Re-Create the rose

[Kerry Perkins]

First let me say that this is a lovely base image to work with. Thanks Denise!

I wanted to see light coming out of the flower, so I first used the "sunshine" filter in Color Efex Pro to get the internal glow. Then I used a watercolor setting in Topaz Simplify to get the watercolor look, possibly my favorite. I wanted to see some edges, so I went back to Topaz Simplify and did a few tweaks to get just a hint of edge definition. :)

[denise ippolito]

Hi Kerry, This is one of Dave's images-just my sticky. Beautiful colors and effect here. I really like what you did. I like the watercolor filter also-it's one of my favorites. Very nicely done.

[Kerry Perkins]

Well, then thanks Dave! :D

[Dave Mills]

Hi Kerry,Nicely handled! I like the glow effect you created and your choice of colors. I might take out the small red area on the left since to my eye it doesn't flow with the rest of the effect. Again, good job!

[Dave Phillips]

super concept with wanting the light shining through.....nicely executed.
You may try the simplify on a new layer and do some mask revealing
for the edges also

[Harshad Barve]

lovely re-creations , VWD
TFS

[Christopher Miller]

Beautiful image, Kerry! The colors and the glowing effect are perfect. Might even want to try a closer crop focusing in more on the center of the flower.