next little while. I am giving it a go and I am entering challenges with stuff I am working on for stock.

Statistics
Place: 12 out of 55
Avg (all users): 6.5605
Avg (commenters): 7.5000
Avg (participants): 5.8718
Avg (non-participants): 6.7881
Views since voting: 2200
Views during voting: 406
Votes: 157
Comments: 22
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 02/13/2012 05:42:12 AM
Here is one place other than on Facebook where an image in that shoot has been used.
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 02/13/2012 05:37:53 AM
This image is already being incorporated into a 'poster' about Doctors on Facebook. I wonder if you realize this or if maybe you created that poster. Let me know if you don't know about it and want the details. Otherwise, congratulations.
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 02/10/2012 05:07:58 AM
This is impressive. Outstanding image. Good luck with the stock business.
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 02/10/2012 01:55:36 AM
Great image, you should have no regrets.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/09/2012 06:45:34 PM
Go, Jenn! A 7 from me... LOVE the white background... and the fact that you modeled yourself.
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 02/09/2012 12:59:57 PM
My Parents will be thrilled.
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 02/09/2012 01:02:56 AM
Better start picking before it devalues again or they pick you up for counterfeiting. A lot of work went into that tree, the picture has an endearing spaciousness about it that appeals to me.
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 02/09/2012 12:45:57 AM
excellent sample of greed 8
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 02/07/2012 10:33:21 PM
Hey Jen! Obviously a lot of work has gone into this. What it needs is a little shadow or at least needs a little bit of darkening of the grass under your feet so it looks less like it was pasted in there and more like it is blended in seamlessly. The horizon needs some work too. The grass seems fading in some areas due to usage of soft round brush. I would have used a brush that has the shape of grass blades and used that in order to blend the grass with the white background more naturally. Nice creation overall! Oh and don't forget to share the wealth too!
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 02/05/2012 04:16:51 AM
I don't like it very much. I mean, I understand the great effort and the good work on the 'money-leaves' but the white background makes everything mono-dimensional.
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 02/04/2012 08:01:59 AM
roflmao... GOOD ONE!! Lot of work!!! ahh errr would you mind sending me a seed from this tree???
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 02/04/2012 05:33:19 AM
*sigh* need to get me one of those!
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 02/03/2012 09:12:06 PM
very good!
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 02/03/2012 04:30:30 PM
Voted earlier in the day, coming back to leave comments now.
I'd have a big basket in hand and a great, big smile on my face too if I had a money tree in my backyard:-):-):-) Where can I order one of these?:-):-)Great processing and nice attention to details from the money leaves to the big basket and the big smile on the model (yourself I am sure;-) ) I just wish it wasn't on such a stark, white backdrop and instead had a little of an environment feel to it - maybe some clouds and a fence. While it keeps the attention on the important and prominent elements it just feels a bit barren. Nonetheless this should do very well for it is well done and fits the challenge in my mind.
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 02/03/2012 10:22:20 AM
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 02/03/2012 07:11:16 AM
Nice one just a shame you had no background as I think it would have been a cracker with one.
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 02/03/2012 05:58:40 AM
That's a LOT of work, Jen. I think that holding one of the "leaves", either just before or right after picking, would have added to the realism.
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 02/03/2012 04:01:50 AM
This is great. Looks like something you'd see in a snappy ad campaign for a bank or investment company.
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 02/03/2012 02:37:28 AM
Can I pick one up at the garden center? I really need one of these.
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 02/03/2012 01:05:47 AM
Can I get one of these :) great processing.
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 02/02/2012 11:46:21 PM
Hah, I wish that were real.. very crisp; very nice!
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 02/02/2012 10:12:08 PM
Lovely! Where can I get some seed?
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