I have never been much for making graphic art out of photos, but I tried using a simple PS filter on these two ordinary shots (along with tweaking contrast, color, brightness, sharpness--no major construction) and I actually liked the result better than the original... What do you think? One is delicate, the other bold. The daylily is an old Kodachrome slide, needs a bit of spotting.
Playful pp is enjoyed by some and ridiculed by others. I'm one who loves to explore and create.
I like your first for the same reason you mention. The delicate colors and lines seem very appropriate and appealing for the subject. For me, the second is harsh and not easy to look at.
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