Cutaway lotus with textures

[Judy Howle]

I posted the cutaway lotus last year. This is a new version with 2 Kim Klassen textures and altered muted colors.

[denise ippolito]

Judy, Very nicely done. I like the composition and the texturing. I might add a slight curve adjustment to the center area if it were mine. Nice work as always!

[Maureen Allen]

Lovely, Judy. I like the textures you chose. I think Denise's suggestion would help to bring out that beautiful center area.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Loving the textures in this image. Would like to see the petals toned down a bit. Just a tad bright , IMHO.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks for the comments and suggestions everyone! Here's a re-worked image. I selected the flower and did a curves adjustment and added a little saturation and then a low dose of tonal contrast and sharpening.

[Indranil Sircar]

This is beautiful, Judy. Love the repost... excellent processing!

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Indranil!

[Cheryl Slechta]

Beautiful work, Judy. I think I'd prefer the lotus repost with the lighter background in the OP but it's beautiful either way.

[Anita Bower]

Comparing this Lotus image with John's Lotus images shows how many different ways there are to photograph and present a beautiful flower. Not only do we see a cut out of the flower, showing the insides, but the whole flower looks like a paper cut-out. I prefer the repost, with the center standing out more and matching the colors of the background.