Theme: Don't Lead Me Down the Garden Path

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Cross-processed and the cobblestones were from a shot in Versailles. Used analog Efex to bloat the flower and then used angled strokes and then dissolve, which left a trace of the petals. The flower was originally a purple-red cosmos. The circles are bokeh from the light in the BG.

[Bill McDonald]

It's way off my level of interest and expertize, but this one really caught my eye ... I like it. It has that impressionist feel, which I'm sure was intentional, but I have to say it definitely worked. Well done

[Nancy Bell]

Very creative and well done! Love the vibrant red flower and the wild abandon look to the application of the red to the petals - way outside the lines & with variations of intensity. The bkgd diagonal lines matching those of the petals with bits of cobblestone shapes and circles further adds to the free-spirited feel, as well as the unexpected splotches of pink. The dissolve effect added a great contrast with its water color-like softness & blending. Definitely full of intensity and interest!

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Jackie,

Greetings. The color in the bokeh mirroring the color of the petals, and the tiling pattern make for an engaging image. Thanks for posting.

Cheers,

-Michael-

[Arthur Morris]

Yes to very creative. The colors and patterns work nicely together.

[Anita Bower]

Very nice. Love the red against the dark. Excellent processing.

[Diane Miller]

Wonderful combination of elements and ideas! Like!!

[Randall Farhy]

Really cool, that shade of green really makes the flower stand out. I like how the background takes on the look of etched glass, with the flower appearing to have been painted in. The diagonals break p the random spray of the petals, adding tension to the scene. Very creative.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Late to the show and it looks like everything has been said but I love the diagonals and background texture. Nice work, Jackie

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Thanks all for the comments!