Butterfly Blur

[Cheryl Slechta]

I know this one is kind of odd - a black and white butterfly blur It was very colorful but actually to me was just a little too colorful so I started experimenting with black and white. This was converted with the B&W adjustment in PS CC - I tried different presets until I found one I liked and then used a Nik CEP Custom - soft and grainy I think - on the background.
Thanks for looking

[Dennis Bishop]

With the range of tones you have, I think black & white was a great idea. Having the softer blur in the background adds both depth and interest. I really like what you've done.

[Judy Howle]

Where's the butterfly? Just kidding! but it did take a good look to find it. I love it! Black and white is VERY effective on this image; clever of you to try it.

[gary ellwein]

The longer I look, the more I like it. I agree with Dennis that the soft bg blur balances the image.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Thank you, Dennis, Judy and Gary

[Nancy Bell]

I really like the starkness of this, and then the motion blur to add softness. A great juxtaposition of techniques for a unique & interesting effect. The graceful curves of the stems and the leaves capture my attention and I had to look carefully for the butterfly! Great composition and good OOTB thinking!

[Randall Farhy]

The high contrast makes the stems/flowers appear as hand blown glass ornaments swaying in a breeze. The composition works well with the top flower head placed close to the edge, it forces the viewer back into the frame rather than focusing attention on it, which then leads to the discovery of the butterfly.

[Anita Bower]

I think the composition is very good--the upward curving lines and the curvy diagonals that fill the frame. I wish the butterfly itself was more visible.