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March 9, 2012

Hard Labor...

I took loads of picture in Immokalee, a farming community in Collier County Florida.  The settlement was originally known as Gopher Ridge.  (The etymology of the name appears to mean either "My Home" or His Home".)  The is a hard working community.  Can you imagine how exhausting it must be to spend your day bent over picking tomatoes!
   
Mouse over photo to see original.

Topaz Labs filter added to original photo
"Joy de Vivre" texture courtesy of Pixel Dust Photo Art (color burn @ 75%)



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24 comments:

  1. LuiMarch 9, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    Well, it sounds better than picking a fight all day! A lot of people have been having problems with their blogs and ranting out in madness ;-(

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  2. Tatjana ParkachevaMarch 9, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Beautiful post-processing.

    Regards and best wishes

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  3. KiaMarch 9, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Wow, marvelous processing Pat! The bus is popping our of my screen! Fab! :D
    I will have to google Topaz Labs filter. I have read about it in many blogs lately and now I am curious. :)
    Have a lovely Friday and weekend ahead!

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  4. ceeveeMarch 9, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I love the rich colors and effects that developed from your processing.

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  5. MarilynMarch 9, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Isn't Topaz fun? I love the HDR look here on this great shot.

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  6. Kim StevensMarch 9, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Oh, this is fun - love all the pop of color in this!! And thanks so much for your lovely comments!!

    Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Wonderful edit!

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  8. IdaMarch 9, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Oh the color of the edit really makes this photo "pop" - I like it.

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  9. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Pat ~
    As a former strawberry picker in the summer, it isn't fun! But it is an honest living.

    Have a lovely PS weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    ~Giveaway ends 3/15 ~

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  10. JeanieMarch 9, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Delightfully fun! Nice technique!

    Jeanie from The Marmelade Gypsy

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  11. KathyMarch 9, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Love the shot and the processing you did. Beautiful and colorful.

    Kathy

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  12. DeborahMarch 9, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    fantastic rendering!

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  13. LVMarch 9, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    I am not sure about tomato picking, but I have picked a lot of cotton pulling a big sack behind me.

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  14. MerikeMarch 10, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    Oh, this is so beautiful. Frech and so deep sweet colors. I like veru much :)

    Your blog is interesting! Many wonderful work of art in here.

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  15. LuiMarch 10, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    Hi again, Pat!
    Re: your question about sun spots affecting the net: it is not exactly the internet energy but the PEOPLE working the net that is affected ;-)

    Now if you feel 'cranky' while online blame it on the atmospheric 'wild energy' affecting ALL of us and take it in stride (laugh if you must) and don't take everything seriously. For now that is. ;-) This will soon pass...

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  16. Hootin AnniMarch 10, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    I loved this...yes, farm labor is back breaking I'm sure. We just take it for granted when we purchase items in the store, without thought of this, right?

    And I must know...how did you do this mouseover image thingie? I love it!!!!!!!!


    I'd Rather Be Birdin'

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  17. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday
    That is amazing!!!
    Incredible talent.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  18. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.March 10, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Wow! Looks like it came right out of a magazine. Great work Pat. Thank you for sharing it with PAF.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    I like tomatoes, and the red color in your picture.

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  20. kareninkenaiMarch 11, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    Great work - the processing simply makes the image "pop." Thanks for sharing. Visiting from PAF. Karen

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  21. urban muserMarch 11, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    love your processing!

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  22. UnknownMarch 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Gorgeous! Love how you can roll over to see the original. I've never seen this type of art, wow. Found you at Inspire Me Fridays

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  23. MarcieMarch 11, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Fantastic!! Love your post-processing..and what you've done here. Terrific color!

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  24. UnknownMarch 15, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    I'm a week behind, but visiting from PAF.
    I love the processing you used; this is great!

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