This is one of my favorite lotus flower images because I like bright colors. I posted this before but probably not as a theme image. I think I used Topaz Adjust and Clean, combined the layers and I changed the blend mode to linear burn on the top layer to get this effect.
01-29-2012, 04:52 PM
Steve Adkins
Gorgeous colors and form, Judy. Now that's a Hot Pink! I really like the presentation/comp against a black BG. :S3:
01-29-2012, 08:02 PM
Morris Altman
I see you have gone for bold contrast and this is nice and crisp Judy. It reminds me of stained glass.
Morris
01-29-2012, 09:35 PM
Arthur Morris
Love the framing, the simple image design, and the dark BKGR. But the hot pink is a bit too hot for me. You might wish to post a toned down version for us pansies :S3:.
01-30-2012, 07:59 AM
denise ippolito
Judy, You nailed the neon pink color! I love the flow of the petal and it is something that I look for when photographing these buds. A toned down version would also look appealing. Nice job!
01-30-2012, 11:34 AM
Judy Howle
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Thanks everyone! Artie and Denise, here is a toned-down version although not by too much. I layered the prior version on top but it got too "muddy" looking to me when I raised the opacity very much so this is about 33%. I tried just desaturating the image and it also got muddy looking.
01-30-2012, 11:46 AM
denise ippolito
Looks great Judy!
01-30-2012, 11:52 AM
Indranil Sircar
This is beautiful, Judy. I too like the form and the colors of the repost. Nice processing.
01-30-2012, 01:43 PM
Judy Howle
Thanks Denise and Indranil, glad you like it better.
01-30-2012, 02:04 PM
Mark Fuge
Nice image and application, Judy.
I like the first one, but both are nice. Just a little brighter! :w3
01-30-2012, 07:46 PM
Anita Bower
Neon is the right word for the colors in this image! Wow! Especially nice against the black bg. Lovely shapes.
01-31-2012, 04:49 PM
Paul Lagasi
Nice work, a lovely theme (or any) image. The effects and composition rock...Well done
01-31-2012, 05:06 PM
Arthur Morris
That is still some hot pink!
01-31-2012, 07:53 PM
Andrew McLachlan
Hi Judy, love the blossom and the processing. The repost works better for me. I might be inclined to tone down a touch more, but that's just me. Nice work!