Max Monarch

[Steve Adkins]

Max layers (for me :)) with some max adjustments.
In CS5... Top layer is blended opacity original. Watercolor layer @ 55% multiply
Craquelure and Hue/Sat layers maxed and masked BG
Smart sharpen BF and thistle. Added highlight @ eye with LR adj brush.
Finally (just for MAX fun) LR Vignetting all sliders left.
Fun theme! All C&C welcome.

[denise ippolito]

Fun colors and image Steve. I lke it! You did a great job w/ the Craquelure filter. I like the way you framed this.

[Christopher Miller]

Very nice, Steve. The bright colors give it a very fun, whimsical feel, and I like the texture that the Craquelure filter gave to the BG. Well done.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Steve, I really like the craquelure effect you've gotten on the bg. Love the colors and How about that eye!:)

[Kerry Perkins]

Steve, this is just great! I love everything, including the trimmed film slide vignette. Super work with the texture. A lot of fun in this one!

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Steve.

Well done. like the color and subject.

[Judy Howle]

I really like it; the bright colors, sharpness, texture and the frame. Well done!

[Patti Edens]

Ditto what has been said. It is all good!

[Steve Adkins]

Thanks everyone for your vision and comments. Much appreciated. Fun to go to the max! :D

[Michael Zajac]

Bold colors and great in your face comp. I like it.

[Indranil Sircar]

Beautiful composition, Steve. Love those colors