Cala Lily

[Jackie Schuknecht]

This dying cala lily I thought was appropriate for the theme. Lots of texture layers, B and W sketch Frac, Orton, were some used. Tried using darker colours and also liqufied the tip of the flower to exaggerate it.
C and C appreciated. Thanks.

[denise ippolito]

Jackie, I like the dramatic look you created here. The colors and the composition are very pleasing. Beautiful textured BG and the details in the flower are lovely!:)

[Bud Cline]

The mood and lighting on this flower is so appealing - I really like the treatments you have given this subject.

[Christopher Miller]

Very nice image, Jackie. I love the colors and textured BG. Very elegant comp, and the flower stands out nicely from the BG.

[Kora Baker]

The exaggerated tip does point (pardon the pun) to the flower dying. Love the way you've handled the light, the colors and the textured background. Kora

[Patti Edens]

Jackie, Very well done! I like the way you have taken an image of a sad fact of nature and made it into a beautiful work of art. The colors and texture are very soothing.

Patti

[Julie Kenward]

Another excellent use of textures here, Jackie! The muted color palette really brings out the mood and the tip of the flower is beautifully done!

[Jackie Schuknecht]

TX for the comments!