I used multiple layers and flipped this bud horizontally and vertically and rotated it. I then duplicated the entire image and with the transform tool made the top layer smaller to use it as my new center of my flower. I adjusted the hue and darkened it a bit for depth. For step by step illustrated directions you can check out an older blog post of mine here.
08-08-2011, 10:15 PM
John Storjohann
Denise, this is a nicely done image...lotus are one of my favorite subjects, and you've a wonderful transformation with your filtering and processing. The outer ring is particularly striking...I'm going to have to check out your blog post to see if I can get my head wrapped around the technique and go from there. Thank you for sharing!
08-08-2011, 11:24 PM
Judy Howle
Wow, that's awesome! I haven't done but a couple of flips and hope I can do at least one this week so I'll check out your tutorial.
08-09-2011, 12:58 AM
Stu Bowie
Hey Denise, a superb thought process here, and just love the multiple layer of petals. I also like the use of the colours that pop nicely against the white BG. Great work. :w3
08-09-2011, 01:40 AM
Hilary Hann
I like the colours and design of this image, very well executed and thought out.
08-09-2011, 09:43 AM
Paul Lagasi
Denise lovely imaginative work on this image, very OOTB, I also will check out how you did this..colors and pattern are great...
08-09-2011, 03:22 PM
Brendan Dozier
This is great, Denise! Very creative flipping technique, nice combinations of color, and I really like the transparency in the multiple layers. Looks great against white BG. Nicely done!
08-09-2011, 04:50 PM
Andrew McLachlan
Hi Denise, this is super cool awesome! Love it and the colors are beautiful. :S3:
08-09-2011, 09:41 PM
denise ippolito
Thanks folks, I appreciate it!:S3:
08-09-2011, 11:32 PM
Kerry Perkins
Sweet Denise, and thanks for the tutorials! Nobody mentioned the diamond in the center, but I really like that... :c3: