Lily

[Barbara Kile]

In reviewing Ron van Dongen's images, attempting to emulate his look is harder than it looks! There is a soft and gentle feel to his images which I like - with just the right amount of contrast. Nevertheless, learning from him, and from each other should make for a fun week!
105 mm macro; f/22; 3".
Converted with Nik SilverEfex Pro; edited further with Viveza2.

[denise ippolito]

Barbara, I agree w/ you -Ron van Dongen's images are hard to emulate, but the result you achieved here is awesome. Maybe a sliver off the right? See what others say. Beautiful crisp details.:)

[Kora Baker]

The foal point has a lovely crispness, whilst the rest melds in seamlessly. Great PP. This certainly will be a fun learning curve, Barbara.

[Anita Bower]

Gorgeous work, Barbara! You achieved just the right balance between sharpness and blur. I love the petals disapperaring into the BG. The original photo is excellent--the angle of the flower, each stamen separate and visible. I would not change a thing. :)

[Jim Neely]

The way the dark pops against the soft petals is beautiful. Very well done.

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[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Barbara.

I would agree with Denise, :confused: sorry about that Denise :D, on a little off the right. But overall a very nice image.

[Indranil Sircar]

Really a beautiful composition, Barbara. Love the tone and how the petals blend at the edges. TFS.

[Paul Lagasi]

Barbara, this image is a killer, center is sharp and crisp and image fades as it goes to outside...nice one

[Barbara Kile]

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate your feedback! :)

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Lovely comp Barbara, and I like how you have separation in all the stamens. Good blending for the BG fade.

[Christopher Miller]

This is beautiful, Barbara! Love the toning and composition. Very nice how the petals fade into the BG. :)

[Kerry Perkins]

I'm loving this Barbara! Super job of emulating the style, which is difficult indeed. Really nice work!

[Barbara Kile]

Thanks, Jackie, Christopher, and Kerry!