Philippine violet

[Indranil Sircar]

Here is my first one in Ron van Dongen style... this is a Barleria Cristata I had taken using Canon G11. I used multiple layers to get the effect... created a bg canvas with texture, extracted the flower using Topaz Remask 2. Created an adjustment layer for color balance and changed opacity to get the tone. Cropped and applied usm for the final presentation. Hope you like it...

[denise ippolito]

Indranil, I think you nailed the look here. Very nice use of layering. I like the slight color tone. I might prefer a bit off the bottom and a little more room on the sides-but I also think that this comp. really reflects the Ron van Dongen style better.:)

[Dave Woeller]

This is a stunning presentation in my opinion. Love the tones and feel. Your use of multiple layers has paid real dividends for you. I like the crop as is, although I'm often accused of being tight :D Thanks for sharing.

[Jim Neely]

Very nice soft, ethereal feel.

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[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Indranil.

Like the effect you got. Very nice.

I also like the positioning of the subject, but might have given a little more room on the LB & RB open areas. But ... Your image ... Your vision.

[Indranil Sircar]

Thank you Denise, Dave, Jim, Mark. Appreciate it a lot. Here is a repost with a different crop...

[denise ippolito]

I like it better:)

[Paul Lagasi]

Not sure who Van Dongen is but I like this image....nice PP of the image...only thing I might have done is remove the shadow on bottom petal but thats just me

[Kora Baker]

The work in your repost makes a big difference to this lovely image, Indranil. Gives it more room to breath. Love the softness and the minimalism.Kora

[Kerry Perkins]

Indranil, this is very nice! I actually think the shadow on the lower petal adds interest and I like the comp of the repost. I would be tempted to evict the bright little blob in the URC, down about an inch on my monitor. Super job!

[Cheryl Slechta]

Indranil, the repost is my favorite. Your bg and layer work are so nice. Thanks for your workflow - I hope it
will help me:)