Theme - Drifting Petunia

[Dave Woeller]

I thought I'd give the flower theme a try, so I took this petunia image (to which I had added a flood filter) into PS. I then duplicated the base layer twice. On the top Layer I used simplify to create the edges and output only the edges channel. Back in PS I reduced the opacity of the edges layer enough to put a touch of color into the flower. Sent that image back to Lightroom where I added a slight vignette to soften around the corners. Whew, Fun project. Not sure if a border would help this online or not. All thoughts are greatly appreciated.

[denise ippolito]

Dave, It's beautiful. Nice workflow and thankyou for sharing it. The colors and the edges look fantastic. Nice idea to use the flood. I think because it is so white I might be tempted to use a border as you suggest-but just a very very thin one. VWD.

[Charles Wesley]

Dave,

Great work on a most graphic image. Like the refection areas and overall color effect.
Thanks for sharing...
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL

[Cheryl Slechta]

Dave, I really like the flood filter. It's a very interesting image. I do agree a frame would set it off nicely:)

[Christopher Miller]

Hi Dave, Great colors and high-key look. The reflection and effects are perfect. Agree that a thin border would set it off nicely.

[Harshad Barve]

Super duper hit
Lovely feel of image and amazing colors
TFS

[Dave Woeller]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. It's good to be back here to soak up the inspiration. I'll try a quick 5 pixel border to see how well it shows up on screen.

[denise ippolito]

Dave, I would just use the border for web presentation- Good to have you back!

[Dave Woeller]

I agree on the "only for web", and thanks for the welcome.