Crocus

[denise ippolito]

I added my soft fix preset in Fractalius. I esp. liked the hint of orange showing through. I chose not to give it a border. Some jpeg. compression is showing.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I like it D I might crop a bit from the left to make it more off-center. Like how the high key changes just a bit from right to left. You are combining work and fun, lucky you to have a garden center:)

[Julie Kenward]

Another gorgeous sign of spring! I saw three crocus up in my backyard today at lunch - will have to get out and do something with them tonight.

I especially like how soft this is yet there is still details showing. The bright green against the white makes for a great anchor for the image.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks ladies. I appreciate the kind comments.
Jackie, I actually found this Crocus while walking my dog.:) I couldn't pass it up.

[Kora Baker]

Just love the softness you achieved with your preset, denise. So delicate. The colors and the perspective are great. I think a tighter crop might make it appear a tad unblanced!:)

[Arthur Morris]

Soft, sweet, and a little bit sexy too.

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Denise,

Greetings. I really like this. The colors! I'm kinda a sucker for orange-blue contrast... The faintest of blue to the background (I found a 230 -230 - 238 rgb fill layer, multiply blend at 13% opacity, masked subject, worked for me, though it unsoftened a bit.)... just a thought.

Cheers,

-Michael-

Cheers,

-Michael-

[denise ippolito]

Thanks folks. I appreciate the kind comments.
Michael, I am working on another one -I'll give your suggestion a try and see if I like it.Thanks:)

[Christopher Miller]

Beautiful image, Denise! Very soft and elegant. Love the colors and the curving leaf.

[denise ippolito]

Christopher, Thank you much.

[Alfred Forns]

My type image Just simple and elegant with the right touches !!! Big Congrats !!!