Theme: Wildflowers II

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

From up on Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park taken with my birding rig (at 600mm).



Again, freestyle filtering. Nik Silver Efex Pro for toning and detailing, Topaz Simplify, Topaz Impressions (Da Vinci sketch) gets most of the bg texture.

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

-Michael-

[Cheryl Slechta]

Hi, Michael, I like the tight composition and the curves of the leaves and some of the parts of the flower (seed pods?). I like the chiaroscuro lighting and the filtering. (The lighting is nice too) I would probably remove that light leaf in the upper middle top (or tone it down a bit).

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Nice earth tones and processing Michael. I don't mind the lighter leaf too much, but would have liked to see all of it. I really like the sketch BG.

[gary ellwein]

I like your choice of three subjects. The sharp spikes and fine wispy threads make for good contrasting elements. I like the way the leaves embrace the pods. Your dark tones say don't graze or tread on me. I am happy to see you are expanding the use of your long lens.

[Anita Bower]

I like how these flowers are being held and protected by the green leaves/flower parts. The angled position of the flowers adds to the sense of protection. The dark presentation works really well. I have no problem with any of the leaves, etc. It is great just as is.

[Kerry Perkins]

I like how the background texture sets the stage for the pointy spikes of the subject. Nice job with the filters, well seen.

P.S. - I could see other filters doing some cool things to this image!

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Cheryl, Jackie, Gary, Anita, Kerry,

Thanks much for the comments. They are much appreciated.

Cheers,

-Michael-