Theme: Web of Light

[Christopher Miller]

I photographed this spider web this summer. I applied an orton effect, converted to B&W, added light rays, applied a blur overlay, and added a white vignette. I like how the processing made it look like the web is shining with light. Any comments and suggestions would be most appreciated!

[Mark Fuge]

Like the patterns, Christopher.

However, I would tone down or remove the white vignette. Doesn't do it for me. But ...

Your image ... your vision.

[denise ippolito]

Christopher, Very nice looking image. The blur overlay and the orton give it a soft glow that I find appealing. I like the vignette.-it doesn't appear overdone.
I'm not saying try it w/ this one because I like the way it looks as is. But just as a side note-sometimes you can create a bit of depth by using the pinch tool for the center, you probably already know that but I thought I would throw it out there for anyone else that was viewing and wasn't aware of the tool or it's use. Thanks Christopher for letting me give a tip in your post!

[Julie Kenward]

I think the vignette adds to the spooky feel of the image but might tone it down just a little bit so it appears more "fog" than "vignette". Neat technique you used to get it to this point, Christopher.

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks a lot Mark, Denise, and Jules. Much appreciated. I think the idea of toning down the vignette a little is good. I'll be sure to give it a try.

Thanks for the tip on the pinch tool, Denise. I had never thought of that. Can't wait to try it out. :)

[Arthur Morris]

I love the effect. Would love to see a version with blacker blacks.

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks Artie. I've posted a version with darker blacks here. Please take a look and let me know what you think.