Just one exposure. The intensity of the greens was definitely from the saturation level (and whatever else) from the specific Nik-AFX filter preset that was used... I opted for it along with the blur because I was trying to emphasize the subject which was rather flatly camouflaged in the original. Was actually a debate whether to leave the blur because I lost all the nice detail in the right side tree limb. I could have redone it and kept the tree detail but one can only tolerate processing silly shots like this for so long haha..

Got the squirrel well (looks a bit like a possum). Is this HDR - green is quite intense.

Golden, love it!

nice shot

I see that the saucer is spinning up readying itself for take off

Ahh, the good ole Gravitron. Unbelievable. This shot could have been taken at so many country shows in Oz; the ride itself, (and its mate on the left), the fencing, the patches of bare ground - uncanny global parallels.

As for the neighbour. So pleased that you're getting so much pleasure out of your Oly - early pain is having its rewards.

Crazy fun result that shouts Star Tower. Applause.

Well thank you Simon; I'm not sure that I deliver intelligent insights all that often, but I do enjoy viewing Todd's creations and the different things he tries out. I really enjoy getting an impression of other people's living spaces/lives - in this instance I'm thoroughly intrigued to see this sort of parade in suburban LA - it just doesn't gel with my (misguided) perception of this city.
Oh and as for the picture - blown away by the IQ. Really strong, engaging comp. too and the b&w's perfect.

Agreed - extraordinary detail. This is the stuff that Zippy routinely delivers with his Oly.