Neon Lotus Bud

[Judy Howle]

This is one of my favorite lotus flower images because I like bright colors. I posted this before but probably not as a theme image. I think I used Topaz Adjust and Clean, combined the layers and I changed the blend mode to linear burn on the top layer to get this effect.

[Steve Adkins]

Gorgeous colors and form, Judy. Now that's a Hot Pink! I really like the presentation/comp against a black BG.

[Morris Altman]

I see you have gone for bold contrast and this is nice and crisp Judy. It reminds me of stained glass.

Morris

[Arthur Morris]

Love the framing, the simple image design, and the dark BKGR. But the hot pink is a bit too hot for me. You might wish to post a toned down version for us pansies .

[denise ippolito]

Judy, You nailed the neon pink color! I love the flow of the petal and it is something that I look for when photographing these buds. A toned down version would also look appealing. Nice job!

[Judy Howle]

Thanks everyone! Artie and Denise, here is a toned-down version although not by too much. I layered the prior version on top but it got too "muddy" looking to me when I raised the opacity very much so this is about 33%. I tried just desaturating the image and it also got muddy looking.

[denise ippolito]

Looks great Judy!

[Indranil Sircar]

This is beautiful, Judy. I too like the form and the colors of the repost. Nice processing.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Denise and Indranil, glad you like it better.

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Judy.

I like the first one, but both are nice. Just a little brighter!

[Anita Bower]

Neon is the right word for the colors in this image! Wow! Especially nice against the black bg. Lovely shapes.

[Paul Lagasi]

Nice work, a lovely theme (or any) image. The effects and composition rock...Well done

[Arthur Morris]

That is still some hot pink!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Judy, love the blossom and the processing. The repost works better for me. I might be inclined to tone down a touch more, but that's just me. Nice work!