Victorian Scene

[denise ippolito]

I tone mapped this image in Photomatix and then decided I wanted to do a "Wallace Nutting" look. I have always admired his work and I have a signed print of "The Coming Out of Rosa" hanging in my foyer. So I converted the image to B&W -(the tone mapping was still important to many elements in the scene.)then I painting back in some of the flower colors, etc. I used Topaz Clean to stylize some of the flower heads. Added an Orton effect at a very low opacity.
I think I will try to age this photo in my next post, since I have been so inspired by Christopher's work.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Denise, this looks absolutely beautiful. Love the soft colors in the flowers - hydrangeas? Can't wait to see the aged version!

[Richard Lovison]

Denise,

I love the softness and glow, especially around the porch. The pastel purples and pinks added to the flowers is a nice touch. Beautifully done.

Richard

[Steve Adkins]

Wonderful combination of image elements and processing, denise! Like the way you brought back the selective soft colors.

[Maureen Allen]

This is beautiful, Denise. I would love to see just a hint of green in some of the hydrangea foliage.

[Kerry Perkins]

Denise, wonderful hand-tinted look and a nice tribute to Nutting. How old is the print that you have? Wasn't the original made in 1912?

[denise ippolito]

Thank you all for the comments, I appreciate them.
Maureen, Adding some green would certainly be an option-thanks.
Kerry, I bought mine several years ago. I know it's very old. Exact date-? The signature does not have a date. I know that the original was made in 1912 as you stated. I fell in love with the clusters of roses and the tiny little girl. The titled-was the icing on the cake. I had to have it and I'm sure I paid too much for it.

[Cheryl Flory]

Very nice image, Denise! I know you are focusing on the flowers, but I would like to see a bit more of the chair and porch. I really like how you kept the grass (?) sharp behind the flowers, and kept the color in the flowers on the railing. I just bought the Topaz bundle, and now saving up for your book! can't wait.

[denise ippolito]

Cheryl, I do have some other shots that show more of the porch. I'll try to get some of those processed and post them. So little time Thanks and you will love the Topaz Bundle.

[Cheryl Flory]

Oh, goodie! I can't wait.

yes, I love the bundle already, I have a very difficult time not using it on every image! But I have so much to learn on it. But it will come.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Denise, Even before I read Cheryl's comment, I too would like to see more of the chair with this finish. Having said that, your selective colouring of the flowers looks great, together with the overall finish. Another fine conversion from you.

[Paul Lagasi]

Pretty neat looking image, almost has a 3d look to it, lots of depth. Very nicely done.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks folks, I appreciate all the comments.

[Christopher Miller]

Very lovely work, Denise! I love the B&W look of the image with the soft hint of colors in the flowers. Very nice details too. Can't wait to see the "old" version!

[Lana Hays]

Denise
You know how much I love this one. A masterpiece!

[denise ippolito]

Christopher, Thanks, I am going to give it a try using one of the Shadowhouse textures. Hope it comes out OK.
Lana, Thank you for your kind words on FB too, I appreciate it.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Denise, this really is a wonderful combination of effects. I love the different textures and can hardly wait to see one with textures also

[Michael Zajac]

This one is really special. I like the desaturated effect and the way the tone mapping made the details stand out. Excellent.

[denise ippolito]

Cheryl and Michael, Thank you both very much.
Michael, It's nice to see you in OOTB-When are you going to post?