Purple Coneflower

[denise ippolito]

I added a texture overlay and the fractalius filter to this Purple Coneflower. I wanted it to be dark.

[Maureen Allen]

I love these flowers. This is fantastic, Denise.

[Brendan Dozier]

Cool looking flower, Denise. Love the rich colors on this, and the dark BG really brings them out. Like the hint of the stem, and the processing makes it unique and interesting to look at.
To me, the smokey-like texture that surrounds the flower could be a kind of visual representation of its fragrance. Nicely done!

[Kerry Perkins]

Gosh Denise, it is glowing purple wonderfulness! Love the subdued fract work and the dark background. Super job!

[Paul Lagasi]

Its a beauty..Colors, flower, frac effect work to make this image a winner...TFS

[Hilary Hann]

I like Brendan's thoughts of the fragrance in the image, seems very apt. I like the dark feel you've achieved here.

[Anita Bower]

I really like how the flower glows!! Beautiful colors. Very nice!!

[denise ippolito]

Thank you all for your kind words. I appreciate it.

[Richard Lovison]

Denise,

Love the dark look, softness and use of Fractalius. Reminds me of a flower spacecraft... I thought those nature fairies might be up to some mischief. Beautifully done.

Richard

[Christopher Miller]

Stunning, Denise! The colors, lighting, and soft glow are just beautiful. Nice work!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Denise, this is awesome, love the dark look to this. Very cool!

[Steve Adkins]

Beautiful glow amongst the darkness. Thought provoking... and fun to read the reactions and imaginings of everyone.