Tulip from Longwood Gardens

[denise ippolito]

Still working on this effect I hope to create an action from my steps as soon as I am happy with them.

[Judy Howle]

I really like this one. The colors and twirl are nice and the slight sketch effect and sharper vs softer areas work well together.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Denise, I'm really loving this look! This has a surreal look to it. I also think it would look nice with the stamens a little stretched out to a slightly rounder shape:)

[Connie Mier]

Denise, what effect are you referring too? It's a beautiful composition, I like the blend of tones very much. Not a fan of pink, but this works really well.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks folks, I appreciate the kind comments.
Connie, I am trying to re-create each plug-in effect with the tools and filters in photoshop so that I can create my own action. So far I am almost there and will be more than happy to share my action once I get it completed. For now it is still trial and error on the look that I am after.

[Douglas Bolt]

Wonderful! I like the composition a lot. Nice curves moving your eye into the upper right third with dark on left for balance. I assume when you get the action worked out, it will include most of your compositional skills as well.....

[Bob Miller]

Denise....I like it!

[Hilary Hann]

Denise, this is another really superb image. I love the composition, colours and texture you've given it. Even when you share your 'action' it may be impossible for us to achieve a fraction of what your eye can see in the flowers you photograph. Perhaps I'll just be one of the people to enjoy your vision, rather than try to imitate it! ;)

[Steve Adkins]

denise, these are wonderful! It's exciting to see your steps in this journey. :)

[denise ippolito]

Thanks folks, I appreciate it.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Denise, I just looked at a link to your workshops from Artie's website and I really, really love the Stella de Oro day lily - it is gorgeous. I'm loving this new technique.