A Jules Copy

[Mike Moats]

Okay I'm a copycat here. I can't take credit for this technique as it was first done by Jules, which was a great looking red flower that made the front cover here at BPN.

Fuji S5, Tamron 90, F/3.5, used the zoom tool in PS radial blur section for the effect.

[Julie Kenward]

This is so funny, Mike...I just came indoors from shooting that exact same species! I never even thought to do the 'bellybutton' technique on it! This is marvelous! Love the way the petals all blend together. It looks like a fine silk print.

[Charles Wesley]

Mike,

Love this effect. This is a very graphic image full of sharpness where you want it and oh what color. Jules effect works well for this wonderful flower closeup...
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

I love this purple sun!

If you stare at it for a while you will see as it glows!
Congrats on such a great image.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Mike,
Oh yeah! I have a few different colors of this one and thanks for reminding me of Julie's effect. Sweet!