Textured Cone
I haven't been able to come up with anything for the current theme yet, so I've been playing with some new texture overlays. This is a hemlock cone that I photographed recently and texturized. I applied one of my textures using hard light blending mode at 58% opacity and then applied the same texture again using multiply blending mode at 100% opacity. Any comments and suggestions would be most appreciated.
Christopher, I like the texture BG and the pinecone looks nice. I like how you have revealed parts of it. The pinecone seems a bit high in the frame or maybe it needs some more dimension? I'm not sure -I can't put my finger on it. But it is a lovely image and I do like it a lot.:)
I like the treatment of the subject, Christopher. And that texture is great. Lovely definition in the cone too. I do agree with denise about its placing in the frame. It just seems to be sitting a little uncomfortably. If that makes any sense!:)
Christopher, I'm not into the theme either, but I like this. Applying your texture twice using 2 blending modes seems to have worked well. Regarding the 'dimension' I wonder if you did the 20/50/0 contrast adjustment? Since this is a web-sized image, I would reduce all settings appropriately and do it on a duplicate bg layer so you could paint off the background if that was affected too much. Just a thought - someone else might have a further suggestion on this, but often I find that unsharp mask adjustment gives some 'pop.' It might give some further texture contrast to the wood too.
Hey Christopher,
I like this as presented. I feel adding contrast will take away from the feel (sorry ladies:D)....and I'm usually a high contrast kind of guy! Like the subtle vignette too....you have to keep this one around for Christmas!
Thanks Denise, Kora, Barbara, and Roman. Appreciate the comments and suggestions. :)
Since this was FF, I tried cropping closer to move the cone lower down in the frame. Barbara, I also tried your suggestion of an unsharp mask contrast adjustment, though I kept it rather subtle in order to retain the feel. Let me know what you all think.
Christopher, I think it looks great!:) I couldn't figure out what it was but you sure did.
Yes, it's very subtle, but it does show more texture in the pine cone. I wouldn't be afraid to crank it up another notch, but it looks good to me as presented.
Christopher, I really love this - repost rocks - I love the textures in particular and the cone almost has a 3D look. Very nice!
Best,
Nicki
Great work, Christopher! It has lifted it beautifully:)
Beautiful composition, Christopher. Excellent texture and bg. The repost is great.
Almost could be part plaster wall painting...really like what you've done with both of these images
Thanks everyone! Much appreciated. :)
Christopher, the repost is a masterpiece! Beautifully done.
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