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Edit Me An Image #80 - early spring

in2lapland
Sept. 17, 2026
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    in2lapland
    Members 86 posts
    Sept. 17, 2026, 1:46 p.m. Sept. 17, 2026, 1:46 p.m.
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    Continuing the image editing thread, 80th issue.

    General rules:

    ♦ A previous round winner presents a busy or just not so interesting image, having at least some potential for different crops or visions.
    ♦ Anyone (except author of original image) can edit the presented image, up to three distinct edits in separate posts are permitted.
    ♦ All edits must be based on original image, not on another people's edits (of course borrowing ideas would not be a problem).
    ♦ Short explanations about your editing intentions and/or techniques are encouraged, but not required.

    Once the deadline for images has been reached, no new image versions will be accepted. Questions and (polite) discussions of techniques are welcome, so that we can learn from one another how certain edits were achieved.
    The edited version gathering most likes wins and its author will start next round, unless they would prefer to pass the torch to someone else.
    On the closing day for voting, if there is a draw in the number of likes for two or more edits, then the person that posted the original image will decide the winner from the the photos receiving the most votes.

    Editing rules:

    ♦ All "normal" adjustments (brightness, colors, curves etc) are permitted (both local and global ones).
    ♦ All geometric adjustments (perspective, cropping etc) are permitted.
    ♦ Artistic effects (brushes, textures etc) are allowed.
    ♦ No additions or replacements may be made to the main subject matter of the image; non-essential objects may be removed, and parts of the original image can be "moved" to a different position in the image. Sky replacements are OK unless the sky is the main subject..
    ♦ Generative AI must not be used.

    Timing:

    Get your images posted by September 22th 23:59 UTC. As always, you can vote during the entire contest plus one day after the image submission deadline. I'll post reminders.

    Download
    www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/57hvoq5jfkam7bvxt85i9/5D4_2186.CR2?rlkey=p6d1zn0b7cugk1lsrb89uo8y2&st=kv6s3wyo&dl=0

    20260319131943_5D4_2186-2.jpg

    20260319131943_5D4_2186-2.jpg

    JPG, 399.3 KB, uploaded by in2lapland on Sept. 17, 2026.

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    AlanSh
    Forum Admin 4262 posts
    Sept. 17, 2026, 3:21 p.m. Sept. 17, 2026, 3:21 p.m.
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    Challenge accepted. I messed around with exposure, contrast etc. until I got the colours and brightness to where I wanted it and then cropped it to a panoramic view with the darker green grass leading up to the trees and the large bush.

    5D4_2186-13.jpg

    5D4_2186-13.jpg

    JPG, 5.5 MB, uploaded by AlanSh on Sept. 17, 2026.

    Vahur, WolfsHead, 3DGunner and 5 other users like this.

    favorite 8

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    ErikWithaK
    Members 263 posts
    Sept. 18, 2026, 5:17 a.m. Sept. 18, 2026, 5:17 a.m.
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    Here's my try, kind of an old timey look. Am I thrilled with it? No, but I'm not really seeing a whole lot of options here.

    5D4_2186 edit.jpg

    5D4_2186 edit.jpg

    JPG, 11.0 MB, uploaded by ErikWithaK on Sept. 18, 2026.

    ArvoJ likes this.

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    xpatUSA
    Members 1624 posts
    Sept. 18, 2026, 11:20 a.m. Sept. 18, 2026, 11:20 a.m.
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    GIMP split-toning 'Orange and Teal'-ish, artistic canvas:

    DuoTone.jpg

    DuoTone.jpg

    JPG, 1.3 MB, uploaded by xpatUSA on Sept. 18, 2026.

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    ArvoJ
    Team 1341 posts
    Sept. 18, 2026, 5:39 p.m. Sept. 18, 2026, 5:39 p.m.
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    The willow

    editme80_DxO.jpg

    DXO PL9 vivid rendering, exposure, dynamics, local color and curves corrections, crop

    editme80_DxO.jpg

    JPG, 1.6 MB, uploaded by ArvoJ on Sept. 18, 2026.

    xpatUSA and 3DGunner like this.

