Theme: Color Shift - Lotus

[Cheryl Slechta]

I started out with Topaz Adjust, Psychedelic, then a gradient map layer, then slight plastic wrap, then diffuse glow,
and then sharpened to get a little bit more edge. (I finally remembered to write down what I was doing).;) I thought it ended up with an oriental feel to it.:)

Comments and suggestions appreciated.

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Cheryl

[Indranil Sircar]

Hi Cheryl, You got a fascinating effect here! I like the the background color and the texture. The lotus itself stands out very well. Excellent pp and thanks for sharing the steps.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Thanks, Indranil - I finally remembered to write it all down while I was doing it. I usually get so wrapped up in
it that I couldn't recreate it if I had to.:p

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Cheryl

[denise ippolito]

Cheryl, Good job keeping track of the effects! Not always easy to do. I love the color combo and the overall look to the image very much. I wish the lotus pod at the bottom were completely in the frame. Might take a sliver off the top.Stunning effect Cheryl!!

[Dave Mills]

Hi Cheryl, Very different and interesting effect. To me it has an old world look to it. Agree with Denise's comments and like it's creativity.

[Cindy Cone]

Really nice job with the tonal effects, Cheryl. I think I agree with Denise about cropping some off the top.

[Harshad Barve]

fascinating effects , lovely creation
TFS

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Excellent stuff Cheryl. I never bother to write down, so thank you for that. I am male and forget after two steps what I have done. :D

This does have an oriental feel indeed. Thanks for sharing. Love the colors. :)