Spring Tulip with Repost

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted November 28, 20062,284 views11 comments

Since all the flowers are gone, in searching disks I found this spring tulip taken with Canon 20D, using 75-300 IS lens. There was nothing technically wrong with the image but I felt it would be a good subject to work with and make into something that stands out.

All comments welcome.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on November 28, 2006 at 7:20 AM

Hi Pat!! Ooooh!!! I like this ALOT!!! How pretty, hopefully you saved the process. This would be really pretty BIG and framed and would sell easily, I bet!! I love the soft background!!!

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Comment posted by Steve Zimic on November 28, 2006 at 8:15 AM

Patricia,
Overall I like the treatment you've applied here. I might like it better if the dark edge on the petals in front wasn't quite so pronounced. I also think lightening and softening the background under the flower might help a bit.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 28, 2006 at 9:20 AM

Thanks for your comments and suggestions. Steve. I intentionally increased the saturation of the flower because its soft colors blended into the background and the picture didn't work. I also tried darkening the original background of other flowers. Really the only processes used here were accentuating the edges and a vignette blur. To me the slightly darker area around the flower gave the image dimension. All that said, I will try your suggestions and if they work I will repost. Thanks again Steve for being upfront and giving constructive criticism.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 28, 2006 at 7:42 PM

Okay Steve I've reworked the image in an attempt to implement your suggestions and now I really don't know which I like better. Let's have a vote!

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on November 28, 2006 at 10:31 PM

I like your original vision Patricia

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on November 29, 2006 at 8:31 AM

Hi again! Looking at both, I almost can't decide which I like better...they are both nice but I think I do prefer the original.

Again, good job!!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Duane Carter on November 29, 2006 at 8:59 AM

Hi Patricia, I like the first version the best, the edges give it dimension and seperation from the surrounding space. It's really a beautiful image, so light and airy. I could see it in a large bright foyer.

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Comment posted by David Weber on November 30, 2006 at 8:15 PM

the original is a more dynamic image, IMO, Patricia, beautiful colors.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 30, 2006 at 8:30 PM

Patricia: Standout indeed! What a delicately elegant creation. Bravo! >=))>

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 1, 2006 at 4:32 AM

Hi, Patricia,
I LOVE your original post. What a gorgeous rendition of the tulip and its surroundings. Oh yes, this deserves a primary place for viewing in a grand foyer! Just stunning!

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on December 1, 2006 at 9:18 PM

Way to go Patricia!! Very creative and well presented.

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