Flaming Susans

[Judy Howle]

I had to use a heavy vignette on the original image because of all the flowers in the background and it still was not what I wanted so I used Fractalius on it and then duped the layer and used Flaming Pear Twirl and blended the 2 layers. Flaming black-eyed Susans!

[Kerry Perkins]

Judy, I think you discovered one of those cool things about Fractalius - you can use it to make a background drop out completely! The frac filter worked well on this one and really gives the flowers a look of flame. Good show!

[denise ippolito]

Judy, Great combination of filters and I love the title! I might crop some off the bottom if it were mine. Very creative!

[Nancy Bell]

This really captures and very much highlights the brilliance of light shining through the yellow petals in such a creative way. I love it!

[Paul Lagasi]

I like the affect on these flowers, I probably would have gone with a tighter crop...but hey thats just my idea...well done

[Judy Howle]

I like the affect on these flowers, I probably would have gone with a tighter crop...but hey thats just my idea...well done

Thanks Paul! I agree but in the past I got a lot of "too tight" critiques so I took no chances this time. I think I will crop a bit.

[Judy Howle]

Judy, I think you discovered one of those cool things about Fractalius - you can use it to make a background drop out completely! The frac filter worked well on this one and really gives the flowers a look of flame. Good show!

Thanks Kerry! Yes that is one of the reasons why I tried it and it worked!

[Judy Howle]

Judy, Great combination of filters and I love the title! I might crop some off the bottom if it were mine. Very creative!

Thanks Denise. I agree with your suggestion and I will crop it a bit.

[Judy Howle]

This really captures and very much highlights the brilliance of light shining through the yellow petals in such a creative way. I love it!

Thanks Nancy! I liked the texture that FP added inside the petals.

[Judy Howle]

Reposting the cropped image.

[Indranil Sircar]

Beautiful composition and fract work, Judy. Love the colors and the title. Excellent repost and nicely done.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Indranil!

[Bob Miller]

Hi Judy! Like the repost...the flowers seem to fill the space better.Nice work with the frac filter.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Bob!