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This highlights in this image were a bit blown out due to harsh light, but the dragonfly's smile was too good to throw it away. :) I applied the xero mistifier filter, a blur overlay, and a touch of poster edges. I also boosted the color saturation a bit and darkened the edges a little.
A great macro of the dragonfly despite the blown highlights. A very difficult capture I'd imagine. Never seen a dragonfly this close up. My, they are ugly critters!:) K
Christopher, I might use the clone tool over the highlights using a lower opacity, just to tone them down. The image is nice w/ good detail. I like the up close look and the effects applied.:)
Brought a smile to my face Christopher. Just the highlights as noted. These look like tough critters to shoot.
:D That does look like a big smile on that dragon and it sure got one out of me. Great macro work!
Wonderful, Christopher! Definitely got me to smile as did the bright, cheery colors of the image. Agree with Denise to clone over the hot spots with 20-30% opacity and it will really tone those down nicely.
Thanks for the comments, everyone. :) I'll try toning down the highlights as suggested.
