Poppy

[denise ippolito]

The original image was shot yesterday with a macro lens at f/2.8 and my new camera:)
I was going for a soft focus. I added a hint of fractalius and accented edges. I also added an orton action and reduced the opacity of that by 50%.

[Julie Brown]

I love the colors, Denise!

Everything works for me-composition, focus, and the application of your effects (I prefer the subtle use of Fractalius).:)

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Denise,
It's images like this that make me want to try that soft focus thing!!! Love the pastel colors but would consider eliminating/blending the whitish circles on the RH side....in the peach?.....although thinking about it....it does add some depth there. Would be interesting for comparison...........now I have to go out and find some poppies!

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Denise.

Interesting abstract...

[Paul Lagasi]

This has a nice all around feel to it...nicely done

[Michael Zajac]

Denise, This came out really nice. I like the soft focus look and the colors. Nice treatment. Congrats on the new camera.

[Kora Baker]

Gorgeous colors, denise. Love the light frac accentuating selective edges. I just wish for a few more accentuated edges left foreground. If it were mine (how I wish!) I'd select a couple of the fracted ones and layer copies over a few of them. Tastefully of course:D Kora

[denise ippolito]

Thank you all for your comments. Much appreciated.
Kora, Sounds like a good idea-thanks.:)

[Christopher Miller]

Love the gorgeous colors in this, Denise. Nice soft focus and composition. Very well done.

[Harold Davis]

roman, you need to stay away from f/32!!!!:D

denise, this is just lovely as presented for me. i see kora's point, but think that if you did that it would draw your eye away from the focal point. well thought out plan and nicely done!

[Barbara Kile]

I love the colors and selective focus here, Denise. Soft focus draws me every time! I agree with Julie in that subtle use of Frac is usually a good thing.....
:)

[denise ippolito]

Christopher, Harold and Barbara -Thank you all very much for the kind thoughts.
Barbara, I'm a sucker for soft focus too:)

[Julie Kenward]

How did I miss this one? Must have been in a hurry that day. This is beautiful Denise! I love the colors and the way the eges are just a bit sharp and detailed. It would look smashing blown up large!

[Anita Bower]

lovely!!! gorgeous colors and comp. the only downside is that the bright peach color draws my eye away frm the less bright center. :)

[denise ippolito]

Thank you ladies.:)Much appreciated.