Orton Effect Attempt

[DerekSimon]

I had read about this technique and wanted to take a stab at it. I am not sure if this is the right type of subject to try it on but it turned out okay I think. Please let me know what you all think of it.

http://dereksimon.com/IMG2/Tree%20By%20The%20Lake.jpg

[Sisyphus]

I can't comment much on this blending effect (it does make the scene appear "dreamy") but I really like the composition here -- I like it a lot. Very nice.

[Walkingmanblues]

I don't know what the "Orton Effect" is (A blurred layer?), but this is lovely, fine and soft. It's affecting in a elemental, quiet sort of way. Very well done.

[griptape]

The Orton effect is stacking shots taken with the focus at different points. Kind of like HDR, but with the focus changing instead of the exposure.

As for the shot, I think it turned out pretty good. I think the square crop works very well too.