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Judy Howle
05-19-2011, 03:46 PM
I can't believe how much time I spent on this! I used 3 textures and tried various Nik Color efex on different layers and changed opacity and blend modes a zillion times on many layers and I still wasn't happy with it. Then after combining all layers I ran Nik Color Efex glamour glow and that was it! Then I used some grunge and faux paint brushes to add a little more distressing.
Paul Lagasi
05-19-2011, 04:18 PM
Very lovely flower, and effect..well done
Brendan Dozier
05-19-2011, 06:49 PM
Beautiful, Judy, the dark BG really gives the flower a nice glow. Well done! :S3:
Indranil Sircar
05-19-2011, 09:38 PM
Hi Judy, this is really beautiful. I like the focus on the flower. I was thinking reducing the saturation just a bit might enhance the vintage look, IMHO. Beautiful even otherwise.
Mark Fuge
05-19-2011, 09:40 PM
Nice image and application, Judy.
Like the colors and detail, while having the feel you were after.
Judy Howle
05-19-2011, 10:12 PM
Thanks guys! Indranil, I took your advice and desaturated it some and changed the hue on the greens a little.
Indranil Sircar
05-20-2011, 09:59 AM
Hi Judy, the repost is perfect!
denise ippolito
05-20-2011, 01:03 PM
Beautiful repost Judy. I like the dramatic look to this and the textures look great.:S3:
Judy Howle
05-20-2011, 06:20 PM
Thanks Indranil and Denise!
Christopher Miller
05-20-2011, 07:48 PM
Beautiful work, Judy. The textures and dark look really enhance the flower's beauty. I like the subtle desaturation in the repost. Well done!
John Ippolito
05-21-2011, 03:21 PM
Judy, this is very elegant and well handled in your processing choices. Just a lovely image in color, contrast and subject!
Anita Bower
05-22-2011, 05:21 AM
Beautiful!!! Love the image and how you handled the post processing. Good persistence. I like both version, but the second does have more of a vintage look. I'd like to see the glow be a bit higher, so that it is only the flower that is highlighted. Really excellent work.
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