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    ArvoJ
    Team 1341 posts
    Sept. 19, 2026, 4:19 p.m. Sept. 19, 2026, 4:19 p.m.
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    The willow II

    editme80_DxO_1_PSP.jpg

    DXO PL9 vivid rendering, exposure, dynamics, local color and curves corrections, crop
    Corel PSP fill light/clarity, histogram

    editme80_DxO_1_PSP.jpg

    JPG, 2.3 MB, uploaded by ArvoJ on Sept. 19, 2026.

    Stormyboy, TimRichards, Vahur and 2 other users like this.

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    Vahur
    Members 1064 posts
    Sept. 21, 2026, 5:56 p.m. Sept. 21, 2026, 5:56 p.m.
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    Vivaldi

    a.k.a. Four seasons
    DXO Photolab 10 depth masks with colour adjustments

    5D4_2186_DxO.jpg

    5D4_2186_DxO.jpg

    JPG, 878.1 KB, uploaded by Vahur on Sept. 21, 2026.

    Stormyboy and xpatUSA like this.

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    in2lapland
    Members 86 posts
    Sept. 22, 2026, 1:07 p.m. Sept. 22, 2026, 1:07 p.m.
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    We’re approaching the end of the edit challenge, don’t forget to cast your vote.

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    Vahur
    Members 1064 posts
    Sept. 22, 2026, 4:39 p.m. Sept. 22, 2026, 4:39 p.m.
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    Second attempt, used Nik Color Efex filters

    5D4_2186_1_Nik_DxO.jpg

    5D4_2186_1_Nik_DxO.jpg

    JPG, 1.1 MB, uploaded by Vahur on Sept. 22, 2026.

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    xpatUSA
    Members 1624 posts
    Sept. 22, 2026, 4:47 p.m. Sept. 22, 2026, 4:47 p.m.
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    Split the other way then going to extremes ...

    split tone.png

    split tone.png

    PNG, 1.7 MB, uploaded by xpatUSA on Sept. 22, 2026.

    ArvoJ likes this.

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    ArvoJ
    Team 1341 posts
    Sept. 22, 2026, 5:56 p.m. Sept. 22, 2026, 5:56 p.m.
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    The willow III

    editme80_DxO_1_PSP_CT.jpg

    DXO PL9, Corel PSP same as previous plus retro focus, cyanotype

    editme80_DxO_1_PSP_CT.jpg

    JPG, 2.0 MB, uploaded by ArvoJ on Sept. 22, 2026.

    mdmarqphoto and xpatUSA like this.

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    in2lapland
    Members 86 posts
    Sept. 23, 2026, 2:12 p.m. Sept. 23, 2026, 2:12 p.m.
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    The challenge has now concluded. After reviewing the final vote count, the win goes to AlanSh — congratulations!

    A big thank‑you to everyone who participated and contributed their edits and votes.
    Your involvement keeps these challenges fun and inspiring.

    Well done, all!

    Final tally

    You listed the votes in this sequence:
    AlanSh – 8

    5D4_2186-13.jpg

    ErikWithaK – 1
    xpatUSA – 0
    ArvoJ – 2
    ArvoJ – 5
    Vahur – 2
    Vahur – 0
    xpatUSA – 1
    ArvoJ – 2

    Combined totals per participant
    AlanSh: 8
    ErikWithaK: 1
    xpatUSA: 0 + 1 = 1
    ArvoJ: 2 + 5 + 2 = 9
    Vahur: 2 + 0 = 2

    @ArvoJ has written:

    The willow

    editme80_DxO.jpg

    DXO PL9 vivid rendering, exposure, dynamics, local color and curves corrections, crop

    This edit conveys the mood of the moment beautifully.

    and final

    xpatUSA’s take is impressively unique — I really appreciate that wide spectrum of how an image can be rendered.

    xpatUSA likes this.

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    AlanSh
    Forum Admin 4262 posts
    Sept. 23, 2026, 3:59 p.m. Sept. 23, 2026, 3:59 p.m.
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    Thank you for the vote of confidence. I'll start a new one off.

    Alan

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