Soft Painting

[denise ippolito]

Another of my Dahlia images. Painted w/ Topaz and a slight Orton effect.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Denise, this is simply lovely. How do you do an Orton effect? :)

[Cheryl Slechta]

Denise, this is beautiful - the inner petals remind me of ballet dancers.

[denise ippolito]

Nicki, Here is a link to a tutorial by Fabs showing how to create an Orton effect in photoshop:)
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ad.php?t=11216

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Denise.

While I like it, I wonder what adding a little contrast to the matte edge, with the photo, might do? Maybe a grey border edge? :confused:

[Indranil Sircar]

Beautiful composition, Denise. Very effective Orton effect. Love the colors.

[Christopher Miller]

Simply beautiful, Denise. :) Such lovely colors and softness! Well done.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.:)