The magnolia was from last Spring. I used Topaz Clean on the blossom and a vignette. I added 2 textures on top of it and I had gotten the background texture last week and wanted to use it because I think it's cool and I like the asymmetrical look even though others may not agree :t3. I created a duplicate of the blossom layer and used 2 different blend modes on them.
03-14-2011, 01:14 PM
Indranil Sircar
Beautiful composition, Judy. The Magnolia just stands out with that bg. Love the soft light. I think your use of asymmetrical frame is totally OOTB and takes it to another level.
03-14-2011, 02:39 PM
Judy Howle
Thanks Indranil!
03-14-2011, 03:11 PM
denise ippolito
Judy, Very nicely processed. I like the unique framing and the colors of the frame add nicely to the richness of the Magnolia bloom. I love it!!:S3:
03-14-2011, 05:00 PM
Andrew McLachlan
Judy, very nice! I agree with Denise that the frame color compliments the image quite nicely.:S3:
03-14-2011, 05:16 PM
Judy Howle
Thanks Denise and Andrew!
03-14-2011, 08:02 PM
Christopher Miller
Beautiful image, Judy! I love the vintage frame; it complements the beauty and elegance of the flower perfectly. It's very lovely! :S3:
03-14-2011, 09:22 PM
Kerry Perkins
Judy, no disagreement here. I love everything about this image! The flower is beautiful and I love the way you faded the background to black. That framing just puts it over the top for me. Excellent! :bg3:
03-14-2011, 09:24 PM
Steve Adkins
The offset is super cool, Judy! :c3: Great image and processing.
03-14-2011, 10:42 PM
Judy Howle
Thanks everyone. I'm glad you like the frame texture!
03-16-2011, 06:45 PM
Cheryl Slechta
Judy, I think it's all been said above. It's a lovely image -I especially like the topaz effect on the magnolia:S3: