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Some Doctored Photographs. . .










Some newly cropped, brightened, and sharpened photographs taken during the recent Battle of Doltz.  Enjoy!  Now, if only my new 2" roads from Hotz Artworks would arrive.

-- Stokes

Comments

Peter Douglas said…
Good work on the photoshop Stokes.
Great looking game.
Peter
Neil Moulden said…
I love seeing photo's of your armies in all their glory. I really like the command and civilian vignettes as well. They add a lot of atmosphere.
Cheers.
Neil.
Wellington Man said…
Fooling about with the brightness controls is hardly photoshopping, Stokes! Your troops are looking as marvelous as always. WM
Graham C said…
Very nice indeed nice seeing the armies deployed. Lovely collection
Graham
Big Andy said…
Now thats better- I can see whats going on ... Nice work.
Phil said…
A very fine array Stokes.
Best regards. Phil
Thank you for your kinds remarks, everyone! They make getting started this early Monday morning (5:45am -- Ugh!) just a little easier.

Best Regards,

Stokes
Stokes,
Even better looking than before. I love the 'Austrian' grenadiers, well done.
Chris Gregg said…
Thanks for setting such a good example with bright clear photos. Your special painting style shows up really nicely. I love the effect of the really big battalions.
Chris

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