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    Finally have some spring flowers showing up. Shot this Sharp-lobed Hepatica in a farmer's woodlot alongside gravel road near my home. Decided to try using Nik's "Vignette Blur" filter to give it a bit of a dreamy quality, while keeping the center of the blossom sharp.

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    Simple and lovely, Andrew. I really like the use of the filter here, and the way the slight blur draws your attention to the center of the flower. Very nice!

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    Andrew, that vignette blur is wonderful! It's one of my favorites and I love the way it works here. Very dreamy and wispy look and very nice detail in the center. Good one!
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    A very nice comp and effect on this image Andrew, its nice to finally see some flowers coming up...TFS

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    Andrew, Lovely blurred background and nice details in the flower. I like the softened stem and the colors.

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    I also like the treatment, Andrew. I might take a tiny bit off the top of the frame so the top of the flower was a little closer to the edge...wouldn't change anything else, though!

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    This came out really nice, Andrew. Nice choice and selective application of the Nik filter and combined with a great BG makes for a very pleasing comp. Nice work!

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    Thanks folks for the comments. Very much appreciated!

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