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    There's a Fiery bouquet for that someone special.

    Started as a single exposure with 5 flash firings. Color Efex Pro 3.0 for a gradient.
    In CS5... Flip and move/blend.
    Used portion of smoke to create the vase... Flip V&H and blend for crystal look.
    Have a Happy Valentines day!
    All C&C welcome.

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    Steve..this is amazing, where does the smoke come from? Can you explain the setup..definate I am going to try this. Very nice usage of the whichever side of the brain, OOTB thinking comes from....very well done

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    Steve, this is another amazing smoke creation. Simply perfect in all aspects.

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    Steve, ditto on the amazing description I particularly like the vase creation and will never figure out how you did that!
    "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly" - The Little Prince

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    Thanks Paul, Andrew and Cheryl!

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Lagasi View Post
    Steve..this is amazing, where does the smoke come from? Can you explain the setup..definate I am going to try this. Very nice usage of the whichever side of the brain, OOTB thinking comes from....very well done
    Hey Paul, This is great fun as an indoor project. For the set up I left a link in this posting...
    http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...read.php/78900
    My modifications include - multiple flash and a rotating base that holds the burning incense. The rest is whatever you want to make of it. Have fun.

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    Steve, Very nice looking Valentine. I love the color of the smoke. The way you made the vase is cool! Well done.

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    Steve, this is wicked! I love the way you have manipulated the smoke in so many different ways to get the looks you wanted, then crafted this cool image from the elements. Great Valentine's Day card!
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    Just a variation of the theme...
    Narrowed vase top and added a texture to "flowers" via Pixel Bender - Oil...

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    Steve, you just keep amazing me with these smoke creations! Very nice work! The colors and form of both versions are just awesome.
    God Bless
    Christopher, Old Photo Master and Master Texturizer

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    Thanks denise, Kerry and Christopher! Appreciate your time and comments.

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    Steve, this another of your masterpiece! I love the colors here and the technique you have used. Excellent work.

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    Steve,

    Very creative and imaginative. The original post is my favorite. You're OOTB master.

    Richard

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    Very cool Steve! You are getting more & more creative with these smoke images. You actually made a crystal vase from smoke! Awesome!

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    I just keep looking at these. Amazing and beautiful! Thank you for providing the link for photographing smoke.

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    Thanks a bunch for your comments Indranil, Richard, Brendan and Maureen!

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