Theme: Water Lilies

[Wendy Kates]

Finally...the lily pond is awash with water lilies! I applied Topaz Simplify Watercolor 1, then Nik CEP, Detail Extractor and Soft Focus. (I was aiming for an Impressionistic look.) Thanks for looking.

[Dennis Bishop]

Pink and green is a good combination. I like the composition and that you shot this with the blooms in different stages of development. The angle at which you shot this was low enough that the grasses make a nice background for the flowers. I'd be inclined to reduce the contrast of the grass to give a greater feeling of depth, but I like it very much just the way it is.

[Anita Bower]

What a happy image! Love the colors, the brightness, the composition. I'd say you achieved the Impressionistic look you aimed for. I like the lilies in different shapes. The amount of simplification is just right. The color of the water is gorgeous, as is the color of the lilies. Well done.

[Nancy Bell]

Just lovely! Great composition with the 3 layers, blue water, lilies, and bright grass bkgd. Those pink lilies are beautiful! I really like how simplify brings out the shapes & the flow of an image, emphasizing an overall impression, and leaving the tiny details behind.

[gary ellwein]

A very pleasing color combination The blossoms are nicely separated. You achieved an impressionistic look.

[Judy Howle]

Your excellent processing does give it an impressionist look. I like the composition and colors. I never see pink water lilies, they are so much prettier than the white ones here.

[Randall Farhy]

This one is amazing. So much color and soft detail without appearing overcooked, Love it!

[Anita Bower]

A very well deserved win. BEautifully done.

[Kerry Perkins]

Very pretty Wendy. Love the colors, composition, and treatment. The result looks very much like a painting and certainly conveys the feeling of springtime! A winning image for sure.