Emerging Lotus Blossom

[Judy Howle]

I previously created the working image using Topaz filters and either Tpz Clean or Pixel Bender with no texture. I processed it with Aquarella (for desktop) watercolor app. I really like this app for iOS and especially for desktop as all of my photos are available to use without transferring to a device.

[Kerry Perkins]

Very pretty Judy, the watercolor effect works really well and this is one effect that I find difficult to manage. I love the complementary color scheme, very nice.

[Indranil Sircar]

Beautiful composition, Judy. Wonderful watercolor effect. Nice use of filters.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Kerry and Indranil! Aquarella works well on a variety of images. Here's a link to the site. It's only 9.99! http://jixipix.com/aquarella/details.html

[Nancy Bell]

This simply glows! A simple and graceful composition.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Hi, Judy, I haven't had a chance to download it yet but this will motivate me I think I'd remove the black dots on either side of the stem (there are 4 of them - 3 on the left and 1 on the right). Have you gotten to the Smokys yet?

[gary ellwein]

Hi Judy, the image has a very pleasant watercolor effect. I also like the texture.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Nancy and Gary! Gary, the app has 6 different "papers" to choose from.

[Judy Howle]

Hi, Judy, I haven't had a chance to download it yet but this will motivate me I think I'd remove the black dots on either side of the stem (there are 4 of them - 3 on the left and 1 on the right). Have you gotten to the Smokys yet?

Thanks, I'll check on fixing the spots later. We decided not to go to the Smokies, just too much to do around here had been put off due to working on the Reunion. We will go in the fall.

[Anita Bower]

I like the petals of this flower--graceful. The image seems too saturated (I can't believe I'm writing this as I love saturated images) and the texture does not seem to enhance the beautiful flower and pleasing composition.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks for the comment Anita. Yes it is pretty saturated. I agree the texture is a bit strong but the other paper choices didn't work as well for me.