After the Rain

[Judy Howle]

Another of my beautiful Texas hibiscus blooms, this one photographed after the rain stopped and the sun came out. I can't remember what all I did but I darkened the background a lot, and I used either Topaz Adjust or Detail, then I used Perfect Effects with 2 or 3 filters stacked including a vignette and I like the color I ended up with, with the blue-green color on the leaves.

[Diane Miller]

I'm on my iPhone so can't see a very large image, but this just looks stunning! So sharp and detailed with beautiful colors and great composition.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Diane!

[Christopher Miller]

I love it, Judy! The high contrast of the flower is very striking against the dark BG. Nice composition and details, and I love the bright red of the flower.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Christopher! I really should use Perfect Effects more. I tend to forget about it since it's not in the Filter menu.

[Cindy Cone]

Great colors and composition, Judy! Nice use of the various filters. With the reds and greens, it would make a wonderful holiday greeting. I can't decide if I would like some of the light bits in the background darkened or not. Certainly a fine image as is.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Cindy! I kinda like the slightly mottled background on this one.

[Nancy Bell]

The rich, saturated colors against the black bkgd. make this a lovely graphic. I really like the way the petals open wide and nearly fill the image. The raindrops are a very nice addition.

[Kerry Perkins]

Nice one Judy! The colors and tones are perfect for the flower and leaves. Loving the composition and amazing detail. I would be ever so tempted to completely black out the bg on the left half of the image, but that's just me.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I like the sharpness and the colours Judy. I might go completely black on the BG, but I seem to have a penchant for all black.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Kerry and Jackie!