180mm, f/4.5@1/800. RAW image processed in LR; tone adjustments in PS, NIK Vignette Blur, Topaz Simplify, PS Oil Painting and some work with Viveza...all done on layers of varying opacity.
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180mm, f/4.5@1/800. RAW image processed in LR; tone adjustments in PS, NIK Vignette Blur, Topaz Simplify, PS Oil Painting and some work with Viveza...all done on layers of varying opacity.
Hi John, Pleasing softness and sharp where it needs to be. You muted the brighter areas well...
Beautifully done, John. I really like the comp, soft color pallete, and selective focus on the lotus. Striking image.
John, a beautiful image. I love the soft colors and focus. There is one dead spot on a petal to the left of the center that I think would look better if it were repaired or toned down. I know nature isn't perfect but the rest of this lotus is so I don't think it would mind a little cosmetic surgery:S3:
Cheryl...I THINK I corrected what you were referring to...let me know!
Lovely work John, I like the flow of the lotus and the softness. Great work with the filters.
John, I used the clone stamp on the petal I was talking about (its a small petal to the left of the center). I hope I improved it:e3 At least you'll see which one I was referring to and you can do your own fix if you agree.:S3: It's really lovely without the fix.
Ahhhh...now I know why I was confused! That's actually just part of that particular petal...but you're right, it looks better "healed"! Thank you for pointing it out!
John....I am loving the softness and color palette to this image! Nice work!
