Coneflower

[Jackie Schuknecht]

A little late for the theme, but my computer was in the repair shop.
Anyways added some leaves in the BG in black and white, and the texturizer in PS.
Put in theme but it didn't seem to come thru, I am probably too late.

[denise ippolito]

Jackie, The effect and comp. looks great. I love the BG. Great choice for B&W. The texture is subtle and well done.:)

[Cheryl Slechta]

Beautiful job Jackie. I really like the B&W bg and the detail in the coneflower:)

[Barbara Kile]

I love the illustrative effect. Great detail and texture.

[Cindy Mead]

the soft tones of the coneflower really work well with the desaturated bg.. love the addition of the bees too, well done Jackie :)

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Cindy the bees (hoverflies as I found out later- were in the original flower shot). The BG was a separate picture of leaves.:) Thanks for the comments, I appreciate them.

[denise ippolito]

Jackie, The more I look at this the more I think it's one of my all time favorites of yours. Maybe even more than the DF- and I loved that one. You should put together a BPN Gallery w/ some of your images.:)

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Thanks D, I might just do that! Thanks for the nudge.

[Julie Kenward]

Really nice, Jackie...love the way all the elements work together. The flower petals are my favorite part, though - definitely a step away from the "normal" and in a good way!

[Christopher Miller]

Very nice, Jackie. I like the treatment, and the hoverflies add the perfect touch. :)

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Jackie

Purple passion personified. Out of sight, Young Lady!

Thanks for sharing your very lovely creation.

Uncle Gus