I like the processing effect, its like the old Dragan look, in fact I like everything about it except for the slight halo at the top edge of the flower.
Thanks for the suggestion regarding the halo. I noticed it, left it alone, but wondered about that. It's easy enough to fix. I left it because it gives a little separation of the seed head from the background, but it seems like it is more of a distraction than a contribution.
Hey Kent, I really like the look, it has that nice painted feel. I like the flowers pose, and I would lose the halo, and let the flower fade into the BG..
Mike -- How can I make the flower fade into the background? I'm not sure I know what you mean, but it sounds like something I'd be interested in trying.