Silky Swallowtail

[Judy Howle]

Applied PB blur filter and masked in the butterfly and flower petals and then used Noiseware to soften the whole thing a bit.

[denise ippolito]

Beautiful processing with the PB filter Judy. I feel that the red on top of the BF's wing is a little distracting but I do love the sweeping lines in the BG. Nice work!:)

[Kerry Perkins]

Judy, this is a lovely look and the colors are super. I agree with Denise about the red spot above the upper wing. I would probably use a quick mask and paint that area in the green bg color. My eye keeps wanting to go to that spot and I think this one change would put this one over the top. I like the tasteful framing. :cool:

[Andrew McLachlan]

Judy, I really like the look and feel to this one. I too wish the red leaf wasn't merging with the upper wing. Agree with Kerry, if you worked on quick masking it out it would be absolutely fabulous.

[Anita Bower]

You achieved a striking effect with your post processing. Good work. I echo the comments about the red behind the wing. Love the colors and composition. Nice, subtle frame.

[Jay Sheinfield]

Just adding to what 's already been said...........couldn't tell by the thumbnail, but what a pleasant surprise.....wonderful silky look to the BF and flower.

[Christopher Miller]

Excellent work, Judy. Love the bright colors, and beautiful smooth, painterly look. Agree on the red spot in the BG, other than that, very well done! :)

[Judy Howle]

Thanks everyone! Sorry I haven't been around much lately and haven't had time to work on the photo but maybe later...

[Judy Howle]

I removed the red flower at the top of the wings.

[Christopher Miller]

Looks perfect, Judy! Well done. :)

[Anita Bower]

Wow! Great work!