Magnolia Twirl Blur

[denise ippolito]

So I posted 2 versions of this image on my blog today. One with warmer tones and one with cooler tones. Overwhelming favorite was the cooler version w/ a bit more contrast and color. But for some reason I already had my mind made up and chose the warmer version. I liked the "tea stained" look that the warmer tones gave the image.
I started w/ an in-camera zoom blur and used the Twirl Filter in Photoshop along w/ some layering to create this look.

[Steve Adkins]

Beautiful tones and swirl, denise! The tea stain compliments the green and blue wonderfully. Love the technique - blur and offset twirl.
ps - I LOL when you said, "But for some reason I already had my mind made up and chose the warmer version."

[Judy Howle]

I love the colors and the twirl, and the softness. It makes a nice abstract painting.

[Kerry Perkins]

Sweet image Denise and good for you for exercising the artist's prerogative! I know this sounds crazy, but this reminds me of my favorite part of an artichoke, when you get down to the real small fluffy petals... Sure looks yummy!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Denise, I like the curls created by the twirl, together with the mixture of colours.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Denise, most definitely the warmer one . A beautiful blur made even more beautiful with the twirl filter. Wonderful!!

[Christopher Miller]

The artist is always right, Denise. I like the warmer version best too. It's an outstanding blur! I love the colors and twirl. Well done!

[denise ippolito]

Thank you all for the kind comments.

[Indranil Sircar]

I will call it lively swirl! wonderful colors and one of your outstanding blurs!

[Paul Lagasi]

I liked the other but love this one...no birds in this one . This really is eye-catching, the swirl, colors rock make this blur.

[denise ippolito]

Indranil and Paul, Thank you both for the kind comments.