Seed Head

[Kora Baker]

A common weed seed head given a tad of frac, a bit of emboss, and a Nik bicolor. First I selected the seed head and sandwiched that between the original and a duplicate, then masked back to create the double focus look. Oh, and the thin black border was added before the PP so it has a soft blurred look. This is a real 'cosy' shot as the seed head is only 3/4" in length. Had to use my tripod to get some sharpness:D

[denise ippolito]

Kora, The selective focus along with the duplicate layer make this stand out as special. Very nice look and the BG compliments your seed head nicely. A subtle bit of fractalius is the finishing touch! Lovely!!

[Nick Palmieri]

I like the way the it enters the image diagonally and I like the effect of the fractalius program.

[Kora Baker]

Thanks very much, denise and Nick. Really appreciate your taking the time to comment:)

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Nice PP Kora, like the feel of this one a lot.

[Julie Kenward]

Nice job on pp, Kora. I really like the translucency of the image and the angle that you photographed the seed head. Those little seed pods give it a real 3-D look!

[Christopher Miller]

Very nice work, Kora. Love the soft, 3D look of the seed pod, and nice soft colors.

[Arthur Morris]

I love the look and the effect. Did you skew one layer to produce the o-o-f BKGR image?

[Kora Baker]

Many thanks Jackie, Jules, Christopher and Arthur.

Arthur, The o-o-f image was a selection (ctrl=j) then transform (ctrl+t) and <rotate>. It was placed between original and duplicate and masked back to reveal the selection. Opacity lowered on top and selection layer. Where part of selection layer showed through top image I erased it away. Hope this helps:) Kora

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Kora,
What really makes this for me is that double focus layer.....adds just another dimension to the overall image. Very nicely done!

[Julie Brown]

Kora, there is a lot going on in this image. I really like the double exposure effect. Nice tones on the plant and the BG. Another example of how Fractalius can be used without taking it over the top. This is very creative!:)

[Paul Lagasi]

Kora well done..PP really makes it shine..

[Arthur Morris]

Many thanks Jackie, Jules, Christopher and Arthur.

Arthur, The o-o-f image was a selection (ctrl=j) then transform (ctrl+t) and <rotate>. It was placed between original and duplicate and masked back to reveal the selection. Opacity lowered on top and selection layer. Where part of selection layer showed through top image I erased it away. Hope this helps:) Kora

YAW Kora, And thanks a ton. I think that I have the idea. I still love the image. And your creativity. :)

[Kora Baker]

Thanks so much for commenting Roman,Julie, and Paul.
Artie I'm glad you could understand my garbled tut:) And thank you for your interest and your added comments. Kora

[Arthur Morris]

You are most welcome. I have a somewhat ulterior motive for hanging out in OOTB ;) but nonetheless I am enjoying my time here greatly and expanding my creativity at the same time :)

[denise ippolito]

You are most welcome. I have a somewhat ulterior motive for hanging out in OOTB ;) but nonetheless I am enjoying my time here greatly and expanding my creativity at the same time :)

You do??:)

[denise ippolito]

Kora, Congrats! Your image has won our weekly theme contest.:)

[Kora Baker]

Oh, fantastic. Thank you, densie. I'm chuffed:)

[Arthur Morris]

Congrats. I have always been good at picking winners. Except at the racetrack!

[Kora Baker]

You're a hoot, Artie - and a dear man!:D:D:D Thanks so much for your congrats. Very much appreciated.

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks Kora. Obviously my reputation as a very bad man has not reached Australia :) ;) :) If you think that I am kidding just ask anyone who has never met me or been on a IPT!

[Kora Baker]

I daren't ask, Artie. I daren't ask:D:D:D