Out of the Box Image of the Week for the week ending Aug. 30th, 2013: Judy Howle - Hibiscus bud

[Daniel Cadieux]

Congratulations Judy!

I think TX hibiscus buds are cool looking. I had to add a lot of contrast to the original. I photographed it in misting rain. I did a lot to it and can't remember all but the main thing is I added 4 textures mostly all masked from the bud, then merged the layers and used Topaz Restyle. I loved the result! It glows! I only used it at about 60% or 70% opacity. I will post the original so you can see the big change.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Congratulations, Judy - it's a beautiful image

[Judy Howle]

Thanks very much Cheryl!

[Anita Bower]

Congratulations. I loved this image when you posted it. Still love it!