The softer side of lotus

[Judy Howle]

This is slightly diffused, somewhat desaturated and has a texture. I used Topaz Adjust originally and then 2 Photo Looks filters on layers, Nik Color Efex vintage film with some grain evicted, and Topaz Detail on a reduced opacity layer to bring back some detail and finally a Kim Klassen texture, inverted.

[Anita Bower]

I like how the Lotus flower petals reach out nearly to the edges, filling the frame. The beautiful colors of the flower stand out nicely against the darker bg. Lovely texture work (I often have difficulty getting it off the flower). I only wish the top edge, near the center, were not quite so dark. Lovely work.

[Paul Lagasi]

Nice work Judy, I've never seen a center on a lotus like this before...Nice effects...

[Judy Howle]

I like how the Lotus flower petals reach out nearly to the edges, filling the frame. The beautiful colors of the flower stand out nicely against the darker bg. Lovely texture work (I often have difficulty getting it off the flower). I only wish the top edge, near the center, were not quite so dark. Lovely work.

Thanks Anita! I'll see if it can be lightened. I didn't have to mask the flower, it looked OK but after I inverted it as it was very light in the center and dark on the edges for the most part. I think I used soft light mode.

[Judy Howle]

Nice work Judy, I've never seen a center on a lotus like this before...Nice effects...

Thanks Paul! I should call it "cutaway lotus" I think it is my "coolest" lotus flower shot.

[denise ippolito]

Judy, Great composition. The soft look that you were going for really comes through. Love the title, nice job!

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Denise!

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Judy;

Absolutely as advertised. I love the soft look you portrayed. Excuse me for my nit pik, the lotus deserves none. However, IMHO, I would prefer the white on the top of the center petal to be a vey pale pink.

Great job of processing, Judy.

Gus

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Judy, love the soft pink color of this one. Quite lovely!

[Maureen Allen]

Very beautiful. Love that you exposed the center of the flower so nicely.

[Steve Adkins]

Love everything about this, Judy. Color, detail, texture... Wonderful!!!

[Kerry Perkins]

Hi Judy, nicely done and I agree with all the nice comments above. What really makes this one shine for me is the perspective - very unique and interesting.

[Brendan Dozier]

Wonderful composition, Judy! Love the angle and unique look into the flower. Beautiful light and excellent processing on this.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks to all of you for the nice comments, much appreciated!