Another Flower Picture!
It's been so rainy here in the East the past few months that I really haven't taken many pics! (besides, having too much fun in this forum with your pics!)...My wife and I went to a local nursery this week - just after the rain stopped. Here's a macro pic - unfortunately I chopped some off (where is that Thru The Lens Viewing when I need it!)
Have a nice day everyone!
Bill C

Bill, gorgeous pic! I have those same painted daisies blooming in my garden right now. They never look quite real to me... more like a flower a little kid colored.

I didn't want to change it too much, so I just used KPT6 equalizer and an overlaid high contrast anisotropic outline to bring out the drops and edges.

Phyllis

Bill - yes agreed! I called in "sick" today (as in sick of all the rain!) and worked in my garden. I enjoyed seeing this image! Thanks.

Phyllis - very nice and your comment --"didn't want to change it too much" --your submission did just that , but brought out the colors, I like when I open an image on my screen and it POPS out at me, and yours did just that.

I used Bill M's B&W action adjusted curves then applied a basic effie, layed over the original (lowered the opacity). Created new layer and used the history brush to bring the color, then dodge and burn. Did another effie basic - applied layer over original (with changes) brought down the opacity, added very slight texture (sandstone) --- then save for web!

Thought I would have another go at this.

I used a lot of layers, desaturated and history brush, then burn.

Phyllis - beautiful! Just the right touch.
Jill - both are very good, however, I really like the second one ... nice work!
Regards, (from rainy eastern PA)
Bill C

I'm not sure why, but this version doesn't work right. Suggestions of why?

Tyeise

Tyeise,

I think it's because the flower is smack dab in the center of the frame. Try dividing the image with (invisible) tic-tac-toe-like lines. Then, move the flower so that it's on one of the intersections and see if you like that look any better.

Jeanie

Thanks. I'll play with it when I get a few minutes.

Tyeise

Tyeise - actually I really like the simplicity of yours - I love the bright colors and framing. This would be one that I would take a second look at if I saw it on a wall.
Photomauler - wow! I love your last one. About 180 degrees from Tyeise. I like the deep rich colors and texture! It would have been perfect if the original photographer had done a better job framing the picture!:D
Regards to all - thanks for all the variations!
Bill C

overlaid high contrast anisotropic outline to bring out the drops and edges

Phyllis

SOunds like something I'm looking for. Can you post some info?

very nice picture and very nice interpretations so far :nod:

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