Seed Head

A common weed seed head given a tad of frac, a bit of emboss, and a Nik bicolor. First I selected the seed head and sandwiched that between the original and a duplicate, then masked back to create the double focus look. Oh, and the thin black border was added before the PP so it has a soft blurred look. This is a real 'cosy' shot as the seed head is only 3/4" in length. Had to use my tripod to get some sharpness:D

Kora, The selective focus along with the duplicate layer make this stand out as special. Very nice look and the BG compliments your seed head nicely. A subtle bit of fractalius is the finishing touch! Lovely!!

I like the way the it enters the image diagonally and I like the effect of the fractalius program.

Thanks very much, denise and Nick. Really appreciate your taking the time to comment:)

Nice PP Kora, like the feel of this one a lot.

Nice job on pp, Kora. I really like the translucency of the image and the angle that you photographed the seed head. Those little seed pods give it a real 3-D look!

Very nice work, Kora. Love the soft, 3D look of the seed pod, and nice soft colors.

I love the look and the effect. Did you skew one layer to produce the o-o-f BKGR image?

Many thanks Jackie, Jules, Christopher and Arthur.

Arthur, The o-o-f image was a selection (ctrl=j) then transform (ctrl+t) and <rotate>. It was placed between original and duplicate and masked back to reveal the selection. Opacity lowered on top and selection layer. Where part of selection layer showed through top image I erased it away. Hope this helps:) Kora

Hi Kora,
What really makes this for me is that double focus layer.....adds just another dimension to the overall image. Very nicely done!

Kora, there is a lot going on in this image. I really like the double exposure effect. Nice tones on the plant and the BG. Another example of how Fractalius can be used without taking it over the top. This is very creative!:)

Kora well done..PP really makes it shine..

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Many thanks Jackie, Jules, Christopher and Arthur.

Arthur, The o-o-f image was a selection (ctrl=j) then transform (ctrl+t) and <rotate>. It was placed between original and duplicate and masked back to reveal the selection. Opacity lowered on top and selection layer. Where part of selection layer showed through top image I erased it away. Hope this helps:) Kora

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YAW Kora, And thanks a ton. I think that I have the idea. I still love the image. And your creativity. :)

Thanks so much for commenting Roman,Julie, and Paul.
Artie I'm glad you could understand my garbled tut:) And thank you for your interest and your added comments. Kora

You are most welcome. I have a somewhat ulterior motive for hanging out in OOTB ;) but nonetheless I am enjoying my time here greatly and expanding my creativity at the same time :)

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Originally Posted by Arthur Morris

You are most welcome. I have a somewhat ulterior motive for hanging out in OOTB ;) but nonetheless I am enjoying my time here greatly and expanding my creativity at the same time :)

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You do??:)

Kora, Congrats! Your image has won our weekly theme contest.:)

Oh, fantastic. Thank you, densie. I'm chuffed:)

Congrats. I have always been good at picking winners. Except at the racetrack!

You're a hoot, Artie - and a dear man!:D:D:D Thanks so much for your congrats. Very much appreciated.

Thanks Kora. Obviously my reputation as a very bad man has not reached Australia :) ;) :) If you think that I am kidding just ask anyone who has never met me or been on a IPT!

I daren't ask, Artie. I daren't ask:D:D:D