Keeping the Groove

Hi Gang,

I just stopped in to see if I could still do it. I haven't been on the computer much the past month, so didn't get much practice with the PP programs. But today I had a break and decided to see if I could still make an image work. :e3

This image was taken at a small Butterfly house here in Homosassa, Fl, USA. Not as elaborate at the one in the Fort Lauderdale area, but worth a stop now and then.

Modifications included; Topaz clean, adjust, denoise 5, in-focus as well as Fract. I also removed the cluttered BG and added the black BG layer. Hope you enjoy. See you more regularily next week when the snowbirds move on.

Mark, Nice to see you posting again. I like the dramatic look to this and the diagonal comp. If it were mine I might reduce the edge lines on the diagonal stalk. Nice use of the Fract filter.:S3:

This is very cool to look at Mark, great rich colors and detail. The black BG really works well.

Mark, I really like the colors with the black bg and the effect from fractalius. I hope you're back soon - I've missed your images:S3:

Hi Mark, no need to get your groove back - you still have it! Nice colors and comp and the fracting is well-controlled and pleasing. Good show!

Very nice filtering here mark. Nice to see you back! I agree on reducing the thickness of the lines on the stem. Nice work!

Mark, you have been missed... great to see you posting. Beautiful composition and i love the effect of the filters. Nicely done.

Thanks all for viewing and comments. Appreciate it.

I will keep coming as time allows and hopefully be more regular soon. Still a few boxes that need to be opened, but trying to have more to life now that we can walk through the house! :w3