PB Peonies

[Julie Kenward]

Here's an image from the Macro forum that I submitted two years ago. I've reworked it with PB's oilpainting filter and then masked back the peony centers. I added Nik's Color Efex tonal contrast filter at 75% and then sharpened.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Julie, a very nice image to start with. I really like the PB treatment on the petals. Very nicely done! :S3:

[Brendan Dozier]

This is great looking composition, Jules. You really enhanced the image well to bring out the nice lush colors and texture. Nice work!

[Christopher Miller]

Beautiful image, Jules, made even more beautiful by the application of PB. I love the colors and the textures in the petals. Very nicely done! :S3:

[denise ippolito]

Jules, Beautiful painterly look to these vibrant flowers. I love the colors and the random looking composition is perfect!

[Julie Kenward]

Thanks everyone! I love these flowers for sentimental reasons and was so excited to bring out the depth and beauty of them.

[Maureen Allen]

I love the painted look to the peonies, Jules. Beautiful!

[Anita Bower]

Wow! Bang-up job! Love the swirly effect and the bright colors. Great composition, also. Could the reds in the center be brightened up a bit? Would like to see them more. Wonderful image!