Theme: Hawkweed Explosion

[Cindy Cone]

I used a lot of different filters on this, finishing with some lighting effects. I also did a twirl, masking back some details, various effects in Topaz adjust, and then Nik Color Efex/Detail Stylizer/Stairs. I might have gotten too carried away with them all, but it was fun. Thanks for looking.

[Gus Cobos]

Simply stunning Cindy...I love the color scheme and soft tonality...well done...:cool:

[denise ippolito]

Cindy, It has an almost tie-dye look to it. I think it's fantastic. Very creative and colorful!!

[Katie Rupp]

Hi Cindy, what really strikes me here is the beautiful moire silk pattern you've achieved; nice abstraction.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Cindy,Bursting with color and liking the soft patterns created.Unique and certainly grabs ones attention...good job!

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and technique, Cindy.

[Indranil Sircar]

Excellent composition, Cindy. I like the vibrant colors and soft tone.

[Christopher Miller]

Very nice, Cindy! Love all the colors and the one clear flower. I wonder how it would look with the darker areas on the right and bottom lightened so that the whole picture is bright. Just an idea!

[Judy Becker]

Stunning as usual ... love the use of colors.

[Cindy Cone]

Thanks to all for your comments. They are greatly appreciated.
Katie, the moire silk-like pattern was created with the Nik/Color Efex detail stylizer.
Christopher, the original was brighter until I added the spotlight effect. Here's another version.

[Christopher Miller]

Definitely like the brighter version better, Cindy. Great work!

[Cindy Cone]

Thanks, Christopher.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Cindy - a stunning image. I love the colors and the silk texture you got. Great work:)

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Cheryl