Silky Swallowtail

Applied PB blur filter and masked in the butterfly and flower petals and then used Noiseware to soften the whole thing a bit.

Beautiful processing with the PB filter Judy. I feel that the red on top of the BF's wing is a little distracting but I do love the sweeping lines in the BG. Nice work!:)

Judy, this is a lovely look and the colors are super. I agree with Denise about the red spot above the upper wing. I would probably use a quick mask and paint that area in the green bg color. My eye keeps wanting to go to that spot and I think this one change would put this one over the top. I like the tasteful framing. :cool:

Judy, I really like the look and feel to this one. I too wish the red leaf wasn't merging with the upper wing. Agree with Kerry, if you worked on quick masking it out it would be absolutely fabulous.

You achieved a striking effect with your post processing. Good work. I echo the comments about the red behind the wing. Love the colors and composition. Nice, subtle frame.

Just adding to what 's already been said...........couldn't tell by the thumbnail, but what a pleasant surprise.....wonderful silky look to the BF and flower.

Excellent work, Judy. Love the bright colors, and beautiful smooth, painterly look. Agree on the red spot in the BG, other than that, very well done! :)

Thanks everyone! Sorry I haven't been around much lately and haven't had time to work on the photo but maybe later...

I removed the red flower at the top of the wings.

Looks perfect, Judy! Well done. :)

Wow! Great work!