Forgive Me? Flower Macro

[BillC]

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

[Guest]

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

[TwinbNJ]

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!

[TwinbNJ]

Thought I would have another go at this.

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

[BillC]

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

[tyeise]

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

Tyeise

[jeaniesa]

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

[tyeise]

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

Tyeise

[BillC]

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!
Regards to all - thanks for all the variations!
Bill C

[Henk Bos]

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?

[JustChecking]

very nice picture and very nice interpretations so far

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[saby]

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